Atmel Launches Highly Functional RF Remote Control Receivers for the 868-MHz and 915-MHz Frequency Bands.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HEILBRONN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2002 Atmel(R) Corp. (Nasdaq:ATML ATML Automatic Test Markup Language ATML Automated Test Markup Language ) announced today the availability of 2 new RF data control receivers, the T5760 for the European 868-MHz frequency band and the T5761 for the 915-MHz in the US. These new receivers, dedicated to remote control applications, are the only available products with such a combination of various functions. They complete Atmel's RF Remote Control receiver IC portfolio which now covers all carrier frequencies from 300 MHz (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. up to 928 MHz. The new 868-MHz band in Europe is used mainly for industrial and consumer applications, and more and more for automotive Remote Keyless Entry keyless entry: see lock and key. (RKE RKE Remote Keyless Entry (car doors) ) systems. In the US industrial and consumer market, most applications use frequencies in the range of 902 MHz to 928 MHz. The T5760 and the T5761 are highly integrated multi-chip PLL PLL - phase-locked loop (Phase-locked Loop) receiver devices, VCO (1) (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) An oscillator that can be tuned over a wide range of frequencies by applying a voltage (tuning voltage) to it. Used in many applications such as radio tuners, VCOs are less costly than crystal oscillators, but not as stable. and PLL loop filter are on-chip. The devices provide Manchester and Bi-phase coding, and can be used for both Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) and Frequency Shift Keying (FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) A simple digital modulation technique that uses two frequencies for 0 and 1. See frequency modulation. ) systems. The new receivers are fully compatible with Atmel's range of PLL RF transmitters. Similar to Atmel's recently introduced receiver IC T5743N for 300 MHz to 450 MHz, the T5760's and the T5761's current consumption is extremely low due to their programmable self-polling and timeframe check function. Image rejection is 30 db. Furthermore, the new receivers provide several functions, such as a data clock signal for easy decoding and an IC-condition indicator (sleep or active) for controlling the preamplifier Preamplifier A voltage amplifier suitable for operation with a low-level input signal. It is intended to be connected to another amplifier with a higher input level. , that improve the end product's usability. Torsten Mann, marketing director for Automotive products at Atmel, explained: "After introducing earlier this year the highly sophisticated low-power receiver IC T5743N, we are now proud to announce two more family members that cover the European 868 and the US 915-MHz band. Unrivaled up to now, the current consumption is less than 1 mA not only for the receiver ICs but even for the overall system including the microcontroller. This is really an outstanding benefit for battery-powered mobile applications, leading to dramatic operating time extension." Samples of the RF data control receivers T5760 and T5761 in SO20 package are available now. Pricing starts at 1.98 US$ (10 k). About Atmel Founded in 1984, Atmel Corp. is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. Atmel designs, manufactures and markets worldwide, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and RF semiconductors. Atmel is also a leading provider of system-level integration semiconductor solutions using CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. , BiCMOS, SiGe, and high-voltage BCDMOS process technologies. Atmel, the Atmel logo and combinations thereof and others contained herein, are trademarks of Atmel Corp. Terms and product names in this document may be the trademarks of others. Information Atmel's RF data control receiver ICs T5760 and T5761 information may be retrieved at http://www.atmel.com/atmel/acrobat/doc3ac08091c4710.pdf; further RF Control product info from Atmel may be found at http://www.atmel.com/atmel/products/prod497.htm. Requests may be sent via e-mail to literature@atmel.com or by visiting Atmel's website at www.atmel.com. |
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