System-on-chip enables universal remote controls

Zilog’s turnkey universal infrared remote-control System-on-Chip (SoC), allows designers to instantly add remote control to any digital device.

The Zilog Crimzon™ RC Blaster™ SoC solves key challenges when automating digitally-connected environments such as homes and offices. Advantages include an easy-to-implement API, as well as coverage of European and American Universal Infrared (UIR) databases for multiple devices, with comprehensive key coverage for each device. The large database of devices allows endusers to set up equipment easily, which reduces demand on call-centre support as products are introduced to the market.

Other features include an integrated infrared learning function with built-in amplifier, which is capable of learning distances from zero to eight inches using only one external infrared photodiode.

Development support for the Crimzon RC Blaster includes a reference-design evaluation board and a full set of support documentation. Each evaluation board comes complete with an installation CD that includes PC test suite software, as well as supporting cables including a 9-pin RS-232 interface cable and USB-to-serial adapter cable.

 

FEATURES 64kbyte integrated memory Four user-controlled GPIOs 10kbit/s I2C interface implemented in software Upgraded using external EEPROM

APPLICATIONS Secure monitoring systems Quick-turn universal remote devices IPTV equipment Digital TV receivers Media-centre hubs

 

 

Development board ZRCBLST0100KITG is available to members of the Future Board Club. To apply for the development board, and membership of the Board Club, go to www.my-boardclub.com/manf-offers.htm This offer is free and subject to qualification.

 

Zilog: Crimzon RC Blaster