Overview
The Texas Instruments CC430F5137IRGZR is a 16-bit ultra-low-power System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontroller that integrates a sub-1 GHz RF transceiver core, making it ideal for low-power wireless communication applications. This device combines the MSP430 CPUXV2 with the CC1101 RF transceiver, offering a comprehensive solution for various wireless sensor and communication systems. The CC430F5137IRGZR is designed to provide extended battery life and high performance in portable measurement applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller Core | MSP430 CPUXV2, 16-bit RISC Architecture |
| Flash Memory | Up to 32 KB |
| RAM | Up to 4 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Power Consumption | CPU Active Mode (AM): 160 µA/MHz, Standby Mode (LPM3 RTC Mode): 2.0 µA, Off Mode (LPM4 RAM Retention): 1.0 µA |
| RF Transceiver | CC1101 sub-1 GHz RF transceiver, Frequency Bands: 300 MHz to 348 MHz, 389 MHz to 464 MHz, and 779 MHz to 928 MHz |
| Data Rate | Programmable from 0.6 kBaud to 500 kBaud |
| Sensitivity | –117 dBm at 0.6 kBaud, –111 dBm at 1.2 kBaud (315 MHz, 1% Packet Error Rate) |
| Output Power | Programmable up to +12 dBm for all supported frequencies |
| Modulation Schemes | 2-FSK, 2-GFSK, MSK, OOK, and Flexible ASK Shaping |
| Package Type | QFN-48 (7x7 mm) |
| I/O Pins | Up to 30 I/O pins |
Key Features
- True System-on-Chip (SoC) for low-power wireless communication applications
- Ultra-low power consumption with multiple low-power modes
- 16-bit RISC CPU with up to 20-MHz system clock
- Wake up from standby mode in less than 6 µs
- Flexible power-management system with SVS and brownout detection
- Unified clock system with FLL
- Two 16-bit timers (Timer_A with five and three capture/compare registers)
- Hardware real-time clock (RTC) with alarm capabilities
- Two universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs): USCI_A0 (UART, IrDA, SPI) and USCI_B0 (SPI, I2C)
- 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with internal reference and autoscan features
- Comparator and 128-bit AES security encryption and decryption coprocessor
- 32-bit hardware multiplier and 3-channel internal DMA
- Embedded emulation module (EEM) and serial onboard programming
Applications
- Wireless analog and digital sensor systems
- Heat cost allocators
- Thermostats
- AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) or AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) metering
- Smart grid wireless networks
Q & A
- What is the CC430F5137IRGZR? The CC430F5137IRGZR is a 16-bit ultra-low-power System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontroller with an integrated sub-1 GHz RF transceiver.
- What is the CPU architecture of the CC430F5137IRGZR? It features the MSP430 CPUXV2, a 16-bit RISC architecture.
- What is the flash and RAM capacity of the CC430F5137IRGZR? It has up to 32 KB of flash memory and up to 4 KB of RAM.
- What is the supply voltage range of the CC430F5137IRGZR? The supply voltage range is from 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
- What are the power consumption modes of the CC430F5137IRGZR? It has various low-power modes including CPU Active Mode (AM): 160 µA/MHz, Standby Mode (LPM3 RTC Mode): 2.0 µA, and Off Mode (LPM4 RAM Retention): 1.0 µA.
- What frequency bands does the RF transceiver support? The CC1101 RF transceiver supports frequency bands from 300 MHz to 348 MHz, 389 MHz to 464 MHz, and 779 MHz to 928 MHz.
- What modulation schemes are supported by the RF transceiver? The RF transceiver supports 2-FSK, 2-GFSK, MSK, OOK, and flexible ASK shaping.
- What is the package type of the CC430F5137IRGZR? It is packaged in a QFN-48 (7x7 mm) package.
- How many I/O pins does the CC430F5137IRGZR have? It has up to 30 I/O pins.
- What are some common applications of the CC430F5137IRGZR? Common applications include wireless sensor systems, heat cost allocators, thermostats, AMR/AMI metering, and smart grid wireless networks.
