Vendor: RF Integration Inc. Category: IEEE 802.15.4

802.15.4 (Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, RF4CE, ISM) PHY

The 802.15.4 Transceiver core supports the PHY layer for a range of wireless PAN standards including Zigbee®, 6LoWPAN, RF4CE and …

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Overview

The 802.15.4 Transceiver core supports the PHY layer for a range of wireless PAN standards including Zigbee®, 6LoWPAN, RF4CE and other ISM band applications. The IQ architecture integrates all of the required Radio functions incorporating the complete Rx, Tx and synthesizer subsystems in a 180nm RF CMOS IP core.

An integrated FRAC-N synthesizer can be configured for a wide range of low cost crystal frequencies from 10MHz-52MHz and provides a reference clock output for ease of integration in System On Chip (SoC) applications.

A Flexible Radio Interface that can be optimized for embedded SoC applications.

Key features

  • Fully Integrated 802.15.4 Transceiver
    • Rx Chain with AGC and RSSI
    • Clear Channel Assessment
    • Fully integrated FRAC N Synthesizer
    • Integrated Loop Filter
    • Battery Monitor and Temp Sensor
    • Low Jitter Programmable Clock PLL
    • Tx Chain with -20 to +3dBm output power
  • High Performance
    • -101dBm sensitivity at 250kbps
  • Low Power Consumption
    • 1.8V supply
    • 12mA Rx On mode
    • 14mA Tx On mode
    • <0.5uA sleep mode

Block Diagram

RFiP-2445-003 block diagram

Benefits

  • Fully integrated 802.15.4 core including all the analog and RF functionality. Fully integrated synthesizer and low jitter clock PLL. An integrated FRAC-N synthesizer can be configured for a wide range of low cost crystal frequencies from 10MHz-52MHz and provides a reference clock output for ease of integration in System On Chip (SoC) applications. A Flexible Radio Interface that can be optimized for embedded SoC applications.

Applications

  • Machine to Machine communication
  • Asset Tracking and Smart Metering
  • RF Remote control and consumer applications
  • Wireless Personal Area Networks

What’s Included?

  • GDSII, Functional Verilog Model, Liberty Timing Models - Customized Layout for SoC Integration, Design Documentation

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
RFiP-2445-003
Vendor
RF Integration Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

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