Overview
The RF430FRL152HCRGER, produced by Texas Instruments, is a sophisticated NFC ISO 15693 Sensor Transponder that integrates a programmable 16-bit MSP430 low-power microcontroller. This device is designed to operate at 13.56 MHz and supports communication through ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 (Mode 1) compliant RFID interfaces, as well as SPI and I2C interfaces. It features embedded universal FRAM nonvolatile memory, which combines the benefits of SRAM and flash memory, ensuring low power consumption and high endurance. The device is optimized for use in fully passive (battery-less) or single-cell battery-powered (semi-active) modes, making it ideal for portable and wireless sensing applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| RF Interface Compliance | ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18000-3 (Mode 1) |
| Power Supply | Battery or 13.56-MHz H-Field Supply |
| Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) | 14-Bit Sigma-Delta ADC |
| Internal Sensors | Internal Temperature Sensor, Resistive Sensor Bias Interface |
| Memory | 2KB FRAM, 4KB SRAM, 8KB ROM |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.45 V to 1.65 V |
| Power Consumption | Active Mode (AM): 140 µA/MHz (1.5 V), Standby Mode (LPM3): 16 µA |
| CPU Architecture | 16-Bit RISC Architecture, Up to 2-MHz CPU System Clock |
| Clock System | Compact Clock System, 4-MHz High-Frequency Clock, 256-kHz Internal Low-Frequency Clock Source |
| Timer and Watchdog | 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers, 32-Bit Watchdog Timer (WDT_A) |
| Interfaces | SPI, I2C, Full 4-Wire JTAG Debug Interface |
| Package | VQFN (RGE) with 24 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C |
Key Features
- ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 (Mode 1) compliant RF interface
- Power supply system with either battery or 13.56-MHz H-field supply
- 14-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and internal temperature sensor
- Resistive sensor bias interface and CRC16 CCITT generator
- MSP430 mixed-signal microcontroller with 16-bit RISC architecture
- Embedded universal FRAM nonvolatile memory (2KB FRAM, 4KB SRAM, 8KB ROM)
- Low power consumption with active mode at 140 µA/MHz (1.5 V) and standby mode at 16 µA
- Compact clock system with 4-MHz high-frequency clock and 256-kHz internal low-frequency clock source
- 16-bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers and 32-bit watchdog timer (WDT_A)
- eUSCI_B module supporting 3-wire and 4-wire SPI and I2C interfaces
- Full 4-wire JTAG debug interface and ROM development mode
Applications
- Portable and wireless sensing applications
- Battery-less or single-cell battery-powered devices
- Medical, health, and fitness applications requiring instantaneous measurements
- Industrial applications where battery replacement is not feasible
- NFC temperature and light sensor reference designs
- Battery-less NFC/RFID temperature sensing patches
Q & A
- What is the RF430FRL152HCRGER?
The RF430FRL152HCRGER is a NFC ISO 15693 Sensor Transponder with a programmable 16-bit MSP430 low-power microcontroller, designed for wireless sensing applications.
- What RF interfaces does the RF430FRL152HCRGER support?
The device supports ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 (Mode 1) compliant RFID interfaces.
- What types of sensors does the RF430FRL152HCRGER support?
The device supports internal temperature sensors and resistive sensor bias interfaces, as well as digital sensors connected through SPI or I2C.
- What is the power supply system of the RF430FRL152HCRGER?
The device can be powered by either a battery or a 13.56-MHz H-field supply.
- What is the memory configuration of the RF430FRL152HCRGER?
The device features 2KB of FRAM, 4KB of SRAM, and 8KB of ROM.
- What are the key power consumption specifications of the RF430FRL152HCRGER?
The device consumes 140 µA/MHz in active mode (1.5 V) and 16 µA in standby mode (LPM3).
- What clock systems are available on the RF430FRL152HCRGER?
The device includes a compact clock system with a 4-MHz high-frequency clock and a 256-kHz internal low-frequency clock source.
- What interfaces does the RF430FRL152HCRGER support?
The device supports SPI, I2C, and a full 4-wire JTAG debug interface.
- In what package is the RF430FRL152HCRGER available?
The device is available in a VQFN (RGE) package with 24 pins.
- What is the operating temperature range of the RF430FRL152HCRGER?
The operating temperature range is from 0 to 70°C.
