Radio Module Touts Enhanced Sensitivity

Based on the Bluecore chip, the C1B is a 100m range, 2.4 GHz transceiver module that conforms to Bluetooth V1.1 specs and is compatible with Casira development systems. The C1B integrates all the RF, bandbase processing, timing and power conditioning functionality required to achieve plug-in compatibility with the Casira development system in a class 1 host controller interface module. Besides its 100m range, the C1B can operate at temperatures ranging from –40°C to +85°C and has 79 channels within the 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific and medical band. Measuring 19 x 48 x 5 mm, the C1B radio module has 100 mW output power and boasts of increased receiver sensitivity compared to the Bluetooth standard, as is evident from the module’s improved link range. More details are available from WILCOXON, Gaithersburg, MD, (800) 945-2696.