DW3110
Ultra Wideband TransceiverThe DW3110 is a ultra wideband transceiver from Qorvo. View the full DW3110 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
DW3110 shares its datasheet with DW3110TR13, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official DW3110 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Qorvo
Category
Ultra Wideband Transceiver
DW3110 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Bag |
| Security | Integrated HW AES 256 |
| Standard | IEEE 802.15.4-2015 UWB, IEEE 802.15.4z (BPRF mode) |
| Data Rates | 850 kbps and 6.8 Mbps |
| SPI Interface | Up to 36 MHz |
| Load Impedance | 50 Ω single-ended |
| Channel Bandwidth | 499.2 MHz |
| Location Accuracy | 10 cm |
| Max Packet Length | 1023 bytes |
| Supported Channels | Channel 5 (6489.6 MHz) and Channel 9 (7987.2 MHz) |
| Package Options (Family) | QFN40 5x5 mm, WLCSP52 3.1x3.5 mm |
| Transmit Power Level Range | 30 dB |
| Output Power Spectral Density | -31 dBm/MHz max (DW3110) |
| Supply Voltage (Test Condition) | 3.0 V |
DW3110 Overview
Part: DW3110TR13 — Decawave
Type: Ultra Wideband (UWB) Transceiver IC
Description: Single-chip 6.5 GHz to 8.0 GHz Ultra Wideband (UWB) low-power transceiver compliant with IEEE 802.15.4-2015 and IEEE 802.15.4z, supporting data rates up to 6.8 Mbps and asset location accuracy to 10 cm.
Operating Conditions:
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: 4 V
- Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C
Key Specs:
- Frequency channels: Channel 5 (6489.6 MHz) and Channel 9 (7987.2 MHz)
- Supported data rates: 850 kbps and 6.8 Mbps
- Host interface: SPI up to 36 MHz
- Maximum packet length: up to 1023 bytes
- Ranging accuracy: to 10 cm
- Receiver maximum input power: 14 dBm
- ESD rating (HBM, Class 2): 2000 V
- ESD rating (CDM, Class C2a): 500 V
Features:
- IEEE 802.15.4-2015 UWB and IEEE 802.15.4z (BPRF mode) compliance
- Supports 2-way ranging, TDoA, and PDoA location schemes
- Enhanced Time-of-Flight security modes with integrated HW AES 256
- Integrated MAC support features
- Integrated TX/RX switch and on-chip temperature and voltage monitors
- On-chip OTP memory for calibration storage
- Compatible with coin cell power schemes
Applications:
- Precision real-time location systems (RTLS) in healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets
- Presence detection for secure entry and secure payment
- Location-aware wireless sensor networks
Package:
- QFN40 (5 mm × 5 mm)
- WLCSP52 (3.1 mm × 3.5 mm)
DW3110 Features
- IEEE802.15.4-2015 UWB IEEE802.15.4z (BPRF mode)
- Supports channels 5 & 9 (6489.6 MHz & 7987.2 MHz)
- Supports 2-way ranging, TDoA and PDoA location schemes
- Low external component count
- Supports enhanced Time-ofFlight security modes
- Integrated HW AES 256
- Worldwide UWB Radio Regulatory compliance
- Low power consumption
- Data rates of 850 kbps and 6.8 Mbps
- Packet length up to 1023 bytes
- Integrated MAC support features
- Up to 36 MHz SPI interface
- QFN40 (5mm x 5 mm) and WLCSP52 (3.1mm x 3.5mm) package options
DW3110 Applications
- Precision real time location systems (RTLS) using two-way ranging, TDoA or PDoA schemes in a variety of markets:
- o Healthcare
- o Consumer
- o Industrial
- Presence detection for secure entry and secure payment
- Location aware wireless sensor networks
High Level Functional Diagram
High Level Functional Diagram
DW3110 Pin Configuration
The DW3000 chip can be supplied in two packages, QFN (40 pads) or WLSCP (52 balls). The pin assignments for packages is illustrated in Figure 2 and Figure 3 and the description is given in Table 2 below.
Figure 2: The QFN Top view pin assignments
Figure 3: The WLCSP pin assignments
DW3110 Electrical Characteristics
Tamb = 25 ˚C, all supplies at 3.0 V.
Table 5: DC Characteristics
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units | Condition/Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply current DEEP SLEEP mode | 260 | nA | |||
| Supply current SLEEP mode | 850 | nA | |||
| Supply current IDLE_PLL mode channel 5 | 18 | mA | |||
| Supply current IDLE_PLL mode channel 9 | 32 | mA | |||
| Supply current IDLE_RC mode | 8 | mA | |||
| Supply current OSC start-up | 1.5 | mA | |||
| Current single frame Tx/Rx with 47μF capacitor | Current single frame Tx/Rx with 47μF capacitor | Current single frame Tx/Rx with 47μF capacitor | Current single frame Tx/Rx with 47μF capacitor | Current single frame Tx/Rx with 47μF capacitor | Current single frame Tx/Rx with 47μF capacitor |
| TX CH5 | 14 | mA | Refer to section 6.4.1 for details of single TX frame configuration. | ||
| TX CH9 | 17 | mA | Refer to section 6.4.1 for details of single TX frame configuration. | ||
| RX CH5 | 16 | mA | Refer to section 6.4.3 for details of single RX frame configuration. | ||
| RX CH9 | 19 | mA | Refer to section 6.4.3 for details of single RX frame configuration. | ||
| Peak current continuous Tx/Rx | Peak current continuous Tx/Rx | Peak current continuous Tx/Rx | Peak current continuous Tx/Rx | Peak current continuous Tx/Rx | Peak current continuous Tx/Rx |
| TX CH5 (nominal power @-41.3dBm/MHz) VDD2 | 23 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH5 (nominal power @-41.3dBm/MHz) VDD3 | 25 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH5 (maximum power @-32dBm/MHz 1 ). VDD2 | 29 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH5 (maximum power @-32dBm/MHz 1 ). VDD3 | 25 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH9 (nominal power @-41.3dBm/MHz). VDD2 | 24 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH9 (nominal power @-41.3dBm/MHz). VDD3 | 35 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH9 (maximum power @-32dBm/MHz 1 ). VDD2 | 29 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| TX CH9 (maximum power @-32dBm/MHz 1 ). VDD3 | 35 | mA | Continuous TX mode is only used as test mode. In normal device operation the TX is powered up for a frame transmission and then powered down. | ||
| RX CH5 | 72 | mA | |||
| RX CH9 | 88 | mA | |||
| Digital input voltage high | 0.7 * VDD1 | V |
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units | Condition/Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital input voltage low | 0.3 * VDD1 | Assumes 500 Ω load. | |||
| Digital output voltage high | 0.7 * VDD1 | Assumes 500 Ω load. | |||
| Digital output voltage low | 0.3* VDD1 | Assumes 500 Ω load. | |||
| Digital output drive current | |||||
| GPIOx, IRQ | 0.8 | mA | While these IO can drive higher currents than specified, this value should be considered a maximum for continuously loaded operation. | ||
| SPICDO | 8 | 10 | mA | ||
| EXTON | 3 | 4 | mA |
DW3110 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 15: Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Min. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage | -0.3 | 4 | V |
| Receiver power | 14 | dBm | |
| Storage temperature | -65 | 150 | °C |
| Operating temperature (Industrial) | -40 | 85 | °C |
| MSL (Moisture sensitivity level) for WLCSP package 1 | 1 | 1 | Level |
| MSL (Moisture sensitivity level) for QFN packages 1 | 1 | 1 | Level |
| ESD | |||
| Human Body Model (HBM, Class 2) | 2000 | V | |
| Charged Device Model (CDM, Class C2a) | 500 | V |
1 Note: Tested according JEDEC-JSTD-020 spec.
DW3110 Typical Application
Figure 32: DW3000 WLCSP Application Circuit
Note : The suggested crystal loading will vary depending on board layout and actual crystal used. BPF on pins RF1/RF2 may be required for certification in some regions that mandate conducted testing.
DW3110 Package Information
Figure 37: Package Dimensions WLCSP
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| DW3110TR13 | Qorvo | 52-UFBGA, WLCSP |
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