According to the company, the SX128x platform combines dual UHF-band ISM transceivers, a CoolRISC MCU, and a variable 10 to 16-bit ZoomingADC (analog-to-digital converter), to deliver a single-chip solution that can operate from a single 1-volt battery cell. This high level of integration reduces BoM costs and saves board space by replacing up to three other devices. The SX128x platform enables a new breed of multi-function wireless control and automation systems. The devices are suited for low-voltage applications such as active-RFID, home automation and energy harvesting.
The company claims that the SX1282 offers up to 300% longer battery life than competitive solutions, and has the ability to communicate on both the 400 MHz and 800 MHz ISM bands simultaneously. The device can deliver up to 6 MIPS of processing power, while drawing less than 1.3 mA of supply current.
Semtech has said that the SX128x product family is the new addition to its SX1200 line of ultra-low power wireless transceivers. The SX1282, first product of the family, was co-developed with the Hager Group SAS, a European manufacturer of home automation products, which has designed the device into a new line of automation systems.
Ronen Joury, ISM group manager at Semtech, said: The low-voltage technology and functional integration of the SX1282 is quite an advance over previous solutions, and delivers quantum improvements to target application end-systems, such as home automation and advanced wireless consumer products. This part is also a demonstration of Semtech’s technology development capabilities, as few other companies have the technology required to build this type of device.
