Date: 15/06/2010

New ANT IC with USB interface from Nordic for USB dongles

Nordic has introduced the third product in its nRF24AP2 ANT family, the nRF24AP2-USB, an ANT IC with USB interface. This solution enables ANT USB dongles to be used in product applications such as wireless sport, fitness and health monitoring. The nRF24AP2-USB and the Nordic's 8-channel nRF24AP2-8CH ultra low power (ULP) wireless solution have similar features. The only difference lies in the interfaces used, the 8-channel nRF24AP2-8CH ULP uses an UART interface, which is replaced by a Full-Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface in the nRF24AP2-USB. It is suggested for ANT USB dongles and embedded systems where a USB host interface is preferred.

"We are very pleased to announce the availability nRF24AP2-USB," says Thomas Embla Bonnerud, Product Manager for Ultra Low Power Wireless at Nordic Semiconductor. "Connectivity to both PC- and Mac-based products, and thereby also the Internet, is fast becoming a key feature in many of the latest ANT-enabled wireless products. The nRF24AP2-USB's compact single-chip form factor and low cost presents an ideal and convenient solution for developers of applications that employ such products."

"This next generation USB part was designed specifically to reduce costs and enable independent builds," adds Rod Morris, Director, ANT Wireless. "With the latest in ANT functionality, this product further enhances the ease of use, feature set and ultra low power of ANT in wireless sports, fitness and health networks."

The nRF24AP2-USB consists of Nordic 2.4GHz nRF24L01+ transceiver core, 8-channel ANT protocol stack, Full-Speed USB 2.0 device controller, and 4 to 5.25V linear voltage regulator that allows the chip to be powered directly from a USB bus port.

Package: compact 5x5mm QFN

Availability: Now

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