Wireless

The Radiometrix NRX1 is a VHF equivalent of the company’s track-proven UHF NRX2 radio data receiver, but allows engineers to gain extra reach with their system designs. Its usable range exceeds the 10km mark, when a matching transmitter is employed. The modules come in standard frequencies of 151.3000, 169.4125, 173.2250 and 173.2500MHz, though other custom frequencies ranging from 120 to 180MHz are available to order. They can be used for lice...

Low Power Radio Solutions' Easy Radio modules have been designed into a handheld device for marking competitors in sports such as swimming. Manufactured by Plymouth based MazingTree Design the Wireless JPAD (Judges Pad) System was originally developed for High Board Diving. The Amateur Swimming Association has now used the system for running all of their Diving events, from Club level right up to the top International level events in the UK. Rece...

Analog Devices has extended its portfolio of leading RF ICs with the ADF7021 narrowband transceiver IC. The ADF7021 is designed for operation in multiple frequency bands between 80 and 940MHz. Fully compliant with European ETSI-300-220, North American FCC Parts 15, 90, 95 and Japan ARIB STD-T67 regulatory standards, the ADF7021 achieves best-in class receiver sensitivity of -123 dBm at 1 kbps and includes on- chip T/R switch, VCO tank, RF/IF fil...

STMicroelectronics has announced a single-chip ZigBee wireless networking solution – the SN250 – which integrates a 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4-compliant radio transceiver and a state-of-the-art 16-bit microprocessor with EmberZNet software stack. The power-efficient chip includes comprehensive, hardware-supported, network-level debugging features for easy application development.

Staccato Communications has announced the delivery of the SC3224R combo Bluetooth Mini Card reference design kit. The SC3224R is the industry's first solution that combines both Bluetooth technology and Certified Wireless USB onto a single PCI Express Mini Card form factor design to provide a fully integrated wireless PAN solution for notebook PC and wireless desktop applications.

RF Solutions has introduced a Bluetooth remote controller that is designed for use with Bluetooth enabled devices such as PCs, PDAs and mobile phones. The BlueControl unit features four relays and is ideal for providing control in applications such as lighting, personal access, and power switching.

Alpha Micro Components, a leading independent distributor of electronic components, has introduced the iTegno 3000 GPRS Modem in response to growing demand for flexible internet connectivity for everyone.

Silicon Laboratories today announced the Aero® IIed single-chip EDGE transceiver with a digital interface. The Aero IIed is fully compliant with the 2.5G DigRF specification version 1.12 and is pre-validated with leading DigRF baseband implementations. This latest addition to the patented, proven Aero family provides the industry’s smallest, most integrated and easiest to design and manufacture DigRF transceiver for GSM/GPRS/EDGE handsets, s...

New from Low Power Radio Solutions, the Witney UK based wireless systems specialist, is a USB controlled evaluation kit for their market leading “Easy Radio” plug and play wireless modules. “Easy Radio” is already established as the fastest way to get wireless projects into production, without extensive RF or programming knowledge. These new USB drivers allow direct connection and control from any PC.

Flexible antennas complement ISM Band modules