Long-range wireless transceiver

17 September 2014 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Semtech rolled out the SX1238, the first device in its long-range transceiver platform to fully integrate transceiver and front-end module into a single package targeted at smart metering applications such as water, gas and electric meters using WMBus, 802.15.4g, WiSUN and Zigbee NAN protocols.

Offering +27 dBm transmit power without the need for an additional front-end module, the device supports GFSK, FSK, GMSK and OOK modulation and conforms to FCC 15.247, EN 300-220 as well as other worldwide RF standards and regulations.

Bit rates up to 300 Kbps can be achieved across the 863 - 928 MHz frequency range. The SX1238 operates from a 1,8 V to 3,7 V supply and includes a sleep mode with register retention that consumes just 100 nA.

For more information contact Shane Padayachee, Avnet Kopp, +27 (0)11 319 8600, shane.padayachee@avnet.eu, www.avnet.co.za

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