RF extender suits 2.4-GHz low-power apps

Suited for 2.4-GHz wireless applications, such as ZigBee networks, wireless sensor networks and industrial, consumer, and audio equipment, the CC2590 RF range extender extends the range up to eight times the line of sight by integrating a power amplifier for improved typical output power of 12 dBm and a LNA for improved receiver sensitivity of 6 dB.

The part is housed in a QFN-16 package, and also integrates switches, RF-matching, inductors, and a balun. (From at $2.25 ea/1,000; CC2590EMK evaluation module kit, $99 — available now.)

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