Product category:
Wireless Communications
News Release from: MK Consultants | Subject: GT2HP-UHF
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 July 2006
Narrowband transmitter module goes a
long way
A high-power FM transmitter claims class-leading long-range performance for a miniature narrowband module.
MK Consultants has introduced a high power FM transmitter that delivers class leading long-range performance for a miniature narrowband module The GT2HP-UHF operates at the UK licence-free frequency of 458.85MHz and has a power output of 250mW
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 22 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The GT2D is suited to applications requiring a high-integrity wireless connection or where multiple wireless connections are required at the same time.
The module can be paired with the MK Consultants GR2 receiver.
The small size and high power output performance of the GT2HP-UHF make it ideal for use in the growing number of portable electronics products that require reliable, long range, wireless communications capability.
The new module is able to work effectively over ranges of several kilometres in long range switching and telemetry applications such as wireless security, remote controls, paging systems and asset tracking.
Housed in a fully shielded 31 x 19 x 4mm miniature SIL package, the GT2HP-UHF has a common Genesis footprint, this allows the module to be easily incorporated into existing designs to provide more range.
The new transmitter uses the latest narrow band crystal technology and can achieve datarates of up to 9600bit/s.
The module requires a nominal DC supply of 5V and has a channel spacing of 25kHz.
Although initially available with an operating frequency of 458.85MHz for the UK market, the GT2HP-UHF can be supplied with other frequencies if required.
Owing to their high RF sensitivity, GR2 receiver modules are able to operate over long ranges complementing the performance of the GT2HP-UHF transmitter.
A switchable datarate filter gives either 2400baud with -119dBm sensitivity, or 9600baud with -114dBm sensitivity.
The receivers are housed in fully shielded SIL packages measuring 48 x 17 x 5mm and feature analogue, digital and true RSSI outputs.
Supply voltage can range from 2.7 to 10V.
Both the GT2HP-UHF and the GR2 have an operating temperature range of -10 to +55C and are EN300-220-2 compliant.
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