Sub-GHz wireless parts consume little power

The MRF89XA transceiver, the 868-MHz MRF89XAM8A module, and the 915-MHz MRF89XAM9A module integrate a 12.5-dBm power amplifier for long transmission distances and a low-noise amplifier for 113-dBm enhanced receive sensitivity. The MRF89XA transceiver has a low receive current of 3 mA for longer battery life in 868-, 915-, and 950-MHz sub-gigahertz wireless networks.

To ease communication and further prolong battery life, the MRF89XA combines an integrated packet handler with a 64-byte FIFO for transmit and receive buffering. The MRF89XA is housed in a 32-pin QFN package. (MRF89XA $1.76 ea/5,000; MRF89XAM8A/9A $8.50 ea/single qty — MRF89XA, available now; MRF89XAM8A/9A, available 3rd qtr.)

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