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Sequans’ SQN1210 system-on-chip (SOC) for Mobile WiMAX mobile stations sets a new standard for the WiMAX industry.

Based on state of the art 65 nm technology and four years of Sequans’ proven field experience, it delivers baseband and triple-band RF in a single die, and the highest level of integration yet achieved in a 10x10 package, including SDRAM, leading to dramatic reductions in cost, power, and size. It is delivered with S3MAX, Sequans’ mature, comprehensive, and flexible software package.

hIGhLIGhts65 nm, single die, baseband and RF•Small 10x10 package, includes SDRAM •Triple-band RF support: 2.3-2.4, •

2.5-2.7, 3.3-3.8 GHzSupports TDD and H-FDD•Support for 2 Tx, enabling UL-MIMO•Ultra-low power•<350 mW active mode •<0.5 mW standby mode•Maximum theoretical throughput >40 Mbps •support for H-ARQ up to CAT4•Full reuse of Sequans’ superior prior •

version software Ready for WiMAX Forum• ® certification

appLICatIonsThe SQN1210 delivers wireless broadband connectivity for fully Mobile WiMAX applications as well as for portable, nomadic, and fixed applications. Its extremely low power consumption and tiny size enables it to fit into the smallest of mobile devices, such as mobile handsets, smartphones, MIDs, and netbooks. It is also perfectly suited for use in PCs through add-on datacards, such as USB dongles or ExpressCards, or directly embedded in PCI Express MiniCards or Half MiniCards.

Key beneFIts oF sQn1210

Advanced MIMO SQN1210 implements mimoMAXTM, a patent-pending, low-complexity MIMO algorithm that delivers maximum likelihood performance while minimizing power consumption.

Uplink MIMOSQN1210 implements dual transmit channels, enabling uplink MIMO, as specified in Release 1.5 of the WiMAX system profile, for significantly increased cell coverage and lower power consumption and cost.

Low PowerIn addition to the low power consumption enabled by its core 65 nm architecture, the SQN1210 employs state-of-the-art power reduction techniques to further lower power consumption. Also, special care has been put on minimizing the power consumption of the standby mode to further extend the battery life of embedded devices. The SQN1210’s smart software algorithms optimize resource manage-ment for additional power reduction improvements depending on the application.

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65nm Integrated Baseband and RF

Ultra small size. Ultra high performance.

The best chip for mobile.

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High ThroughputSQN1210 delivers maximum theoretical throughput and full line rate in all configurations for a combined downlink/uplink throughput of more than 40 Mbps.

Full-featured MAC LayerSQN1210’s extremely efficient MAC implementation is strategically partitioned between hardware and software to maximize available throughput and reduce power consumption

The software runs on an ARM processor, providing flexibility, while the MAC hard-ware acceleration greatly enhances system performance and throughput. Complete support for mobility is provided, including handover, sleep mode, and idle mode.

Industry’s Most Mature Software Package - S3MAXSequans’ comprehensive software package, S3MAX, is based on four years of Sequans’ proven field experience. It is running in all major deployments around the world, making it the most mature solution in the global WiMAX ecosystem. S3MAX includes the entire 802.16e software stack and all drivers and host applications required for a complete WiMAX system. Host software includes drivers for all major operating systems (Windows XP, Vista, Windows CE, MAC OS, and Linux), Sequans’ own connection manager, a supplicant engine for EAP authentication, a fully-fledged OMA-DM client, and a field diagnostic tool. S3MAX also provides a full simulation and verification environment required for develop-ing WiMAX devices. It can be easily customized to address specific needs.

Triple-band RFThe SQN1210 covers the 2.3 to 2.4, 2.5 to 2.7 and 3.3 to 3.8 GHz bands and therefore all major international WiMAX bands. Its advanced RF technology sup-ports both TDD and half duplex FDD and features direct conversion architecture, on-chip calibration to remove DC offsets and to optimize VCO performance, and on-chip digitally-controlled AGC for fast settling time.

Reference DesignsReference designs for a wide array of device types addressing all segments of the market are available to leading ODMs and module vendors.

Test SolutionsSequans partners with the leading WIMAX test equipment vendors to provide ODMs and OEMs access to ready-to-go test equipment, providing extensive test coverage, quick calibration, and integration in a factory environment.

Chip Power Consumption<350 mW active mode (fully loaded MIMO traffic) •<0.5 mW in standby mode•

Throughput

> 40 Mbps total DL + UL•

Triple-band RF

2.3 – 2.4 GHz•2.5 – 2.7 GHz•3.3 – 3.8 GHz•

Packaging

The SQN1210 fits in a 10 x 10 x 1 mm • VFBGA package (DRAM included).

PHY

S-OFDMA PHY with 512 and 1024-point FFT•Supports 2 Rx antennas and 2 TX antennas•DL MIMO: MRC, Matrix A + MRC, Matrix B•UL MIMO: CDD, TSD, Matrix A•TDD with a configurable UL/DL split•H-FDD•Adaptive QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation•Fast feedback channel•H-ARQ (up to CAT4)•Fast scanning•Embedded 32 KHz clock•

MACLayer-2 packet forwarding•AES-CCM encryption•PKMv2 privacy protocol•Real-time services•Concatenation, fragmentation, packing•Automatic repeat request (ARQ)•Payload header suppression (PHS)•Advanced QoS features•Optimized handover•Sleep mode•Idle mode•

Data InterfacesMII•SDIO•USB 2.0 (with integrated PHY)•USB HSIC•

Sequans, Sequans Communications and mimoMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sequans Communications. All other products and brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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