Support for 5G, Wi-Fi and wireline and mmWave in a single home gateway SoC

LA1575, the first chip from the family of the new Layerscape from NXP Semiconductors solves a multi-standard problem with simultaneous implementation of 802.11ax, 802.11ad, and millimeter wave (mmWave) standards on a single SoC device. This IC chip is initially targeted at enterprise and high-end home gateway markets. LA1575 packs fully programmable PHY and MAC with acceleration technologies for 5G, Wi-Fi and wireline protocols that allow updates, changes, and new features to be added via simple software upgrades. The engineers can use the pre-ratified version of standards and can update their end products quickly via software to final release versions with differentiated features. “A fully programmable PHY and MAC is game-changing technology that will fundamentally impact the way new standards are implemented,” said Tareq Bustami, senior vice president and general manager at NXP Semiconductors. “Ultimately, we will enable solution providers to deploy fully programmable systems capable of connecting clients at the speeds they expect over virtually any access technology. Early customer engagements on the LA1575 validate the benefits of our overall solution.” “Extending NXP’s 64-bit ARM portfolio by including physical- and MAC-layer processing, the LA1575 builds upon the company’s deep experience in processing, wireless technologies, and networking infrastructure,” said ...