RF Transceiver SoC Targets ZigBee Apps

CEL has added a series of ZigBee transceiver chips to its family of IEEE 802.15.4 products. The ZIC2410 series combines a ZigBee-compliant RF transceiver with an 8051-based 8-bit microprocessor. These system-on-chip (SoC) devices, which are available in a choice of packages, help simplify radio designs, shrink their size, lower power consumption, and reduce system cost. The ZIC2410 delivers +8 dBm output power, –98 dBm receiver sensitivity, and 106 dB link budget. The high sensitivity provides immunity to interference from other 2.4-GHz transmissions, while the high output power and link budget can eliminate the need for power amplifiers and additional range extension components. The low-power 8-bit 8051-based MCU includes an onboard a-law/µ-law audio CODEC with ADPCM support that. Combined with an I₂S interface, the CODEC allows the ZIC2410 to transmit voice data. The ZIC2410 transceivers are well suited for remote sensing, AMR/AMI, home and building automation, and security networks. CALIFORNIA EASTERN LABORATORIES, Santa Clara, CA. (408) 919-2500.