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Zensys Launches Ground Breaking Fourth Generation Z-Wave Chips
(Market Wire Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) LAS VEGAS, NV, January 7 / MARKET WIRE/ --
CES 2008 -- Zensys, developer of the
award-winning Z-Wave wireless home control standard, today announced the
launch of the Z-Wave 400-series, its fourth generation series single chips,
which build on the strengths of Z-Wave technology and add new capabilities
targeted specifically toward AV control in addition to home control.
The ZW401 is a feature rich system-on-chip (SoC) targeted at both home
control and AV control. The ZW402av and ZW403av variants of the Z-Wave 400
series are the industry's first single chips that are designed specifically
for universal RF plus IR remote controls and RF control of AV/CE devices.
The Z-Wave 400-series enables universal interoperability between devices
from multiple manufacturers and multiple applications both within and
between the AV control and home control spaces, providing an easy path
towards Unified Home Control(TM).
"This is a significant milestone for Zensys that confirms Z-Wave's role as
a key enabling technology of the digital home," noted Tony Shakib, CEO of
Zensys. "In addition to enhancing our reliable and robust home control and
automation capabilities, we are bringing CE manufacturers a superior
alternative to IR technology that will allow them to create ultra low cost
RF remotes and RF support in AV devices to replace and augment IR for AV
control."
The 400-series will provide CE and home automation manufacturers with
significant benefits over other RF solutions on the market, including:
-- True single chip solutions - Single chips with a rich set of on-chip
peripherals including on-chip USB 2.0 controller & transceiver; 30 GPIOs,
hardware support for key scan matrixes; IR coding and learning; ADC, PWM,
and Triac controllers; plus 64K OTP, 16K RAM, and NVRAM minimize the total
device costs.
-- Smallest chips and modules in the industry - With single chip
manufactured in 130nm CMOS at a size of 2.5x2.5mm, plus complete RF modules
with only 8x8mm, Z-Wave underlines its technology lead and further extends
its cost leadership.
-- Easiest to install - Thanks to its unique Zero Effort Setup(TM)
technology, RF remote controls based on the 400-series are as easy to use
and install as today's bundled IR remotes, which is key for consumer mass
market adoption.
-- Global solution with superior robustness against WLAN interference - Z-
Wave is the only technology with single chips that support both sub-1Ghz
plus 2.4 GHz, making it a future proof, global solution. Thanks to its
patented concurrent multi-channel support combined with interference
blocking performance that is 100 times (over 20 dBc) better than in
otherwise comparable RF chip sets, the 400-series provides a robust
solution in the already crowded 2.4 GHz band even under heavy interference
from WLAN devices in the same cabinet or rack.
-- Lowest power consumption - The 400-series extends the Z-Wave hallmark
tradition of low power consumption, providing manufacturers and consumers
with "green" solutions at reduced cost. This next generation of Z-Wave
reduces the average power consumption in battery-to-battery networks --
such as wirelessly connected smoke detectors -- down to a third of the
already industry-leading benchmark of the Z-Wave ZW0301 chip series. In AV
control, the 400-series can help reduce energy consumption by enabling TVs
to draw literally zero power when in standby mode, while reducing the cost
for power supplies at the same time.
"We remain bullish on the growth of the wireless home control market and
view the added support for AV control as an excellent way to build consumer
awareness for the capabilities of Z-Wave-enabled systems and solidify its
strong position in the industry," stated Bill Ablondi, Director, Home
Systems at Parks Associates.
The Z-Wave 400-series complements the Z-Wave 200 and 300 series single
chips that are in use in more than 200 products today and is on display at
CES 2008 in the Z-Wave Alliance booth #20419.
About Z-Wave
Z-Wave is the first technology to bring affordable, reliable and
easy-to-use wireless control to every aspect of daily life -- the home,
consumer electronics, healthcare, and energy use, to name a few. Z-Wave
is an award-winning, proven and interoperable wireless mesh networking
technology that allows a wide array of devices in and around the home to
communicate including lighting, appliances, HVAC, entertainment centers,
and security systems. Z-Wave brings many benefits to everyday life
including remote home monitoring, home healthcare, safety and security, and
energy conservation. Z-Wave certified products are currently available
from leading consumer brands in more than 200 products. Z-Wave is the
recipient of the Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award in the
wireless category and the CNET "Best of CES Award" in the enabling
technologies category. For more information about Z-Wave please visit
www.z-wave.com.
Z-Wave is a registered trade mark of Zensys, Inc. and its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries.
Contact:
Callie Tucker
Ruder Finn for Zensys
312.329.3910tuckerc@ruderfinn.com
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