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Texas Instruments Inc., has unveiled its latest sub-1 GHz RF performance line of chips which it hopes will find wide application within the “Internet of Things,” – in anything from smartphones to smart grids.

The firm says its new offerings – the CC1120 and CC1121 transceivers and CC1175 transmitter – run a much lower risk of interfering with surrounding RF systems, something that has proved particularly problematic in the industry to date.

Despite their 10 km range, TI says its new RF chips can be more than 30 times closer in proximity to other RF systems without causing interference, something which will allow many more chips to function in the same area safely and seamlessly.

The chips are also ultra-low powered, with connectivity and security features baked in, in order to make them a more obvious choice for industrial uses, the wireless healthcare space, as well as home and building automation.

The low power also means a longer battery life, something sure to please both developers and consumers alike.