RF Transmit/Receive Devices suit wireless control products.
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PLL-tuned UHF transceiver, MC33696, and low-voltage receiver, MC33596, include context switching, enabling them to be optimized for remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring systems, or passive entry receivers. Used across voltage range of 2.1-5.5 V, devices operate at frequencies of 304, 315, 426, 434, 868, and 915 MHz ISM bands, with up to -108 dBm receive sensitivity. Units also feature 380 kHz filter bandwidth and configuration switching.
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Freescale Launches Low-Power RF Transmit/Receive Devices for Wireless Control
MC33696 UHF transceiver and MC33596 receiver provide cost-effective solutions for automotive, consumer and industrial applications
AUSTIN, Texas - May 29, 2007 - Freescale Semiconductor has introduced the latest in its range of RF products with low-power wireless connectivity. The MC33696 PLL-tuned UHF transceiver and MC33596 low-voltage receiver are access and remote control devices designed to help developers streamline existing RF solutions and add the convenience of wireless control to their products.
The MC33696 and MC33596 can be used for remote keyless entry, garage door control, radio frequency ID (RFID) products, alarm monitoring, wireless alarm and security systems, home automation and automatic meter reading. Freescale offers a complimentary reference design that enables developers to evaluate and demonstrate low-power wireless connectivity with these devices in a broad range of applications.
The addition of a context switching feature enables the MC33696 and MC33596 devices to be optimized for remote keyless entry (RKE), tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) or passive entry receivers in the car body. The devices can be used across a wide voltage range of 2.1V-5.5V.
MC33696 transceiver features:
Frequencies: 304 MHz, 315 MHz, 426 MHz, 434 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz ISM bands
Modulation: OOK and FSK (software selectable)
Up to -108 dBm receive sensitivity
RF transmitter programmable in four steps from -19 to +7 dBm
Configuration switching
RF transmitter data rate: up to 20 kbps
Digital and analog received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
Automatic wake-up function (strobe oscillator)
Embedded data processor with programmable word recognition
Image canceling mixer
380 kHz IF filter bandwidth
Fast wake-up time
9.2 mA in Receive (Rx) mode
Data rate: up to 20 kbps
MC33596 receiver features:
Frequencies: 304 MHz, 315 MHz, 426 MHz, 434 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz ISM bands
Receive sensitivity; up to -108 dBm
Configuration switching
Digital and analog received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
Automatic wake-up function (strobe oscillator)
Embedded data processor with programmable word recognition
Image canceling mixer
380 kHz IF filter bandwidth
Fast wake-up time
9.2 mA in receive (Rx) mode
Pricing and availability
The MC33696 and MC33596 devices are available now in production quantities. The suggested resale price for the MC33696 transceiver in10,000-piece quantities is $1.96. The suggested resale price for the MC33596 receiver in 10,000-piece quantities is $1.82. (All prices USD.)
For more information about the MC33696 and MC33596 products and low-power RF reference design, visit www.freescale.com/files/pr/accessandremotecontrol.html.
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2006 sales of $6.4 billion (USD). www.freescale.com
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Media Contacts
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Dale Weisman
Freescale Semiconductor
(512) 895-2795
dale.weisman@freescale.com
