Overview
The CC2590RGVR is a highly integrated, cost-effective radio frequency (RF) front end designed for 2.4-GHz low-power wireless applications. Developed by Texas Instruments, this component is tailored to enhance the performance of existing and future 2.4-GHz RF transceivers, transmitters, and system-on-chip products. The CC2590 increases the link budget by providing a power amplifier for increased output power and a low-noise amplifier (LNA) for improved receiver sensitivity. It is packaged in a compact 4x4-mm QFN-16 package, making it ideal for high-output power RF designs with minimal external components.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Package | VQFN (RGV) | - |
| Pins | 16 | - |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 85 | °C |
| Output Power | Up to +14 dBm (25 mW) | - |
| Improved Sensitivity | 6 dB typical on CC24xx, CC2500, CC2510, and CC2511 | - |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 to 3.6 V | V |
| Transmit Current Consumption | 22 mA at 3 V for +12 dBm, PAE = 23% | mA |
| Receive Current Consumption (High Gain Mode) | 3.4 mA | mA |
| Receive Current Consumption (Low Gain Mode) | 1.8 mA | mA |
| LNA Noise Figure | 4.6 dB (including T/R switch and external antenna match) | dB |
| Power Down Current | 100 nA (EN = PAEN = 0) | nA |
Key Features
- Seamless interface to 2.4-GHz low power RF devices from Texas Instruments
- Up to +14 dBm (25 mW) output power
- Integrated power amplifier (PA), low-noise amplifier (LNA), switches, RF-matching network, balun, and inductors
- Digital control of LNA gain by HGM pin
- Low transmit and receive current consumption
- Low power down current (100 nA)
- Compact 4x4-mm QFN-16 package
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- All 2.4-GHz ISM band systems
- Wireless sensor networks
- Wireless industrial systems
- IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee systems
- Wireless consumer systems
- Wireless audio systems
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the CC2590RGVR?
The CC2590RGVR is a 2.4-GHz RF front end designed to extend the range of low-power wireless applications by providing a power amplifier and a low-noise amplifier.
- What is the output power of the CC2590RGVR?
The CC2590RGVR has an output power of up to +14 dBm (25 mW).
- What is the improved sensitivity of the CC2590RGVR?
The CC2590RGVR provides a 6 dB typical improved sensitivity on CC24xx, CC2500, CC2510, and CC2511 devices.
- What is the operating temperature range of the CC2590RGVR?
The operating temperature range is -40 to 85 °C.
- What is the supply voltage range for the CC2590RGVR?
The supply voltage range is 2.0 to 3.6 V.
- What are the key integrated components of the CC2590RGVR?
The CC2590RGVR integrates a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, switches, RF-matching network, balun, and inductors.
- How does the CC2590RGVR control LNA gain?
The LNA gain is controlled digitally by the HGM pin.
- What is the power down current of the CC2590RGVR?
The power down current is 100 nA when EN = PAEN = 0.
- What are some typical applications of the CC2590RGVR?
Typical applications include wireless sensor networks, wireless industrial systems, IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee systems, wireless consumer systems, and wireless audio systems.
- Is the CC2590RGVR RoHS compliant?
