TI Intros Sub-1GHz RF Transceiver for Wireless Apps

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced a sub-1GHz radio-frequency (RF) transceiver featuring low-power consumption RF performance. The CC1101 targets 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 CC1100 sub-1GHz RF transceiver.

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 programmed for operation at other frequencies in the 300-348MHz, 387-464MHz and 779-928MHz bands.

The CC1101 will be used with a microcontroller (MCU), such as TI’s MSP430 MCUs, and a few additional passive components. Extensive digital features speed development time and reduce MCU strain, even at high data rates. 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.