InterDigital, imec and Peraso Demonstrate World's First WiGig-Based Millimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul System
February 27 2015 - 8:00AM
InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDCC), a mobile technology research and
development company, nanoelectronics research center imec, and
WiGig chip developer Peraso Technologies Inc. today announced the
integration of their respective technologies into the world's first
WiGig-based Millimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul system. The technology
will enable easier deployments for small cell mobile backhaul
resulting in lower cost solutions for high-speed data delivery in
4G and 5G networks.
The system developed by the InterDigital Labs team includes
imec's 60 GHz PHARA4 radio and phased array antenna with fast
electrical beam steering in azimuth and elevation, and Peraso's
highly integrated PRS4000 WiGig baseband chip, operating at
multi-Gbps data rates. InterDigital's software provides
self-configuration and data routing for the multi-hop mesh
backhaul. The cost-effective architecture uses radio and baseband
components targeted for high volume consumer electronics rather
than proprietary architectures found in existing millimeter
backhaul solutions. Multi-sector rapid beam steering enables many
links to be supported with the same equipment for added
cost-reduction, reliability, and simple network scaling with
additional nodes. InterDigital calls the solution EdgeHaul™, and
aims to bring it to industry field trials in the second half of
2015.
"Millimeter wave is the only spectrum with enough available
bandwidth to provide fiber-like data rates," said Doug Castor,
Principal Engineer, InterDigital Labs group. "Cost-effective
backhaul is a huge challenge for small cell deployments and our
approach will enable network operators to rapidly deploy denser
networks to meet growing capacity demands. We're also excited about
the opportunities to bring this platform to other markets such as
residential broadband and 5G mmW access."
"Our phased-array radio module is the result of more than 10
years of 60 GHz R&D at imec. Initially developed for
consumer-oriented WiGig markets, the technology is inherently
cost-effective and scalable. Moreover, it features fully-integrated
fast electronic beam-steering for easy installation, adjustment
without human intervention, and reconfigurable mesh networking. The
record energy efficiency of over 65% (16 antenna) finally means a
lower number of antenna needed and a small, low-cost form factor,"
said Charlotte Soens, program manager millimeter wave technologies
at imec.
"Peraso has been a significant contributor in the
standardization of 60 GHz technology for many years. Our solutions
are designed with a low-power and modular software MAC that enable
customer value-add features and differentiation across a
wide-variety of WiGig applications," said Ron Glibbery, CEO of
Peraso. "We are extremely pleased with the continuing
emergence of WiGig eco-system products and solutions utilizing our
chips as critical components."
InterDigital, imec and Peraso are exhibiting at Mobile World
Conference 2015 (MWC 2015) in Barcelona, Spain from March 2-5 in
Hall 7. For more information, visit InterDigital at Stand 7A71,
imec at Stand 7G71, and Peraso at Stand 7K50.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops technologies that are at the core of
mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of
the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a
richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment.
InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of
the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972,
InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P
MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
About imec
Imec performs world-leading research in nanoelectronics. Imec
leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its
global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. Imec delivers
industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech
environment, its international top talent is committed to providing
the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society.
Imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and has offices in the
Netherlands, Taiwan, US, China, India and Japan. Its staff of over
2,080 people includes more than 670 industrial residents and guest
researchers. In 2013, imec's revenue (P&L) totaled 332 million
euro. Further information on imec can be found at www.imec.be. Stay
up to date about what's happening at imec with the monthly imec
magazine, available for tablets and smartphones (as an app
for iOS and Android), or via the website
www.imec.be/imecmagazine
Imec is a registered trademark for the activities of IMEC
International (a legal entity set up under Belgian law as a
"stichting van openbaar nut"), imec Belgium (IMEC vzw supported by
the Flemish Government), imec the Netherlands (Stichting IMEC
Nederland, part of Holst Centre which is supported by the Dutch
Government), imec Taiwan (IMEC Taiwan Co.) and imec China (IMEC
Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.) and imec India (Imec India
Private Limited).
About Peraso
Peraso is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in
Toronto, Canada. The company is focused on the development of 60
GHz chip sets and solutions compliant with the IEEE 802.11ad
specification targeting a variety of markets, including high speed
mobility, small cell backhaul and Wi-Fi infrastructure. 60 GHz has
seen strong industry endorsement and has been adopted for
interoperability certification by the WiFi Alliance under the
WiGig® brand. For more information, visit www.perasotech.com
CONTACT: Interdigital: Patrick Van de Wille
Email: patrick.vandewille@interdigital.com
+1 (858) 210-4814
imec: Hanne Degans
Email: Hanne.Degans@imec.be
T: +32 (0)16 28 17 6
M: +32 (0) 486 06 51 75
Peraso: John Tryhub
Email: john@perasotech.com
+1 (416) 637-1048
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