SIM controller targets 3G Java applications

16th January 2015

STARCHIP

Siobhan O'Gorman

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A generation of controllers, designed for SIM/USIM/M2M applications, has been introduced by StarChip. SCFXXXI, the company’s 3rd gen controller series, includes devices which are claimed to provide the best power, cost, and performance trade-off to the Telecomms market. The SCF400I, which is designed for 3G Java applications, is the first controller to be released from the series.

Based on CORTUS APS3cd 32-bit Harvard RISC architecture, the controller achieves 25MIPS at 25MHz, providing fast execution of Java code. Featuring an optimised instruction set, the APS3cd is particularly suitable for applications demanding high-speed data processing. The SCF400I is designed using high-performance embedded SuperFlash from SST, which maximises the device capabilities to accommodate the growing demand for high speed high capacity memory. The embedded flash is also enhanced by E3 (ECUBE), which provides robust data retention with several hundred millions cycles, enabling high endurance.

“The SCF400I, The first product of our 3rd gen SIM Controllers family demonstrates very well StarChip’s constant commitment to provide the industry with a comprehensive, rich portfolio of high-performance, highly efficient, cost-optimised devices. We are pleased with the design enhancements incorporated, over the last months, in our products, ” commented Yves Fusella, CTO, StarChip. “StarChip already sold more than 500m units of its first and 2nd gen SIM controllers and now thanks to SCF400I, alongside the other SIM products, we will be able to strengthen our position in the mobile market.”

The SCF400I is available now for sampling in DIL, Card or wafer form.