Atmel Receives ZigBee RF4CE Platform Certification

The ZigBee RF4CE specification is a standardized specification for radio frequency (RF) remote controls promoted by the ZigBee Alliance. The specification enables flexible control from nearby rooms, enables unique two-way communications between the remote and device, and delivers improved remote battery life for a variety of consumer electronic (CE) devices such as HDTV, home theater equipment, set-top boxes and other audio equipment.

We are pleased to be among the first to have our wireless platform ZigBee RF4CE certified, said Magnus Pedersen, product marketing director of MCU wireless solutions at Atmel Corporation. With this certification, Atmel's recently launched ATmega128RFA1 can now offer customers more flexibility, reliability and freedom to operate their devices from greater distances. The two-way communication between the device and remote, and by removing the 'line-of-site' barrier, enables our consumers to enjoy an even richer experience.

The certification of Atmel's RF4Control platform is another step towards spreading ZigBee's reach in homes everywhere, said Benno Ritter, vice president of marketing for the ZigBee Alliance. ZigBee RF4CE will offer manufacturers a number of advanced remote control features while offering increased flexibility and ease of use.

As the authorized ZigBee test lab, we are pleased to certify Atmel's ATmega128RFA1 to develop products based on the RF4CE standard, said Osman Sakr, chief technology officer of National Technical Systems Inc. We look forward to testing more products and platforms to move towards interoperable RF products across multiple vendors based on this new standard.