Transceiver IC offers data rate up to 1 Mbps.
Press Release Summary:
RFW-NC RF Waves Multi-Channel 2.4 GHz Transceiver IC operates over 2.5-3.6 V range from 40-85°C. Short-range, half-duplex radio transceiver has signal acquisition time of 1 µs and supports 5 different operating channels over various wireless applications. Designed to coexist with 802.11b/g, Bluetooth®, and other wireless networks, unit has indoor communication range up to 8 m. RoHS-compliant IC operates in unlicensed ISM band of 2,400-2,483.5 MHz.
Original Press Release:
New Vishay RFWaves Multi-Channel 2.4-GHz Transceiver IC Offers Data Rate of Up To 1 Mbps and a Wide Voltage Range of 2.5 V to 3.6 V for Cost-Sensitive Applications
MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA June 15, 2007 Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the RFW-NC, a new 2.4-GHz ISM transceiver IC. Designed especially for highly cost-sensitive RF applications, the device offers low power consumption and is easily and quickly integrated into end products. Additional features of the RFW-NC include a high data rate of up to 1Mbps, a wide voltage range of 2.5V to 3.6V, and a compact 5-mm x 5-mm outline.
The RFW-NC is a short-range, half-duplex radio transceiver that supports five different operating channels for a variety of wireless applications, including toys, home automation and security, wireless sensors, and wireless keyboards and mice.
By offering a very short lockup time and a signal acquisition time of only 1µs, the RFW-NC dramatically reduces overhead, enabling the design of highly efficient power consumption schemes without impairing performance, which is particularly useful in ultra-low-power products.
The new device has an indoor communication range of up to 8 meters and is designed to coexist with 802.11b/g, Bluetooth®, and other wireless networks. Its simple 3-wire bus digital interface is designed to enable very simple product integration. Little or no specialized RF engineering skills are needed to integrate the RFW-NC into end products, and extensive application notes and design documents are available to support system-level integration.
The transceiver operates over an enhanced temperature range of 40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for industrial applications. It is RoHS-compliant and operates in the worldwide, unlicensed ISM (Industrial Scientific and Medical) band of 2400-2483.5 MHz, complying with worldwide regulations and standards such as FCC and ETSI.
Samples and production quantities of the RFW-NC are available now, with lead times of 12 weeks for larger orders. Pricing for U.S. delivery is $1.20 per unit in 100,000-unit quantities.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.
