When Selecting a Full-duplex Intercom Module, Consider The Following 6 Factors

Full-duplex communication, with its ability to enable simultaneous two-way conversation, offers significant advantages such as improved communication efficiency. Unlike traditional communication methods, full-duplex intercoms allow users to speak and listen simultaneously, and they often include features like simultaneous reception and transmission, which support group conversations and enhance overall communication effectiveness. When selecting a full-duplex module, it's important to consider the following key functions:

Voice Intercom Quality

When evaluating intercom quality, the clarity and naturalness of the voice are paramount. Several factors influence this quality, including the module's reception sensitivity, sampling rate, and the audio capture and transmission methods.

SA628F30 full-duplex intercom module:

The quality of voice communication in intercom systems is definitely the most important factor. Several factors affect the voice quality, including the module's reception sensitivity, sampling rate, audio capture, and transmission method.

The SA628F30 full-duplex intercom module has an audio sampling rate of up to 48kHz, ensuring clear and natural sound. It has a sensitivity of up to -117 dBm, allowing for stable reception even in weak signal environments. Additionally, the module supports echo cancellation to enhance call clarity and can handle up to 8-way dynamic changes, maintaining smooth and stable communication in complex multi-party call scenarios.

The SA628F30 supports both I²S digital audio and analog audio transmission modes. I²S digital audio provides higher sound quality and lower noise, particularly during digital signal transmission, reducing distortion and interference that can occur with traditional analog signals. This mode helps improve intercom quality, making the sound clearer and more precise.

Analog audio can accommodate various audio sources and devices, offering greater flexibility, especially when connecting with traditional analog equipment.

Long-Distance Intercom

The transmission distance directly affects the usability of an intercom. As the transmission distance increases, the signal strength gradually weakens. If the effective transmission distance of the intercom is insufficient, voice signals may become unclear or interrupted, leading to a decline in voice quality.

The SA628F30 offers a transmission range of up to 3 to 4 kilometers in open areas, ensuring stable voice communication in unobstructed environments. Additionally, it supports multi-level wireless relay functions, significantly extending the transmission range through cascading multiple relays. This feature maintains clear and stable voice quality over larger areas, even in complex terrain or obstructed environments, making it suitable for applications such as outdoor hiking and construction sites that require wide-area coverage.

Multi-Party Real-Time Intercom

Many specialized applications require multiple users to participate in the same conversation, particularly in scenarios where quick decision-making and coordination are crucial, such as emergency rescue, team construction, or security patrols. Compared to traditional one-to-one communication, real-time multi-party communication reduces the layers and waiting times for information transfer, enabling each member to instantly receive and respond to critical information and avoid delays.

The SA618F30 intercom supports up to 8 devices transmitting simultaneously, allowing a communication group of up to 8 users to engage in voice transmission at the same time. This feature greatly enhances the efficiency of multi-party real-time communication, enabling seamless collaboration and communication among team members. Whether in emergency rescue, construction sites, or large event management, it ensures that every participant can transmit and receive information immediately. Additionally, the device's receiving capability is not limited, providing flexibility and scalability for multi-party communication and ensuring more efficient and stable communication.

Low Power Design

A low-power design extends battery life and increases operational time. Additionally, high power consumption can cause overheating, which may lead to performance degradation. Therefore, low power design is a crucial factor for intercom systems.

The SA618F30 features a low-power design with a sleep mode that consumes only 10μA of current, and a receiving current of 50mA.

Push-to-Talk and VOX Intercom

VOX (Voice-Activated Exchange) mode allows users to communicate without needing to use their hands. VOX mode can automatically detect voice and initiate communication, reducing the need for manual operation and making communication smoother and more efficient, which is especially important in rapidly changing work environments.

The SA618F30 supports both push-to-talk and VOX voice-activated communication. In VOX mode, the device can automatically detect the user's voice signal, enabling hands-free communication without manual operation, thus providing a more convenient communication experience.

High Integration and Small Size

The final consideration when choosing an intercom module is its size. High integration and compact modules make it easier to embed the intercom into various applications. Additionally, a smaller module allows designers to freely integrate other functional components, such as GPS or cameras, enhancing the device's functionality. From a portability perspective, the intercom module should be as small as possible without compromising communication quality.

The SA618F30 features a high integration and compact design, incorporating a high-speed microcontroller, high-performance RF transceiver chip, and RF power amplifier. It offers a standard serial interface for easy communication and control of module settings and transmission functions. Users can connect an audio amplifier, microphone, and speaker to this module to function as a small intercom. The simplified interface and ultra-compact size make this module suitable for a wide range of applications and allow for easy integration into handheld devices, enhancing the overall performance of the end product.

The SA618F30 is a full-duplex intercom module developed by NiceRF. In addition to the features mentioned earlier, such as communication quality and transmission methods, the SA618F30 also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates and serial port upgrades. It includes Line In + Mic input, dual antenna design, and data transmission capabilities. Its comprehensive feature set makes it well-suited for fire communication and outdoor intercom applications.