TV white space asic is ‘world’s first’

Dubbed Iceni, the single chip solution is capable of tuning across the entire UHF tv white space spectrum (470 to 790MHz). Created in collaboration with the Weightless Special Interest Group, it is designed to draw very little power while delivering secure, long range wireless connectivity to previously unreachable applications and locations. "This is a seminal moment in the evolution of Weightless technology" commented Professor William Webb, ceo of the Weightless SIG. "For the first time, designers around the world can begin developing next generation M2M solutions using Weightless technology with silicon designed explicitly to be compatible with the standard". Iceni communicates using white space radio to access the high quality UHF spectrum that has become available due to the transition of television from analogue to digital. Neul says devices integrating the asic can access these networks at a fraction of the cost of wired or cellular wireless connections. The company's founder and ceo, James Collier, commented: "The M2M and IoT space is growing tremendously in a number of markets. The Iceni chip allows us to connect to devices that were previously unreachable. "This opens up entirely new options for connectivity in healthcare, transport, education, heavy industry and more. We are pleased to have reached this milestone in the charge to make white space networks and services available to those game changing applications." Collier further assesses the opportunities for silicon venors from Weightless in the video below.