Advances in silicon integration, development of new signal-processing architectures, and the tools to use them effectively now allow the multi-mode mobile wireless modem to be realised entirely in a programmable device. This move to the “Software Defined Modem” (SDM) will profoundly change the way the wireless industry operates. In particular it will allow the separation of the design of the baseband device from the development of the software and widen the supply base for semiconductor devices.

The Cognovo team has a battle-hardened view of the wireless connectivity landscape based on over 100 years collective experience leading the development of cellular technology “from antenna to application”. Cognovo consults on the implications of the move to SDM for all the parties in the wireless industry supply chain. Whether a cellular operator or device supplier, contact consulting@cognovo.com for business and technology advice based on this experience and our deep knowledge of the underlying technology.