1. The product is used to extend the range of standard infrared remote controls used to operate TV's, Video machines, Satellite Receivers and music systems.

2. The product consists of two units, a TRANSMITTER unit and a RECEIVER unit. The TRANSMITTER which is normally placed in the bedroom, receives infrared (IR) pulses from remote controls. It converts these to radio frequency (RF) signals which are transmitted the RECEIVER. The RECEIVER re-converts the RF signal back into IR pulses and emits these to the TV equipment to be controlled, normally set up in the main viewing TV room.

3. Thus, a user can watch satellite TV (for example) in his or her bedroom, but still can operate the satellite receiver in the main TV room.

4. Specifications:

TRANSMITTER: 

Infrared receiver, radio frequency transmitter, amplitude modulation.

SAW filter stabilized.

433.92MHZ carrier (European Model TXH)

418.00MHZ carrier (UK Model TXH/UK)

220/240V 5mA 5O Hz AC input power.

IR input pulse frequency 30-S0KHZ.

RECEIVER:

Radio frequency receiver, infrared emitter. SAW filter stabilized.

433.42MHZ local oscillator (European Model RXH)

417,SOMHZ local oscillator (UK Model RXH/UK)

220/240V 5mA 5O Hz AC input power.

5. Mechanical Construction:

Polycarbonate plastic casing with infrared filter impregnation.

6. Electronic Construction:

FR4 fiberglass pc board, 1.6mm thick, 3SuM copper, single sided, solder mask, tin/lead coating over copper.

MOV protection on mains input for surge and spike protection.

7. Manufacturing Process:

Majority of electronic components are SMD, mounted by automatic pick and place equipment and reflow soldered by temperature profiled IR oven.

Product tested at two points in production line for the following parameters; functional, RF signal level and frequency, IR power level and frequency.