Overview
The ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a fully integrated data acquisition solution designed for low power, wireless applications. This precision analog microcontroller features a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a low power ARM Cortex-M3 processor, and an RF transceiver operating in the 862 MHz to 928 MHz and 431 MHz to 464 MHz frequency bands. It is packaged in a 9 mm × 9 mm, 64-lead LFCSP package. The device is optimized for battery-powered applications where low power consumption is critical, offering various low power modes such as normal operating mode, flexi mode, hibernate mode, and shutdown mode.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3, up to 1.25 DMIPS peak performance |
| ADC | 12-bit SAR ADC, 6 inputs (single-ended or differential), up to 167 kSPS |
| RF Transceiver | 862 MHz to 928 MHz and 431 MHz to 464 MHz frequency bands |
| Memory | 128 kB nonvolatile Flash/EE memory, 16 kB SRAM |
| Operating Voltage | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | −40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 64-lead LFCSP (9 mm × 9 mm) |
| Power Consumption | 280 nA in shutdown mode, 1.9 µA in hibernate mode, 210 µA/MHz dynamic current |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO ports, PWM |
Key Features
- Low power consumption with multiple power modes (normal, flexi, hibernate, shutdown)
- 12-bit SAR ADC with single-ended and differential inputs
- Internal battery monitor channel and on-chip temperature sensor
- Low power ARM Cortex-M3 processor with 128 kB Flash/EE memory and 16 kB SRAM
- RF transceiver supporting multiple configurations in the 862 MHz to 928 MHz and 431 MHz to 464 MHz frequency bands
- Support for UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO ports, and PWM
- In-circuit serial download via UART and nonintrusive emulation via serial wire interface
Applications
The ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL is designed for various low power, wireless applications, including:
- Battery-powered wireless sensor networks
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices requiring low power and wireless communication
- Smart home and IoT devices
- Automotive and aerospace applications where low power and reliability are critical
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL?
The ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL is a fully integrated data acquisition solution designed for low power, wireless applications, featuring a 12-bit ADC, an ARM Cortex-M3 processor, and an RF transceiver.
- What are the operating frequency bands of the RF transceiver?
The RF transceiver operates in the 862 MHz to 928 MHz and 431 MHz to 464 MHz frequency bands.
- What are the power consumption modes of the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL?
The device can operate in normal, flexi, hibernate, and shutdown modes to optimize power consumption.
- What type of memory does the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL have?
The device includes 128 kB of nonvolatile Flash/EE memory and 16 kB of SRAM.
- What is the operating voltage range of the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL?
The operating voltage range is from 2.2 V to 3.6 V.
- What is the package type and size of the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL?
The device is packaged in a 64-lead LFCSP package with dimensions of 9 mm × 9 mm.
- What communication peripherals are supported by the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL?
The device supports UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO ports, and PWM.
- How does the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL support firmware updates?
The device supports in-circuit serial download via UART and nonintrusive emulation via the serial wire interface.
- What are some typical applications of the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL?
Typical applications include battery-powered wireless sensor networks, industrial automation, medical devices, smart home devices, and automotive and aerospace systems.
- What is the temperature range over which the ADUCRF101BCPZ128RL is specified?
The device is specified over an industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
