VeriSilicon and Innobase introduce the second-generation Yunbao series modem IP, offering 5G RedCap and 4G LTE dual-mode capabilities.
VeriSilicon, a leading innovator in low-power, high-performance wireless communication technologies for IoT applications, has announced the Yunbao 2 modem IP in collaboration with Innobase. This advanced, integrated solution is designed to address the growing demands of 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) and 4G LTE dual-mode connectivity, particularly for IoT and consumer electronics applications.
Enabling 5G RedCap / 4G LTE Dual-Mode Connectivity
The Yunbao 2 modem IP is significant because it caters to devices that require lower complexity, cost, and power consumption than standard 5G devices but still want to access 5G networks. Known as RedCap, this new 3GPP-defined category is ideal for a wide range of IoT and consumer devices which do not need ultra-high speeds but benefit from the improved latency, capacity, and reliability of 5G. By supporting both 5G RedCap and 4G LTE, the modem IP ensures robust global connectivity, smooth handovers, and network fallback options.
IoT and Consumer Electronics Applications
The Yunbao 2 modem IP is designed to provide the ideal balance between performance and power efficiency, making it an excellent choice for IoT applications, such as smart meters, industrial sensors, and wearables. It offers lower power consumption, cost-effectiveness, and wide coverage, ensuring that devices can stay connected in diverse environments and network deployments. For consumer electronics, smart TVs, AR/VR headsets, drones, and other connected gadgets benefit from dual-mode modems by gaining wider network interoperability and improved user experience through seamless connectivity and reduced latency.
Technical and Market Impact
The Yunbao 2 modem IP likely integrates advanced baseband processing optimized for both 5G RedCap and LTE within a single chipset, simplifying hardware design. This modem IP helps broaden the range of use cases and devices that can leverage 5G networks, expanding the ecosystem beyond smartphones and high-end devices. By targeting the mid-tier connectivity segment represented by RedCap, this modem IP supports network operators in managing spectrum and transitions between 4G and 5G networks more smoothly.
Chips developed using the Yunbao 2 modem IP can be paired with Innobase's production-validated high-performance dual-mode RF chips. VeriSilicon and Innobase have jointly launched the second-generation Yunbao series 5G RedCap/4G LTE dual-mode modem IP, Yunbao 2. Innobase has introduced mass-production-ready products such as 5G IoT modules, MiFi devices, and mass-market 5G smartphones, which have validated the Yunbao series IP at the product level.
The Yunbao 2 modem IP achieves uplink and downlink transmission rates of 170 Mbps and 120 Mbps, respectively. The 5G variant RedCap, defined under the 3GPP Rel-17 standard, is entering a rapid growth phase in China. Innobase plans to develop the Yunbao X series featuring ultra-low-cost and ultra-low-power designs to address the needs of consumer electronics and IoT applications. The Yunbao 2 modem IP complies with the 3GPP 5G Rel-17 standard and supports both 5G RedCap and 4G LTE FDD/TDD.
In addition, the Yunbao 2 modem IP supports multi-SIM standby and features key 5G capabilities such as Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC), 5G LAN, and network slicing. The modem IP has completed production validation, further solidifying its position as a strategic enabler for the widespread adoption of 5G RedCap and 4G LTE dual-mode technologies. VeriSilicon continues to drive innovation in wireless communication solutions, offering comprehensive offerings including RF, baseband, and protocol stacks, for IoT applications.
The Yunbao 2 modem IP, a collaboration between VeriSilicon and Innobase, is a significant technology advancement in data-and-cloud-computing, aimed at enabling 5G RedCap and 4G LTE dual-mode connectivity for various IoT and consumer electronics applications. This technology integration offers advantages such as lower power consumption, cost-effectiveness, wide coverage, and network interoperability, thereby improving user experience through seamless connectivity and reduced latency.
