Texas Instruments delivers industry's most complete low-power RF solution for ZigBee(R)/IEEE...

Texas Instruments delivers industry's most complete low-power RF solution for
ZigBee(R)/IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee RF4CE and smart energy

Best-in-class hardware, software, tools and support enable full system
development

DALLAS, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN)
today introduced a complete 2.4-GHz radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip
solution supporting the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and an extensive set of
applications, including ZigBee PRO networks, ZigBee RF4CE remote controls,
smart energy, home and building automation, environmental monitoring and
wireless medical. Unlike competing solutions, the CC2530 provides up to 256 KB
of Flash memory to enable development of multiple network protocols, which TI
supports with free, downloadable software and tools to ensure that customers
have everything needed for complete system development. For more product
information, see www.ti.com/cc2530-pr.

"The CC2530 solution is specifically tailored for emerging low-power RF
applications that will enhance consumer's day-to-day lives, such as RF remote
controls and audio/visual consumer electronics, efficient smart energy
networks, advanced home automation and personal wireless medical devices,"
said Art George, senior vice president of TI's High-Performance Analog
business unit. "The combination of best-in-class IEEE 802.15.4 system-on-chip
with an unmatched suite of software and tools provides unlimited possibilities
for next-generation low-power wireless networking systems."

Key features and benefits
-- TI offers a variety of free protocol software stacks that are
supported
by the CC2530 to enable cost-optimized selection of network protocol
based on system requirements:
-- Z-Stack(TM) software for ZigBee-compliant applications (ZigBee
PRO)
-- RemoTI(TM) network protocol for ZigBee RF4CE remote control
applications
-- SimpliciTI(TM) network protocol for proprietary networking
applications
-- 2x more Flash memory than closest competitor (256 KB) and extensive
peripheral set (DMA, GPIO, USARTs, ADC, timers) supports wide range of
applications and reduces bill-of-material cost
-- Device integrates a leading RF transceiver with an industry-standard
enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8-KB RAM and
many other powerful features

-- Compatible devices from TI include the CC2590 and CC2591 2.4-GHz
analog
front ends (range extenders) and MSP430 ultra-low-power
microcontrollers

Availability and pricing
The CC2530 is available now in a QFN-40 package and pricing starts at $3.25 in
quantities of 1,000 units. Start your development today with a comprehensive
demonstration kit that provides all the hardware and software necessary to
evaluate the CC2530: basic development kit (CC2530DK), ZigBee development kit
(CC2530ZDK), ZigBee RF4CE development kit (RemoTI-CC2530DK).

Find out more about TI's low-power RF portfolio at the links below:
-- Order CC2530 development kits and samples: www.ti.com/cc2530-pr
-- TI's low-power RF portfolio and selection guide:
www.ti.com/lprf-pr
-- TI's low-power RF E2E online community: www.ti.com/lprf-forum
-- RemoTI network protocol for ZigBee RF4CE: www.ti.com/rf4ce-pr

-- TI smart metering solutions: www.ti.com/metering

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new
electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more
fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing,
design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information,
go to www.ti.com

Please refer all reader inquiries to:
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Semiconductor Group, SC-09070
Literature Response Center
14950 FAA Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155
1-800-477-8924

Trademarks
Z-Stack, RemoTI and SimpliciTI are trademarks of Texas Instruments. ZigBee is
a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. All other trademarks belong to
their respective owners.

SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated

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