RadioScape Announce DAB Radio Clock

RadioScape announced (Dec 1, 2006) the RSC03 Dab radio clock subsystem. The RadioScape RSC03 is a complete DAB/FM clock radio subsystem that only requires an external DC power supply, speaker, LCD display, button board, and enclosure to complete the product. The need for a motherboard is eliminated as the power supply and audio amplifiers are fully integrated into the subsystem.

Phil Smith, RadioScape’s Senior VP for Sales and Operations, said, “Increasing the level of integration has proved very popular with our customers, allowing them to fully evaluate the product on day one.” Another first for RadioScape is being able to offer a custom display to complement the subsystem. “Clock radios require something different to the LCDs commonly used on other DAB products and we have invested to support our customers with a large, easy to read display that is specially designed for clock radio applications.”

The subsystem approach once again leverages RadioScape’s flexible software defined radio architecture, which enables customers to easily create product differentiation by changing and adding features via software as required. “This combination is unique to RadioScape and will allow our customers to bring products to market in less than 100 days,” added Smith.

The clock radio features of this DAB radios, that have been incorporated include an auto back light dimming option, off-air time update, automatic daylight saving, 3 programmable alarms, five presets, Sleep and Snooze. The individual alarm volumes can be programmed to rise to specific levels, independently of the main volume. RadioScape can also supply a large character custom LCD that is ideal for this application with a choice of blue STN and blue or amber TN. The LCD and subsystem form a single unit measuring only 109mm by 50mm by 32 mm.

A number of customers have already started production of DAB clock radios using the RSC03, which will be in the shops soon.

Simon Parslow, Director of New Product Development and Marketing at Acoustic Solutions, said, “Using the RSC03 meant we had something to demonstrate to the retailers right at the start of the project. Designing in the RSC03 was very simple and enabled us to get the first products rolling off the production line in just 90 days.”

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