Based on 65nm process technology, the SQN1210 delivers the highest level of integration yet achieved in the WiMAX industry, claims Sequans. The SoC has baseband and triple-band RF in a single die for both size and power consumption reductions. Power consumption is less than 350mW for fully-loaded, MIMO traffic and less than 0.5mW in standby. The triple-band RF operates at 2.3 to 2.4, 2.5 to 2.7 and 3.3 to 3.8GHz and throughput is 40Mbit/s or above. It has dual, independent channels downlink for MIMO decoding and uplink with closed loop diversity. It is suitable for TDD and H-FDD operation. The SoC features the company's MimoMax, low complexity, MIMO algorithm for 2Tx diversity and optional 2x2 uplink MIMO. The algorithm is claimed to significantly increase link budget with dual independent transmit chains. The company describes it as the world's most advanced 2Tx closed loop diversity algorithm and that it improves cell coverage with diversity gains beyond single Tx solutions. The device provides wireless broadband connectivity for mobile WiMAX applications and for portable, nomadic, and fixed applications. It is designed for small mobile devices, such as handsets, smartphones, MIDs, portable hotspots, and netbooks. It is also suitable for use in PCs through add-on datacards, such as USB dongles or ExpressCards, or directly embedded in PCI Express MiniCards or Half MiniCards. SDRAM is included in the 10x10mm package.
