Second-generation Yunbao series modem IP, combining 5G RedCap and 4G LTE dual-mode capabilities, unveiled through collaboration between VeriSilicon and Innobase.

Second-generation Yunbao series modem IP, combining 5G RedCap and 4G LTE dual-mode capabilities, unveiled through collaboration between VeriSilicon and Innobase.

VeriSilicon and Innobase Unveil Yunbao 2: A Revolutionary Dual-Mode 5G RedCap/4G LTE Modem IP

In a significant leap forward for wireless communication technologies, VeriSilicon and Innobase have jointly developed the Yunbao 2, a second-generation 5G RedCap/4G LTE dual-mode modem IP. This innovative cellular modem IP is designed to cater to the cost and power efficiency needs of mid-tier IoT and mobile applications, while supporting the latest wireless connectivity standards.

Key Features of Yunbao 2

1. Dual-Mode Support: Yunbao 2 supports both 5G RedCap and 4G LTE, offering flexible connectivity options for a wide range of IoT and mid-tier consumer devices.
2. 5G RedCap Capability: Designed specifically for 5G RedCap, the modem IP provides efficient cellular connectivity for IoT and mid-range applications, complying with 5G NR Release 17 Reduced Capability specifications.
3. Optimized Power Efficiency: Yunbao 2 implements power-saving techniques tailored for mid-tier applications, extending battery life for IoT and mobile devices.
4. Compact and Area-Efficient Design: The IP is optimized for a small silicon footprint, suitable for integration into constrained SoCs used in wearables, industrial IoT, and mobile devices.
5. Flexible Integration: Yunbao 2 is compatible with a wide range of baseband processors and SoCs, and supports multiple frequency bands and network configurations for global deployment.
6. Performance: Yunbao 2 meets the throughput and latency requirements for typical RedCap and LTE IoT applications, ensuring reliable data transfer and connectivity.
7. Advanced Protocol Stack Support: Yunbao 2 supports the latest 3GPP Release 17 protocols for RedCap and LTE, ensuring future-proof technology and interoperability.

Performance Highlights

• Adequate data rates suitable for mid-tier IoT use cases such as smart metering, industrial monitoring, consumer electronics, wearables, and other low- to mid-throughput applications.
• Efficient coexistence of 5G RedCap and LTE connectivity with fast switching capabilities.
• Balanced tradeoffs between chip area, power consumption, and performance tailored for devices with constrained resources.

Summary

Yunbao 2 offers a competitive dual-mode 5G RedCap/4G LTE modem IP solution, combining advanced cellular features with cost and power efficiency. It is targeted at expanding global IoT deployments and mid-tier mobile applications by enabling seamless, low-power, and flexible wireless connectivity under the latest 3GPP releases.

VeriSilicon and Innobase have successfully validated the overall capabilities of the Yunbao series and its interoperability with multiple network equipment vendors. The Yunbao 2 modem IP has achieved uplink and downlink transmission rates of 170 Mbps and 120 Mbps, respectively.

Innobase has introduced mass-production-ready products such as 5G IoT modules, MiFi devices, and mass-market 5G smartphones, validating the Yunbao series IP at the product level. The Yunbao 2 modem IP has completed production validation.

The 5G variant RedCap, defined under the 3GPP Rel-17 standard, is experiencing rapid growth in China. VeriSilicon's commitment to driving innovation in low-power, high-performance wireless communication technologies and providing comprehensive wireless communication solutions for IoT applications is evident in the launch of Yunbao 2.

For more detailed performance metrics such as power consumption figures or silicon area, please refer to the product datasheets or technical briefs published by VeriSilicon or Innobase. VeriSilicon aims to build a global cellular communication ecosystem and contribute to an intelligent, connected future.

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