Lattice Semiconductor announced that its iCE40 LM FPGA has been integrated into the recently released ZTE Star 2 flagship smartphone to perform IR remote control and sensor hub functions. From wearables to smartphones, the iCE40 LM series devices provide exceptionally low power consumption and a very small footprint-specifically designed to enable mobile consumer product manufacturers to quickly and efficiently implement without sacrificing performance Top features.
The ultra-low-power iCE40 LM device enables ZTE to differentiate Star 2 by implementing key always-on functions. In a key battle to reduce energy consumption, it can recognize various gestures and activities while the application processor remains inactive, thereby greatly reducing power consumption. The company said that by minimizing the use of application processors, ZTE can maximize the battery life of the Star 2.
"The programmable solution of Lattice enables ZTE to achieve high performance while meeting low power consumption goals, making it possible to implement key differentiated functions in our smartphones," said Ling Xiaobing, product manager at ZTE. "The flexibility of this solution makes it the right choice to quickly implement its functions."
ZTE had considered a software-based IR remote control solution, but the hard IP integrated in Lattice's iCE40 LM provided a better Reliability and performance. The company said that ZTE was able to decide which functions to merge separately for each model's functions, while saving board space, cost and power consumption.
Subra Chandramouli, Lattice Marketing Director, added: "Lattice's low power, small size, low cost iCE40 FPGA is widely used in smartphones, tablets and IoT devices. ZTE Star 2 shows how customers can provide flexible integration , Increase differentiation, improve performance, save system power and reduce BOM costs. "
