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TI Low-Power RF eNewsletter April 2008
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Below are the latest updates from Texas Instruments on Low-Power RF products, events and more.

New product release:
•  CC2480 - 2.4 GHz Z-Accel processor makes ZigBee® easy
 
Software and hardware:
•  Z-Stack™ software 2.0.0 for the MSP430F4618+CC2420 available today
 
•  Updated design note - DN017 CC11xx 868/915 MHz RF matching
 
•  Updated SmartRF™ studio software version 6.9.2
 
•  Updated Packet Sniffer version 2.8.0
 
Events:
•  MSP430 Advanced Technical Conference featuring Low-Power RF tracks
 
•  MSP430 Day and Low-Power RF
 
•  TI Design Forum in Israel with Low-Power RF and MSP430 tracks
 
•  Sign up for Low-Power RF and ZigBee Networking Workshop
 
Other news:
•  Low-Power RF Developer Network - update
 
•  Case Study: TI Leverages its Low-Frequency, Low-Power RFID Technology to Track Wafer Production
 

CC2480 - 2.4 GHz Z-Accel processor makes ZigBee easy
The CC2480 is a cost-effective, low-power, Z-Accel ZigBee processor that provides full ZigBee functionality with minimal development effort. You can get your eZ430-RF2480 demo kit for only $99.



Z-Stack software 2.0.0 for the MSP430F4618+CC2420 available today
TI's new Z-Stack software 2.0.0 installer supports the latest ZigBee 2007 specification, which includes the ZigBee and ZigBee PRO feature sets. Z-Stack software 2.0.0 runs on the MSP430 EXP boards (MSP430F4618+CC2420EM) and is available today.



Updated design note - DN017 CC11xx 868/915 MHz RF matching
DN017 has been updated with radiated measurement results and a correct link to the S-parameter files.



Updated SmartRF studio software version 6.9.2
Version 6.9.2 of SmartRF studio software includes the following changes:
  • Problem to have CC2430DB connected while opening SmartRF software studio fixed.
  • CC11xx/CC25xx: problem with update of register TEST after changing the frequency fixed.
  • Several minor updates in register descriptions.

Updated Packet Sniffer version 2.8.0
Version 2.8.0 of the Packet Sniffer includes the following changes:
  • Support for the SimpliciTI™ network protocol version 1.04
  • Support to run the SimpliciTI network protocol sniffer on CC2430

MSP430 Advanced Technical Conference featuring Low-Power RF tracks
This worldwide event will be held this summer. Check now for dates and locations.



MSP430 Day and Low-Power RF
Register to attend the Low-Power RF tracks and receive a free eZ430-RF2500 wireless development kit.



TI Design Forum - Tel Aviv, Israel, June 17-18
Sign up for multiple Low-Power RF tracks and learn about the SimpliciTI network protocol, Z-Accel - an easier way to introduce ZigBee - and long-range RF solutions frequency band.


Sign up for Low-Power RF and ZigBee Networking Workshop
This hands-on, three-day course will provide a solid foundation in RF capabilities, MAC layer communication, OSAL/HAL usage, ZigBee networking and Z-Stack software-based product development.


Low-Power RF Developer Network - update
Take a minute to check out the recent addition of module providers, design service partners and software product offerings by members of the Low-Power RF Developer Network. We've added more modules to help you reduce your product development time.

Go to www.ti.com > Products > RF IF components and click on Low Power RF Developer network.

We will be upgrading the search engine, so please send comments to m.grazier@ti.com to help us make it even easier for you to navigate the site and get the information you want.



TI leverages its low-frequency, Low-Power RFID Technology to track wafer production
In a newly published case study, TI describes the cost, production and customer benefits associated with implementing LF RFID into its manufacturing processes.



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