RF module for the 868 MHz ISM band

28 October 2009 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Radiocrafts has expanded its RC232 product line family with a completely new high-power RF module, the RC1180HP-RC232. The module is pin compatible with the existing RC11xx-series, and enables extended range using the same low-cost design philosophy applicable for the whole RC11xx product family. The new 868 MHz module is certified for operation up to 500 mW under the European radio regulations for licence-free use. When used with quarter-wave antennas, a line-of-sight range of over 3 km can be achieved.

The compact module, measuring only 12,7 x 25,4 x 3,3 mm, is delivered on tape and reel for efficient volume production. It is a complete RF system solution running on the existing industry proven RC232 protocol, with an easy-to-use UART interface for both configuration and communication. The embedded RC232 protocol provides a point-to-multipoint solution with individual addressing or broadcast, and CRC check for signal integrity. The module can also be used as a wireless RS232/RS485 cable replacement.

For more information contact Kevin Jurrius, Components & System Design, +27 (0)11 979 4275, [email protected], www.csdcomponents.co.za

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