Ideal for short-range wireless applications, the ZL70250 ultra-low-power (ULP) RF transceiver requires only 2-mA current consumption to transmit and receive data, enabling extremely long battery life and miniaturization. The part operates in unlicensed frequency bands between 795 and 965 MHz and delivers a data rate of 186 kbits/s to support a wide variety of sensor applications.
The device includes the RF transceiver as well as a Media Access Controller, which performs most link support functions including received signal strength indication (RSSI), clear channel assessment (CCA), sniff, preamble & sync, packetization, and whitening. The device uses standard interfaces, enabling easy integration with a standard microcontroller or DSP. With its 2 x 3-mm die size the ZL70250 CSP can be integrated together with other compact ICs in multichip modules. Supply voltage is from 1.2 to 1.8 V. (Contact company for pricing and availability.)
By Christina Nickolas
Microsemi , Aliso Viejo , CA
Sales 949-380-6136
www.microsemi.com
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