Ambiq Micro's next generation Sub-Threshold Power Optimization Technology (SPOT) platform uses CEVA's Bluetooth Low Power IP

     CEVA, the world's leading licensor of signal processing platforms and artificial intelligence processor IP for smart and connected devices, announced that Ambiq Micro, a leader in ultra-low power solutions, has been licensed. CEVA's RivieraWaves Bluetooth Low Energy IP can be used for its next generation Sub-threshold Power Optimization Technology (SPOT) platform with integrated Bluetooth connectivity. CEVA's Bluetooth Low Energy IP already powers Ambiq Micro's Apollo3 Blue series of wireless system-on-a-chip (SoC), which is used in all applications requiring smart technology, from wearables to animal trackers and smart home devices from the world's largest brands.

     The Apollo3 Blue series SoC solutions represent a giant leap forward in ultra-low power design, with excellent power consumption figures in both run and sleep mode, and a high-performance processing engine. Apollo3Blue devices provide the most efficient processing solutions on the market. To achieve connectivity, Apollo3 Blue products integrate energy-efficient Bluetooth Low Energy 5 radios and improved communication capabilities for ultra-low power always-on connectivity. At the heart of all Apollo3 products is Ambiq Micro's patented Subthreshold Power optimization technology (SPOT™). SPOT can significantly reduce energy consumption while still providing enough application processing power to add more functionality and extend the life of battery-powered devices, including auditory devices, wearables, IoT endpoints and voice-controlled applications.

     Dan Cermak, Executive Director of Architecture and product Planning at Ambiq Micro, said: "Ambiq Micro is excited to partner with CEVA to integrate its Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity solution into our next generation Spot-based wireless SOCs. CEVA is committed to developing the lowest power consumption wireless connectivity solutions, which perfectly complements our strategy. The Apollo3 Blue and Apollo3 Blue Plus wireless SoC products we have successfully shipped to date are examples of this. We look forward to continuing to work with CEVA on future Spot-based wireless SoCs."

     Ange Aznar, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless iot Business Unit at CEVA, said: "We are excited to announce that Ambiq Micro, known for its incredibly energy-efficient SPOT platform, is the licensee of our Bluetooth Low Energy IP, Our RivieraWaves Bluetooth Low Energy IP is ideal for delivering robust and reliable wireless connectivity to their Apollo Blue family of SoCs."