RS220 DAB Radio Modules from RadioScape

RadioScape has announced new generation of lower power and lower cost DAB radio modules. The RS220 is the first module designed with RadioScape’s, recently announced, RF IC front-end chip. John Hall, RadioScape’s CEO said:

Our unique end-to-end systems knowledge, which comes from being the only company with both DAB radio broadcast and receiver products, ensures that our finger is always on the pulse of what customers need and how to best to provide solutions.

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The RS220 DAB radio module pins are compatible with older RS200 modules. It supports DAB Radio Band III  and FM as standard and can have L-band DAB radio for a nominal additional cost. As with all of RadioScape’s DAB radio modules, its features and functions are defined in software. Additional capabilities such as USB Master, WMA, SD/MMC, CD, MP3 and iPod playback are available as options.

The RS220 is the latest member of the highly successful RS200 DAB/FM module series, which won the coveted Radio Academy TechCon Product of the Year in 2004. The RS500, which incorporates support for additional standards such as DRM, has just been awarded the TechCon Product of the Year for 2006. It is gratifying to receive recognition for these successful products, not just as award winners, but through real customer adoption.

Availability of RS220 DAB radio modules: Samples are available now with full production availability in Q3 2006.

About RadioScape
RadioScape Ltd. is the world’s only developer of end-to-end digital audio broadcasting solutions giving RadioScape unmatched systems knowledge and enabling it to ensure that customers receive the highest levels of quality, robustness and reception at all stages.

Its Digital Radio Broadcast Suite is used extensively throughout the world including the largest DAB installation to date — the UK’s commercial DAB network. This is also being used to roll out Mobile TV services using Digital Multimedia Broadcasting in many countries, particularly in the Asia Pacific region where there are already many installations in China.

RadioScape’s innovative Software Defined Digital Radio™ approach has made it a leader in DAB and DMB technology with its DAB receiver modules being extensively used by many of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers. The company has recently begun shipping its first generation of DRM/DAB modules, enabling multi-standard consumer receivers to reach retail this year.

Founded in 1996, RadioScape’s investors include Atlas Ventures, Royal Bank Ventures Investments, Scottish Equity Partners, JAFCO, Texas Instruments, Yasuda Enterprise Development, iGlobe Partners, Psion and Arqiva. RadioScape is headquartered in London, England with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong.