The latest addition to its innovative range of DAB modules has been unveiled
by RadioScape. The RS200VE module is designed to provide manufacturers with
a low-cost solution for creating inexpensive, feature-rich entertainment
centres.
The module provides DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) and FM reception, CD
transport control, user interface and display drivers in a single integrated
unit enabling overall system build costs to be significantly reduced.
"Our unique approach of providing functionality through software running on
a DSP enables us to provide features on the module that would otherwise have
required dedicated silicon to achieve," said Dave Hawkins, RadioScape's VP
of business development. "This not only reduces the overall system cost but
also reduces the complexity, time-to-design and time-to-market.
Manufacturers can also easily differentiate products by using software
add-ons such as MP3 or alarm clock functions. All manufacturers have to do
is to provide the peripherals such as display, buttons, antenna, power
supply, amplifier and speakers as the module provides all the control
functions."
The RS200VE is pin and software compatible with its established predecessor,
the RS200, allowing existing receiver designs to utilise the new features
enabled by the new module. As with all the company's modules, the RS200VE
is fully RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant in line with
the Directive that comes into force in the EU on 1 July 2006, says the
company.
