Identify Your Garage Door Encoding Chip
Identify Your Garage Door Encoding Chip
Identify Your Garage Door Encoding Chip
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16 Apr 2014 | Garage Door Technology
Fixed frequency model usually uses SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) resonators to
stabilize transmitting frequency, and is easier for operating frequency identification,
while adjustable frequency model uses LC circuit, center frequency change is done
using adjustable capacitor or adjustable inductor, and the operating frequency can be
detected by spectrum or oscilloscope.
The following identification manual applies to fixed frequency model which usually
used SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) resonators and has its operating frequency printed
on the enclosure of SAW component.
The detailed comparisons between fixed frequency model and adjustable frequency
model are listed as follows.
NOTE: Fixed frequency model utilizing SAW filter is strongly recommended since it
has performance and stability advantages over adjustable frequency model which
utilizes adjustable ceramic capacitor or adjustable inductor.
Identify Encoding Type
There are basically three encoding types in RF remote control field, which are fixed
code, learning code and rolling code, encoding type is determined by the encoder IC the
remote control is using. The detailed comparisons between three encoding types are
listed as follows.
INFORMATION: Learning code remote control using EV1527 chip is also known as
self-learning copy remote, which can copy fixed code or learning code remote controls
face to face. Rolling code remote control is usually duplicated using remote control
duplicator, the number of rolling code remote control which can be duplicated is also
limited.
NOTE: The encoder IC listed above are common encoder chips in the market, if you
cant find your chip in the list, you can ask the corresponding manufacturer for detailed
information.
Identify Oscillation Resistance
The oscillator resistor value determines the transmitting OSC frequency, a higher
oscillator resistor value will result in a lower OSC frequency, thus a longer wavelength,
which will make the receiver pickup the signal easier.
EV1527 chip is a learning code IC which is widely used in self-learning copy remote or
universal RF remote control duplicator. Self-learning copy remote can duplicate a fixed
code or learning code RF remote control face-to-face(e.g. Garage Door Opener Remote
Control), making it very popular in todays market.
The typical oscillator resistor value of EV1527 chip is 300 K, 330 K, 360 K, 390 K and
430 K. Commonly an EV1527 chip with 300 K oscillator resistor can pair with PT2262
chip with oscillator resistor values ranging from 1.5 M to 4.7 M. That explains why self-
learning copy remote can copy most fixed code and learning code RF remote controls in
the market, regardless of the oscillator resistor they are using.