BC7210A IR Remote Decoder

The BC7210A supports the decoding of the widely used Philips RC5 and NEC infrared protocols. (Supported encoder chips include: SAA3010, KS51900, uPD6122, TC9012, KS5410, MN6010, LC7426, PT2210, PT2222, SC6121, SC9012, and others). For example , the majority of remote controls on the market for set-top boxes and AV devices, utilize the NEC encoding format.

The BC7210A features a serial output interface compatible with both SPI and UART protocols, allowing for easy interfacing with various Microcontrollers (MCUs) and PCs.

Key features:

  • Supports Philips RC5 and NEC protocols
  • Compatible with SPI and UART serial output formats (UART Baud Rate: 9600)
  • High interference immunity; error-free data transmission
  • Valid reception indicator output
  • Operating Voltage: 2.2–5.5V
  • Package: SO8

Suggested Retail Price:¥4.49

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BC721x Series IR/RF Remote Decoder Tester Board

Features a USB-C interface. Compatible chips for testing include:

  • BC7210A: NEC/RC5 Infrared Remote Decoder Chip
  • BC7211: NEC Infrared Remote Decoder Chip
  • BC7213: RF Remote Decoder Chip

This board combines with the supported chips to form a complete remote control decoding system. Data output can be monitored or utilized directly on a computer. It also features breakout ports for the chip’s output signals, allowing for direct connection to user circuit boards or test equipment.

Serial Interface Configuration: Once connected, the decoding board is recognized by the system as a serial device. The serial data format is configured as: 

  • Baud Rate: 9600
  • Data Bits: 8
  • Parity: None
  • Stop Bit: 1
  • Flow Control: None (Standard 8N1 configuration)

For further details, please refer to the BC721x Series Remote Decoder Chip Tester Board User’s Manual.

Retail Price: ¥34.00

BC7211 IR Remote Decoder (NEC Protocol)

The interface and data format are compatible with the BC7210A (pinout is incompatible), but it supports only the most common NEC encoding format. For applications where only NEC decoding is required, this chip serves as a low-cost alternative to the BC7210A.

Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):

  • 1 – 10:   ¥3.99
  • 11 – 50:   ¥3.49
  • 51 – 100:   ¥2.99
  • 101 – 1000:   ¥2.50
  • 1001 – 5000:   ¥2.20
  • 5000+   ¥1.99
BC7215A Universal IR Remote Codec Chip

Supports the encoding and decoding of arbitrary infrared remote control formats. It features direct input/output of raw data, allowing it to learn and duplicate any remote control signal. It also serves as a powerful tool for analyzing infrared remote control data.

Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):

  • 1000+:   ¥3.50
  • 100 – 999:   ¥3.90
  • 50 – 99:   ¥4.49
  • 10 – 49:   ¥5.59
  • 1 – 9:   ¥7.49