Edge-AI Controller (eAIC)

Bonsai Micro’s Edge-AI Controller (eAIC) are ultra-low-power neural control units embedded within RF front-ends to dynamically optimize system performance in real time. Specifically engineered for high-bandwidth, high-linearity communication systems, these controllers bring intelligent, local decision-making to the physical layer, reducing power consumption and maximizing spectral efficiency without relying on host processors or cloud resources.

Applications

5G and 6G Radio Units
(O-RAN, Massive MIMO)

Real-time control, temperature adaptation, and support for digital predistortion (DPD) to maintain linearity under dynamic load conditions

5G and 6G end devices

Real-time control, temperature and load mismatch adaptation, to maintain linearity under changing environmental conditions

Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 and UWB Devices

Improved power management and modulation accuracy in compact, thermally constrained devices

Satellite and Defense/Aerospace Communications

Onboard learning and environmental calibration under rapidly changing RF environments

Key Benefits:

  • Improved Linearity

    Maintains amplifier linearity to ensure high EVM performance and regulatory compliance

  • Reduced Power Consumption

    Dynamically adapts PA biasing and system parameters for significant reductions in average power use

  • Maximized Spectral Efficiency

    Enables tighter channel packing and fewer spurious emissions via intelligent ultra-low-power signal processing and continuous real-time optimization

  • Robustness Across Conditions

    AI-powered control algorithms compensate for environmental changes, aging, and manufacturing variability in real time

  • Host Independence / SoC-agnostic operation

    Offloads signal optimization and control from the main SoC, freeing system resources and simplifying integration

Smart Power Amplifiers

Smart Power Amplifiers with integrated Edge-AI Controllers for adaptive, real-time optimization of RF performance. By embedding intelligence directly into the power stage, these amplifiers respond dynamically to changes in load conditions, and environment — unlocking new levels of efficiency and reliability in next-generation wireless systems.

Key Benefits:

  • Industry-Leading Power-Added Efficiency (PAE)

    Maximizes output power with minimal energy waste through AI-optimized controls.

  • Superior Linearity for Increased Spectral Efficiency

    Maintains high modulation integrity under dynamic load and signal conditions, supporting tighter channel spacing and better EVM.

  • Adaptive Tuning Across Environments

    Continuously adjusts to temperature shifts, voltage variations, and antenna mismatches for consistent performance in real-world deployments.

  • System Integration Advantages

    Eliminates the need to interface with the system software and reduces calibration requirements, simplifying RF front-end design.

Applications

5G and 6G Infrastructure

Wideband linear amplification for massive-MIMO and small-cell base stations operating across FR1, FR2 and FR3 frequency bands.

Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 Access Points and End Devices

High-throughput, multi-channel operation in dense environments requiring low distortion and high PAE.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)

Sustained high data rate transmission with consistent EVM and power efficiency over wide bandwidth channels

Satcom and Aerospace Communications

Wideband active phased arrays  with reduced calibration requirements and strict power constraints

Defense Radios

 Real-time adaptive PA behavior for complex waveforms in harsh operating environments