XEMICS Transceiver New Battery-Saving Features: Fast Wake-Up and Extended Voltage Range

Recent improvements in the manufacturing process now enable XEMICS to offer the popular XE1202 ISM-band transceiver with an extended voltage range from 2.4V to 3.6V. This capability assures optimum performance even when operated from a single lithium CR123 cell, which makes the XE1202 ideal for even the most demanding Automated Meter Reading applications.

Recent improvements in the manufacturing process now enable XEMICS to offer the popular XE1202 ISM-band transceiver with an extended voltage range from 2.4V to 3.6V. This capability assures optimum performance even when operated from a single lithium CR123 cell, which makes the XE1202 ideal for even the most demanding Automated Meter Reading applications.

With an RSSI wake-up time down to 1ms, the XE1202 also minimizes power consumption, as the receiver only remains active when a signal is present for it to receive. This and other innovative power-saving features in the XE1202 such as pattern recognition within the received signal enable battery-powered applications to operate in excess of ten years before the battery requires replacing.

The highly integrated XE1202 is an ultra low power RF transceiver enabling flexible solutions with a minimal number of external components. When configured for low data rates, ultra low power consumption and high reception sensitivity, the XE1202 is cost for performance optimized. Configured for increased data throughput, the XE1202 is ideal for voice over RF consumer applications.

The XE1202 can operate in both European (868MHz - 870MHz) and North American (902MHz - 928MHz) and the 433MHz frequency bands. The programmable on-chip filters allow for dynamic switching between narrow-band and wide-band operations, without any modifications to the external RF front-end design.

The XE1202 can transmit and receive data from as low as 4.8kbps right up to 76.8kbps, RF output power can be programmed up to +15dBm (31.5mW) and the current consumption while in reception mode is 12mA. The on-chip frequency synthesizer ensures that the chip can handle multi-channel as well as frequency hopping spread-spectrum communications.

At prices as low as $2.60 in million pieces quantities, the XE1202 is extremely cost-effective.

ABOUT XEMICS
XEMICS is a privately owned fabless semiconductor company with headquarters in Switzerland and a worldwide sales and customer support network. XEMICS delivers a range of advanced short-range wireless connectivity solutions to a global customer base. XEMICS is a leading designer and provider of Wireless RF transceivers and Bluetooth applications, data acquisition, communication products, CODECs and GPS receivers. With a focus on high-quality low cost solutions XEMICS provides a combination of ultra-low power technology and innovative IC design.

For further information, please contact:

Isabelle Bellaton
Marketing Communications Manager
XEMICS Switzerland
Phone: +41 32 720 5562
Fax: +41 32 720 5770
E-Mail: pr@xemics.com
Website: www.xemics.com