Atmel ZIGBIT ATZB-RF-233-1-C Datasheet
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ZIGBIT 2.4GHZ WIRELESS MODULES
ATZB-RF-233-1-C
DATASHEET
Features
Ultra Compact size (25.0 x 20.0mm)
Built In Front End Module to boost Output power upto +20dBm with Integrated
LNA for increased Sensitivity
MCU less Tranceiver module with SPI interface
High RX sensitivity (-104dBm)
Outperforming link budget (up to +124dB)
Up to +20.5dBm output power
Very low power consumption:
7.5mA in RX mode
157mA in TX mode
0.7µA in sleep mode
Internal Clock Output
Preassigned Atmel
Capability to use MAC address into the onboard EEPROM
IEEE
®
802.15.4 compliant Transceiver
2.4GHz ISM band
Rapid design-in with built-in Chip Antenna
RF Test point using MS-147 RF connector
Small physical footprint and low profile for optimum fit in very small application
boards
Mesh networking capability
Easy-to-use low cost development kit
Single source of support for HW and SW
Worldwide license-free operation
Note: 1. MCU is in active state with 3V Supply, CPU clock @ 16MHz, RX RPC enabled (for RX current),
PHY_TX_PWR=0x0 (for TX current), All digital outputs pulled high.
Note: 2. Controller Sleep Mode – SLEEP_MODE_PWR_DOWN
(1)
(1)
(2)
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MAC address that can be used on end product
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................ 3
1.4 Related Documents ........................................................................................... 5
2. ZigBit Module Overview ..................................................................... 6
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 6
3. Specification....................................................................................... 8
3.1 Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................ 8
3.1.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 RF Characteristics .............................................................................. 9
3.2 Physical/Environmental Characteristics and Outline ....................................... 10
3.3 Pin Configuration ............................................................................................. 10
3.4 Antenna Orientation Recommendation ........................................................... 11
3.5 Mounting Information ...................................................................................... 11
3.6 Soldering Profile .............................................................................................. 14
3.7 Antenna Reference Designs ........................................................................... 14
4. Schematics ................................................................ ...................... 14
4.1 Handling Instructions ....................................................................................... 15
4.2 General Recommendations ............................................................................ 15
5. Ordering Information ........................................................................ 15
6. Agency Certifications ....................................................................... 16
6.1 United States (FCC) ........................................................................................ 16
6.2 European Union (ETSI) ................................................................................... 16
6.3 Canada (IC) .................................................................................................... 17
7. Revision History ................................................................ ............... 18
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1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
ATZB-RF-233-1-C ZigBit® is an ultra-compact and low-power 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee® OEM module from Atmel
with a Built in RF Front End Module (FEM) that has an integrated Power amplifier and Low noise amplifier. This helps
the ZigBit reach a very high Link budget of upto +124dB. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from
Atmel, this module uses the AT86RF233 [4] /2.4GHz ISM band Transceiver with the FEM on a very compact Module
design that provides the customer to integrate the module to any of the recommended Atmel’s Microcontrollers that the
application fits. The radio transceiver provides high data rates from 250kb/s up to 2Mb/s, frame handling, outstanding
receiver sensitivity and high transmit output power enabling a very robust wireless communication. The module is
designed for wireless sensing, monitoring, control, data acquisition applications, to name a few. This ZigBit module
eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming RF development, and shortens time-to-market for wireless
applications.
The module has an MS-147 RF connector that can be used as an RF test port. The built-in chip antenna is designed
and tuned for the ZigBit design to enable quick integration of the ZigBit into any application.
1.2 Applications
The ZigBit module is compatible with robust IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee stack that supports a self-healing, self-organizing
mesh network, while optimizing network traffic and minimizing power consumption.
For detailed Software support information, please visit www.atmel.com/wireless
The applications include, but are not limited to:
Building automation & monitoring
o Lighting controls
o Wireless smoke- and CO-detectors
o Structural integrity monitoring
HVAC monitoring & control
Inventory management
Environmental monitoring
Security
Water metering
Industrial monitoring
o Machinery condition and performance monitoring
o Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity, vibration, etc.
Automated meter reading (AMR)
1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter
API Application Programming Interface
DC Direct Current
DTR Data Terminal Ready
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
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ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FEM Front End Module
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
HAF High Frequency
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
HW Hardware
IC Industry Canada
I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IRQ Interrupt Request
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical radio band
JTAG Digital interface for debugging of embedded device, also known as IEEE 1149.1 standard
interface
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MAC Medium Access Control layer
MCU Microcontroller Unit. In this document it also means the processor, which is the core of a ZigBit
module
NRE Network layer
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OTA Over-The-Air upgrade
PA Power Amplifier
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PER Package Error Ratio
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RPC Reduced Power Consumption
RTS/CTS Request to Send/ Clear to Send
RX Receiver
SMA Surface Mount Assembly
SoC System on Chip
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SW Software
TTM Time-To-Market
TX Transmitter
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USART Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
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ZigBee, ZigBee PRO Wireless networking standards targeted at low-power applications
802.15.4 The IEEE 802.15.4-2003 standard applicable to low-rate wireless Personal Area Network
1.4 Related Documents
[1] MS-147 Series Interface RF Connector with Switch, 3.9mm High, DC to 6GHz
http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e35801505.pdf
[2] IEEE Std 802.15.4-2003 IEEE Standard for Information technology - Part 15.4 Wireless Medium Access Control
(MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs)
[3] ZigBee Specification. ZigBee Document 053474r17, October 19, 2007
[4] AT86RF233 Datasheet in http://www.atmel.com/devices/AT86RF233.aspx?tab=documents
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2. ZigBit Module Overview
2.1 Overview
The ATZB-RF-233-1-C ZigBit is a compact, low-power, high sensitivity IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module with an
integrated FEM built-in. Based on a solid combination of the latest Atmel MCU Wireless hardware platform, 2.4GHz ISM
band transceiver and Atmel Studio Wireless Composer - the ZigBit offers an unmatched combination of superior radio
performance, ultra-low power consumption and exceptional ease of integration.
Figure 2-1. ATZB-RF-233-1-C Block diagram
This ZigBit module contains Atmel’s AT86RF233 2.4GHz ISM band Transceiver for ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 [1].
The compact board design of the Radio Transceiver with very minimal components on the RF path to Antenna
dramatically improves the ZigBit’s compact size, range performance on signal transmission and increases its sensitivity.
This ensures stable connectivity within a larger coverage area, and helps develop applications on smaller footprint. The
MS-147 connector [1] can be used as an RF Test port.
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