BlueChip Communications AS

BlueChip Communications AS (formerly known as Gran-Jensen AS) is a leading manufacturer of singlechip transceivers suited for LPR-applications.

Overview

The BlueChip Communication AS range of products are ideal for applications within security, remote control, telemetry...their products suit all kinds of high technology applications.
BlueChip Communication AS is making Local Wireless Networking a competitive solution to embedded applications within alarms, remote control and data collection. Cost, size, communication integrity & power consumption are the key guidelines for product marketing & development.
BlueChip Communication AS is committed to deliver advanced wireless solutions as "system on a chip".

Product

BCCxx Single Chip Wireless Network Transceivers
BCCxx are a family of single chip integrated circuits for single channel, multi channel and spread spectrum network communication.
Ideal for radio-based frequency hopping spread spectrum and multi-channel communication. They can be utilised in homes, industry and health care in various ways and can be applied in security, environmental control, energy management, remote controls, numerical tool control, garage ports etc., and further in more complex systems for control, monitoring and low data-rate communication between computers. A typical system consists of a microprocessor and the transceiver plus some external components. The devices do not limit the choice of CPU architecture and transmission protocols to be employed, thus allowing great flexibility in product integration.
BCCxx are designed for data rates up to 128 Kbps with a range from 5 to 1000 metres, depending on the antenna and the bit-rate. The frequency range covered is 300-1000 MHz.
An evaluation kit is available to simplify prototyping of the BCCxx family into one of your projects.

* 4mW typical output power in 50W
* 23mA typical in TX at 4mW
* -103dBm sensitivity at 19.2kbaud
* 16mA typical in RX
* < 1uA in power down
A reference design for the BCC400 with PCB layout, components list and software can be requested free from TradeTech.

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BCC418

is a single low power chip transceiver (same frequency as BCC400)
* 10mW typical output power in 50W
* 45mA typical current in TX at 10mW
* -103dBm sensitivity at 19.2kbaud
* 8mA typical current in RX
* 2.5V to 3.3V operating voltage
* < 3ms settling /switch over times
* < 1uA in power down

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BCC418

RF MODEM is a low cost radio modem operating in the 433-434 MHz ISM band.
It provides wireless access between two or multiple locations.
The BCC418 Radio modem can be installed with portable data terminals and in any environment where wireless remote connection is advantageous over cables. The OEM version can be integrated into handheld devices for wide range of mobile and fixed applications. Its standard 10mW output power configuration and a 0dB omnidirectional antenna allows 700m line of sight range to be achieved.
* 9600bps
* Advanced frequency hopping
* Point to point
* Networking
* Low power consumption
* RS232
* Hardware handshaking or Xon/Xoff
* Available as an OEM PCB card
* 433 MHz (no license required)
* EN 300-200 compliant

Applications

* Wireless local network
* Telemetry
* Environmental control systems
* Wireless data repeaters
* Remote metering
* Barcode readers
* ITS: Intelligent Transport System
* Programmable controllers (PLS / PLC)

The quickest way to get on the air!

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BCC918

is a low power transceiver working between 700 MHz to 1 GHz
* 7mW typical output power in 50W
* 45mA typical current in TX at 7mW
* -103dBm sensitivity at 19.2kbaud
* 11mA typical current in RX
* 2.5V to 3.3V operating voltage
* < 3ms settling / switch over times
* < 1uA in power down

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Complete Modules:

Evaluation Kit includes the transceiver RF core module, microcontroller w/software, antenna, power regulator and RS232 connector.
* 54mm x 108mm size
* on board socketed Microcontroller
* RS232 Interface
* 4V to 16V operation
* external RF/ on board loop connections
* on board software with 3 main operation modes
* Dipswitch mode selection
* RF parameter test mode
* 9.6kbit auto 2 way communication test mode
* 9.6kbit data byte transfer mode

To request more information, pricing or to contact a sales representative at Fero.