SpaceBridge Semiconductor
Gatineau, QC
Company Overview
SpaceBridge began operations in 1997 and has focused solely on the development of advanced silicon solutions for broadband wireless access systems regardless of whether they are used in terrestrial or satellite networks. These solutions will be a tremendous benefit to businesses and consumers who need affordable broadband communications, but do not have access to conventional hard-wired (fiber-optic and copper) systems.
SpaceBridge products help address one of the greatest challenges in this market: efficient and cost-effective access for both ground and satellite-based communications systems. The company is currently developing high-speed modem chipsets capable of transmitting data at rates of up to 155 megabytes per second (Mbps) a hundred times faster than the fastest cable modem.
Company Information
Physical Address
115, rue Champlain
Gatineau, QC J8X 3R1
CA
Mailing Address
115, rue Champlain
Gatineau, QC J8X 3R1
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: SpaceBridge Semiconductor Corporation
Number of Employees: 70
CA
SpaceBridge offers software programmable integrated circuits that allow network providers to implement complex broadband wireless systems fast and efficiently. The product offering is based on highly integrated circuits (broadband modems) from which user access modules and indoor units are built. These technologies can also be applied in advanced gateways and basestations which link end users to the backbone of wireless networks.
Contacts
Sebastien Dignard
Title: Representative
Area of Responsibility: Export Sales & Marketing
Phone: Show phone
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Products
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Dvb-rcs Cpe Software
SpaceBridge has developed a software framework for wireless access terminals. The framework enables the deployment of an access terminal's core functions across different hardware platforms, with room for feature customization and differentiation.
The software is available on a modular basis to meet customer requirements and deliver the desired functionality. Modules range from specific interface support to a completely integrated system.
The DVB-RCS CPE software resides on the SB2100CB Broadband Wireless Access Module and uses the VxWorks real time operating system. The CPE software offers the following features:
- Packet Forwarding Services between the Ethernet Network
Interface (connecting to the CPE) and the Wireless Network Iterface (connecting to the air link)
- Wireless Media Access Control (MAC) to carry out network
access requirements, bandwidth request mechanisms and link configuration
- Remote Configurability through an SNMP manager, web-based HTTP
browser or Command Line Interface
- Modular Software Architecture: the wireless and network
interfaces can be altered to support other wireless protocols (i. e. DOCSIS, 802.16, proprietary SatCom)
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Dvb-rcs Mac Software
SpaceBridge has developed a software framework for wireless access terminals. The framework enables the deployment of an access terminal's core functions across different hardware platforms, with room for feature customization and differentiation.
The software is available on a modular basis to meet customer requirements and deliver the desired functionality.
The DVB-RCS MAC software works in conjunction with the SpaceBridge SB7000-series of broadband wireless modem products in supporting the DVB RCS terminal MAC layer functionalities. The DVB RCS MAC software is layered between the terminal applications software (above) and the modem driver software (below).
The MAC software is responsible for managing the wireless link characteristics and utilization. The DVB RCS MAC software carries out the following functions:
- Supports MAC protocols specific to DVB RCS terminals
- DAMA
- Bandwidth on Demand
- Quality of Service (QoS) assignment functions
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Sb2100cb Broadband Wireless Access Module
The SB2100CB is a flexible and programmable broadband wireless access circuit module designed to perform the majority of signal conversion functions from IF to Ethernet in a subscriber indoor unit (IDU). An embedded processor runs the required protocols, maintenance, command and control functions to produce a broadband wireless access terminal. The module plugs into an OEM carrier platform which provides the supplementary functions required to complete the IDU design.
The module can be packaged with MAC software (for example, DVB RCS) and terminal software available separately from the factory. The module can also support proprietary air interfaces operating under custom-developed MAC software, if required.
- Sb7015 Broadband Wireless Digital Modem
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Sb7040 Digital Radio Transmitter
The SB7040 provides a self-contained, highly integrated baseband- to-IF IC solution. Targeted for general narrowband and broadband wireless transmission applications, the SB7040 design is optimized for broadband access radio products, including high- speed DACs, VCO and mixers. This chip is designed in silicon germanium technology and is housed in a 64-pin TQFP package.
High level of integration - for reduced product cost/size, increased reliability and faster time to market.
Sophisticated functionality - for a complete broadband wireless link solution when combined with the SB7041 Digital Radio Receiver and a member of the SB701x Digital Modem portfolio
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Sb7041 Digital Radio Receiver
The SB7041 provides a self-contained, highly integrated IF-to- baseband demodulator IC solution. Targeted for general narrowband and broadband wireless receiver applications, the SB7041 design is optimized for broadband access radio products, incorporating high-speed ADCs, VCOs and mixers. This chip is implemented in silicon germanium technology and is housed in a 64-pin TQFP package.
High level of integration - for reduced product cost/size, increased reliability and faster time to market
Sophisticated functionality - for a complete broadband wireless link solution when combined with the SB7040 Transmitter and a member of the Digital Modem portfolio.
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