RadioScape has released details of the latest addition to its highly successful family of software defined modules for DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast). The new RadioScape RS250H is the world’s first, fully integrated, tri-band micromodule, supporting FM, RDS, Band III DAB and L-Band DAB, that enables handheld radio receivers to be made and used anywhere in the world. The tiny form factor of the micromodule measures only 52 by 37 by 7 mm so that a whole new generation of truly global, handheld portable DAB receivers can be created.
“This module is a breakthrough in DAB miniaturisation,” said Nigel Oakley, VP of Marketing at RadioScape. “The module is smaller than a box of matches and will enable a portable DAB receiver to be made that is less than the footprint of a business card. The size determining factors are now the display and the batteries. 2003 was the year that DAB took off with kitchen radio designs being the main driver 2004 will be the year that handheld designs take off. This small form factor also demonstrates that integrating into mobile phones will soon be possible using RadioScape-based technology.