Sandbridge’s flagship product is the SB3000® Flexible Baseband
Processor. The SB3000® series processor is THE platform of choice for OEMs developing mobile
products from the simplest entry-level to the most advanced 3G and multi-protocol.
But more than providing application-level features, the SB3000® uniquely
provides the capability to operate on any network and any communication
protocol.
Featuring the integration of FOUR Sandblaster® cores into a single
SoC, the innovative Sandblaster® architecture enables the SB3000® to implement the latest 3G protocols including W–CDMA, CDMA2000, and
TD–SCDMA. Additionally, since the physical layers of these protocols
are implemented in software, creating ‘derivative’ device
designs is a relatively inexpensive software task rather than a costly
hardware integration effort.
Features
The SB3000® features the Sandblaster® DSP for execution of baseband in software - including physical layer. It has a programmable RF interface, with the capability to capture raw data at 100 M samples/sec. It includes interfaces to LCD, keypad, USIM, SmartCard, Audio codec, IrDA, plus emerging 'critical' features such as add-on memory cards, camera interface, and USB.
Benefits
When it comes to creating a multi-protocol device, the SB3000® is the hands-down choice for silicon re-use and efficiency. With the emerging market uncertainty regarding which protocol to choose, combined with the opportunity to incorporate WiFi, Bluetooth, DVB-H, or other communications interfaces, the SB3000® creates a new path to implementation that can significantly improve silicon re-use and reduce time to market.
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