May 01, 2024

QuickLogic's new ArcticLink3 S2 platform delivers significant improvements

Compared to the previous generation ArcticLink3S1, the new ArcticLink 3 S2 has several significant improvements.

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o ArcticLink 3 S2's customizable programmable logic doubles in capacity, quadruples in computational performance, quadrupled in algorithm capacity, and eight times more sensor data buffers

o Power consumption <1.5μW at 1.2V, leading in the industry

o Pins and software are fully compatible with previous generation ArcticLink3S1

QuickLogic today introduced the new ArcticLink® 3 S2 platform, the second CSSP solution on the company's sensor hub development roadmap. Compared to the previous generation ArcticLink3S1, the computing performance of the next-generation platform has been quadrupled, the algorithm has quadrupled, sensor data storage capacity has increased eightfold, and power consumption has been reduced by 40%. QuickLogic is a company specializing in ultra low and low power programmable custom standard products (CSSP).

§ Use the second generation of flexible fusion engine (FFE) - four times faster than the previous generation, able to handle more algorithms and faster

§ Reduces the operating power consumption by 95% compared to the Sensor Hub using a microcontroller (MCU), which is 40% lower than the previous generation

§ There are two 32-bit hardware multipliers for performing mathematical operations on sensor algorithms with minimal power consumption.

§ Memory storage for each batch of sensor events increases to eight times, the processor sleeps longer, and the system consumes less power

§ SPI and I2C interfaces are optimized with hardware architecture, communication with sensors, and communication with host application processors and microcontrollers (MCUs)

§ There is an oscillator on the chip, no external clock signal is required, which reduces material cost and reduces the space for installing Sensor Hub on the printed circuit board.

§ Programmable logic cells can be used to integrate various functions such as infrared remote control, LED control, and IrDA bar code transfer—without the need for a traditional microcontroller or mobile FGPA

§ Pin and software are compatible with ArcticLink 3 S1, both forward and backward compatible for existing users of ArcticLink 3 S1

§ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and flexible Fusion Engine Algorithm Tool (FFEAT) support QuickLogic-developed, third-party developed and OEM-developed sensor algorithms

For products that use sensors, such as health and wellness products, indoor navigation/Pedestrian Tracking (PDR), and games, users require long battery life. The method of using a microprocessor (MCU) relies entirely on software, which consumes significantly more power than hardware. Methods like ASSP do not have the inherent flexibility to adapt the Sensor Hub algorithm to the gesture and awareness scenarios required for emerging mobile products. QuickLogic's solutions are hardware-based, improving power efficiency, while its programmable architecture provides the flexibility to add more complex functions. Thanks to this unique architecture, coupled with increased memory capacity, improved performance and enhanced functionality, the ArcticLink 3 S2 platform is ideal for a wide range of advanced sensor applications for smartphones and wearables.

ArcticLink 3 S2 Gesture and Contextual Standard CSSP Products

ArcticLink 3 S2 has a variety of products made with custom chip CSSP and standard CSSP. Original equipment manufacturers use ArcticLink 3 S2 CSSP products to have the opportunity to develop a customized version of S2, and can use sensor algorithms developed by QuickLogic, third-party developed, and/or OEM to meet the requirements of special end products. The best in terms of performance. The first ArcticLink 3 S2 standard CSSP product, called the ArcticLink 3 S2 Gesture and Scenario Recognition Standard CSSP, has ready-to-use gestures for these gestures, such as swiping, wake-up, and more. And fast motion detection, sensor calibration, and enhanced pedometers (including changes in motion and running steps, jogging and walking).

"Consumers need more complex, sensor-based products, while battery life is unaffected," said Brian Faith, vice president of global sales and marketing at QuickLogic. “In addition, OEMs expect sensor hub solutions to be flexible in terms of hardware and algorithms to accommodate future market needs. Our new ArcticLink 3 S2 Sensor Hub is an ultra-low power, high performance, flexible design and easy to integrate. The solution solves these problems so developers can quickly and easily bring convincing solutions to market and enhance the end-user experience."

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Samples of the ArcticLink 3 S2 and Scenario and Gesture Recognition Algorithm standard CSSP products are now available.

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