Overview
The CC2640R2FRHBR is a 2.4 GHz wireless microcontroller (MCU) developed by Texas Instruments, part of the SimpleLink™ MCU platform. This device is optimized for low-power wireless communication and advanced sensing, making it suitable for various applications including building security systems, HVAC, asset tracking, and medical markets. It supports Bluetooth® 5.1 Low Energy and proprietary 2.4 GHz applications, offering a powerful Arm® Cortex®-M3 processor and integrated RF transceiver.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3 |
| Clock Speed | Up to 48 MHz |
| Nonvolatile Memory | 275 KB (including 128 KB of in-system programmable flash) |
| SRAM | Up to 28 KB (including 20 KB ultra-low leakage SRAM and 8 KB for cache or system RAM use) |
| Package | 5-mm × 5-mm VQFN32 (RHB) with 15 GPIOs |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 to 3.8 V (normal operation), 1.7 to 1.95 V (external regulator mode) |
| Active-Mode Current | 5.9 mA (RX), 6.1 mA (TX at 0 dBm), 9.1 mA (TX at +5 dBm) |
| Standby Current | 1.1 µA (RTC running and RAM/CPU retention) |
| Shutdown Current | 100 nA (wake up on external events) |
Key Features
- Support for Bluetooth® 5.1 features: LE Coded PHYs (Long Range), LE 2-Mbit PHY (High Speed), Advertising Extensions, Multiple Advertisement Sets, and backwards compatibility with earlier LE specifications.
- Fully-qualified Bluetooth® 5.1 software protocol stack included with the SimpleLink™ CC2640R2F Software Development Kit (SDK).
- Ultra-low power sensor controller capable of autonomous operation with fast wake-up capability.
- Dedicated software-controlled radio controller (Arm® Cortex®-M0) for flexible low-power RF transceiver capability.
- Integrated temperature sensor, AES-128 security module, and True Random Number Generator (TRNG).
- Support for eight capacitive-sensing buttons and on-chip internal DC/DC converter.
- Seamless integration with CC2590 and CC2592 range extenders and very few external components required.
- Pin compatible with other SimpleLink™ devices in various VQFN packages.
- Low power consumption with active-mode MCU current of 61 µA/MHz and standby current of 1.1 µA.
Applications
- Home and Building Automation: Connected appliances, lighting, smart locks, gateways, security systems.
- Industrial: Factory automation, asset tracking and management, HMI, access control.
- Electronic Point Of Sale (EPOS) and Electronic Shelf Label (ESL).
- Health and Medical: Electronic thermometers, SpO2, blood glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors, weigh scales, hearing aids.
- Sports and Fitness: Wearable fitness and activity monitors, smart trackers, patient monitors, fitness machines.
- HID: Gaming, pointing devices (wireless keyboard and mouse).
- Automotive: Qualified for automotive applications with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 temperature range (-40°C to +105°C).
Q & A
- What is the CC2640R2FRHBR? The CC2640R2FRHBR is a 2.4 GHz wireless microcontroller (MCU) developed by Texas Instruments, supporting Bluetooth® 5.1 Low Energy and proprietary 2.4 GHz applications.
- What processor does it use? It uses a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3 processor.
- What is the clock speed of the processor? The processor can run up to 48 MHz.
- How much nonvolatile memory does it have? It has 275 KB of nonvolatile memory, including 128 KB of in-system programmable flash.
- What are the key Bluetooth® 5.1 features supported? It supports LE Coded PHYs (Long Range), LE 2-Mbit PHY (High Speed), Advertising Extensions, and Multiple Advertisement Sets, along with backwards compatibility with earlier LE specifications.
- What is the power consumption in active mode? The active-mode current is 5.9 mA (RX), 6.1 mA (TX at 0 dBm), and 9.1 mA (TX at +5 dBm).
- What is the standby current? The standby current is 1.1 µA with RTC running and RAM/CPU retention.
- Is it suitable for automotive applications? Yes, it is AEC-Q100 qualified with a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.
- What are some of the integrated peripherals? It includes an integrated temperature sensor, AES-128 security module, True Random Number Generator (TRNG), and support for eight capacitive-sensing buttons.
- Can it be used in industrial applications? Yes, it is optimized for industrial performance and can be used in factory automation, asset tracking, and other industrial applications.
- What development tools are available? It is supported by the SimpleLink™ CC2640R2F Software Development Kit (SDK) and various development environments like Code Composer Studio™ and IAR Embedded Workbench® for Arm®.
