Shanghai in 2014 October 23, / PRNewswire / -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Co., Ltd. ("core international", the New York Stock Exchange: SMI, Hongkong Stock Exchange: 981) and viewsil microelectronics, RF Chinese well-known IP company, today jointly announced the Bluetooth RF IP Maxscend is in core international 55 nanometer low power logic process through the silicon verification, and has been integrated into the international of the core in a customer's product flow in.

Verification of Bluetooth RF IP success is in core international and Maxscend cooperative development achievements, important milepost is in core international the establishment of RF IP platform. This IP has reached the industry leading position, for both sides of the customer groups, such as the growing networking market, mobile phone and tablet markets and prosperity, providing high-quality IP solutions.

In core international design service center senior vice president Dr. Tang Tianshen said, "we are very pleased with Maxscend cooperation. This important breakthrough to SMIC can provide the industry's advanced 55 nanometer IP RF solution, the consolidation of the SMIC in China semiconductor foundry industry leading position. We have the confidence to provide first-class solutions and design service for the customer."

"It was nice to see Maxscend classic Bluetooth and low power (BLE) of Bluetooth RF IP in SMIC 55 nm platform verified." Maxscend general manager Xu Zhihan said: "in addition to the smart phone, tablet, Bluetooth audio and other fields a large demand for traditional Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy there is so much more potential in the field of IoT. With the popularization of Bluetooth low energy technology, intelligent devices will be everywhere in daily life, covering the wearable, smart home, intelligent medical care, intelligent motion etc.. With the core international cooperation, we believe the excellent Bluetooth technology and high quality professional services to support global customers."