Wireless-Internet-on-a-Chip

Research Overview

Network Interoperability a Key Concern for Chip Manufacturers

Interoperability across various networks is a key concern for the wireless industry. There is demand for devices that have the capabilities to catch up with varying frequencies and operate efficiently and seamlessly in multiple networks. Since embedding network-specific processors in a device ultimately creates a space crunch, there is a need to integrate chips with different functionalities into a single one. At the same time, chip manufacturers are gradually realizing the need to reduce the extra cost incurred in the design and fabrication of application-specific chips. System on chip (SoC) is therefore emerging as the ideal solution for overcoming this challenge.

This Frost & Sullivan research service deals with the evolving nature of technology in the Internet on a chip market with a focus on the wireless domain. The study discusses the latest technologies and the trends driving the development of integrated single chip solutions for wireless Internet access. In addition to identifying key technology drivers and industry challenges, participants can also identify potential collaborators, stay ahead of the competition, and keep abreast with critical developments.

Chip Manufacturers Must Overcome Design-Level Challenges Associated with SoC Solutions

The wireless industry needs to deliver an array of integrated functionalities while shrinking the device size. However, lack of specific standards for the implementation of various functionalities on a single chip is resulting in various design-level challenges.

"In spite of considerable reduction in manufacturing costs, the manufacturing life cycle is longer in SoC implementations," explains the analyst of this research service. The ability to perform system-level verification in a virtual environment before getting into the manufacturing cycle is essential. The tools to accomplish this are not yet available in the market. The standards-based, streamlined approach to silicon design and development is expected to resolve these issues and provide better prospects.

Urgent Need for Low Power Consumption and Extended Battery Life

A key benefit of SoC solutions is the low power consumption. The emergence of wireless communications with embedded intelligence is playing an important role in reducing power consumption. "Convergence of computing capabilities and communication protocols has resulted in the development of devices with enhanced functionalities and capabilities," says the analyst. The challenge lies in developing strategies to offer power-efficient, high-performance devices.

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Information Regarding Breakthrough Research in Wireless Internet on a Chip Technologies

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Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

• Wireless Internet: This is a technology that allows access to the Internet from any wireless device. It encompasses a rich network of devices and servers that are linked by radios. It eliminates the hassles of slow connections to the Internet as found in cable- connected devices and provides anywhere access using handheld devices such as Java-enabled cellular phones, third generation (3G) smartphones, paging devices, wireless handheld devices such as PDAs, mobile communicating devices, notebooks, wireless sophisticated PCs, and laptops.
• System-on-Chip: SoCs integrate both analog and digital capabilities to deliver short-range, low-data-rate wireless communications functionality.