Nordic Semiconductor has developed the nRFready Smart Remote 2, a complete hardware and software reference design that employs Nordic’s nRF51822 multi-protocol SoC to offer simultaneous single-chip Bluetooth low energy (a hallmark feature of the latest Bluetooth v4.0 specification and including Bluetooth Smart) and Nordic 2,4 GHz proprietary Gazell RF protocol support for advanced browsing control of the latest Internet- and Web 2.0-enabled TVs and set-top boxes (STBs).
Prime application examples include audio, video, gaming, web browsing, social media and online shopping, where an essential ingredient to the success and adoption of these services by end users is the remote control, which can spell the difference between frustration and a rich, intuitive and engaging end-user experience.
Designed specifically to deliver the latter, the nRFready Smart Remote 2 features a multi-touch enabled TouchPad from Synaptics, a miniaturised QWERTY keyboard, a 6-axis motion sensing solution from Invensense, and an ultra low-power accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.
The inclusion of Nordic’s latest 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 2,4 GHz wireless technology in the same product form factor, using identical data formats over the wireless link to minimise 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.
The reference design also features an infrared LED that can be used to add support for legacy IR-controlled equipment.
The nRFready Smart Remote 2 reference design kit includes a Nordic Smart Remote baseboard, Smart Remote nRF51822 radio module, 2,4 GHz RF USB dongle, Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle, programming adaptor, and a complete set of design files, software source code and supporting documentation.
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