Technology
Theta's innovative and unique intellectual property library has been thoroughly protected by a large number of patents.
The key areas of these inventions are:
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Dynamic biasing & power management
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Integrated balun transformers
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Programmable channel-select filters and
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High-speed self-contained compensation and calibration loops
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Tunable Image-Rejection-Mixers
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LNA & pre-PA blocks
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Integrated transformers, baluns, and large inductors
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Phase-shifters for I/Q signal generation
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Integrated microwave couplers, transmission lines
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Proprietary design tools and methodology for passive component
optimization.
Theta has developed and successfully employed the capability to design complex RF chips either in CMOS, or SiGe BiCMOS with maximum CMOS content based on time-to-market, performance, and cost tradeoffs.
Theta has been able to deliver functional first pass, leading edge RFICs to its clients around the world using its advanced technology and proven design methodology.
Summary of RFIC projects
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High Dynamic Range Filter for ZIF DVB Receivers
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Cartesian Feedback Loop Linearization ASICs for TETRA
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1V Bluetooth Radio Front-end
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TH5001 Single chip 802.11a high performance ZIF transceiver
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TH5024 Single chip WiFi 802.11a/b/g ZIF transceiver
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TH5025 Single chip WiFi+ 802.11abghj transceiver
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TH5025 Single chip 5GHz WiMAX transceiver
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A WIMAX transceiver
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A single chip IF stage (LO range 6-12 GHz) for point-to-point WiMAX and 3G backhaul applications
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A CMOS WiMAX 3-band receiver
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An 802.11n 4x4 MIMO transceiver
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A high performance wireless link (5 GHz asymmetric 6x5 MIMO) for wireless HDMI
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A high performance 6 GHz IF chip for wireless backhaul, with LO range 6-20 GHz
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A high performance complete wireless backhaul radio (6 to 42 GHz) for wireless backhaul
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A complete 60 GHz CMOS radio, extendable to E-band, based on Theta’s proprietary technologies