Motorola's DSP56690 is an excellent example of a multi-protocol baseband processor that will directly interface with the MC13760. This year we have introduced several advanced technologies, including a high performance RF BiCMOS process. The product also allows versatility for non-cellular designs with fine tuning steps implemented through the frequency synthesizer. Operation at VHF and UHF bands is also fully supported, allowing innovative architectures combining cellular and conventional two-way or trunked radio. Typical ISM band applications include wireless LANs, industrial remote controls, consumer wireless products, and full-duplex data radios.
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Prototype samples of the MC13760 are available now, and production orders for this device will be accepted in mid-October. This chip seems to fill a huge gap in the wireless market - no, make that one large gap and several smaller ones. While the new Motorola MC13760 transceiver chip cannot address CDMA signals, it does damned near everything else. Oh, I forgot to mention, this flexible little chip also operates at the European frequencies for cellular and PCS as well. And if you don't want a world phone, you can use the dual-band capabilities to implement GPRS or other private mobile radio services, as currently offered by Nextel and other U.S. wireless companies.