From a support point of view, I'd worry about Freescale. We were
initially interested in their products and found that they would not
return our (several) queries and calls. Small companies & start-ups need
not apply, I guess.
Ross.
In article <m4uf315ons3qf753bcns60bjccq322vp26@4ax.com>, Jeremy Bentham
<jb@iosoft.nospam.uk> wrote:
> "Andrew M" <noone@home> wrote:
>
> >Just wondering - has there been significant testing / comparison between
> >Chipcon and Freescale 802.15 transceivers? Which has the better RF
> >performance?
>
> All I've found is
> http://blogger.xs4all.nl/ivonoorh/articles/4269.aspx
>
> The Chipcon & Ember 2420 parts should have the same data, as they are
> actually the same silicon.
>
> >Any other features that stand out between the two?
>
> The Freescale 2.4 GHz transmit/receive circuitry is more complex, so
> there is slightly greater scope for errors in the PCB design & product
> manufacture.
>
> Now that Chipcon has bought Figure8, will Freescale continue to
> license the Zigbee software from their competitor?
>
> Jeremy Bentham
> Iosoft Ltd.
Reply by Jeremy Bentham●March 16, 20052005-03-16
"Andrew M" <noone@home> wrote:
>Just wondering - has there been significant testing / comparison between
>Chipcon and Freescale 802.15 transceivers? Which has the better RF
>performance?
>Any other features that stand out between the two?
The Freescale 2.4 GHz transmit/receive circuitry is more complex, so
there is slightly greater scope for errors in the PCB design & product
manufacture.
Now that Chipcon has bought Figure8, will Freescale continue to
license the Zigbee software from their competitor?
Jeremy Bentham
Iosoft Ltd.
Reply by Andrew M●March 15, 20052005-03-15
Just wondering - has there been significant testing / comparison between
Chipcon and Freescale 802.15 transceivers? Which has the better RF
performance?
Any other features that stand out between the two?
They seem similar to the naked eye..
thanks
-Andrew M