T2M-IP - Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve rapidly, driving the demand for ultra-low-power, compact, and high-performance wireless connectivity solutions. Among the most transformative technologies in this space is Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), especially with the advent of the BLE v5.4 specification. When integrated into an advanced semiconductor process like TSMC’s 22nm ULP (Ultra-Low Power) platform, BLE v5.4 RF IP becomes a critical enabler for the next generation of battery-operated and always-on IoT devices.

BLE v5.4: Smarter, Faster, and More Secure

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) version 5.4 brings enhanced features tailored to industrial, medical, smart home, and asset tracking applications. Some key enhancements in BLE v5.4 include:

• Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR): Designed for one-to-many communication, support bidirectional communication with thousands of end nodes while maintaining ultra-low latency and power.
• Encrypted Advertising Data: Enhanced security through end-to-end encryption, even at the advertisement level, making it harder for attackers to intercept data.
• Advertising Coding Indicator (ACI): Improves device synchronization and coexistence in crowded environments.

TSMC 22nm ULP: Ideal for BLE Integration

TSMC’s 22nm ULP process strikes the perfect balance between performance, area, and power efficiency. It delivers up to 30% lower power consumption compared to older 40nm nodes while supporting high RF performance and dense digital integration.

Key benefits include:

• Ultra-low leakage and dynamic power: Essential for battery-powered IoT edge nodes.
• High integration density: Ideal for combining BLE RF IP with digital SoC cores, memory, and sensor interfaces.
• Proven silicon maturity: Ensures high yield and fast time-to-market for commercial applications.

BLE v5.4 RF IP: Optimized for Power and Performance

The BLE v5.4 RF IP core, when implemented in TSMC 22nm ULP, brings a number of critical benefits to designers and OEMs:

• Low Active and Standby Power: The RF IP is optimized to consume minimal power in all operational states, extending battery life for wearable and portable devices.
• Small Footprint: The IP is compact, freeing up space for additional functionality on SoCs and reducing overall BOM costs.
• Multi-Mode Support: While focused on BLE, the IP can be optionally configured to support dual-mode (Classic + BLE) operation for backward compatibility.
• Robust Coexistence and Interference Immunity: Designed with advanced filtering and digital compensation to operate reliably in crowded 2.4 GHz environments.

Applications Across IoT

The combination of BLE v5.4 and TSMC 22nm ULP opens doors for diverse IoT use cases:

• Smart Home: Secure and responsive mesh-based lighting, appliances, and security systems.
• Industrial IoT (IIoT): High node-count wireless sensor networks with encrypted data transfer.
• Healthcare and Wearables: Continuous health monitoring with long battery life and secure connectivity.
• Asset Tracking and Logistics: Efficient one-to-many tracking using PAwR and coded PHY features.

Immediate licensing Availability: These Semiconductor Interface IP Cores are immediately available for licensing as stand-alone IP Cores or with pre-integrated Controllers and PHYs. Please submit a request / MailTo for more information on licensing options and pricing.

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