The IRM 6000 is a slim package, fully contained Infrared transceiver that is compatible with the IrDA 115.2 Kb/s Physical Layer Link Specification. Housed in a single molded epoxy surface mount package this unique product lends itself easily to automated pick and place assembly. The state of the art BiCMOS circuitry coupled with the optoelectronic expertise of Siemens makes for a product that outperforms its closest rival. Also incorporated in the module is a unique shutdown feature which allows for a power down mode. This will greatly aid in lowering the quiescent current when the module is not being used. In normal operation the shutdown pin should be held low.