Design Methods for Control Class MicroRadio - Parts 1-2 of 5 Parts

Design Methods for Control Class MicroRadio - Parts 1-2 of 5 Parts
Design Methods for Control Class MicroRadio
This tutorial covers worldwide regulatory issues, and key system, circuit, and firmware
design aspects of modern short-range radio systems, particularly those for control
applications.


Parts 1-2 of 5 Parts

Farron L. Dacus
RF Architecture Manager
Microchip Technology Inc.
2355 West Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224-6199
(480) 792-7017
e-mail: farron.dacus@microchip.com

MicroRadio or Short-range low cost radio has existed for several decades, primarily
in the form of one way control and security class links. With increasingly high levels
of integration and processor control, the need becomes stronger to move away from
a historic focus on circuit design and towards greater levels of system design. The
product designer will find that a basic under