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TI brings low power and high-distance range to wireless car access systems with low-cost UHF device family

NewsCenter — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT

New CC11x1-Q1 family provides increased visibility for vehicle safety and maintenance with simple RF design and an easy-to-use SPI interface

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DALLAS, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers demand timely visibility into their vehicle status to ensure their car is properly maintained resulting in today's vehicle architecture containing a wide range of wireless applications such as tire pressure monitoring, auxiliary heating remote control and key features such as garage door openers or the standard remote control. In order to meet the various needs required by these wireless systems, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the low-cost, sub-1GHz CC11x1-Q1 device family. Designed for very low-power, high-range wireless and car access systems, this new device family includes UHF transmitters, receivers and transceivers. With a simple RF design and an easy-to-use SPI interface, the CC11x1-Q1 family does not require external filters or switches which results in a low-cost design. For more information, visit www.ti.com/cc11x1_prauto.

Key features and benefits of the CC11x1-Q1

All devices are pin-to-pin and software compatible, allowing easy migration from unidirectional to bidirectional systems with a simple software upgrade.
Extended temperature range (up to +125 degrees C) sustains the device as vehicle temperatures flex. All parts are qualified in accordance with AEC-Q100 temperature Grade 1.
Designers can build high reliable data links with a fast frequency hopping scheme (88 s switching time) utilizing the fractional-N concept.
No external filters, switches or voltage-controlled oscillators are required, resulting in only a few external components and low-cost designs.
Typical receiver sensitivity up to -114dBm provides an increased communication range.
Programmable data rate from 1.2 - 250kBaud brings flexibility to all applications with ASK, OOK, FSK, GFSK and MSK modulations.
Automatic frequency compensation adds to ease of use and reliability.
Embedded Packet Handler with support for sync word detection and automatic CRC allows for easy design and relaxed microcontroller requirements.
Digital RSSI output opens the door for further applications.

Pricing and availability

Pricing of the CC11x1-Q1 device family starts at $1.10 for 100k of the CC1151IRHBRG4Q1. These devices are available in a QFN 5x5mm, 32-pin package, resulting in the smallest board space for UHF transceivers on the market. For additional questions and support, visit www.ti.com/rfid_support.

Find out more about TI's CC11x1-Q1 device family by visiting the links below:

TI RF automotive solutions: www.ti.com/cc11x1_prauto
TI automotive solutions: www.ti.com/cc11x1_prautomotive
Car access system block diagram: www.ti.com/cc11x1_praccess
Automotive central body controller block diagram: www.ti.com/cc11x1_prcontroller
TI RFID: www.ti.com/cc11x1_prhome
Follow TI on twitter: www.ti.com/cc11x1_prtwitter

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

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Texas Instruments introduces industry's most highly integrated, full-duplex IF transceiver for wireless backhaul applications

NewsCenter — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:10:00 GMT

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DALLAS, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced today an integrated, high-linearity, low-noise intermediate frequency (IF) transceiver with cross-polarization interference cancellation (XPIC) support. The TRF2443 enables designers to reduce solution cost by 40 percent, power consumption by 30 percent, and space by 40 percent, as compared to discrete implementations. This integration combined with an output third order intercept point (OIP3) of 29.5 dBm and a receiver noise figure (NF) of 4.3 dB ensures superior linearity and sensitivity, making this transceiver well suited for wireless infrastructure backhaul and point-to-point microwave end equipment. For more information on this product, see www.ti.com/trf2443-pr

"Microwave equipment manufacturers are looking for ways to help reduce the capital and operating expenditures of their service provider customers and the highly-integrated TRF2443 can help to meet that requirement," said David Briggs, general manager of TI's Radio products group.

Key features and benefits of the TRF2443

Integration of more than 15 functional blocks enables designers to achieve 40 percent board space savings over discrete implementations. Functional blocks include:
- Programmable baseband amplifiers
- Intermediate Frequency (IF) amplifiers
- Analog and digital variable gain amplifiers
- Quadrature modulator and demodulator
- Programmable baseband low pass filters
- Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) buffers
- XPIC output amplifier and receiver
Transmit (Tx) OIP3 of 29.5 dBm and receive (Rx) third order input intercept point (IIP3)of 9.5 dBm allows for more complicated modulation schemes and increased data throughput
Programmable baseband low-pass filters provide flexibility to handle signals with different bandwidths and help to remove unwanted interferer signals
Integrated Tx/Rx synthesizers eliminate the need for complicated external local oscillator circuitry, simplifying design
Automatic DC offset calibration eases design implementation

The TRF2443 broadband IF transceiver is the latest addition to Texas Instruments' high-performance RF product line for wireless communications, including: TRF3703 quadrature modulator, TRF3710 quadrature demodulator and TRF3761 RF synthesizers. Wireless infrastructure customers can accelerate time-to-market by taking advantage of TI's high-performance signal chain solutions that include market-leading analog-to-digital converters, such as ADS62P25, and digital-to-analog converters, such as DAC5662.

Availability and pricing

The TRF2443 device is available in a 14 mm x 14 mm QFP package and is priced at $24.00 in 1000-unit quantities.

Find out more about TI's high-performance RF products at the links below:

Order TRF2443 evaluation modules and samples: www.ti.com/trf2443-pr
TI's high-performance RF portfolio: www.ti.com/rfsolutions-pr

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TI Delivers Industry's First Sub-1 GHz RF System-on-Chip with Integrated USB Controller for Wireless Sensor Networks

NewsCenter — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Combination of Radio, MCU, Flash and USB Reduces Size, Eases Assembly and Lowers System Cost

DALLAS (October 29, 2007) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's first sub-1 GHz radio-frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) with an integrated USB controller, enabling a fast and easy bridge between PCs and RF. The CC1111 combines the excellent performance of TI's state-of-the-art RF transceiver (CC1101) with an enhanced 8051 microcontroller (MCU), 8/16/32 kB of in-system programmable flash memory and a full-speed USB controller for improved low-power wireless sensor networking. (See www.ti.com/cc1111-pr.)

"The breakthrough integration of the CC1111, combined with our SimpliciTI^TM network protocol, allows customers to develop state-of-the-art wireless sensor networks with smaller PCB size, lower overall system cost and faster time-to-market," said Art George, senior vice president of TI's high-performance analog business. "By delivering innovative low-power RF technology, support and software, TI gives customers complete RF solutions to achieve next-generation performance in both sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency ranges."
The CC1111 targets a wide variety of low-power wireless applications including alarm and security systems, automatic meter reading, industrial monitoring and control, home and building automation and remote controls. The CC1111 is pin- and register-compatible with the CC1110 (sub-1 GHz SoC), CC2511 (2.4 GHz SoC with USB) and CC2510 (2.4 GHz SoC).
Additional features include embedded 128-bit AES security coprocessor, excellent receiver selectivity and blocking performance, high sensitivity, programmable data rate of up to 500 kBaud, wide supply voltage range (2.0 V to 3.6 V) and four flexible power modes for reduced power consumption.
SimpliciTI network protocol is a proprietary low-power RF protocol targeting simple, small RF networks (less than 256 nodes). This protocol requires minimal MCU resources and was designed for easy implementation on the CC1110/11 and CC2510/11 SoCs or MSP430 ultra-low-power MCUs combined with CC1100 and CC2500 transceivers. SimpliciTI network protocol is provided as source code under a free license, without royalties, and can be downloaded at www.ti.com/simpliciti.

Availability and Packaging

The CC1111 is available now from TI and its authorized distributors in a 6-mm x 6-mm QFN-36 package. Suggested resale pricing for the CC1111 starts at $4.65 in 1,000-piece quantities. Start your development today with a comprehensive development kit (CC1110-CC1111DK).

Low-Power RF Developer Network

TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network enables customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, etc. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services (www.ti.com/lprfnetwork).

TI Introduces 2.4 GHz and Sub-1 GHz RF System-on-Chip Solutions for Low-Power Wireless Applications

NewsCenter — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Complete SoCs Integrate Radio, MCU and Flash

DALLAS (September 19, 2007) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a pair of radio-frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) solutions designed for low-power and low-voltage wireless applications used in the 2.4 GHz and sub-1 GHz frequency bands. The CC2510 and CC1110 combine TI's state-of-the-art RF transceivers (CC2500 and CC1101) with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 microcontroller, 8/16/32 kB of in-system programmable flash memory, 1/2/4 kB of RAM and many other powerful features - all inside a small 6-mm x 6-mm QLP-36 package. (See www.ti.com/cc2510-pr.)

High integration and low power consumption make the CC2510 and CC1100 well suited for wireless systems requiring longer battery life, smaller size, lower cost and shorter product development time. The CC2510 (2.4 GHz) targets wireless keyboard/mouse, wireless gaming, sports and leisure equipment, remote controls and wireless voice audio applications. The CC1110 (sub-1 GHz) is designed for alarm and security, automatic meter reading, industrial monitoring and control, and home and building automation applications.
Additional features include 300-nA sleep current in lowest power mode, embedded 128-bit AES security coprocessor, excellent receiver selectivity and blocking performance, high sensitivity, programmable data rate up to 500 kBaud and a wide supply voltage range (2.0 V to 3.6 V).

Availability and Packaging

The CC2510 and CC1110 are available now from TI and its authorized distributors in 6-mm x 6-mm QLP-36 packages. Suggested resale pricing for the CC2510 starts at $3.25 in 1,000-unit quantities. Suggested resale pricing for the CC1110 starts at $4.30 in 1,000-unit quantities. Start your development today with comprehensive development kits for both devices.

Low-Power RF Developer Network

TI Delivers SimpliciTI™ Network Protocol for Simple, Low-Power RF Networks

NewsCenter — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Protocol Supports TI's RF Transceivers, SoCs and Microcontrollers

DALLAS (September 12, 2007) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the release of the SimpliciTI^TM network protocol, a proprietary low-power radio frequency (RF) protocol targeting simple, small RF networks (less than 100 nodes). SimpliciTI network protocol was designed for easy implementation with minimal microcontroller resource requirements. The protocol runs out-of-the-box on TI's MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontrollers and CC110x/CC2500 RF transceivers. The next release of SimpliciTI will also support TI's CCxx10 System-on-Chips (SoCs). (For more information, visit www.ti.com/simpliciti.)
"A well engineered low-power RF protocol is critical in achieving low power consumption in end applications. The new SimpliciTI network protocol will enable customers to develop ultra low power systems with lower system cost and faster time-to-market," said Kobus Marneweck, general manager, low-power RF software development at TI.
Small, low-power RF networks typically contain battery-operated devices, which require long battery life, low data rate and low duty cycle, and have a limited number of nodes talking directly to each other. With SimpliciTI network protocol, MCU resource requirements are minimal, resulting in lower system cost for low-power RF networks. More complex mesh networks that need routing typically require 10x the program memory and RAM to implement.
Despite the modest resources required, SimpliciTI network protocol supports peer-to-peer communication, the option to use an access point to store and forward messages and range extenders to extend the range of the network to four hops. Future releases will add more sophisticated features such as frequency agility.
SimpliciTI network protocol supports a wide range of low-power applications including alarm and security (smoke detectors, glass breakage detectors, carbon monoxide sensors, light sensors), automated meter reading (gas meters, water meters), home automation (appliances, garage door openers, environmental devices) and active RFID.
Since SimpliciTI network protocol is designed for simple RF networks, it offers a perfect complement to ZigBee&#174, which is designed for larger networks with mesh routing and standardized profiles.
SimpliciTI network protocol is provided as source code under a free license, without royalties. Developers are encouraged to adapt the protocol to their own specific application needs. The stack can be downloaded at www.ti.com/simpliciti.

Low-Power RF Developer Network

TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network enables customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, etc. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants, and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services. (See www.ti.com/lprfnetwork.)

TI Acquires Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc. to Expand Low-Power RF Design Resources

NewsCenter — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT

DALLAS (August 15, 2007) -- Texas Instruments (TI) Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) today announced that it has acquired Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc. (ICD), a privately-held company that specializes in the design of radio-frequency (RF) integrated circuits (ICs). Combining ICD's design expertise with TI's extensive high-performance analog and low-power microcontroller product portfolio will enhance TI's ability to provide industry-leading low-power RF solutions for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.

This acquisition is the latest strategic move by TI to strengthen its low-power RF portfolio and follows the successful acquisition of Chipcon, a leading provider of short-range, low-power RF transceivers for ZigBee®-compliant and proprietary-based wireless systems.

"With the rapidly growing demand for industrial, commercial and residential systems to incorporate more short-range wireless technology, it is important for TI to provide a broad portfolio of innovative RF devices. The addition of ICD's design expertise will complement our existing low-power wireless business and enhance our ability to offer customers complete RF solutions," said David Jones, Precision Analog business manager at TI.

Edward Chalfin, founder, chairman and president of ICD, said, "We are very excited to join Texas Instruments and expand TI's existing design resources and expertise in the field of low-power RF."

ICD was founded in 1995 to provide consulting services in analog and mixed-signal IC design. In addition to its core analog IC design expertise and IP portfolio, ICD's capabilities include physical layout, test engineering and project management. ICD is based in Ellicott City, Maryland, and has 16 employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

TI Introduces Sub-1GHz RF Transceiver for Low-Power Wireless Applications

NewsCenter — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Highly Integrated Device Enables Low System Cost and High Performance

DALLAS (August 13, 2007) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a sub-1GHz radio-frequency (RF) transceiver featuring low-power consumption, high integration and excellent RF performance. The CC1101 targets low-power wireless applications in alarm and security, automatic meter reading, industrial monitoring and control, and home and building automation. The CC1101 is an improved performance, code-compatible version of TI's successful CC1100 sub-1GHz RF transceiver. (See www.ti.com/cc1101-pr.)

The CC1101 is designed for the Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) and Short Range Device (SRD) frequency bands at 315, 433, 868 and 915MHz. However, the device can also be easily programmed for operation at other frequencies in the 300-348MHz, 387-464MHz and 779-928MHz bands. Excellent frequency band and modulation format support enables compatibility with existing RF end equipments.
The CC1101 provides extensive hardware support for package handling, data buffering, burst transmissions, clear channel assessment, link quality indication and wake-on radio. The main operating parameters and the 64-byte transmit/receive FIFOs can be controlled via an SPI interface. In a typical system, the CC1101 will be used with a microcontroller (MCU), such as TI's MSP430 ultra-low-power MCUs, and a few additional passive components. Extensive digital features speed development time and reduce MCU strain, even at high data rates.
The CC1101's main improvements over the CC1100 include improved spurious response, better close-in phase noise, higher input saturation, improved output power ramping and extended frequency bands.

Availability and Packaging

The CC1101 is available now from TI and its authorized distributors in a QLP-20 package. Suggested resale pricing for the CC1101 starts at $1.85 in 1,000-unit quantities. Start your development today with comprehensive development kits for both 433MHz and 868/915MHz frequency bands.

Low-Power RF Developer Network

TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network enables customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, etc. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants, and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services (www.ti.com/lprfnetwork).

Texas Instruments Developing Ultra Low Power Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Products

NewsCenter — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

TI Will Leverage Expertise in Low-Power Wireless and Mobile Connectivity to Drive New Wireless Technology

DALLAS (June 26, 2007) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced that the company will leverage its expertise and leadership in ZigBee&#174 technology, low-power RF and mobile connectivity to develop leading products and solutions for Ultra Low Power (ULP) Bluetooth&#174 wireless technology (previously known as Wibree). The recent merger between the Wibree Forum and the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) created ULP Bluetooth, the first open technology extending wireless connectivity between mobile devices or PCs and small, button cell battery human interface devices (HIDs), such as watches, wireless keyboards, toys and sports sensors.
TI will utilize the company's well-known and proven radio technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency band to meet ULP Bluetooth wireless technology specifications and drive affordable wireless connectivity into the mass market. TI is already a leading provider of mobile connectivity solutions, such as Bluetooth and ZigBee/802.15.4 technology, making the company well positioned to address the ULP Bluetooth wireless technology market. TI will be one of the few companies to support this technology for both mobile handsets and portable, low-power devices - providing seamless interoperability between devices.
"TI fully supports the new ULP Bluetooth open technology and recognizes the need for a radio standard that will complement Bluetooth and ZigBee wireless technology for short- to medium-range wireless connectivity," said Karl Helmer Torvmark, strategic marketing, low-power wireless group at TI. "TI is committed to providing the market's most competitive and comprehensive solutions for ULP Bluetooth wireless technology, which will enable customers to deliver complete, low-cost, low-power systems with shorter time-to-market."
Leveraging expertise with low-power devices, including microcontrollers, and Bluetooth solutions, TI is developing solutions for both types of ULP Bluetooth wireless technology implementations: a single-mode implementation for watches, sensors and other tiny devices; and a dual-mode implementation for communication with both single-mode and traditional Bluetooth wireless technology enabled-devices such as handsets.
ULP Bluetooth and ZigBee wireless technology represent complementary technologies, as ZigBee technology is a low-power infrastructure-oriented mesh networking technology supporting thousands of nodes, while ULP Bluetooth wireless technology is a low-power ad hoc networking technology that links a small number of nodes to devices such as computers and mobile phones.

TI Delivers Industry's First Location Detection System-on-Chip for ZigBee® Wireless Sensor Networking

NewsCenter — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Highly Integrated Device Accurately Calculates Location in Mesh Networks

DALLAS (June 11, 2007) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's first System-on-Chip (SoC) solution with a hardware location engine targeting low-power ZigBee&#174/IEEE 802.15.4 wireless sensor networking applications. The CC2431, from the company's Chipcon product line, targets applications such as asset and equipment tracking, inventory control, patient monitoring, remote controls, security and commissioning networks. The device is supported by TI's Z-Stack^TM protocol stack. (See www.ti.com/cc2431-pr.)

The CC2431 is based on the industry's first available SoC solution for low-power RF applications, the CC2430. Both devices combine the excellent performance of the industry-leading CC2420 RF transceiver core with an enhanced 8051 microcontroller, up to 128 kB flash memory, 8 kB of RAM and many additional features - all in a small 7mm x 7mm package.
The CC2431's RSSI-based location engine accurately calculates the node's position based on the receive signal strength from CC2430-based reference nodes with known locations and can then send the location information to a collector (e.g. computer, PDA, handset). This capability reduces network traffic and communication delays compared to centralized location systems. In typical applications, accuracy of 3-5 meters can be achieved.
"Combined with the Z-Stack, the CC2431 provides the market's most competitive ZigBee solution and illustrates the innovation and market leadership of the Chipcon product line," said Art George, senior vice president of TI's high-performance analog business. "Customers will now be able to develop reliable and robust wireless networks, while reducing time-to-market and minimizing production costs."
TI's Z-Stack protocol software is designed to the ZigBee 2006 specification and supports multiple platforms, including the CC2431, CC2430 and CC2420+MSP430 platform. The Z-Stack has been awarded the ZigBee Alliance's golden unit status by the ZigBee test house TUV Rheinland and is used by thousands of ZigBee developers worldwide. The Z-Stack is available for free downloading at www.ti.com/zigbee.

Availability and Packaging

The CC2431 is sampling now, with volume production scheduled for 3Q 2007. The device is available in a RoHS-compliant 7mm x 7mm QLP-48 package and is priced at $6.45 in 1,000-piece quantities (suggested resale pricing). The CC2430 is in volume production and available from TI and its authorized distributors. Start your development today with the comprehensive ZigBee development kit, CC2431ZDK.

Low-Power RF Developer Network

TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network enables customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, etc. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants, and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services (www.ti.com/lprfnetwork).

ZigBee: Wireless Control That Simply Works

Texas Instruments is proud to be a Promoter level member of the ZigBee Alliance. The Alliance is an association of companies working together to enable reliable, cost effective, low-power, wirelessly networked, monitoring and control products based on an open global standard. The ZigBee Alliance membership comprises technology providers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Membership is open to all. Additional information can be found at www.zigbee.org.

TI Makes ZigBee™ Available for Mass Market with Free Software Stack

NewsCenter — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

New Versions of ZigBee Development Kits and ZigBee 2006 Stack Now Available; Z-Stack Includes Support for TI's MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCUs

DALLAS (April 19, 2007) -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the release of their industry leading ZigBee^TM stack, Z-Stack, for free download at www.ti.com/zigbee. Z-Stack has been awarded the ZigBee Alliance golden unit status by the ZigBee test house TÜV Rheinland and is used by thousands of ZigBee developers worldwide. Z-Stack is compliant with the ZigBee 2006 specification and supports multiple platforms including the CC2430 System-on-Chip solution for IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee and a new platform based on the CC2420 transceiver and TI's MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontrollers (MCUs).
In addition to being fully compliant with the ZigBee 2006 specification, Z-Stack supports new extended features like over-the-air-download, which allows updates of nodes wirelessly over a ZigBee mesh network. Z-Stack also supports the CC2431 which features location awareness. This enables the users to create new ZigBee applications that can change behavior based on the nodes' current location.
"The MSP430 is the leading low-power MCU family and is already used in many wireless networking solutions. It is a great complement to the CC2430 SoC and gives our customers great flexibility in selecting the optimal solution for their application," said Kobus Marneweck, general manager, low-power RF software development at TI.
In conjunction with the Z-Stack release, TI is also re-introducing the company's ZigBee Development Kits. The price of the development kits has been reduced to enable more designers to evaluate TI's ZigBee solution.
"ZigBee is not only an excellent solution for large OEMs but also for smaller companies who require a wireless link in their products," added Kobus Marneweck. "Running the Z-Stack on a module from one of our development partners is an easy way to add wireless networking to a product without the need for extensive knowledge in RF or wireless networking protocols."
TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network enables customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, etc. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants, and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services. See www.ti.com/lprfnetwork.
Z-Stack and the Low-Power RF Developer Network are part of TI's wide-ranging support infrastructure for engineers that includes training and seminars, design tools and utilities, technical documentation, evaluation modules, an online KnowledgeBase, a product information hotline and a comprehensive offering of samples that ship within 24 hours of request. For more information on TI's complete analog design support, see www.ti.com/analogelab.