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CC1101RTKR

The CC1101RTKR is an electronic component. View the full CC1101RTKR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

CC1101RTKR shares its datasheet with CC1101, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official CC1101RTKR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

CC1101RTKR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Sensitivity-116 dBm at 0.6 kBaud, 433 MHz, 1% PER
Sensitivity-112 dBm at 1.2 kBaud, 868 MHz, 1% PER
RX current14.7 mA (1.2 kBaud, 868 MHz)
Sleep current200 nA
Programmable output powerup to +12 dBm
Frequency synthesizer settling time75 μs
Startup time from sleep to RX/TX240 μs
FIFOs64-byte TX and RX

CC1101RTKR Overview

Part: CC1101 — Texas Instruments

Type: Sub-1 GHz RF Transceiver

Description: Low-power sub-1 GHz transceiver for the 315/433/868/915 MHz ISM/SRD bands with up to +12 dBm output power, data rates of 0.6–600 kbps, and -116 dBm sensitivity at 0.6 kBaud (433 MHz).

Operating Conditions:

  • Frequency bands: 300–348 MHz, 387–464 MHz, 779–928 MHz
  • Programmable data rate: 0.6–600 kbps

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 3.9 V (all supply pins must have the same voltage)
  • Voltage on any digital pin: -0.3 to VDD + 0.3 V, max 3.9 V
  • Voltage on RF_P, RF_N, DCOUPL, RBIAS: -0.3 to 2.0 V
  • Input RF level: +10 dBm
  • Storage temperature: -50 to 150 °C
  • Solder reflow temperature: 260 °C
  • ESD: 750 V HBM, 400 V CDM

Key Specs:

  • Sensitivity: -116 dBm at 0.6 kBaud, 433 MHz, 1% PER
  • Sensitivity: -112 dBm at 1.2 kBaud, 868 MHz, 1% PER
  • RX current: 14.7 mA (1.2 kBaud, 868 MHz)
  • Sleep current: 200 nA
  • Programmable output power: up to +12 dBm
  • Frequency synthesizer settling time: 75 μs
  • Startup time from sleep to RX/TX: 240 μs
  • FIFOs: 64-byte TX and RX

Features:

  • 2-FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK, MSK, OOK and flexible ASK modulation
  • Automatic Frequency Compensation (AFC)
  • Integrated analog temperature sensor
  • Hardware packet handling: sync word detection, address check, flexible packet length, automatic CRC
  • Digital RSSI, programmable carrier sense, preamble quality indicator, clear channel assessment, link quality indication
  • Wake-on-radio
  • SPI interface with burst register access
  • Optional automatic data whitening and dewhitening
  • Asynchronous and synchronous serial modes
  • Fully integrated synthesizer; no external filters or RF switch needed
  • Suited for EN 300 220, FCC CFR Part 15 and Wireless MBUS EN 13757-4:2005 compliance
  • Compatible with the CC1190 range extender and TPS62730 step-down converter

Applications:

  • Ultra low-power wireless applications in the 315/433/868/915 MHz ISM/SRD bands
  • Wireless alarm and security systems
  • Industrial monitoring and control
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
  • Home and building automation
  • Wireless MBUS

Package:

  • QLP 4x4 mm, 20 pins

CC1101RTKR Features

  • 2-FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK, and MSK supported as well as OOK and flexible ASK shaping
  • Suitable for frequency hopping systems due to a fast settling frequency synthesizer; 75 μs settling time
  • Automatic Frequency Compensation (AFC) can be used to align the frequency synthesizer to the received signal centre frequency
  • Integrated analog temperature sensor

CC1101RTKR Applications

  • Ultra low-power wireless applications operating in the 315/433/868/915 MHz ISM/SRD bands
  • Wireless alarm and security systems
  • Industrial monitoring and control

CC1101RTKR Pin Configuration

The CC1101 pin-out is shown in Figure 8 and Table 19. See Section 26 for details on the I/O configuration.

Figure 8: Pinout Top View

Note: The exposed die attach pad must be connected to a solid ground plane as this is the main ground connection for the chip

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Table 19: Pinout Overview

Pin #Pin NamePin typeDescription
1SCLKDigital InputSerial configuration interface, clock input
2SO (GDO1)Digital OutputSerial configuration interface, data output Optional general output pin when CSn is high
3GDO2Digital OutputDigital output pin for general use: Test signals FIFO status signals Clear channel indicator Clock output, down-divided from XOSC
4DVDDPower (Digital)1.8 - 3.6 V digital power supply for digital I/O's and for the digital core voltage regulator
5DCOUPLPower (Digital)1.6 - 2.0 V digital power supply output for decoupling NOTE: This pin is intended for use with the CC1101 only. It can not be used to provide supply voltage to other devices
6GDO0 (ATEST)Digital I/ODigital output pin for general use: Test signals FIFO status signals Clear channel indicator Clock output, down-divided from XOSC Serial output RX data Serial input TX data Also used as analog test I/O for prototype/production testing
7CSnDigital InputSerial configuration interface, chip select
8XOSC_Q1Analog I/OCrystal oscillator pin 1, or external clock input
9AVDDPower (Analog)1.8 - 3.6 V analog power supply connection
10XOSC_Q2Analog I/OCrystal oscillator pin 2
11AVDDPower (Analog)1.8 - 3.6 V analog power supply connection
12RF_PRF I/OPositive RF input signal to LNA in receive mode Positive RF output signal from PA in transmit mode
13RF_NRF I/ONegative RF input signal to LNA in receive mode Negative RF output signal from PA in transmit mode
14AVDDPower (Analog)1.8 - 3.6 V analog power supply connection
15AVDDPower (Analog)1.8 - 3.6 V analog power supply connection
16GNDGround (Analog)Analog ground connection
17RBIASAnalog I/OExternal bias resistor for reference current
18DGUARDPower (Digital)Power supply connection for digital noise isolation
19GNDGround (Digital)Ground connection for digital noise isolation
20SIDigital InputSerial configuration interface, data input

CC1101RTKR Electrical Characteristics

TA = 25 C if nothing else stated.

Digital Inputs/OutputsMinMaxUnitCondition
Logic "0" input voltage00.7V
Logic "1" input voltageVDD-0.7VDDV
Logic "0" output voltage00.5VFor up to 4 mA output current
Logic "1" output voltageVDD-0.3VDDVFor up to 4 mA output current
Logic "0" input currentN/A-50nAInput equals 0V
Logic "1" input currentN/A50nAInput equals VDD

Table 17: DC Characteristics

CC1101RTKR Absolute Maximum Ratings

Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings given in Table 1 be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.

Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMinMaxUnitsCondition
Supply voltage-0.33.9VAll supply pins must have the same voltage
Voltage on any digital pin-0.3VDD + 0.3, max 3.9V
Voltage on the pins RF_P, RF_N, DCOUPL, RBIAS-0.32.0V
Voltage ramp-up rate120kV/μs
Input RF level+10dBm
Storage temperature range-50150C
Solder reflow temperature260CAccording to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
ESD750VAccording to JEDEC STD 22, method A114, Human Body Model (HBM)
ESD400VAccording to JEDEC STD 22, C101C, Charged Device Model (CDM)

Caution! ESD sensitive device. Precaution should be used when handling the device in order to prevent permanent damage.

Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings

CC1101RTKR Typical Application

Only a few external components are required for using the CC1101 . The recommended application circuits for CC1101 are shown in Figure 10 and

Figure 11. The external components are described in Table 20, and typical values are given in Table 21.

The 315 MHz and 433 MHz CC1101EM reference design [1] use inexpensive multilayer inductors. The 868 MHz and 915 MHz CC1101EM reference design [2] use wire-

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