CASIO deploys original LSI and high-density mounting technologies to create unique watches featuring advanced technologies that no ordinary mechanical watch can offer.
Multi Band 6 is the world's first* radio-controlled system built to receive time calibration signals from six transmission stations: one each in Germany, the United Kingdom and North America and two in Japan, plus the new station in China.
*As of March 2008. Source: CASIO investigation. *Compatible model: GW-9200
New heterodyne detection IC
We adopted a heterodyne system for the detection IC and, moreover, enhanced the detection system's functionality further by developing a new detection IC with a circuit setting tuned to receive a wider range of frequencies than our Multi Band 5 models. Whereas the Multi Band 5 system can receive time calibration signals from five transmission stations, the new Multi Band 6 system can receive them from all the world's six stations, including the station in China.
CASIO's unique Tough Solar power system combines a small, highly efficient solar panel with a rechargeable battery featuring a large storage capacity. The solar panel converts not only sunlight but even relatively weak illumination from fluorescent lighting into ample electric power to ensure stable operation of various energy-hungry wrist gear functions.
A CASIO original solar system
This combination of an unobtrusive solar panel for capturing solar energy with a large-capacity rechargeable battery operates not only all the wristwatch functions but also such measurement functions as various sensors, timers and stopwatches as well as a bright electro-luminescent backlight. It is also equipped with a power-saving function that permits extended use by turning off the display temporarily to save energy after the watch has been kept in a dark place with insufficient light to generate power for a certain period of time.
