AMI Semiconductor Launches New Wireless Transceivers for Industrial Applications.POCATELLO, Idaho -- AMI Semiconductor (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AMIS A·mis , Kingsley 1922-1995. British writer best known for his novels, including Lucky Jim (1954) and Jake's Thing (1978). ), a leading designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial markets, today announced two new single-chip wireless transceivers, the AMIS-52150 and the AMIS-53050. These devices are optimized for sub-GHz, low-to-moderate data rate wireless communications in a variety of industrial applications. Target applications include building security and access, smoke and fire detection, building control and automation, lighting, and utility metering, among others. The new highly integrated transceivers offer a wide operating frequency range, in turn allowing system designers to implement these devices across a range of applications and geographic regions, while reducing the bill of materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. (BOM). The operating frequency of the AMIS-53050 can be programmed from 300MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. to 960MHz, while enabling data rates up to 128Kbps. The AMIS-52150 in turn operates from 300MHz to 768MHz, at data rates up to 16Kbps. Similar to other members of the AMIS wireless transceiver family, both transceivers incorporate proprietary features to significantly reduce power consumption and to extend the useful operating life of battery-powered products. These include AMI Semiconductor's patented Quick Start oscillator oscillator Mechanical or electronic device that produces a back-and-forth periodic motion. A pendulum is a simple mechanical oscillator that swings with a constant amplitude, requiring the addition of energy at each swing only to compensate for the energy lost because of air with extremely fast (50[acute accent]s) turn-on time, as well as integrated circuitry providing for Sniff Mode[TM] operation. Such features in turn allow for very fast wake-up of the integrated receiver and consequent "polling" for the presence of RF signals. The AMIS-53050 provides for multi-channel, Frequency Shift Key (FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) A simple digital modulation technique that uses two frequencies for 0 and 1. See frequency modulation. ) and On/Off Key (OOK) modulation, while the AMIS-52150 allows for OOK modulation. Both devices can be easily interfaced to a baseband processor via integrated I2C I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit I2C Intelligent Interface Controller I2C Intelligent Controller or SPI (1) (Stateful Packet Inspection) See stateful inspection. (2) (Service Provider Interface) The programming interface for developing Windows drivers under WOSA. bus interfaces on the AMIS-53050, and an I2C interface on the AMIS-52150. The AMIS-53050 has an integrated 8-bit analog to digital converter (ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. ), which minimizes the need for external components in wireless sensing applications. In addition, packetization and cyclic redundancy check (algorithm) cyclic redundancy check - (CRC or "cyclic redundancy code") A number derived from, and stored or transmitted with, a block of data in order to detect corruption. (CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) An error checking technique used to ensure the accuracy of transmitting digital data. The transmitted messages are divided into predetermined lengths which, used as dividends, are divided by a fixed divisor. ) techniques ensure robust transmissions, while data shaping narrows the occupied bandwidth to maximize efficiency. "A great majority of single-chip radio frequency transceivers offer a very narrow operating frequency range, limiting the range of applications and the geographic regions in which they can be used. The wide operating frequency range of these new transceivers eliminates this problem, allowing a single device to be implemented across multiple applications and regions," said Tony Denayer, AMI Semiconductor's senior vice president, High Voltage Communications and ASSPs. "While helping OEMs reduce the BOM, the designs of the AMIS-53050 and the AMIS-52150 incorporate a number of innovative features that will make it easier to implement these devices in a multitude of industrial wireless applications, while delivering robust communications and low power consumption demanded by a growing number of system designs." Pricing and Availability Available now, the AMIS-53050 is priced at $2.98 (2.39 Euros) each in quantities of 10K and the AMIS-52150 is priced at $2.45 (1.96 Euros) each in quantities of 10K. Contact AMIS for an evaluation kit or custom quote based on volume, use and application. For additional information on the AMIS-52150 and the AMIS-53050, visit http://www.amis.com/wireless/ About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information please visit the AMIS Web site at www.amis.com. |
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