Jennic’s single chip wireless microcontrollers offer an optimum solution for wireless remote control. The integral CPU can easily implement complete functionality for remotes ranging, from simple controls with just a few buttons to high end devices with 70 or more buttons and a display or audio functionality. The very low sleep current of 60nA means that excellent battery life can be achieved regardless of the complexity. The 32-bit CPU ensures that transfer of images or even audio is handled without the need for additional microprocessors in the system.
As cost is all-important in these very high volume applications, not only is the chip cost highly competitive, but Jennic reduces system cost with a reference PCB layout that uses just 2 layers, integrates a high performance dipole antenna and includes the absolute minimum of low cost external components.
The upcoming RF4CE standard, backed by leading equipment suppliers will become the default for this market area and is being implemented in many of the next generation of TV to ensure the consumer has the best of the very latest in control technology.
Features
- "Wake on IO change" gives very low sleep current – 60nA
- Wireless microcontroller implements all remote control functionality
- Audio and display functionality can be included
- Low cost hardware reference design
- More than 5 year battery life with typical usage
Benefits
- Home equipment can be hidden in cupboards and still controlled
- No need to point the remote at the equipment
- Control equipment from another room
- Standards based ensures interoperability
- Long battery life
- Low cost solution