RFaxis secures multiple ZigBee design wins From GRT Technology

IRVINE, USA: RFaxis, a fabless semiconductor company focused on innovative, next-generation RF solutions for the wireless and connectivity markets, announced that GRT Technology Co. Ltd has selected RFaxis' RFX2401 RF Front-end Integrated Circuit (RFeIC) for integration into its family of ZigBee solutions.

Founded in 2005 with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, GRT Technology is a leading solution provider in the rapidly growing ZigBee market. By leveraging Linux-based software with its highly-integrated ZigBee modules, GRT provides plug and play ZigBee solutions for a great variety of global applications that require real-time data delivery and display from remote wireless sensor networks, including 'Smart Energy' (LED streetlight control, power saving devices, etc); 'Smart Home' (HVAC control, security/alarm systems, RF4CE remote control devices); remote monitoring and care for children and senior citizens; and remote asset tracking and control for agriculture and livestock.

"GRT is a major ZigBee first-mover and has aggressively launched exciting products for the booming ZigBee space," noted Mike Neshat, president and CEO of RFaxis. "We're looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership with GRT, and are excited that our single-chip, single-die RFX2401 RFeIC for ZigBee can enable their mission to deliver global solutions for a better and greener quality of life."

Dr. Di Chiu, GRT general manager, commented: "To lead the way in the exploding ZigBee market, it is critical for GRT to enhance the reliability and extend the range of our ZigBee solutions. We needed an energy-efficient and cost-effective RF front-end that delivers quality performance and is very easy to implement. After assessing a variety of RF front-end solutions, the RFaxis RFX2401 was the clear winner in terms of rapid integration and superior performance & power efficiency over conventional front-end solutions."

GRT and other leading ZigBee solution providers will be showcasing Green-Energy and Smart-Life solutions in the RFaxis suite at the Encore for the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.