The AVRUSBRF01 enables PC-wireless connectivity using AVR USB MCUs. Designers can then develop battery-based, wireless peripheral applications using Atmel's 1.8V picoPower AVR MCUs that offer low power consumption. Atmel's goal is to enable designers to concentrate on end-product optimization and get to the market faster by using the same architecture and development platform for a complete project.

The AVRUSBRF01 is based on the Atmel AT90USB162 MCU, which allows connection to a PC through the USB. This kit can be programmed through the USB in half a second and implement various standard USB device classes for input devices (Human Interface Device), generic HID I/O, communication (Communication Device Class), etc. The AVR USB can also support composite device classes, combining for instance and HID interface for remote control and an Audio interface for audio streaming. It offers 16 Kbyte of flash for USB and RF protocol as well as on-chip EEPROM for pairing with wireless devices. AT90USB82 is a pin to pin compatible 8 Kbyte variant of AT90USB162, which can be used for application requiring less than 16 Kbyte.

The kit contains two identical AVR USB RF modules and can connect to two different USB ports to establish wireless communication and evaluate the solution. They can also communicate with wireless peripherals derived from this reference design.

Pricing: $69.
Availability: Now from Atmel's franchised distributors; order code is ATAVRUSBRF01.
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