Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the nRFready™ Smart Remote 2, a complete hardware and software reference design that employs Nordic's nRF51822 multi-protocol SoC for simultaneous single-chip Bluetooth® low energy (a hallmark feature of the latest Bluetooth v4.0 specification and including Bluetooth Smart) and Nordic 2.4GHz proprietary Gazell™ RF protocol support for advanced browsing control of the latest Internet- and Web 2.0-enabled TVs and set-top boxes. Features include a multi-touch-enabled TouchPad™ from Synaptics, a miniaturized QWERTY keyboard, a 6-axis motion sensing solution from Invensense, and an ultra-low-power accelerometer from STMicroelectronics. The nRF51822 multi-protocol SoC allows remote control manufacturers to bring products to market that can simultaneously and adaptively support Bluetooth low energy (via the HID over GATT profile) and proprietary 2.4GHz wireless technology in the same product form factor, using identical data formats over the wireless link to minimize design complexity, and without requiring any firmware changes. This offers developers a high level of commercial protection against future consumer technology trends by allowing them to offer a maximum range of alternative options to their customers. And leveraging Nordic's latest Bluetooth low energy / 2.4GHz proprietary nRF51822 SoC also ensures a class-leading RF performance, ultra low power consumption, and excellent cost efficiencies. The nRFready Smart Remote 2 reference design even features an IR (Infrared) LED that can be used to add support for legacy IR-controlled equipment too. The nRFready Smart Remote 2 reference design kit includes a Nordic Smart Remote baseboard, Smart Remote 2.4GHz RF radio module, 2.4GHz RF USB dongle, programming adapter, and a complete set of design files, software source code, and supporting documentation. Available now. Nordic Semiconductor
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