Analog Devices Offers Air Interface Protocol Software to Ease Wireless

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors

    NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2005--

    New ADIismLINK enables designers to establish a radio link with
    ADI's ADF702x ISM-band transceivers and development boards straight
    out of the box.

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced a new development tool for its ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) band transceivers. ADIismLINK protocol software speeds wireless product development by allowing designers to establish a radio link between multiple ADF702x transceivers straight out of the box. By simplifying the design process, ADIismLINK brings valuable benefits to designers of wireless equipment in a wide range of applications, including home and building automation, industrial automation, consumer and communication electronics, alarm and security systems, and smart sensor networks.
    "The addition of ADIismLINK protocol software gives Analog Devices one of the most robust development platforms available in the industry today for wireless designs in the ISM bands," said Christian Kermarrec, vice president, RF and wireless systems, Analog Devices, Inc. "Much like our successful ADIsimPLL(R) tool, ADIismLINK helps simplify the system design challenges of wireless applications, resulting in more streamlined designs and ultimately faster time to market for our customers."
    Utilizing the ADIismLINK tool, wireless product designers can transfer data between multiple units (slave node) and a master node (another ADF702x device) without having to spend time developing their own protocol software. The ADIismLINK software is available as part of the existing hardware development kits offered by ADI for its ADF702x family. The ADIismLINK software is also transportable to ADI's MicroConverter(R) family of precision analog microcontrollers which combine precision analog functions, such as high resolution ADCs and DACs, a voltage reference, and temperature sensor, with an industry-standard microcontroller and embedded flash memory.

    About Analog Devices ADF702x ISM Transceiver Family

    Analog Devices ADF702x family of ISM transceivers is well-suited for audio, cordless phones, video over ISM, low-rate connectivity, security systems and automatic meter reading, featuring low power and minimal external components. Analog Devices family of ISM transceivers currently consists of the ADF7020 and ADF7025 which are extremely low power and operate in the license-free bands at 433, 868, and 902-928 MHz. ADI also offers the Othello family of RF transceivers for cellular handsets.
    In addition to the ADIismLINK software, ADI provides ADIsimPLL, a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit design and evaluation tool. The popular ADIsimPLL development tool supports simulations of all key non-linear effects that impact PLL performance. The tool allows designers to work at a high level and directly modify derived parameters such as the loop bandwidth, phase margin and pole locations, and instantly observe the effects of the changes on performance. Analog Devices recently introduced a new version of ADIsimPLL development tool, Version 2.7, which is also available as a free download from the company's website.

    Availability

    ADIismLINK is available as part of the of the development platform for the ADF702x family of ISM Transceivers.

    Analog Devices in Radio Frequency ICs

    Using a unique combination of design skills, process technologies, and system understanding, Analog Devices has a broad portfolio of RF ICs, including complete chipsets and a full range of RF function blocks. ADI's extensive offerings include: direct digital synthesizers (DDS); phase-locked loop synthesizers (PLLs); detectors and logarithmic amplifiers; fixed and variable gain amplifiers (VGAs); TruPwr(TM) RF power detectors; mixers, modulators, and demodulators; integrated IF amplifiers; RF transmitters and transceivers, and the Othello(R) family of single-chip transceivers for cellular terminals.

    About Analog Devices, Inc.

    Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest-standing, highest-growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "ADI" and is included in the S&P 500 Index. www.analog.com.

    MicroConverter and Othello are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. ADIsimPLL and TruPwr are trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Analog Devices, Inc. Colleen Cronin, 781-937-1622 Colleen.cronin@analog.com or Porter Novelli Ricky Gradwohl, 408-369-4600 x631 Ricky.gradwohl@porternovelli.com

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