Sequans selects S3 Group’s power management solution for WiMAX/LTE SoC

SAN JOSE, USA: S3 Group, a global provider of mixed-signal, Analog, RF and Power Management semiconductor IP solutions, announced that 4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. has licensed its Power Management IP.

S3 Group designed a customized Power Management Solution for its client using IP from its extensive portfolio. Sequans Communications is a world-leading developer and supplier of LTE and WiMAX chips to wireless equipment and device manufacturers worldwide.

“Sequans is focused on delivering highly energy and cost efficient chip solutions and S3 Group’s power management IP is a significant component of our design as it contributes to improving the performance and lowering the overall BOM,” said Bertrand Debray, Sequans Communications VP of engineering. “S3 Group’s IP and their ability to quickly customize the multiple blocks to meet our system needs enabled us to meet a tight project schedule. It was a pleasure working with S3 Group."

"Sequans Communications has attained a market leading position in the manufacture of 4G chips to power WiMAX and LTE networks since its inception in 2003. Their adoption of S3 Group’s power management IP enabled them to accelerate the delivery of a solution to their customer base of wireless equipment and device manufacturers. We take pride in our ability to continuously develop high performance IP blocks to address the diversifying needs of our customers and are extremely pleased to add Sequans Communications as one of our most coveted clients.” said Dermot Barry, VP Silicon BU, S3 Group.