Ceva Inc. (0Q19)

Overview

CEVA, Inc. stands as a pioneering provider of silicon and software Intellectual Property (IP) solutions, serving the needs of semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across the globe. The company's extensively diverse product portfolio is geared towards revolutionizing 5G mobile and infrastructure, wireless IoT, and sensing applications, by delivering cutting-edge digital signal processing and artificial intelligence technologies. Originating from its former identity as ParthusCeva, Inc., CEVA underwent a name change in December 2003 and has been incorporated since 1999 with its main hub of operations situated in Rockville, Maryland. By offering its technology primarily through direct sales, CEVA ensures that its innovations are seamlessly integrated into the system-on-chip designs of its OEM customers, bolstering their hardware with robust development platforms, software development kits, and comprehensive debug tools.

Products and Services

• 5G Mobile and Infrastructure Products:

  CEVA's offerings in this segment entail the Ceva-XC vector digital signal processors (DSPs), tailored for 5G handsets, 5G RAN, and general baseband processing. Notable products include the PentaG-RAN, an open RAN platform for base station and radio applications, and the PentaG2 - a 5G NR modem platform optimized for user equipment (UE), as well as for non-handset 5G verticals like fixed wireless access, Industry 4.0, robotics, and AR/VR devices.

• Wireless IoT Products:

  Within the wireless IoT domain, CEVA's RivieraWaves' platforms offer high-performance Bluetooth 5 dual mode and low energy solutions, alongside superior Wi-Fi platforms, ultra-wide band platforms, and Cellular IoT and RedCap platforms. These products are key to empowering IoT connectivity with enhanced efficiency and reliability.

• Sensing and Inference Processors and Platforms:

  The NeuPro-M neural processing unit (NPU) family and the SensPro2 sensor hub AI platforms are designed for a wide range of applications including imaging, vision, and powertrain. These are complemented by DSP processors, AI accelerators, and a software portfolio geared towards enabling robust sensing and inference capabilities in embedded devices.

• AI DSPs and NPUs:

  Delivered as hardware description language definitions, CEVA’s AI DSPs and NPUs embody the forefront of AI hardware, providing essential computational power and efficiency for AI applications across various sectors.

• Sensing and Audio Software:

  The company's extensive audio and sensing software suite includes RealSpace spatial audio, WhisPro speech recognition, ClearVox for voice-enabled devices, and CDNN, a powerful neural network graph compiler. These offerings are pivotal in enriching user experiences through superior auditory and interactive capabilities.

• Development Tools and Support:

  CEVA complements its hardware offerings with a suite of development tools, including software development kits and debugging tools. These resources are crucial for facilitating efficient system design, debugging, and software development, enabling OEMs to swiftly bring their innovations to market.