Overview
The AX8052F143-3-TX40 is a System-on-Chip (SoC) ultra-low power RF-microcontroller designed by onsemi. This device is tailored for wireless communication applications, particularly in the frequency range of 27 MHz to 1050 MHz. It integrates an advanced narrow-band RF transceiver and an ultra-low power MCU core compatible with the industry-standard 8052 instruction set. The AX8052F143-3-TX40 is packaged in a QFN40 package and operates within a supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 3.6 V, making it suitable for a wide range of low-power wireless applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (VDD_IO) | I/O and voltage regulator supply voltage | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.6 | V |
| Operating Temperature (TAMB) | Operational ambient temperature | -40 | 27 | 85 | °C |
| Active Mode Current | CPU active mode current | 150 | µA/MHz | ||
| Sleep Mode Current (256 Byte RAM Retention) | Sleep mode current with wake-up timer running | 900 | nA | ||
| Sleep Mode Current (4 kByte RAM Retention) | Sleep mode current with wake-up timer running | 1.5 | µA | ||
| Sleep Mode Current (8 kByte RAM Retention) | Sleep mode current with wake-up timer running | 2.2 | µA | ||
| Radio RX Mode Current | Radio receive mode current at different frequencies | 6.5 (169 MHz), 9.5 (868 MHz), 9.5 (433 MHz) | mA | ||
| Radio TX Mode Current | Radio transmit mode current at different power levels | 7.5 (0 dBm), 16 (10 dBm), 48 (16 dBm) | mA | ||
| Maximum Output Power | Maximum output power at different frequencies | 16 | dBm | ||
| Receiver Sensitivity | Receiver sensitivity at different data rates and frequencies | -135 (0.1 kbps, 868 MHz, FSK) | dBm |
Key Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with sleep modes retaining up to 8 kByte of RAM and wake-up timers.
- 64 kByte in-system programmable FLASH and 8.25 kByte SRAM.
- Single cycle/instruction for many instructions and code protection lock.
- Three 16-bit timers, two 16-bit wake-up timers, two input captures, and two output compares with PWM capability.
- 10-bit 500 ksample/s analog-to-digital converter, temperature sensor, and two analog comparators.
- Two UARTs, one general-purpose master/slave SPI, and a two-channel DMA controller.
- Multi-megabit/s AES encryption/decryption engine supporting AES-128, AES-192, and AES-256 with a true random number generator (TRNG).
- Internal 20 MHz RC oscillator and low-frequency tuning fork crystal oscillator for accurate low-power time keeping.
- Brown-out and power-on-reset detection.
- High-performance narrow-band RF transceiver compatible with AX5043, supporting various modulation schemes (FSK/MSK/4-FSK/GFSK/GMSK/ASK/AFSK/FM/PSK).
- Support for antenna diversity, automatic frequency control (AFC), and fast state switching times.
- Wake-on-radio feature with 640 Hz or 10 kHz wake-up timer.
Applications
- Wireless sensor networks and IoT devices.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Smart home and building automation.
- Medical devices and health monitoring systems.
- Agricultural monitoring and automation.
- Automotive and transportation systems.
Q & A
- What is the operating frequency range of the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The AX8052F143-3-TX40 operates in the frequency range of 27 MHz to 1050 MHz.
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The maximum data rate supported is 125 kbps.
- What is the maximum output power of the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The maximum output power is 16 dBm at frequencies such as 868 MHz, 433 MHz, and 169 MHz.
- What are the sleep mode current characteristics of the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The sleep mode current can be as low as 900 nA with 256 Byte RAM retention, 1.5 µA with 4 kByte RAM retention, and 2.2 µA with 8 kByte RAM retention.
- Does the AX8052F143-3-TX40 support encryption?
Yes, it supports multi-megabit/s AES encryption/decryption (AES-128, AES-192, AES-256) with a true random number generator (TRNG).
- What are the key features of the RF transceiver in the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The RF transceiver supports various modulation schemes, has high sensitivity and selectivity, and features automatic frequency control (AFC) and fast state switching times.
- What is the wake-on-radio feature in the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The wake-on-radio feature allows the device to wake up from a low-power state using a 640 Hz or 10 kHz wake-up timer.
- What is the package type of the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The device is packaged in a QFN40 package.
- What are the temperature operating and storage ranges for the AX8052F143-3-TX40?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C, and the storage temperature range is -65°C to 150°C.
- Does the AX8052F143-3-TX40 support antenna diversity?
Yes, it supports antenna diversity with external antenna switch control.
