picoChip has added Systems4Silicon as an approved design center for its picoArray™ multi-core DSP.


Systems4Silicon has a highly experienced team, capable of supporting customers with PHY, MIMO, PA linearization and RF design issues for advanced air interfaces applications.

Such alliances are crucial for picoChip in its position as the only semiconductor company focused on wireless infrastructure. The company provides software defined radio solutions to address the key challenges of cost, development time and flexibility for the next generation of wireless systems.

“Systems4Silicon is experienced in interpreting complex systems such as HSPA and WiMAX 802.16e. Their understanding of these standards, together with comprehensive knowledge of our architecture enables them to offer clear time to market advantages to our customers,” said Guillaume d’Eyssautier, CEO and president of picoChip. “We are pleased to have them onboard to support the growing picoChip customer base.”

Paul Turner, director of engineering at Systems4Silicon, said, “We are delighted to be recognized by picoChip as an authorized design centre. These are exciting times.

The performance of the picoArray opens up a new world of design opportunities for advanced wireless applications. Our deep understanding of optimal system partitioning and detailed knowledge of signal processing positions us well to support manufacturers looking to develop the next generation of wireless systems.”