The HFA3824A has on-board ADC's for analog I and Q inputs, for which the HFA3724/6 IF QMODEM is recommended. Differential phase shift keying modulation schemes DBPSK and DQPSK, with optional data scrambling capability, are combined with a programmable PN sequence of up to 16 bits. Built-in flexibility allows the HFA3824A to be configured through a general purpose control bus, for a wide range of applications. A Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) monitoring function with on-board 6-bit 2 MSPS ADC provides Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) to avoid data collisions and optimize network throughput. The HFA3824A is housed in a thin plastic quad flat package (TQFP) suitable for PCMCIA board applications.