Texas Instruments Delivers WiLink 7.0 Quad-Radio Single Chip Wireless Solution

TI raises the bar with WiLink 7.0 solution, integrating WLAN, GPS, Bluetooth and FM transmit/receive technologies on a true single-chip

Demonstrating its leadership in the wireless connectivity market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today unveiled its WiLink(TM) 7.0 single-chip solution, the industry's first offering to integrate WLAN 802.11n, GPS, FM transmit/receive and Bluetooth technologies. Integrating these capabilities on a true single chip, the 65-nanometer WiLink 7.0 solution reduces costs by 30 percent, reduces size by 50 percent and delivers superior coexistence performance as compared to today's existing solutions.

Built on seven generations of proven technologies and legacy software, this single-chip solution further extends TI's heritage of bringing technologies previously seen in high-end devices to the broad mobile market. The WiLink 7.0 solution will be showcased during Mobile World Congress 2010 in the TI booth (8A84, Hall 8). For more information, visit www.ti.com/wilink7pr.

"TI's announcement that its Bluetooth/FM/GPS/WLAN combination IC is sampling to major OEMs marks the first of its kind, demonstrating the strong future for combination ICs that enable device manufacturers to offer multiple radios without sacrificing performance, space requirements or profit margins," said Lisa Arrowsmith, analyst, IMS Research. "IMS Research forecasts that by 2013, more than 4.5 billion combination ICs featuring a variety of radios will have been shipped."

A one-chip wonder: WiLink 7.0 solution's unique features and benefits

Feature
Allows


Unique coexistence capabilities


Hardware mechanisms cancel out board- and chip-level RF interference at the source to simplify design process 
Enhanced Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy inter-core communication prioritizes packet scheduling, support mores connections in parallel 




High-performance GPS core


Best-in-class 3GPP test performance 
Multi-path resolution engine coupled with advanced algorithms reduces interference impact for more accurate positioning in urban canyons 
On-chip position engine simplifies integration with device host processor 
Supports reduced power consumption during tracking 
Host-independent location buffering and geo-fencing features further reduce host loading and power consumption 




Powerful Bluetooth core


Best-in-class RF performance 
Dedicated audio processor system-on-chip 
Supports latest Bluetooth low-energy and Bluetooth 3.0 specifications 
Extensible to support additional protocols 




Robust Wi-Fi core


Supports the soon-to be ratified Wi-Fi DirectTM and Soft AP mode capabilities, extensible to support additional protocols 
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n capabilities 




FM core


Increased output power for FM transmit combined with highly sensitive FM receive delivers cleaner FM experience 
Supports internal antenna 

"As the first company to put the power of GPS, WLAN, Bluetooth and FM technologies on a single chip, we are excited to have solved some of the market's most complex coexistence challenges," said Haviv Ilan, vice president and general manager, wireless connectivity solutions, TI. "This type of innovation builds on our strong heritage in the wireless market and commitment to spearhead next-generation advancements. With its ability to support simultaneous use of all four radios, the WiLink 7.0 solution will truly revolutionize the way people interact with their devices and connect to the larger world."

Availability

The WiLink 7.0 solution is sampling to major OEMs today. Devices using the WiLink 7.0 solution are expected to enter the market by the end of 2010.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healtheir, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to https://www.ti.com/.