Why use easyRadio and how much does it cost?

WHY use easyRadio?

  • Because you need to get your wireless design up to prototype stage as fast as possible.
  • Because you don’t have time or resources to write wireless software.
  • Because you just want to put data in one end and get it back at the other.
  • Because you want to spend time on YOUR application not the RF.
  • Because you don’t need the hassle and expense of government approvals.

 

In WHICH applications can you use easy-Radio?

 

  • You need a reliable range up to 1Km.
  • You need a maximum data rate of 76.8 baud.
  • You don’t need Bluetooth or Zigbee.
  • You don’t have a network application.
  • You need to market your products across Europe, North America and Asia.

 

WHAT does easyRadio cost?

 

  • A typical simple system uses 2 transceivers so the wireless link will cost between £30 - £40. (33-48 Euros, $45 - $60).
  • The evaluation kit contains everything you need to set up your application and costs less than £100 (112 euros, $150) including the modules.

 

HOW much will your wireless design cost using RFICs?

 

  • Typical design time for a simple transceiver link is around 18 months.
  • Approval costs, government test house etc will cost around £7,000.
  • Typical capital equipment costs (spectrum and network analysers etc) up to £30.000.
  • Total outlay for design could be around £100,000 plus.
  • Amortised over 10,000 radios works out at £10 per unit PLUS cost of the radio to build.

 

easyRadio modules can cost less than a chip solution