2.4-GHz Radio Chip Integrates Programmable Mixed-Signal Array

Emerging as the first 2.4-GHz radio-on-a-chip with a programmable mixed-signal array, the CYWUSB6953 enlists two of the company's unique technologies: WirelessUSB and Programmable System-on-Chip. The device offers access to a general-purpose mixed signal array with four programmable analog and four programmable digital blocks, 8 KB of flash memory, 512 bytes of SRAM, and a direct sequence spread spectrum radio system. Its end goal is to implement highly integrated wireless systems operating in the worldwide 2.4-GHz ISM band. In a 48-pin QFN package, the chip is sampling now with production quantities expected in the third quarter. Pricing is approximately $3.50 each depending on quantities. CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP., San Jose, CA. (408) 943-2600.