TI unveils low-cost sub-1 GHz RF Value Line product family

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced its new Sub-1 GHz RF Value Line family, which provides developers low-cost connectivity solutions for sub-1 GHz RF applications such as remote controls, toys, home and building automation, and security systems.

Key features and benefits listed by TI include:
One-way RF link for USD $1 in high volumes (transmitter + receiver bundle)
Complete design with reduced component count, ready for FCC and ETSI certification
Low-cost reference design with compact PCB antenna
Low-power, long battery life time: Fast startup-time with 0.24ms from power down to RX or TX 0.2 uA sleep current
Flexible and backwards compatible with existing sub-1 GHz systems: Supports multiple modulation formats with 2-FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK and OOK.
Programmable data rate from 0.6 to 600kbps
Supports multiple frequency bands: 300-348, 387-464 and 779- 928 MHz
Easy to switch between one-way and two-way solutions: Pin, register and code compatibility
Long range communication: seamless integration with CC1190 range extender: gives up to + 27dBm output power and -120 dBm sensitivity, and up to +20 dBm output power without frequency hopping (FHSS) under FCC
Compatible with CC1190 range extender, MSP430 Value Line microcontroller, and TPS62730 Step Down Converter with Bypass Mode for Ultra Low Power Wireless Applications

"TI's new Sub-1 GHz RF Value Line answers the market's increasing need for simple, low-cost connectivity for applications that require both long battery life and long range wireless connection," said Erling Simensen, product marketing manager, Low-Power RF, TI. "Designs based on the Sub-1GHz RF Value Line family not only ease connectivity integration efforts for engineers, but promise wireless connectivity for more of today's cost-sensitive consumer applications."

The CC11xLDK-868-915 and CC11xLEMK-433 development kits provide complete hardware performance testing and software development platforms for the new product family.

Availability: Now
Package: 4 mm x 4 mm QFN-32
Price: $0.75 each for 1K units

The new CC11xLDK-868-915 development kit is available for USD $299 on TI's e-store. An additional CC11xLEMK-433 development kit is available for USD $99.

For more information visit: www.ti.com/