Overview
The CC2520RHDRG4 from Texas Instruments is a second-generation 2.4 GHz ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 RF transceiver designed for the unlicensed ISM band. This chip is tailored for industrial-grade applications, offering state-of-the-art selectivity and co-existence, an excellent link budget, and operation up to 125°C. It provides extensive hardware support for frame handling, data buffering, burst transmissions, data encryption, and other critical functions, thereby reducing the load on the host microcontroller.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Frequency Range | 2394 - 2507 | MHz |
| Data Rate | 250 | kbps |
| Output Power | Up to +5 | dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -98 | dBm |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 - 3.8 | V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 125 | °C |
| Package Type | 28-VQFN (RHD) | |
| Receive Current | 18.5 | mA |
| Transmit Current @ 0 dBm | 25.8 | mA |
| Transmit Current @ +5 dBm | 33.6 | mA |
| Power Down Current | <1 | µA |
Key Features
- State-of-the-art selectivity and co-existence with adjacent channel rejection of 49 dB and alternate channel rejection of 54 dB.
- Excellent link budget of 103 dB, providing a line-of-sight range of up to 400 meters.
- Wide supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 3.8 V and operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.
- Extensive IEEE 802.15.4 MAC hardware support to offload the microcontroller, including frame handling, data buffering, burst transmissions, data encryption, and data authentication.
- AES-128 security module for enhanced security.
- CC2420 interface compatibility mode for easy upgrades.
- Low power consumption with <1 µA in power down mode.
- Clock output for single crystal systems and RoHS compliant 5 x 5 mm QFN28 (RHD) package.
- Programmable output power and excellent receiver sensitivity.
Applications
- IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee systems.
- Industrial monitoring and control.
- Home and building automation.
- Automatic Meter Reading.
- Low-power wireless sensor networks.
- Set-top boxes and remote controls.
- Consumer electronics.
Q & A
- What is the operating frequency range of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The operating frequency range is 2394 MHz to 2507 MHz.
- What is the data rate of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The data rate is 250 kbps.
- What is the maximum output power of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The maximum output power is up to +5 dBm.
- What is the receiver sensitivity of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The receiver sensitivity is -98 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage range of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The supply voltage range is 1.8 V to 3.8 V.
- What is the operating temperature range of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
- What package type does the CC2520RHDRG4 use?
The package type is 28-VQFN (RHD).
- What are the typical receive and transmit currents of the CC2520RHDRG4?
The typical receive current is 18.5 mA, and the transmit current at 0 dBm is 25.8 mA, and at +5 dBm is 33.6 mA.
- What is the power consumption in power down mode?
The power consumption in power down mode is less than 1 µA.
- What security features does the CC2520RHDRG4 offer?
The CC2520RHDRG4 includes an AES-128 security module for enhanced security.
