AUSTIN, USA: Freescale Semiconductor has received the new Golden Unit certification by the ZigBee Alliance for its successful implementation of the ZigBee RF4CE specification.
Freescale is one of the first ZigBee Alliance members to achieve the Golden Unit status and has been an influential contributor in the development of the ZigBee RF4CE protocol.
Due to limitation of infrared remote controls with large screen, flat panel TVs, and the increased need for richer user-interfaces and new services, RF based remote controls are becoming pervasive in the home entertainment market, creating a greater need for standards. Freescale offers a range of ZigBee RF4CE certified products for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that require an immediate, low-cost solution for control of applications such as HDTV, set-top boxes and other consumer electronic devices.
ZigBee RF4CE is expected to enable advanced control capabilities (i.e., two-way communication between entertainment devices) to continue to improve the overall usability of home entertainment products. Freescale’s ZigBee RF4CE platform is already deployed in OEM products and Freescale is working with industry leaders in the development of other consumer electronic products.
“Freescale is a pioneer in the development of RF control technology with a range of products designed to meet the unique challenges of consumer electronics manufacturers,” said Brett Black, commercial wireless manager for Freescale. “As a full-service platform provider for OEMs ready to implement ZigBee technology for home control, we are delighted to be one of the first to meet the Golden Unit ZigBee RF4CE requirements.”
ZigBee RF4CE has many advantages over other technologies like IR, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for controlling consumer electronics. The advantages of ZigBee RF4CE include ultra-low power (four times lower than IR remotes), two way communications for upgraded user interfaces and services, and extended range over technologies like Bluetooth.
Freescale estimates that in 2009, there will be 4 million shipments of 802.15.4 based RF transceivers for consumer electronics. With the new standard, the number of ZigBee RF4CE shipments is expected to grow substantially. By 2012, Freescale expects there to be more than 160 million products shipped per year with ZigBee RF4CE technology.
Independent tests were conducted by NTS Corporation, TRaC Telecoms & Radio and TUV Rheinland. The ZigBee Alliance requires Golden Unit certification for all new specifications to ensure the highest standard of quality for future ZigBee RF4CE products. It also supports increased interoperability of platforms developed on this standard, extending the industry adoption of ZigBee RF4CE.
According to Bob Heile, ZigBee Alliance chairman, the Golden Unit specification establishes a wireless platform industry standard for, “consumer electronic manufacturers to create innovative products and features for the consumer that will be secure, low-cost and easy to deploy.” The ZigBee Alliance recently announced the availability of Golden Unit platforms.
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Freescale smart motion sensor enables precise hand movement control
AUSTIN, USA: Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a highly advanced low-power sensor based on proven micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology specifically engineered for handheld portable electronic devices.
The 3-axis MMA7660FC accelerometer enhances user interfaces for mobile phones, small appliances and gaming by allowing the user to tap, shake or orient the device for specified commands. The device also includes smart power management features to help extend battery life.
Motion sensing is helping drive market growth for mobile messaging, browsing and overall data usage. According to a report published earlier this year by industry analyst firm iSuppli, accelerometer adoption in cell phones is forecast to grow from $220 million in 2009 to $426 million in 2010.
“Global revenue from all types of MEMS for cell phones will increase to $1.3 billion by the end of 2012, which is a substantial increase from $299 million in 2007,” said Jérémie Bouchaud, director and principal analyst, MEMS, for iSuppli. “The main driver of this increase is the overwhelming adoption of accelerometers in portable electronics due to consumer demand for advanced user interfaces on mobile devices, such as touch-screen and orientation detection.”
Freescale’s cost-effective, low-power accelerometer integrates a number of smart motion features such as orientation, shake and tap detection with auto wake-up/sleep detection in a compact 3 x 3 x 0.9mm package. The MMA7660FC can be configured with custom portrait/landscape trip points for six orientations: left, right, up, down, back, and front. In addition to precise hand movement control, the MMA7660FC communicates directly with the main system processor through an I2C interface for communication simplicity and flexibility.
The MMA7660FC accelerometer is designed to achieve up to five times longer battery life than current solutions on the market when continuously operating to determine motion. Configurable power saving modes and a power-select capability helps designers achieve optimal current consumption by choosing one of eight sample rates.
System-level power is reduced through an automatic configurable auto wake-up/sleep feature achieved without intervention or polling by the host processor. The MMA7660FC accelerometer provides conversion to digital values at a user-configurable output data rate, offering proportional savings in supply current and power.
“The use of sophisticated accelerometer technology in portable electronic devices is evolving from a luxury to a requirement as consumer preferences continue to evolve,” said Demetre Kondylis, vice president and general manager of Freescale’s Sensor & Actuator Solutions Division. “With Freescale’s MMA7660FC accelerometer, developers of portable electronics can now incorporate a single device for orientation, tap and shake detection while extending battery life for broader consumer adoption.”
Key applications for the MMA7660FC accelerometer include portable consumer devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and digital cameras. Additional applications include shock detection and motion control in PCs and peripherals, activity monitoring in medical and sports applications, and orientation and freefall detection in gaming and toys.
The 3-axis MMA7660FC accelerometer enhances user interfaces for mobile phones, small appliances and gaming by allowing the user to tap, shake or orient the device for specified commands. The device also includes smart power management features to help extend battery life.
Motion sensing is helping drive market growth for mobile messaging, browsing and overall data usage. According to a report published earlier this year by industry analyst firm iSuppli, accelerometer adoption in cell phones is forecast to grow from $220 million in 2009 to $426 million in 2010.
“Global revenue from all types of MEMS for cell phones will increase to $1.3 billion by the end of 2012, which is a substantial increase from $299 million in 2007,” said Jérémie Bouchaud, director and principal analyst, MEMS, for iSuppli. “The main driver of this increase is the overwhelming adoption of accelerometers in portable electronics due to consumer demand for advanced user interfaces on mobile devices, such as touch-screen and orientation detection.”
Freescale’s cost-effective, low-power accelerometer integrates a number of smart motion features such as orientation, shake and tap detection with auto wake-up/sleep detection in a compact 3 x 3 x 0.9mm package. The MMA7660FC can be configured with custom portrait/landscape trip points for six orientations: left, right, up, down, back, and front. In addition to precise hand movement control, the MMA7660FC communicates directly with the main system processor through an I2C interface for communication simplicity and flexibility.
The MMA7660FC accelerometer is designed to achieve up to five times longer battery life than current solutions on the market when continuously operating to determine motion. Configurable power saving modes and a power-select capability helps designers achieve optimal current consumption by choosing one of eight sample rates.
System-level power is reduced through an automatic configurable auto wake-up/sleep feature achieved without intervention or polling by the host processor. The MMA7660FC accelerometer provides conversion to digital values at a user-configurable output data rate, offering proportional savings in supply current and power.
“The use of sophisticated accelerometer technology in portable electronic devices is evolving from a luxury to a requirement as consumer preferences continue to evolve,” said Demetre Kondylis, vice president and general manager of Freescale’s Sensor & Actuator Solutions Division. “With Freescale’s MMA7660FC accelerometer, developers of portable electronics can now incorporate a single device for orientation, tap and shake detection while extending battery life for broader consumer adoption.”
Key applications for the MMA7660FC accelerometer include portable consumer devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and digital cameras. Additional applications include shock detection and motion control in PCs and peripherals, activity monitoring in medical and sports applications, and orientation and freefall detection in gaming and toys.
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