2,4 GHz transceiver powers first 'intelligent' golf clubs

16 November 2005 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Chipcon has announced that its CC2400 2,4 GHz RF transceiver built into SmartSwing's golf clubs enable the clubs to wirelessly transmit golf swing analysis data such as speed, acceleration and swing plane to a PC.

Chipcon's chips help make the golf clubs 'intelligent'.

The SmartSwing driver powered by Chipcon circuitry in the shaft of the golf club, allows the golfer to get immediate and elaborate feedback on the quality of their golf swing and other mechanics. The feedback occurs on the golf course or the golf range and is transferred to a computer via a wireless link. The wireless data transfer needs a rate of around 1 Mbps. According to the company, the only low-cost option that fits this speed and board-space requirements by SmartSwing is Chipcon's CC2400 2,4 GHz RF transceiver.

"We hit the projected bill of materials and we were able to work with limited board area with the help of Chipcon's low-cost solution," said Dick Eyestone, SmartSwing's CEO. "This is the first driver ever developed with this technology integrated into the shaft."

"Chipcon offers its customers a complete product family consisting of standard RF-ICs that meet the stringent requirements for short-range, low-power wireless applications. We pride ourselves on offering solutions that are the industry's best combination of key parameters such as low cost, high integration, low power and flexibility," said Geir Forre, CEO of Chipcon.

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