RadioScape has launched the latest addition to its range of DAB modules.

The RadioScape RS200VE module is designed to provide manufacturers with a low cost option for creating inexpensive, feature-rich entertainment centres. The module provides DAB and FM reception, CD transport control, user interface and display drivers in a single integrated unit.

“Our unique approach of providing functionality through software running on a DSP,” explained Dave Hawkins, RadioScape’s v-p of business development, “enables us to provide features on the module that would otherwise have required dedicated silicon to achieve. This not only reduces the overall system cost but also reduces the complexity, time-to-design and time-to-market.

“Manufacturers can also easily differentiate products by using software add-ons such as MP3 or alarm clock functions. All manufacturers have to do is to provide the peripherals such as display, buttons, antenna, power supply, amplifier and speakers as the module provides all the control functions.”

The firm said that the RS200VE is pin and software compatible with its predecessor the RS200, allowing existing receiver designs to use the new features enabled by the new module.

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