CoreHW

RF, mmWave, Analog, Mixed-Signal and Power Semiconductor IP

Accelerate SoC and ASIC development with silicon-proven options, configurable IP and expert engineering support.

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RF & MMWAVE

Up to 81 GHz

PLLS & CLOCKING

DATA CONVERTERS

ADC · DAC

POWER MANAGEMENT

ANALOG & SENSOR INTERFACES

CoreHW IP

RF and mmWave to 81 GHz

Frequency coverage

Multiple foundries and processes

Process flexibility

Standard and customizable IP

Delivery options

A Practical Starting Point for Custom Silicon

CoreHW combines an owned semiconductor IP portfolio with RF, analog, mixed-signal and ASIC design expertise. Select a ready IP block, combine compatible blocks into a subsystem, or adapt an existing architecture to your target specifications, process and integration environment.

CoreHW can support IP selection, integration, verification, characterization, qualification and the transition to production.

IP Solution Areas

Building Blocks for Demanding Custom Silicon

mmWave and Radar IP

Chirp and clock PLLs, frequency multipliers, phase rotators, power amplifiers, LNAs, mixers, analog IF and data-converter IP for 76–81 GHz FMCW radar and other mmWave systems.

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RF Front Ends and Wireless

Receiver and RF front-end IP for Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth® and GNSS applications, including LNAs, mixers, power amplifiers, RF switches, TIAs, buffers and signal detectors.

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PLLs, VCOs and Clocking

RF and clock PLLs, wideband VCOs, frequency dividers, phase detectors, charge pumps, loop filters, clock buffers and supporting calibration and monitoring functions.

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Power Management

Buck DC-DC converters, low-dropout regulators, bandgaps, voltage and current references, protection circuits and control blocks for integrated power delivery.

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Data Converters and Sensor Interfaces

SAR and sigma-delta ADCs, resistive and capacitive DACs, temperature sensors, sensor-readout circuits and supporting analog interfaces.

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Analog and Mixed-Signal Building Blocks

Comparators, operational amplifiers, bias circuits, references, oscillators, multiplexers, level shifters and other reusable analog functions.

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Featured IP Solutions

Key IP Technologies for Demanding Applications

81 GHz Radar Transceiver IP

A modular 4TX/4RX radar transceiver platform incorporating phase shifters, LNAs, mixers, configurable analog IF, ADCs, PLLs, on-chip regulation, calibration and test functions. Built on GlobalFoundries 22FDX® for automotive and other high-resolution radar applications.

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80 GHz mmWave PLL

A fractional-N PLL with fast FMCW chirp generation and integrated frequency multiplication for 38–40.5 GHz and 76–81 GHz outputs. Designed in GlobalFoundries 22FDX® and customizable for mmWave radar and wireless communication requirements.

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CoreVCO — Radiation-Hardened SiGe VCO

A dual wideband, radiation-hardened SiGe VCO solution combining ultra-low phase noise, SPI control and digital calibration. Developed for space, satellite, military communications and other systems operating in demanding environments. Available as both an IC solution and silicon IP.

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Power Management IP

DC-DC converter and LDO IP for efficient voltage conversion, stable power delivery and low-noise regulation. Available solutions include 500 mA and 5 A buck converters together with low-noise LDOs and supporting reference circuits.

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ADC and DAC IP

SAR and sigma-delta ADCs together with resistive and capacitive DACs for precise signal conversion. The portfolio includes 10-, 12- and 16-bit converter architectures implemented in GlobalFoundries, TSMC and X-FAB processes.

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Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) IP Portfolio

RF and clock PLL IP for 5G, 802.11ax and other wireless and RF applications. Available options include 6 GHz RF and clock PLLs in GlobalFoundries 40 nm RF CMOS and a 3 GHz clock PLL in TSMC 22 nm ULL, addressing different frequency, jitter, power and integration requirements.

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CorePLL — Dual Wideband PLL IP

Dual wideband frequency-synthesizer IP with integrated VCOs and loop filters, RF output from 1.333 to 8 GHz, programmable reference division, and SPI control. Applications include LTE carrier aggregation, WLAN, Bluetooth, automotive and industrial systems.

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Complete IP Portfolio

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Markets and Use Cases

Applications for CoreHW IP

Automotive radar and mobility electronics

Automotive & Mobility

Radar, connectivity, sensing and power IP for advanced vehicle electronics.

Wireless and telecom RF systems

Wireless & Telecom

RF front ends, PLLs and converters for connected communication systems.

Aerospace and space RF electronics

Aerospace, Space & Defense

Radiation-hardened frequency synthesis and RF IP for mission-critical electronics.

Industrial automation electronics

Industrial & Automation

Precision analog, sensing and power IP for robust control systems.

Robotics and autonomous systems electronics

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Radar, sensing, wireless and power IP for intelligent machines.

Quantum computing control electronics

Quantum Computing

Low-noise RF, clocking and analog IP for quantum control electronics.

Medical and healthcare electronics

Medical & Healthcare

Low-power conversion, sensing and RF IP for medical electronics.

Imaging, sensing and IoT devices

Imaging, Sensing & IoT

Data conversion, sensor interfaces and wireless IP for smart devices.

Why CoreHW IP

Engineering Depth Beyond the IP Block

Analog & Mixed-Signal Expertise

Enabling precise sensing, signal processing and control.

DC to 80 GHz

Deep RF, mmWave and radar expertise—from precision PLLs to integrated front ends.

Process-Ready Portfolio

IP across GlobalFoundries, TSMC, X-FAB, ST, IHP and Vanguard technologies.

End-to-End Support

Continue from IP selection and integration through IC design, verification, test, qualification and productization.

System-Level Expertise

Access RF, analog, digital, power, test and ASIC integration expertise within one engineering organization.

Beyond IP

Flexible IP Delivery and Integration

Choose an existing IP, customize it, combine multiple blocks, or extend support through implementation and productization.

Standard IP Licensing

License an existing CoreHW IP for a supported process and specification.

IP Customization

Adapt a CoreHW architecture to your performance, interface and integration requirements.

Subsystem Integration

Combine compatible IP blocks into a larger RF, analog or power subsystem.

Implementation Support

Extend support through verification, layout, sign-off, characterization and productization.

Black-box or white-box delivery is available depending on the IP, license and project scope.

Resources

IP Documents and Downloads

Portfolio list

CoreHW IP List

Download the current CoreHW semiconductor IP list covering RF, mmWave, analog, mixed-signal and power IP.

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Common Questions

FAQ

No. The portfolio should identify each item as Silicon Proven, Pre-silicon or Planned. Current maturity, availability and released specifications are confirmed during inquiry.

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Send us your target specification. CoreHW will map it against the portfolio and recommend the closest IP, customization path or subsystem approach.

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