PHILIPS BGW200

BGW200 Low-power
WLAN SiP
Complete, single-package 802.11b
solution for mobile handheld devices
Optimized for low-power mobile applications, this complete,
single-package 802.11b solution combines a baseband/MAC,
RF transceiver, and power amplifier into an ultra-small
(150 mm2) package. It delivers the industry’s lowest power
consumption in standby mode and supports coexistence with
Bluetooth® solutions.
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The BGW200 is a complete, low-power 802.11b Wireless LAN (WLAN)
System-in-a-Package (SiP) solution optimized for battery-powered handheld devices. It enables consumers to connect to the growing number of
WLAN networks in offices, homes, and public places. It also allows service
providers to increase their network reach and customer base, enabling
complementary data and voice services across cellular/PCS and WLAN
networks. Coexistence support for Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 enables seamless
integration with Philips Bluetooth solutions.
The SiP format, with its complete system functionality, delivers quicker
design cycles, lower risk, simplified manufacturing, and a reduced bill of
materials. The single-package format also simplifies assembly and testing,
and reduces yield losses. The SiP delivers a complete, fully tested imple-
Key features
• Advanced, single-package WLAN SiP optimized for mobile handheld
devices
– No RF-critical design required
– Low total cost of ownership
mentation of 802.11b functionality, so development teams can focus their
energy on innovative product design instead of solving complex issues
related to RF layout.
Ultra-small footprint, ultra-low power consumption
• Lowest power consumption in standby mode: < 2 mW (typ)
The BGW200 uses a single, 68-pin HVQFN-like package that measures
• Ultra-small form factor
only 10 x 15 x 1.3 mm. The entire 802.11b solution requires only three
– Low-profile 68-pin HVQFN-like SiP package (10 x 15 x 1.3 mm)
external components and uses less than 180 mm2 of circuit board area.
– Only three external components for entire solution
• “No Host Load” design delivers easy integration and longer battery life
– Host processor sleeps while BGW200 processes beacons
– BGW200 wakes the host processor only upon data packet arrival
The BGW200 incorporates several features that decreases power consumption. There is an integrated ARM7 processor, 1.25 Mbytes of SRAM,
• Co-exists with Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2
256 Kbytes of ROM, optimized host interfaces (SDIO/SPI), and integrated
• Complete software drivers, utility, and diagnostic tools
power management hardware/software algorithms. The result is the lowest
standby power consumption in the industry (less than 2 mW).
Applications
• Smartphones, cellular phones, VoIP wireless phones
Superior “No Host Load” Architecture
• PDAs, handheld computing devices, WLAN adapter cards (Secure Digital)
The BGW200 is designed to place no load on the host processor, so
• Portable audio/video devices, MP3 players
• Other handhelds and electronic devices for wireless digital, audio, multimedia, and telephony
mobile devices can integrate WLAN functionality without compromising application performance or battery life. The BGW200 only interfaces
BGW200
Low-power 802.11b SiP with baseband/MAC and RF transceiver for mobile handhelds
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with the host processor when a valid data packet is received. So the
host processor is allowed to sleep while the BGW200 independently
processes 802.11 beacons.
The MAC protocol runs on an embedded ARM7 processor, for zero
overhead on the host processor. An instruction prefetch unit enhances
the performance of the ARM7. To support new MAC protocol features,
the BGW200 is also designed to support firmware upgrades.
Bluetooth coexistence
The BGW200 is designed to support collaborative coexistence between
802.11 and Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2. A dedicated software and hardware
interface implements Packet Traffic Arbitration (PTA) with voice priority
between the BGW200 and the Bluetooth system. An auto shutdown
feature ensures that Bluetooth voice takes priority over other signals
and there is special support for burst and fragmented frames. Bluetooth
Advanced RF subsystem
The integrated RF transceiver supports transmit output power control
from +8 to +18 dBm at the antenna port – enabling optimal range,
throughput, and power consumption. The integrated RF transceiver uses
a direct conversion radio architecture that minimizes external components and eliminates the IF filter. For additional component reduction,
the integrated PA is internally matched to the ZIF radio. In addition to
the radio transceiver and power amplifier, the BGW200 also integrates
an Rx/Tx diversity switch, bandpass filter, balun, power supply decoupling, and other passive components.
Reference designs and eval kits
Reference design software drivers support PocketPC™ and Linux™
operating systems. Drivers for Palm™ and Symbian™ are in development. The BGW200 is backed by a complete set of software utility and
diagnostic tools, and is available in evaluation kits.
1.2 enhances coexistence further, by adding independent Adaptive
Frequency Hopping (AFH) capability. The Philips BGB20x family of
Bluetooth SiPs is designed to interface and coexist seamlessly with the
BGW200.
Table 1
Frequency Bands
2.4 to 2.5 GHz
Modulations
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK (DSSS)
Supports latest QoS and security standards
Data Rates
1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Advanced hardware and software algorithms, along with Wi-Fi Multi-
SiP Power Consumption (typical)
Tx:
Rx:
Standby:
Sleep Mode:
media Extensions (WME), provide advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
functions. This lets the BGW200 support real-time applications like VoIP
731 mW @ 15 dBm
415 mW
< 2 mW
0.2 mW
and non-real-time applications like email and web surfing. The BGW200
is also designed to support the upcoming 802.11e standard.
The BGW200 has advanced security features, including 40- and 128-bit
Table 2
WEP, WPA, CCX (Cisco Security), TKIP, and AES. The SiP is also de-
Description
Size
Part Number
signed to support the upcoming 802.11i extension.
Low-power 802.11b SiP
10 x 15 x 1.3 mm
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List of abbreviations
AES
COEX
ICU
IPU
JTAG
MAC
BGW200 functional block diagram
Advanced Encryption Standard
Coexistence
Interrupt Control Unit
Instruction Pre-fetch Unit
Joint Test Action Group
Medium Access Control
PHY
RSSI
SCU
SDIO
SPI
WEP
Physical Layer
Receive Signal Strength Indicator
System Control Unit
Secure Digital Input Output
Serial Peripheral Interface
Wired Equivalent Privacy
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