RF transceiver module and master development system

Designed for the reliable transfer of digital data, Linx Technologies' HumPRO series frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceiver is now available from Digi-Key. It has a fast lock time so that it can quickly wake up, send data, and go back to sleep, saving power in battery-powered applications. The module is available in the 915MHz frequency band. The master development system provides a designer with all the tools necessary to correctly and legally incorporate the module into an end product. The boards serve several important functions: 1 - Rapid Module Evaluation: The boards allow the performance of the Linx HumPRO series modules to be evaluated quickly in a user's environment. The development boards can be used to evaluate the range performance of the modules. 2 - Application Development: A prototyping board allows the development of custom circuits directly on the board. All signal lines are available on headers for easy access. 3 - Software Development: A programming dock with a PC interface allows development and testing of custom software applications for control of the module. 4 - Design Benchmark: The boards provide a known benchmark against which the performance of a custom design may be judged. The master development system includes two carrier boards, two programming dock boards, two prototype boards, four HumPRO series transceivers, antennas, batteries, and full documentation, says the company.