Overview
The CC2530F256RHAR is a system-on-chip (SoC) solution from Texas Instruments, designed for IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, and RF4CE applications. This device combines a high-performance 2.4-GHz RF transceiver with an enhanced 8051 microcontroller core, in-system programmable flash memory, and 8-KB RAM. It is particularly suited for building robust network nodes with very low total bill-of-material costs. The CC2530F256RHAR features various operating modes, making it highly suitable for systems requiring ultralow power consumption, with short transition times between modes to further reduce energy consumption.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | VQFN (RHA) with 40 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB with retention in all power modes |
| RF Transceiver | 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant |
| Output Power | Programmable up to 4.5 dBm |
| Power Consumption | Active-Mode RX (CPU Idle): 24 mA, Active Mode TX at 1 dBm (CPU Idle): 29 mA, Power Mode 1: 0.2 mA, Power Mode 2: 1 µA, Power Mode 3: 0.4 µA |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2 V – 3.6 V |
| Microcontroller Core | High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 Microcontroller Core with Code Prefetch |
| Peripherals | Powerful Five-Channel DMA, Integrated High-Performance Op-Amp and Ultralow-Power Comparator, IEEE 802.15.4 MAC Timer, General-Purpose Timers, IR Generation Circuitry, 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture, CSMA/CA Hardware Support, Accurate Digital RSSI/LQI Support, Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor, 12-Bit ADC With Eight Channels and Configurable Resolution, AES Security Coprocessor, Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several Serial Protocols, 21 General-Purpose I/O Pins |
Key Features
- 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant RF Transceiver with excellent receiver sensitivity and robustness to interference
- Programmable output power up to 4.5 dBm
- Very few external components required; only a single crystal needed for asynchronous networks
- 6-mm × 6-mm QFN40 package
- Suitable for systems targeting compliance with worldwide radio-frequency regulations (ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 300 440, FCC CFR47 Part 15, ARIB STD-T-66)
- Low power consumption with various operating modes (Active-Mode RX: 24 mA, Active Mode TX at 1 dBm: 29 mA, Power Mode 1: 0.2 mA, Power Mode 2: 1 µA, Power Mode 3: 0.4 µA)
- Wide supply-voltage range (2 V – 3.6 V)
- High-performance and low-power 8051 microcontroller core with code prefetch
- Powerful peripherals including five-channel DMA, high-performance op-amp, ultralow-power comparator, IEEE 802.15.4 MAC timer, general-purpose timers, IR generation circuitry, 32-kHz sleep timer with capture, CSMA/CA hardware support, accurate digital RSSI/LQI support, battery monitor and temperature sensor, 12-bit ADC with eight channels and configurable resolution, AES security coprocessor, and two powerful USARTs
- 21 general-purpose I/O pins (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)
- Hardware debug support
Applications
- 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 systems
- ZigBee systems (256-KB Flash)
- RF4CE remote control systems (64-KB Flash and higher)
- Home/building automation
- Lighting systems
- Industrial control and monitoring
- Low-power wireless sensor networks
- Consumer electronics
- Health care
Q & A
- What is the CC2530F256RHAR?
The CC2530F256RHAR is a system-on-chip (SoC) solution from Texas Instruments, designed for IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, and RF4CE applications.
- What is the package type and pin count of the CC2530F256RHAR?
The CC2530F256RHAR comes in a VQFN (RHA) package with 40 pins.
- What is the operating temperature range of the CC2530F256RHAR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
- How much flash memory and RAM does the CC2530F256RHAR have?
The CC2530F256RHAR has 256 KB of flash memory and 8 KB of RAM.
- What are the key features of the RF transceiver in the CC2530F256RHAR?
The RF transceiver is 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant, with programmable output power up to 4.5 dBm, excellent receiver sensitivity, and robustness to interference.
- What are the power consumption characteristics of the CC2530F256RHAR?
The device has low power consumption with various operating modes: Active-Mode RX (CPU Idle): 24 mA, Active Mode TX at 1 dBm (CPU Idle): 29 mA, Power Mode 1: 0.2 mA, Power Mode 2: 1 µA, Power Mode 3: 0.4 µA.
- What peripherals does the CC2530F256RHAR support?
The device supports powerful peripherals including five-channel DMA, high-performance op-amp, ultralow-power comparator, IEEE 802.15.4 MAC timer, general-purpose timers, IR generation circuitry, 32-kHz sleep timer with capture, CSMA/CA hardware support, accurate digital RSSI/LQI support, battery monitor and temperature sensor, 12-bit ADC with eight channels and configurable resolution, AES security coprocessor, and two powerful USARTs.
- What are the typical applications of the CC2530F256RHAR?
Typical applications include 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 systems, ZigBee systems, RF4CE remote control systems, home/building automation, lighting systems, industrial control and monitoring, low-power wireless sensor networks, consumer electronics, and health care.
- Does the CC2530F256RHAR support any specific protocol stacks?
Yes, it supports the industry-leading and golden-unit-status ZigBee protocol stack (Z-Stack) and the RemoTI stack for RF4CE remote-control solutions.
- What development tools are available for the CC2530F256RHAR?
Development tools include the CC2530 Development Kit, CC2530 ZigBee Development Kit, CC2530 RemoTI Development Kit for RF4CE, SmartRF Software, Packet Sniffer, and IAR Embedded Workbench.
