The new DS Series Encoder/Decoder IC from Linx makes it simple to add a robust serial protocol with the ease of DIP switch addressing. The DS lets users set up to 1,022 unique addresses for communication between devices, similar to older Holtek® products, but with a stable serial protocol. Testing shows greater than 2X range increase in reliable, stable communication over the Holtek® protocol, with the DS Series device in serial protocol mode.
Benefits
Provides a migration path for many customers left unserved when Holtek® exited the DIP switch device market.
Opportunity to increase effectiveness in electrically noisy environments or to extend the reliable operating range with the addition of a serial protocol.
Improves customer inventory management and ordering by using a common device for both encoding and decoding.
The new DS Series Encoder/Decoder IC from Linx makes it simple to add a robust serial protocol with the ease of DIP switch addressing. The DS lets users set up to 1,022 unique addresses for communication between devices, similar to older Holtek® products, but with a stable serial protocol. Testing shows greater than 2X range increase in reliable, stable communication over the Holtek® protocol, with the DS Series device in serial protocol mode.
Benefits
- Provides a migration path for many customers left unserved when Holtek® exited the DIP switch device market.
- Opportunity to increase effectiveness in electrically noisy environments or to extend the reliable operating range with the addition of a serial protocol.
- Improves customer inventory management and ordering by using a common device for both encoding and decoding.
