Microchip Technology Makes It Easy to Add RF Technology in Embedded Designs With New Modular rfPIC Development Tool.Business Editors CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2003 Tool Based on PICkit(TM) 1 Supports the Company's rfPIC(TM) Radio Frequency Products Microchip Technology  Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a manufacturer of microcontroller, memory and analog semiconductors, founded in 1989 when Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP MCHP Maryland Children's Health ProgramMCHP Microchip Technologies (stock symbol) MCHP Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (American Honda Motor Co. & Climate Energy, LLC) MCHP Maine Community Heritage Project ), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today introduced the rfPIC(TM) Development Kit 1, providing design engineers with an easy way to evaluate low-power radio frequency (RF) communication links for embedded control applications based on the Company's rfPIC12F675 Flash microcontroller plus UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. RF transmitter, and the rfRXD0420 receiver device. Designed to work in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with the popular PICkit(TM) 1 Flash Starter Kit, the rfPIC Development Kit 1 consists of transmitter and receiver modules supporting the 315MHz (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. and 433MHz frequencies. The receiver modules, featuring the rfRXD0420 device, plug directly into the PICkit 1 development board for demonstration and development. The modules are available separately so designers can create several prototypes based on the same module without having to develop an actual RF design. All the design files are available, offering users the ability to migrate the module design into the application for lower cost volume production. The self-contained rfPIC12F675 transmitter modules are based on a PICmicro(R) 20-pin Flash microcontroller that features an integrated UHF RF transmitter, and support the same frequency and modulation formats as the receivers. The transmitter modules feature button inputs for remote control functions and analog input Refers to hardware interfaces that accept non-digital signals. For decades, all the plugs and sockets on traditional audio and video equipment connected analog lines (see illustration below). to allow the evaluation of the analog-to-digital converter peripherals on the microcontroller. Code development is performed with Microchip's MPLAB(R) Integrated Development Environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment , and programming the microcontroller is easily accomplished by plugging the modules into the PICkit 1 Flash Starter Kit. Target applications for the rfPIC family of products include remote control (home appliances, fan control, light control, PC peripherals); command and control (air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. thermostats, water irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. systems); wireless sensors (temperature, smoke detectors, water level); home security (garage door openers, remote infrared sensors); and automotive (tire pressure sensors, remote control, remote keyless entry keyless entry: see lock and key. ). Available today with 315/433 MHz Amplitude Shift Keying, pricing is $25 for the rfPIC receiver module, $30 for the rfPIC transmitter module, and $135 for a kit that includes two receivers, two transmitters and the PICkit 1 Flash Starter Kit. For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit www.microchip.com. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. Note: The Microchip name and logo, PIC, PICmicro and MPLAB are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries. rfPIC and PICkit are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NOTE: product photo is available through editorial contact --30--KS/
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