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Communications IC Selection Guide

Communications IC Selection Guide
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Communications IC Selection Guide

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Overview: This document is a comprehensive guide to CML Microcircuits' product offerings in communication semiconductors, detailing company structure, product lines, and support services.
Company Structure: CML Microcircuits is part of CML Microsystems Plc, with subsidiaries in the UK, USA, and Singapore, focusing on sales, marketing, and technical support for analogue, digital, mixed-signal, and RF integrated circuits.
Product Offerings: The guide covers various product categories such as RF, analogue two-way radio, digital PMR/LMR, narrowband wireless data, marine safety, digital voice, custom ASIC design, embedded products, wireline data, and telephony. Key products include audio scramblers, modems, vocoders, and signalling interfaces.
Support Services: CML offers extensive support through its website, providing datasheets, user manuals, application notes, and FAQs. A technical portal is available for registered users for detailed technical support and updates.
Environmental Commitment: CML is committed to environmentally friendly operations, offering RoHS compliant, lead-free products.
Certifications: CML Microcircuits (UK) Ltd and CML Microcircuits (USA) Inc. are certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
Distribution Network: CML's products are distributed globally through a network of distributors and representatives, ensuring local support and feedback on market trends.
Digital PMR/LMR: ICs designed for voice, data, and signaling in digital PMR/LMR applications, featuring voice codecs, high-performance filters, and air interfaces.
Narrowband Wireless Data: Products support PMR, trunked, leisure radio, telemetry, AIS, and data-transfer applications using modulation schemes like FSK, GMSK, and QAM.
Marine Safety and Communications: Baseband processing and data functions for marine AIS equipment, supporting VHF communications.
DuraTALK® Digital Voice: Employs RALCWI™ technology and various modulation schemes for digital voice processing.
Custom Product Resources: Offers turnkey service for ASIC design and supply, supporting all stages from concept to production.
Embedded Products: Includes the CMX850 Communications Controller IC and Hyperstone's microprocessor and microcontroller products.
Wireline Data and Telephony: Products operate to ITU ‘V’ and Bell specifications, offering end-to-end communications for voice, signaling, and ISDN applications.
RF Products: Includes versatile RF, IF, baseband, and synthesizer support circuitry for voice and data applications in both analogue and digital radio fields.
CMX990 GMSK Packet-data Modem: A single-chip modem and RF transceiver supporting 400MHz to 1GHz operations, compatible with Mobitex, and suitable for narrowband wireless data modems.
CMX991 RF Quadrature Transceiver: A low-power transceiver sub-system supporting multiple modulation types and bandwidths, suitable for analogue/digital multi-mode radio and software-defined radio.
CMX992 RF Quadrature/IF Receiver: A high-performance receiver IC supporting multiple modulation types, suitable for narrowband and wideband wireless products.
CMX993/CMX993W RF Quadrature Modulator: High-performance modulators for RF operations from 30MHz to 1GHz, suitable for various wireless communication applications.
CMX994 Direct Conversion Receiver: Designed for applications in analogue/digital multimode radio, software-defined radio, and satellite communications, featuring direct conversion to Zero-IF or Low-IF.
CMX998 Cartesian Feedback Loop Transmitter: Improves efficiency and linearity of transmitters in non-constant envelope modulation systems, suitable for TETRA terminals, aviation systems, and mobile satellite terminals.
FX/MX128 Audio Band Scrambler: Provides high-quality voiceband scrambling for secure conversations over audio systems.
CMX138A Audio Scrambler and Sub-audio Signalling Processor: A half-duplex audio scrambler and sub-audio signalling processor for analogue two-way radio applications.
CMX148 PMR Audio and Data Processor: Designed for PMR systems, includes comprehensive audio processing, filtering, and data modem capabilities.
FX214/FX224 Variable Split-band Audio Scrambler: Designed as Variable Split-band Voice Scramblers, offering high recovered audio quality and programmable split-point frequencies.
FX214 and FX224: Designed for high baseband and carrier frequency rejection with good audio quality, available in serial (FX214) and parallel (FX224) command-loading functions.
CMX264: Frequency domain scrambler supporting full duplex operation and split-band inversion for audio scrambling.
FX/MX465: CTCSS encoder/decoder microcircuit supporting 47 programmable sub-audio tones, used in mobile radio systems and community base stations.
CMX7031 and CMX7041: Two-way radio processor ICs built on FirmASIC® technology, offering a comprehensive feature set for PMR/LMR systems.
CMX823: Programmable paging-tone decoder supporting multi-standard tone decoding for analogue paging.
CMX838: Versatile processor for FRS, PMR446, and GMRS radio designs, supporting advanced multi-channel radios.
CMX881, CMX882, CMX883 Features: Designed for PMR, trunked, and leisure radio systems, offering full voiceband processing, channel path selection, and frequency inversion scrambling.
CMX7131 and CMX7141 Features: Half-duplex 4FSK modem IC platforms for digital radio systems, supporting dPMR® and DCR radio designs.
CMX8341 Features: Digital PMR and analogue baseband processor, supporting dPMR® compliance and analogue PMR systems.
Demonstration Kits: Includes kits like DE6181 and ATB010 for evaluating digital PMR products and speeding up design and development of transceiver products.
CMX8341 Features: Supports both ISF and CSF configurations, with built-in support for BCD addressing modes, compatible with ETSI’s dPMR® standards.
CMX981 Features: Digital radio baseband processor with voice codec capabilities, supporting TETRA systems and other digital radio applications.
Narrowband Wireless Data Products: Includes modems like CMX469A, CMX589A, and CMX7143, supporting different modulation schemes and data rates.
CMX7143 Modem: Supports GMSK/GFSK, 4FSK, and FFSK/MSK modulation types, suitable for narrowband wireless data products.
CMX7163 QAM Modem: Low-power, half-duplex modem supporting 4-, 16-, and 64-QAM modulations, designed for high-performance narrowband radios and digital SDR.
CMX7164 Multi-mode Modem: Supports 2FSK, 4FSK, and QAM modulations, suitable for telemetry, SCADA, and digital radio applications.
CMX909B GMSK Modem: Designed for high-performance wireless packet data, supporting GMSK modulation with data rates up to 38.4kbps.
FX/MX919B 4FSK Modem: High-performance packet data modem supporting 4FSK modulation, suitable for high-speed packet data and wireless telemetry.
FX929B 4FSK RD-LAP Modem: Half-duplex modem supporting 4FSK modulation, suitable for mobile data systems and wireless telemetry.
FX929B Modem: Interfaces with the modem host processor and radio circuits to ensure reliable data transfer over wireless links.
CMX969 Modem: CMOS modem handling baseband signal processing and MAC protocol functions for DataTAC dual mode FSK wireless packet data.
CMX7032/CMX7042 AIS Processors: Designed for Class B marine AIS transponders, supporting half-duplex operation with two parallel Rx paths and configurable Tx paths.
CMX885 Marine VHF Processor: Used in marine VHF radio systems, providing audio, signalling, and data processing.
Specifications: Outlines specifications for various components and systems related to marine safety and communication products.
Procedures: Describes the operation of the CMX910 Marine AIS Baseband Processor, supporting half-duplex GM(F)SK, FSK, and DSC capabilities.
Norms and Standards: References compliance with standards such as Eurocom D1-IA8 for the FX619 Delta Codec.
Recommendations: Includes using integrated Rx/Tx data buffers and flexible slot/sample timers to reduce processing requirements of the host microcontroller.
Key Features and Applications: Highlights applications such as two-way paging equipment, mobile data systems, wireless telemetry, and marine safety systems.
Technical Data: Includes operational supply current, modulation types, ADC and DAC resolutions, and operating temperature ranges.
MX629 Codec: CVSD modulation codec designed for military communications, supporting full duplex operation with on-chip input and output filters.
Embedded Products: Details the range of embedded products, including Hyperstone's portfolio of memory card controllers and network communication controllers.
CMX850 Communications Controller: Versatile wireline communications processor with an on-chip microcontroller, supporting applications like SMS, telemetry, and security systems.
Hyperstone Products: Based on a unique RISC/DSP processor architecture, offering high performance and efficiency.
Wireline Data Products: Portfolio of wireline data products compliant with ITU 'V' and Bell specifications.
Technical Specifications: Detailed technical specifications for products like the CMX850 and FX/MX604, highlighting low power consumption and versatile functionality.
FX604/MX604: V.23 compatible modems suitable for full-duplex wireline data transmission.
CMX654: V.23 transmit modulator designed for 1200bps data transmission.
CMX860: Versatile telephone signaling transceiver supporting V.23 and Bell 202 standards.
CMX865A: Multi-standard modem supporting V.23, Bell 202, V.21, and Bell 103 standards.
CMX866: Modem supporting V.22 bis, V.23, Bell 202, and other standards, with an integral AT command set for control.
CMX867A: V.22-based modem for telephone-based information systems, supporting multiple standards.
CMX867A and CMX868A Modems: Features ring detector circuit and supports V.22 bis and multi-standard data capabilities.
CMX869B Modem: V.32 bis modem designed for mid-range applications with a maximum speed of 14.4 kbps.
MX019 and FX/MX029 Amplifier Arrays: Digitally controlled amplifier arrays suitable for applications requiring remote gain adjustment.
CMX602B Calling Line Identifier: Designed for calling line identification and call waiting systems.
Applications: Applicable in various fields, including telephone telemetry systems, remote utility meter reading, security systems, and more.
CMX602B: Designed for Caller Display Services and Caller Identity with Call Waiting.
CMX605: Integrated telecom tone generator and DTMF encoder/decoder.
CMX612: Low-power CMOS product used for receiving signals in systems like British Telecom’s CLIP and Bellcore’s CID.
CMX631A: Low-power SPM detector for detecting 12 and 16 kHz call-charge frequencies.
CMX641A: Dual SPM detector for 12 and 16 kHz frequencies.
CMX673: Call progress tone detector for PSTN applications.
CMX683 Call Progress and Voice Detector: Used in telecommunication systems to monitor call progress and distinguish between different call states and voice signals.
Features: Detects single and dual call progress tones, compatible with worldwide tone standards, and offers 'Voice' detect outputs.
Applications: Used in worldwide payphone systems, telephone redialling systems, auto-dialling modems, and more.
Technical Specifications: Includes typical supply current, call progress band frequencies, and signal level detection.
Functionality: Uses advanced digital techniques to accurately detect call progress tones and distinguish between voice activity and DTMF or call progress signals.
Integration and Packaging: Designed for easy integration into telecom equipment with low power requirements.
Contact Information: CML Microcircuits provides contact details for their offices in the UK, USA, and Singapore for further inquiries and support.
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Communications IC Selection Guide-1

CML Microcircuits COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS Communications IC Selection Guide

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COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS Performance fffaittf Software Solutions COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS CML Microsystems Pic - Semiconductors' Family Tree ■ 8 is a registered trademark of CML Microsystems Pic. ■ 8 is a registered trademark of CML Microsystems Pic. ■ Function Image™ is a trademark of CML Microsystems Pic. ■ RALCWI™ is a trademark of CML Microsystems Pic. ■ Tone Clone™ is a trademark of CML Microsystems Pic. ■ dPMR8 is a registered trademark of the dPMR MoU ■ NXDN™ is a trademark of Icom Incorporated and Kenwood Corporation

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CML Microsystems Pic - Semiconductors' Family Tree Inside front cover Acknowledgements Inside front cover Product Lists Product Searches Analogue Two-way Radio 27 Narrowband Wireless Data 45 Marine Safety and Comms 57 8 - CML's Digital Voice Products 64 Custom ASIC Design 72 e-mail: [email protected] -www.cmlmicro.com

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CML Microsystems Plc CML Microsystems Plc was founded in 1968 in the United Kingdom (as Consumer Microcircuits Limited). Today, through eight operating subsidiaries located in the UK, the United States, Germany, Singapore and Taiwan, the Group designs, manufactures and markets a range of integrated circuits (ICs) and support products for global industrial, professional and consumer applications within wireless communication, wireline communication, storage and networking market areas. The Group maintains and enhances its market position by delivering an array of products that are often designed...

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CML Microcircuits (USA) Inc. COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, CML Microcircuits (USA) Inc. provides sales, marketing and technical and commercial support for the company’s highly innovative analogue, digital, mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits. As an integral part of the CML Microcircuits’ global sales and marketing channels, the dedicated sales and customer support teams provide ongoing service, application support and commercial advice. As the company’s presence in the Americas, CML (USA), with its network of distributors and representatives, can respond...

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CML Support Services The CML Microcircuits IC Selection Guide - this document A basic introduction to CML Microcircuits, its constituent companies and its products. Presents, in shortform, a comprehensive overview of the company’s current product portfolio. The CML Microcircuits Website The CML website (www.cmlmicro.com) is available to provide you with up-to-the-minute information and news on CML’s activities, products and technologies. Product information is easily located via a comprehensive search function which achieves product location by product number, market application and product features....

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CML Field Sales Teams of commercially and technically qualied sales engineers, with territorial knowledge, providing front-line support to the distributor, representative and customer. This ‘customer-facing’ function is available to provide continuous awareness and training in current communications technologies and in particular, the successful implementation of CML products. CML Help Desks Interactive teams of highly qualied Application Engineers providing global technical and product support. Having full access to the company’s marketing, engineering-design and production facilities, these...

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The Product List - Focus Products Focus IC Products detailed in this selection guide and indexed on these two pages are products that are production-released and recommended for new designs. Mature IC Products are those that are production-released but not recommended for new designs. Further details of both Focus and Mature products can be obtained from the CML Microcircuits website (www.cmlmicro.com). Audio Band Scrambler Wireline Data Dual Digitally Controlled Amplier Array Digitally Controlled Quad Amplier Array Wireless Data Two-way Radio Audio Scrambler and Sub-audio Signalling Processor...

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- dPMR® Processor - Analogue TWR Processor - DCR-specic (ARIB STD-T98) 4FSK Modem - NXDN™-specic 4FSK Modem - dPMR® and Analogue PMR446 Processor - GMSK/GFSK Modem - 4FSK Modem - FFSK/MSK Modem QAM Modem Multi-mode (2FSK, 4FSK and QAM) Modem Wireline Data Wireless Data Two-way Radio Voice Multi-transcoder Multi-standard Analogue Paging Decoder Digital PMR (dPMR ) and Analogue Baseband Processor FRS/PMR446/GMRS ‘Family Radio’ Processor Communications Controller Telephone Signalling Transceiver DTMF Codec/FSK Modem Combo V.22 bis Modem with AT Command Set Baseband Processor for PMR and Trunked...

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Evaluation Resources CML offers a wide range of evaluation and demonstration kit products. Usually these kits are in the form of populated printed circuit boards, including where relevant, software. Images of the product are published on the relevant IC overview pages of this guide. Further in-depth information on each individual ‘kit’ can be found on the CML Microcircuits website (www.cmlmicro.com). Integrated Circuit Evaluation and Demonstration Kits ATB010 CMX618 and CMX7141 Digital PMR/LMR Demonstration Kit CMX649 Wireless Voice Link Demonstration Kit AIS Technology Demonstration Kit - additional...

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Package Styles Legend Cerdip ceramic dual-in-line CLCC ceramic leaded chip carrier PDIP plastic dual-in-line SSOP shrunk small-outline package SOIC small-outline integrated circuit TQFP thin quad at pack TSSOP thin shrunk smalloutline package VQFN very-thin quad at pack PLCC plastic leaded chip carrier DIL dual-in-line LQFP low-prole quad at pack Note: Package illustrations are not to scale Package Styles - Alternative Sufxes CML’s IC package styles are recognised by the sufxes described via the cells of the table above. However, some previously published documents refer to these same package...

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The table on the previous page illustrates the physical appearances of CML’s integrated circuit packages (for clarity, sufxes used in older documentation are shown within the relevant cell). For handling/loading ease and convenience, CML products are packed for despatch in industry-standard bulk or individual packaging as described below: Trays and cardboard boxes with conductive foam Pocketed conductive trays for surface-mount microcircuits Antistatic coated tubes, of various sizes, with thumbplugs or pins 13-inch reel Tape-and-Reel packaging which fully conforms to the latest International...

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