FPGA Based DAB/DAB+/DMB Receiver - EtherWaves

EtherWaves announced the ClearSignal-Accel, an FPGA based multi-standard DAB/DAB+/DMB receiver. With this solution, consumer electronics manufacturers will be easily able to add DAB capability  for their design, bringing new opportunities to deliver rich Digital radio features.

The ClearSignal-Accel offers a low-cost off-the-shelf FPGA including software application. The software is designed to be easily ported to the client's existing processor, such as a DSP or ARM, or to a multimedia processor while consuming a minimal amount of resources.

Linda Kedem, EtherWaves, said:

By using the existing system processor and only adding an FPGA, ClearSignal-Accel enables designers to enjoy the advantages of soft defined radio without having to invest in new processors’ costly learning cycles…

This is achievable via the intelligent distribution of tasks between the software and FPGA for minimizing the size of the FPGA needed and the transfer rate between the FPGA and the processor…

Supporting multi-broadcasting standards (DAB, DAB+, T-DMB, and DRM), ClearSignal-Accel implements parallel processing that can be used for a variety of functions, such as the ability to receive two programmes simultaneously.

About EtherWaves
EtherWaves Ltd. develops and licenses Digital Radio and Mobile TV Intellectual Property (IP), targeting the Automotive, System-On-Chip (SoC) and Consumer Electronics markets. EtherWaves uses its core competencies and expertise to develop Digital Broadcast Receiving solutions based on Software and Silicon IP. The company's IMSiS(TM) technology enables multi-standard Digital Broadcasting high-quality reception in ClearSignal's products. The products currently support DAB, DAB+, T-DMB, DRM and FM and will also comply with HD Radio, DMB-T (China), ISDB-T, and DVB-H.

Source: ClearSignal-Accel, the FPGA Based Digital Broadcasting receiver accelerator - EtherWaves