Below are the latest updates from Low-Power RF:
CC2590 RF front end - Need longer RF range?
The CC2590 RF front end is especially designed for all existing and future RF transceivers and system-on-chip solutions from Texas Instruments. It increases the link budget by providing a power amplifier for improved output power and an LNA with low noise figures for improved receiver sensitivity. The CC2590 contains PA, LNA, switches, RF matching and balun for high-performance wireless applications. More
New - CC2520-CC2591EMK evaluation module kit
The CC2520-CC2591EM board combines the CC2520 RF transceiver and CC2591 RF front end, providing a powerful solution for IEEE 802.15.4 and/or ZigBee® applications that require longer ranges/higher output power and improved sensitivity. The CC2520-CC2591EMK allows you to evaluate the RF performance of the CC2520+CC2591 design, perform RF measurements, and use it as a ready-to-go module in existing designs. To use the module, you will need a motherboard where the EM can be plugged in. Compatible motherboards are SmartRF05EB and CCMSP-EM430F2618 (included in the CC2520DK). More
RF4CE - Change infrared to RF with RemoTI network protocol
The RF4CE (Radio Frequency for Consumer Electronics) consortium will develop a new protocol to further the adoption of radio frequency remote controls for audiovisual devices.
The RemoTI network protocol from Texas Instruments is a complete solution offering hardware and software support for TI's low-power RF product portfolio. With the RemoTI network protocol solution, we provide:
- A hardware roadmap for a cost-reduced, feature-enriched solution designed for RF4CE.
- TIMAC well-tested, reliable software, which is based on the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol stack and runs in millions of devices worldwide.
- Extensive worldwide support and tools to ensure that development of RF4CE-based products is simple, fast and can be completed at minimal cost.
For more information, see www.ti.com/rf4ce.
New application note AN065: Using CC2591 RF Front End with CC2520
This application note explains how you can implement the CC2520 and CC2591 in the same design. It further describes the expected performance from this combination, as well as important factors to consider with respect to layout and regulatory requirements. More
New application note AN066: TIMAC Modifications for Using CC2591 RF Front End with CC2520
This application note describes the modification of TIMAC software releases for the MSP430F2618 – together with the CC2520 – to support CC2591 RF front end (PA/LNA) controls. More
New CC2520-CC2591EM reference design
The CC2520-CC2591EM reference design contains schematics and layout files for the CC2520-CC2591EM evaluation module used in the CC2520-CC2591EMK evaluation module kit. The reference design demonstrates how to integrate the CC2520 and CC2591, and shows good techniques for decoupling and RF layout. More
SmartRF Studio software version 6.10.3 has the following updates:
- CC2520_CC2591: Changed register settings for output power for the combo board (TXPOWER).
- Changed AGCCTRL1 from 0x11 to 0x16.
- CC1101: poor performance for 500 kBaud. Preferred settings for MDMCFG2 changed to be optimized for sensitivity. Previous settings were optimized for current consumption. More
Bluetooth Evolution Conference Oct. 21-23, London
The second annual Bluetooth Evolution Conference in Europe will again be cohosted by the Bluetooth SIG and will focus on the market potential, technical barriers and new opportunities emerging with the introduction of Bluetooth low-energy (formerly ultra-low power Bluetooth) and high-speed Bluetooth technologies.
Karl Helmer Torvmark, Low-Power RF strategic marketing manager, will participate in the panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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Texas Instruments' E2E online community
TI's Engineer-2-Engineer online community is your chance to freely and openly interact with your peers, TIers and other experts. Ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help solve problems. Check out the Low-Power RF forum today and see what the buzz is all about.
Go to www.ti.com/lprf-forum.
Radiocrafts Wireless Mbus module using CC1101
Wireless Mbus is a metering standard targeting the metering market in Europe. Radiocrafts has announced a wireless MBus module supporting all modes of wireless Mbus standards to include S and T versions. More
Using the CC2430 and TIMAC for low-power wireless sensor applications: A power consumption study
This article, written by Zin Thein Kyaw and Chris Sen, presents a power-consumption analysis of devices in a beacon-enabled IEEE 802.15.4[1] network and describes how to achieve the lowest power consumption with TIMAC software.
Low-Power RF Developer Network
TI's extensive network of low-power RF development partners can help you speed up your application development. The network comprises recommended companies, RF consultants and independent design houses that provide a variety of hardware module products and design services, including:
- RF circuit, low-power RF and ZigBee design services.
- Low-power RF and ZigBee module solutions and development tools.
- RF certification services and RF circuit manufacturing.
- Online search tool to determine suitable RF development partners.
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