/> The jointly developed solution uses Freescale’s RF4CE platform for the over-the-air 3D synchronization combined with advanced lens switching, filtering and optical technology from RealD, resulting in the industry’s best 3D TV solution. Freescale’s MC1323x System on a Chip (SoC) powers this platform.

“We are proud to be working with the 3D leaders at RealD,” said Glen Burchers, director of consumer segment marketing for Freescale. “Consumers are clearly excited about enjoying the spectacular 3D experience in their own homes. This wouldn’t be possible without the reliable high speed two-way communications provided by Freescale’s MC13233C SoC. ”

Many of the consumer 3D solutions that are shipping today rely on older infrared (IR) technology, which inherently causes line-of-site and field-of-vision limitations and frequently suffers interference from household incandescent and florescent lighting. For these reasons, consumer electronics OEMs are moving to reliable RF solutions. ZigBee RF4CE technology improves speed, reliability and signal integrity; enables devices to operate from longer distances and removes the line-of-sight and field-of-vision barriers. Manufacturers can use the same radio for both RF4CE remote control and 3D synchronization, in turn lowering the cost and complexity of IR wiring harnesses.

“By working with Freescale to create an RF 3D synchronization solution, we are able to offer consumers a cinema quality 3D experience anywhere in their home,” said Steve Shannon, RealD Home executive vice president. ”Freescale’s RF4CE technology has been demonstrated to be very robust and reliable and overcomes the challenges seen from today’s IR solutions.”

Demo at Consumer Electronics Show

Freescale will be showing a full 3D experience utilizing their RF4CE 3D synchronization protocol and RealD 3D active glasses in their suite at CES, Jan. 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas.

MC1323x device family for ZIgBee RF4CE consumer electronics

Freescale’s MC1323x device family provides a comprehensive, highly integrated solution with premier processing capabilities and minimal power consumption. The MC1323x family features an 8-bit HCS08 microcontroller, a fully compliant IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver, flash memory, RAM and high-performance peripherals specifically selected and optimized for today’s consumer electronic devices. The family allows customers to directly support and use legacy IR functions and devices in addition to RF control and monitoring.