RF Front-end Extends Low-power Wireless Systems' Range up to 15x

(Product News, 28 Jul 2008)

Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has launched what is said to be the industry's highest integrated 2.4GHz radio frequency (RF) front end for low-power and low-voltage wireless applications. The CC2591 increases the range (link budget) in wireless systems by integrating a power amplifier for increased output power of +22dBm and a low-noise amplifier for improved receiver sensitivity of +6dB.

Designed for ZigBee networks, sensors and industrial, consumer and audio equipment, the CC2591 provides a seamless interface to all of TI's existing and future 2.4GHz RF transceivers, transmitters and system-on-chip products for faster development time and improved RF performance.

The CC2591 integrates a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, balun, switches, inductors and RF-matching network. This unmatched level of integration simplifies high-performance designs and enables customers to develop a high output power wireless solution with very few external components.

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