Radio Transmitter IC covers all geographic regions.
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Available in 4 x 4 mm MLF® package, Model MICRF405 radio transmitter IC offers both ASK/OOK and FSK modulation and covers all four sub-GHz bands (315, 433, 868, and 915 MHz). Chip supports migration from ASK/OOK modulation solutions to FSK devices while retaining backwards compatibility with legacy ASK systems. It targets high-end remote keyless entry, automatic meter reading, building automation, and industrial control applications.
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Micrel Introduces Market's Most Power-Efficient Radio Transmitter IC
RadioWire® MICRF405 Consumes 30 Percent Less Battery Power
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 11 / / -- Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ:MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the MICRF405, the industry's most power-efficient radio transmitter IC in its class. The MICRF405 is the latest in Micrel's family of low-power RadioWire® radio solutions and complements Micrel's MICRF505/506 line of low-power radio transceivers. The compact, low-cost device is designed to cover all geographic regions and is targeted at high-end remote keyless entry, automatic meter reading, building automation and industrial control. The chip is currently sampling with volume quantities available in second quarter of 2006. Development kits are also available for all applicable frequency bands. Pricing for the IC is $1.48 for 10K quantities.
"Most available RF transmitters are less power-efficient forcing designers to make a tradeoff between transmission range and battery life," noted Stein Eskerud, Managing Director of Micrel Norway. "The new MICRF405 typically consumes 30 percent less battery power at the same transmission range as existing solutions, enabling customers to significantly increase battery life in their applications without compromising link performance."
The MICRF405 features the lowest power consumption in its class. It also offers both ASK/OOK and FSK modulation and covers all four sub-GHz bands (315, 433, 868 and 915 MHz). The solution comes in a small 4x4 mm MLF® package and has fewer external components than ICs currently on the market. Additionally, the MICRF405 addresses the trend of migrating from simple ASK/OOK modulation solutions to FSK devices that feature higher output power and longer range. The chip supports this migration while retaining backwards compatibility with legacy ASK systems.
About Micrel Inc.
Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com/.
Source: Micrel Inc.
CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel, Inc.,
+1-408-474-1276, or Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com
Web site: http://www.micrel.com/
