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Dear %%FIRST_NAME%% %%LAST_NAME%%
Welcome to the Low-Power RF eNewsletter from TI.
Below you will find the latest updates from
Low-Power RF.
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TI’s ZigBee® solutions in practice
View a real world example with TSB’s SPHERAmobile®, a ZigBee-based application with location, identification and tracking capabilities. |
| E2E online community - what are engineers discussing right now? |
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| New! CC2533 – SoC for IEEE 802.15.4 based remote-control applications |
The CC2533 is an optimized system-on-chip (SoC) solution for IEEE 802.15.4 based remote-control systems. It enables single-chip remote controls to be built with low bill-of-material cost when used as a flexible SoC. It also provides a simple path to adding RF4CE capability to a device or target when used in the wireless network processor configuration of the RemoTI RF4CE stack. Robust network nodes can be built with very low total bill-of-material costs.
Visit www.ti.com/cc2533 for product datasheet, samples and development kits. |
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| New version of PurePath™ Wireless audio Configurator PC tool |
Updates in PPWC version 1.0.1 include support for new external audio devices: TLV320AIC3204, TLV320AIC3254, TAS5708, TAS5710 and TAS5713. In addition, there are new example projects including digital input audio transmitter and digital output audio receiver using the CC85XXDK development kit. Download the new version at www.ti.com/ppwc |
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| TI releases RemoTI™ 1.2 with added support for CC2533 |
RemoTI, TI’s software solution for ZigBee RF4CE, has just been released with new enhancements and added support for CC2533. RemoTI 1.2 supports the CC2530/2531, CC2533, the RemoTI-CC2530DK development kits and CC2533DK-RF4CE-BA hardware platforms.
RemoTI 1.2 enhancements include:
- software package based on version 1.0.1 of the ZigBee RF4CE specification.
- reduced stack size
- CC2533F64 and CC2533F96 support
- CC2531 HID Dongle functionality to support USB-compliant power savings
- CC2531 boot loader support
- additional optimizations, documentation, and tool support
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| DN505 RSSI Interpretation and Timing has been updated |
The updated revision gives more detailed information about RSSI response time and the equations used to estimate response time have been changed compared to previous revision. |
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| AN089 Real world range testing using CC85xx PurePath™ Wireless audio |
| In order to present more practical range information than what lies in the LOS range of the CC8520, a real world range test has been conducted where the performance in several test positions inside an office environment is presented. |
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| TI Technical Articles – Search Tool |
Find links to technical articles written by TI experts for engineering trade magazines. Topics include how to select or design with RF, amplifiers, data converters, clocks, interface and power management. They also address applications, such as audio, industrial, medical, high reliability and many others. Several sorting options can help you with your search. |
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| Radiocrafts launches ZigBee® Smart Energy Module |
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Radiocrafts AS, a leading provider of compact RF modules, now expand their product line with a
compact ZigBee module dedicated for Smart Energy application (ZNM-SE). The module is
based on a ZigBee PRO compliant platform and offers a complete ZigBee PRO protocol
including support for the ZigBee Smart Energy profile. The new module is based on Texas Instruments’ chip set and the industry leading Z-stack. |
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| The latest components in the SignalFire Remote Sensing System™ |
SignalFire Telemetry, Inc has introduced its Modbus-in-a-Stick™ and Counter-in-a-Stick™ as the latest components in its SignalFire Remote Sensing System™ (SFRSS). Both devices are rugged integrated systems that combine a high gain antenna with radio and sensor interface electronics in a single, easily mounted package. The systems are based on Texas Instruments’ CC1110, CC1190, and MSP430. Visit www.signal-fire.com for more information. |
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| EnOcean and Texas Instruments agree to expand Energy Harvesting Technology cooperation |
EnOcean and Texas Instruments (TI) recently announced the expansion of their cooperation to provide innovative wireless solutions for building automation. Through this agreement, the companies will jointly create solutions enabling self-powered wireless sensor networks. To further optimize its product portfolio, EnOcean will integrate TI components in its energy-efficient wireless modules. EnOcean’s battery-less wireless technology harvests energy from its surroundings – motion, light or differences in temperature – and enables new ecologically minded self-powered wireless applications. |
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| The world’s lowest power micro for RF applications |
With its unique combination of ultra-low power consumption and high performance integrated analog, MSP430 microcontrollers are together with TI’s RF solutions perfect for applications such as wireless keyboard/mouse, wireless VoIP, remote controls and wireless gaming accessories. They’re also ideal for home and building automation applications such as alarm and security systems, automatic meter reading systems, active RFID systems and other monitoring and control systems.
Visit www.ti.com/430wireless for more information. |
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| Go Mobile! |
| TI recently launched m.ti.com, a new mobile website that provides quick and easy access to TI product information anywhere, anytime. To try it now, go to http://m.ti.com on a mobile phone or device that has web-browsing capability. The m.ti.com site is designed specifically for mobile phones and devices with a simple user interface and optimized functionality. Capabilities include: product folders, part number search, cross reference, send to email. Additional capabilities will be released in the coming months, so be sure to bookmark http://m.ti.com on your mobile phone today! |
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| Visit TI at Metering Europe in Vienna, Austria 22-24 September 2010 |
From highly optimized application specific embedded processors, low-power RF, power management and RFID to dedicated software support for ZigBee, WMBUS, OFDM and SFSK modulations, TI offers the most complete solution set for smart metering.
Meet TI experts at the TI booth #E04 to discuss your designs on metering solutions. |
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| ANT+ Alliance Symposium in Calgary, Canada 27-30 September 2010 |
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Meet Texas Instruments at the third annual ANT+ Symposium for ANT+ Alliance members. Join in on technical sessions and network with best-in-class companies within medical, sports and consumer products. As a key ANT partner and Gold Sponsor of the Symposium, TI experts will be present to talk about the latest ANT technology developments and to discuss your future ANT+ application design. |
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| First annual Bluetooth SIG WG Summit in Dublin, Ireland 20 - 26 September 2010 |
The Bluetooth SIG WG Summit provides an opportunity for the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors and other Committees and Working Groups to meet and have in-depth discussions on technology development, specification enhancements and the future roadmap of Bluetooth technology.
Visit www.bluetooth.org for more information |
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| Meet TI at the Bluetooth® Technology Conference in Sophia Antipolis, France on October 26 |
While deploring the general aspects and advantages of Bluetooth technology and its different specifications, the main focus of the conference will be on the new Bluetooth low energy technology.
Industry representatives from the semiconductor and electronics industries, as well as sports & fitness and healthcare industries will present their developments and strategies for Bluetooth technology. Mobile operators will give insights on how the technology and the connecting of different devices can actually be realized. |
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| Texas Instruments Technology Days 2010 – Join us for a day packed with technical design seminars and technology exhibits |
 The IC training is aimed at providing a learning forum for design engineers where practical high-performance solutions, tools and workshops are presented for analog and digital technologies. The exhibits demonstrate the latest TI technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with a number of Texas Instruments’ experts and gain valuable ideas for solving your technical challenges!
Coming up next
Americas: Sao Paulo, Brazil September 1, Milwaukee September 9, Boston September 14, Seattle September 23, Dallas October 12, Toronto, Canada October 20, Philadelphia October 28.
Europe: Ankara, Turkey October 6, Vienna, Austria October 12 |
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Visit www.ti.com/techdays for a complete list of our Technology Days worldwide. |
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