Texas Instruments has released a true low-cost 2.4 GHz system-on-chip (SoC) solution for low power wireless applications. The CC2510Fx/CC2511Fx combines the performance of the state-of-the-art RF transceiver CC2500 with an enhanced 8051 MCU, and up to 32 kbytes of in-system programmable flash memory and 4 kbytes of RAM, and many other powerful features. The small 6 x 6 mm package makes it suitable for applications with size limitations.

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The CC2510Fx/CC2511Fx is highly suited for systems where very low power consumption is required. This is ensured by several advanced low-power operating modes, said TI. The CC2511Fx adds a full-speed USB controller to the feature set of the CC2510Fx. Interfacing to a PC using the USB interface is quick and easy, and the high data rate (12 Mbps) of the USB interface avoids the bottlenecks of RS-232 or low-speed USB interfaces. The frequency range for the device is 2400 – 2483.5 MHz. And current consumption in the Rx mode is 17.1 mA at 2.4 kBaud, and 18.5 mA in Tx mode at –6 dBm output power. Target applications for the device include alarm and security, home automation, wireless sensor networks and other remote control applications.