Overview
The AX5043-1-TW30, produced by onsemi, is a high-performance, ultra-low power narrow-band CMOS transceiver. This single-chip transceiver operates in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands ranging from 27 MHz to 1050 MHz. It is designed for advanced multi-channel narrow-band applications, supporting various modulation schemes such as FSK, MSK, 4-FSK, GFSK, GMSK, ASK, AFSK, FM, and PSK. The AX5043-1-TW30 is notable for its low power consumption, high sensitivity, and high selectivity receiver, making it suitable for a wide range of wireless communication applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 27 MHz - 1050 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V - 3.6 V |
| Receive Current | 9.5 mA @ 868 MHz, 6.5 mA @ 169 MHz |
| Transmit Current | 7.5 mA @ 0 dBm, 16 mA @ 10 dBm, 48 mA @ 16 dBm @ 868 MHz |
| Deep Sleep Current | 50 nA |
| Power-down Current | 500 nA with low frequency duty cycle clock running |
| Data Rates | 0.1 kbps to 125 kbps |
| Maximum Output Power | 16 dBm @ 868 MHz, 433 MHz, and 169 MHz |
| TX/RX Switching Time | 200 μs TX → RX, 62 μs RX → TX |
Key Features
- Advanced multi-channel narrow-band transceiver supporting FSK, MSK, 4-FSK, GFSK, GMSK, ASK, AFSK, FM, and PSK modulation schemes.
- Low power consumption with 50 nA deep sleep current and 500 nA power-down current.
- High sensitivity and high selectivity receiver.
- Optional forward error correction (FEC) and ±10% data-rate error tolerance.
- Support for antenna diversity with external antenna switch.
- Fast state switching times and ultra-fast settling RF frequency synthesizer.
- Integrated RX/TX switching with differential antenna pins.
- Wake-up-on-radio with programmable wake-up time intervals.
- Fully automatic packet reception and transmission without micro-controller intervention.
- Supports HDLC, raw, wireless M-Bus frames, and arbitrary defined frames.
Applications
The AX5043-1-TW30 is suitable for a variety of wireless communication applications, including:
- Wireless sensor networks.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Smart metering and utility management.
- Remote control and telemetry systems.
- Medical devices and healthcare applications.
- Automotive and transportation systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the AX5043-1-TW30?
The AX5043-1-TW30 operates in the frequency range of 27 MHz to 1050 MHz. - What are the supported modulation schemes?
The AX5043-1-TW30 supports FSK, MSK, 4-FSK, GFSK, GMSK, ASK, AFSK, FM, and PSK modulation schemes. - What is the typical receive current at 868 MHz?
The typical receive current at 868 MHz is 9.5 mA. - What is the maximum output power at 868 MHz?
The maximum output power at 868 MHz is 16 dBm. - Does the AX5043-1-TW30 support antenna diversity?
Yes, the AX5043-1-TW30 supports antenna diversity with an external antenna switch. - What is the deep sleep current of the AX5043-1-TW30?
The deep sleep current is 50 nA. - Can the AX5043-1-TW30 perform automatic packet reception and transmission?
Yes, the AX5043-1-TW30 can perform fully automatic packet reception and transmission without micro-controller intervention. - What are the supported frame formats?
The AX5043-1-TW30 supports HDLC, raw, wireless M-Bus frames, and arbitrary defined frames. - What is the wake-up-on-radio feature?
The wake-up-on-radio feature allows the device to wake up from a low power state using a programmable wake-up time interval. - Is the AX5043-1-TW30 suitable for industrial automation?
Yes, the AX5043-1-TW30 is suitable for industrial automation and control systems due to its robust features and low power consumption.
