Nitero uses GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 65nm-LPe RF technology for 60GHz Wi-Fi
At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Nitero, demonstrated its innovative 60GHz Wi-Fi solution.
The device was manufactured on GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 65nm Low Power Enhanced (LPe) RF platform optimised for mobile SoC applications.
Nitero is a fabless semiconductor company which develops next-generation Wi-Fi solutions for mobile devices.
Nitero's 60GHz solution, which complements and completes today's Wi-Fi solutions such as 802.11n and 802.11ac, eliminates the need for physical connectors and their cables, dramatically increasing ease-of-use in tablet and handset devices.
The company's multi-gigabit, ultra-low power Wi-Fi solution allows consumers to enjoy the same capabilities and flexibility of high-end notebook computers in the convenient portability of a mobile device.
Compliant with the now IEEE ratified 802.11ad industry standard, the upcoming Nitero Wi-Fi solution sill support popular enabling technologies from the Wi-Fi Alliance such as Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast.
"We needed a collaborative partner who was fully committed to supporting the development of our cutting-edge solution and bringing it to market," says Natalino Camilleri, vice president of RF Engineering and Operations at Nitero. "GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the perfect fit because of its outstanding RF solutions at the 65nm-LPe process technology node and excellent customer service. GLOBALFOUNDRIES provided us the right solution at the right time for our product."
"Collaboration is the cornerstone of our customer relationships. We are delighted to partner with Nitero to help them bring their innovative Wi-Fi solution to market," adds Bruce Kleinman, vice president of product marketing at GLOBALFOUNDRIES.
"Our 65nm LPe RF solutions, which are built upon low-power and high-performance process technology, are optimised for mobile applications. With its vast array of device options, highly accurate silicon-validated RF models, and comprehensive design enablement tools, our customers enjoy a complete product solution with lower risk and faster time to market."
GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 65nm LPe RF solution is a platform ideal for low-power and high-performance SoC solutions used in power-sensitive mobile applications such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE receiver, Mobile TV and Digital Radio. In 2012, the foundry shipped over 65,000 wafers on 65nm RF technology from its Singapore 300mm Fab 7 facility.
