Toshiba Expands Wireless Product Line with New RF Transceiver Module
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. has announced the addition of a new Instrumentation, Scientific, Medical (ISM) frequency-band radio frequency (RF) transceiver and transceiver module that operate at 240 megahertz (MHz) to 450MHz. The new devices provide high sensitivity and low-power consumption at a low cost, making them suitable for a wide range of radio link applications, including remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring systems, security systems, telemetry, and radio frequency ID.
Key Takeaways:
- The TA32305FN/FNG transceiver and TA32305M transceiver module operate at 240 MHz to 450 MHz and provide high sensitivity of -120 decibels/milliwatt (dBm) and low-power consumption.
- The new devices are optimized for applications in the 240 MHz to 450 MHz ISM band and are targeted at a wide range of radio link applications.
- The TA32305M transceiver module can be used as an embedded reference design for the TA32305FN/FNG transceiver or as a ready-to-use RF transceiver.
- The TA32305FN/FNG transceiver is available now, and the devices are in mass production.
- Current pricing for the TA32305FN/FNG is $1.25 per piece in 100,000-piece quantities.
- The TA32305M transceiver module is available now, and upon request, Toshiba will lend modules to customers for evaluation purposes.
Statistics:
- 240 MHz to 450 MHz ISM frequency band
- -120 decibels/milliwatt (dBm) high sensitivity
- Low-power consumption
- $1.25 per piece in 100,000-piece quantities (current pricing for TA32305FN/FNG)
- 100,000-piece quantities (relevant for evaluating pricing)
- 2003: Toshiba America was the fifth largest semiconductor company worldwide in terms of global sales (according to Gartner/Dataquest's Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Ranking)
Sources:
- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. press release, dated March 29, PRNewswire.
- Gartner/Dataquest's Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Ranking, 2003.