Silicon Labs Launches Wireless Remote Control on a Chip

New Sub-GHz EZRadio® RF Transmitter IC Simplifies RKE, Garage Door Opener, Remote Control, Home Automation and Security System Designs

“The Si4010 is an optimal sub-GHz transmitter SoC for cost-sensitive wireless one-way link applications,” said Rafi Fried, general manager of Silicon Labs’ wireless products. “The Si4010’s high level of integration significantly reduces the transmitter node’s bill of materials, design time and complexity versus competing discrete-intensive solutions that typically contain more than 20 separate components.”To accelerate the development of one-way link products, Silicon Labs offers a rich set of hardware and software tools including the following:Pricing and Availability

Samples of the Si4010 transmitter and the Si431x receivers are available now. Pricing for the Si4010 transmitter starts at $1.40 in 10,000-unit quantities, and pricing for the Si431x receivers begins at $1.45 in 10,000-unit quantities. The Si4012, featuring the same RF and analog circuitry of the Si4010 but without an integrated MCU, is priced at $1.17 in 10,000-unit quantities. The 4010-DASKF_434 and 4010-DAAKF_434 evaluation kits are available now for $24.99 and $49.99, respectively. The 4010-DKKF_434 development kit is priced at $150. (All pricing is in USD.)AUSTIN, Texas -- Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced an EZRadio® wireless IC solution designed to reduce the cost and complexity of one-way wireless links used in a wide range of consumer, industrial and automotive systems. The new Si4010 system-on-chip (SoC) RF transmitter enables developers to optimize remote keyless entry (RKE), garage door opener, remote control, building automation and security device designs for the lowest system cost and highest performance while ensuring one-way link integrity.Follow Silicon Labs on Twitter at http://twitter.com/silabs.Progressive is committed to becoming consumers’ #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers’ needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.Metal church gate pulled off hinges and church sign damaged.LinksMilnsbridge, July 18. Raiders got into industrial unit by piling wooden pallets against wall and stole armoured electrical cables. Old Police Station, Manchester Road, Slaithwaite, July 19. Stone flags stolen from yard of building. Police were called and suspect made off from scene in vehicle, but was arrested nearby. * ATTEMPTED BURGLARY -Milnsbridge, July 19. Paving slab used to smash side kitchen window in bid to get inside. Pizza Plus, Colne Valley Business Park, Linthwaite, July 15. Suspect climbed onto bin and cut plastic mesh grill and got into back of unit. No entry made. Raider also tried to force steel gate to front of unit using scaffolding pole. * THEFT -Co-op, Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, July 20. Suspect went into shop and stole items concealing them in a rucksack, then left without paying. He went back later that morning and again selected display items. As he left suspect challenged by staff, but managed to escape. Suspect : white male, approx 50yrs, 5ft 8ins, stocky build, short greying hair at the sides but balding on top and at the back, unshaven, wearing blue jeans, black jumper and black shoes and carrying a black rucksack. * ATTEMPTED THEFT - Slaithwaite, July 20. Suspect climbed up side of premises and tried to remove lead flashing from roof projection under bedroom window.Silicon Laboratories is an industry leader in the innovation of high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. Developed by a world-class engineering team with unsurpassed expertise in mixed-signal design, Silicon Labs’ diverse portfolio of highly-integrated, easy-to-use products offers customers significant advantages in performance, size and power consumption. These patented solutions serve a broad set of markets and applications including consumer, communications, computing, industrial and automotive.Unparalleled Development Support* CRIMINAL DAMAGE - Milnsbridge, July 17. Large planter outside house smashed. United Churches Healing Ministry, New Street, Milnsbridge, July 19.CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111Other Facts

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Richard Hutchinson, Progressive’s general manager of usage-based insuranceSilicon Laboratories Inc.Headquartered in Austin, TX, Silicon Labs is a global enterprise with operations, sales and design activities worldwide. The company is committed to contributing to our customers’ success by recruiting the highest quality talent to create industry-changing innovations. For more information about Silicon Labs, please visit www.silabs.com.The Si4010 is the first SoC transmitter with automatic antenna tuning, featuring a patented tuning circuit that automatically fine tunes the antenna for optimum transmit efficiency and constant output power. Variations in transmit frequency due to PCB loop antenna manufacturing tolerances and environmental variations can lead to significant antenna inefficiencies and wasted power. The Si4010’s antenna tuning circuit continuously maximizes antenna efficiency by adjusting an on-chip variable capacitor to resonate with the antenna’s inductance. The Si4010 supports programmable edge rate control for on-off keying (OOK) mode to reduce harmonic emissions and comply with governmental RF regulations. It also outperforms competing discrete solutions, offering 10 dBm output power, exceptional range and robust links.

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