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 Microchip Technology Inc. announced from the Embedded
Systems Conference in Chicago the new MRF89XA
transceiver with extremely low receive current
of 3 mA for longer battery life in 868, 915 and 950 MHz Sub-GHz wireless
networks
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The 868 MHz MRF89XAM8A
and 915 MHz MRF89XAM9A
transceiver modules accelerate design cycles by removing the complexity
of designing RF circuitry and the cost of obtaining agency
certification.The Sub-GHz frequency
bands are sometimes preferred by designers for a broad range of
battery-powered wireless sensor networks and metering communications. In
addition to the low-power receive current for extending battery life,
Microchip’s MRF89XA transceiver and modules integrate a 12.5 dBm Power
Amplifier for long transmission distances and a Low Noise Amplifier for
-113 dBm enhanced receive sensitivity. To ease communication and further
prolong battery life, the MRF89XA combines an integrated packet handler
with a 64-byte FIFO for transmit and receive buffering.Example applications for the MRF89XA transceiver and
modules include remote meter reading, home/building/industrial
automation, remote keyless entry, tire-pressure monitoring, points of
sale and toys.The MRF89XAM8A (part #
AC164138-1) and MRF89XAM9A (part # AC164138-2) PICtail/PICtail Plus
Daughter Boards are expected to be available in Calendar Q3 2010, to
enable development of 868 and 915 MHz applications, respectively. These
daughter boards plug directly into the Explorer
16 and PIC18
Explorer boards for easy, modular development with hundreds of
8-bit PIC18, 16-bit PIC24 and 32-bit PIC32 MCUs, as well as the dsPIC
DSCs. These tools are available at http://www.microchip.com/get/9DWX.For more CE Wireless Products, click here
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Microchip Technology Inc. announced from the Embedded
Systems Conference in Chicago the new MRF89XA
transceiver with extremely low receive current
of 3 mA for longer battery life in 868, 915 and 950 MHz Sub-GHz wireless
networks
