Ceva-PentaG2 5G Platform Powers Sharp’s Next-Generation IoT SoC, ASUKA
At Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona, Spain, Ceva, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon and software IP for Smart Edge devices, made an exciting announcement. Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation (SSIC), a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, unveiled their new System-on-Chip (SoC) for Beyond 5G (6G) Internet of Things (IoT) terminals, named “ASUKA.” This groundbreaking SoC was developed using Ceva’s scalable 5G modem platform IP, the Ceva-PentaG2.
ASUKA SoC: A New Era of IoT Connectivity
The ASUKA SoC is designed to provide advanced connectivity and processing capabilities for next-generation IoT devices. Sharp will showcase a demo board based on the ASUKA SoC at the Japan Pavillion at MWC25, March 3-6, in Hall 6, Stand E54. The Ceva-PentaG2 5G platform has been instrumental in enabling this advanced technology, offering high-performance, low-power 5G connectivity, and advanced signal processing capabilities.
The Impact on Consumers: Faster, More Efficient IoT Devices
For consumers, the ASUKA SoC and Ceva-PentaG2 5G platform mean faster, more efficient IoT devices. This translates to smart home appliances that respond more quickly to user commands, wearables that can monitor health data in real-time, and industrial IoT devices that can process and transmit data more effectively. Additionally, the low-power capabilities of the Ceva-PentaG2 platform will help extend battery life in portable IoT devices.
The Impact on the World: A More Connected Future
On a larger scale, the ASUKA SoC and Ceva-PentaG2 5G platform have the potential to bring about a more connected world. With the increasing prevalence of IoT devices in various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation, the need for advanced connectivity and processing capabilities is greater than ever. The ASUKA SoC, powered by the Ceva-PentaG2 platform, is poised to meet these demands, enabling new applications and use cases that were previously unfeasible.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Ceva and Sharp on the ASUKA SoC and the Ceva-PentaG2 5G platform is a significant step forward in the development of next-generation IoT devices. With its advanced connectivity and processing capabilities, the ASUKA SoC will enable faster, more efficient IoT devices that can make a meaningful impact on consumers’ lives. Moreover, the potential applications and use cases enabled by this technology could transform various industries and contribute to a more connected world.
- Ceva and Sharp collaborate to develop ASUKA SoC for next-generation IoT terminals.
- ASUKA SoC is based on scalable 5G modem platform IP, Ceva-PentaG2.
- Sharp to showcase demo board at MWC25, March 3-6, in Hall 6, Stand E54.
- Faster, more efficient IoT devices for consumers.
- Potential for new applications and use cases in various industries.
