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Explore selected CoreHW engineering projects across RF, analog, mixed-signal, power management and semiconductor IP development.

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Real-world examples of how CoreHW’s RF, analog, and mixed-signal IP help customers solve complex design challenges and bring high-performance semiconductor products to market faster.

AUTOMOTIVE / RF
Automotive Radar Transceiver IP
CoreHW delivered a silicon-proven automotive radar transceiver IP and worked closely with the customer’s engineering team to tailor the architecture for their SoC and process technology. The solution included a modular 4×TX / 4×RX architecture with integrated phase shifters, configurable IF paths, and supporting on-chip components such as PLL-based chirp generation, ADC/DAC interfaces, regulators, and built-in test and calibration functions. This highly integrated approach reduced external dependencies and simplified system integration.
“CoreHW’s RF expertise and automotive radar IP enabled significant improvements in detection performance while meeting strict power and area constraints. Close collaboration with the customer supported accelerated time-to-market and long-term partnership in their radar roadmap.”
— Project Manager, CoreHW
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RF / PLL
6G RF PLL
CoreHW provided its CorePLL 6G RF PLL IP, designed for multi-band infrastructure applications. The IP delivered wide frequency coverage with very low jitter and strong phase-noise performance. CoreHW engineers worked closely with the customer during integration and validation, optimizing the PLL configuration to align with the platform’s RF band plan and system noise environment.
“CoreHW’s ultra-low-jitter PLL delivered excellent phase noise and fast lock times across demanding conditions. It helped us meet our system timing targets and simplify the clock architecture of our next-generation wireless infrastructure platform.”
— RF Project Manager, Global Wireless Infrastructure Company
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RF FRONT-END
Integrated 2.4 GHz RF Front-End with Chip Antenna
CoreHW delivered the integrated 2.4 GHz RF front-end module, combining a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, and antenna switching into a compact solution optimized for Bluetooth® and other 2.4 GHz IoT protocols. The design minimized external RF matching requirements and supported a chip-antenna-centered architecture to simplify product integration and ensure consistent RF performance across production builds.
“CoreHW’s integrated BLE front-end module improved link performance while reducing power consumption and board complexity. The solution helped extend battery life and accelerated certification, enabling faster development of wearable and IoT devices.”
— Project Manager, CoreHW
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DATA CONVERTERS
16-bit SAR ADC for Image Sensing Applications
CoreHW developed a 16-bit SAR ADC integrated into a high-performance image sensing system. The solution was designed to meet stringent requirements for accuracy, power efficiency, and reliable operation within a compact sensor platform, enabling stable signal acquisition and supporting the customer’s next-generation imaging products.
“CoreHW’s expertise in analog and mixed-signal design enabled us to achieve the precision and robustness required for our sensing application. Their support throughout the project ensured smooth integration and dependable performance in our system.”
— Engineering Manager, Infrared Imaging Company
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POWER MANAGEMENT
5A Buck DC-DC Converter IP for High-Performance SoCs
CoreHW developed a silicon-proven 5A buck DC-DC converter IP in TSMC 0.18 µm BCD technology for on-chip power management. The solution enables efficient and scalable voltage regulation for high-performance SoCs, supporting multi-phase configurations and stable operation across a wide input range while meeting integration and efficiency requirements.
“CoreHW delivered a robust and efficient power management solution aligned with our system requirements. Their expertise in analog and power design enabled reliable integration and scalable performance for our high-current applications.”
— Engineering Lead, Semiconductor and IP Solutions Company
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