California Eastern Laboratories ZIC2410P0 Users Manual

PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET

MeshConnect™ Module

ZICM2410P0

Integrated Transceiver Modules for ZigBee / IEEE 802.15.4

Evaluation Kit available: ZICM2410P0-KIT1-1

DESCRIPTION

CEL's MeshConnect™ modules provide a high performance
and low cost RF transceiver solution for 2.4 GHz IEEE

802.15.4 / ZigBee data links and wireless networks.

CEL's MeshConnect radio module leverages the advanced
features of CEL’s ZIC2410 transceiver platform. The ZIC2410
is a true single-chip solution, compliant with ZigBee specica­tions and IEEE 802.15.4, a complete wireless solution for all
ZigBee applications. The ZIC2410 consists of an RF transceiv­er with baseband modem, a hardwired MAC and an embed­ded 8051 microcontroller with internal Flash memory. The
device provides numerous general-purpose I/O pins, periph-

eral functions such as timers and UART and is one of the rst

devices to provide an embedded Voice CODEC. This device is
also ideal for low power applications.

Unique in the market, the ZIC2410 offers extended data rates,
supporting 500 kbps and 1 Mbps modes of operation. When
combined with the voice codec the ZICM2410’s high speed
modes offers an excellent voice platform. The high level of
integration reduces component count, lowers power consump­tion, and reduces overall system costs.

CEL's MeshConnect™ Module Platform

APPLICATIONS

Industrial Controls

• Food processing controls

• Trafc Management

• Sensor Networks

• Asset Management

• Barcode reader

• Patient Monitoring

• Glucose monitor

• 96 kB FLASH Memory

• 8 kB SRAM

• 8051 compatible single-cycle

microcontroller core

• 22 GPIO Ports

• SPI (Master/Slave) + UART

• I2S/PCM Interface with two

128-byte FIFOs

• µ-law/a-law/ADPCM Voice Codec

• 4-channel 8-bit ADC

Home &
Building Automation

• Security

• HVAC control

• Lighting control

• Thermostats

FEATURES

• High RF performance

- 103dB RF Link Budget

- RX Sensitivity: -97 dBm @1.5V

- RF TX Power: +6dBm @1.5V

• Scalable Data Rate: 250kbps for ZigBee, 500kbps and 1Mbps

• Miniature footprint: 1” x 1.350” (25.4 mm x 34.3 mm)

• Voice Codec Support: µ-law/a-law/ADPCM

• 4 Level Power Management Scheme w/ Deep Sleep Mode (0.3µA)

• Integrated PCB trace antenna

• 16 RF channels

• Over 3000 feet of range

• AES 128-bit encryption

• FCC, CE and IC certications (pending)

• ROHS compliant

ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Order Number Supplying Form

ZICM2410P0 Series

MeshConnect™ Module

The information in this document is subject to change without notice, please conrm data is current

Document No: 0007-00-07-00-000 (Issue B)

Date Published: May 14, 2009

ZICM2410P0-1

ZICM2410P0-1C

ZICM2410P0-KIT1-1 Engineering Development Kit

4 mW Output power, PCB Trace Antenna

4 mW Output power, with U.FL Connector for external antenna

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MODULE BLOCK DIAGRAM

PWR

Reg

MeshConnect™ Module

16 MHz

XTAL

ANT

MeshConnect ZIC2410

Micro

Connector

processor

Radio

Castellation Edge

32.768 kHz XTAL

MeshConnect™ Module

DEVELOPMENT KIT

CEL's MeshConnect Development Kit (ZICM2410P0-KIT1-1)
assist users in both evaluation and development. As a
stand-alone radio system, the kit allows users to place
the modules in to the target environment and evaluate
performance on-site. The MeshConnect Development Kit
also serves as an invaluable aid in application develop­ment. Through the many interface headers on the board,
the user has access to all the MeshConnect module pins
enabling easy connection to target systems for application
development. The key components of the MeshConnect

Development Kits are the CEL’s MeshConnect radio mod-

ule and the interface board.

The MeshConnect module contains the CEL ZIC2410
transceiver IC, XTALs, Power Regulator and an integrated
PCB antenna and connectors for an external antenna
(optional). The interface board features a serial com­munication interface, a power management module, and
peripherals such as potentiometers, LEDs, and GPIO
headers. The Development Kit also contains four AA
batteries and two USB cables.

For more detail information regarding MeshConnect
Development Kit, refer to the ZICM2410P0-KIT1-1
Development Kit User Guide document. (Available at
CEL’s website http://www.cel.com)

Kit Contents:

• Evaluation Boards w/Module (3)

• Network Analyzer (1)

• USB Cables (2)

• Jumpers (10)

• AA Batteries (4)

• AC Adapter (2)

• Technical Information CD (1)

Order Number Description

ZICM2410P0-KIT1-1 Engineering Development Kit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction and Overview

MeshConnect™ Module

Description..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................

Applications............................................................................................................................................................................................

Ordering Information.............................................................................................................................................................................

Module Block Diagram...........................................................................................................................................................................

Development Kit.....................................................................................................................................................................................

System Level Function

Transceiver IC.........................................................................................................................................................................................

Modes of Operation (TX, RX, Sleep)......................................................................................................................................................

Power Amplier.......................................................................................................................................................................................

Interface..................................................................................................................................................................................................

Software Tools........................................................................................................................................................................................

Electrical Specication

Absolute Maximum Ratings...................................................................................................................................................................

Recommended (Operating Condition)..................................................................................................................................................

DC Characteristics..................................................................................................................................................................................

RF Characteristics..................................................................................................................................................................................

Pin Signal & Interfaces

Pin Signals I/O Conguration................................................................................................................................................................

I/O Pin Assignment.................................................................................................................................................................................

Module Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................

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1

1

2

2

4

5

6

6

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8

8

8

8

9

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11

Processing

Agency Certications

Shipment, Storage & Handling

References & Revision History

13

14

15

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MeshConnect™ Module

TRANSCEIVER IC

A true monolithic solution, the CEL ZIC2410 IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee IC incorporates the RF transceiver with baseband
modem, a hardwired MAC, and an embedded 8051 microcontroller, offering an excellent low cost high performance solution
for all IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee applications.

PS/2

UART/2

SPI

WDT

GPIO/24

Timer/4

PWM/2

Quad

Key Scan

Digital

Regulator

With an industry best +6 dBm output power, the ZIC2410 will support a wide a variety of applications without the need for

external amplication. Combined with a highly sensitive -97 dBm receiver the ZICM2410P0 leads the industry with 103 dB

link budget.

ADPCM

a-law
μ-law

(8051)

RC

Oscillator

MCU

Voice

FIFFO

DMA

Clock

PLL

MAC

AES

Engine

FLASH

96KB

POR

MODEM

DATA

8KB

ROM

3V

Ciruitry

RF TX

RF RX

PLL

Temp.

Sensor

Bat

Monitor

ADC

(4CH)

Analog

Regulator

In addition to excellent RF performance at ZigBee (250 kbps) data rates, the ZIC2410 adds high speed modes, Turbo
(500 kbps) and Premium (1 Mbps), for networks looking for increased throughput. The device provides numerous general-

purpose I/O pins, peripheral functions such as timers and UART and is one of the rst devices to provide an embedded

Voice CODEC.

CEL provides its customers with the CEL ZigBee Stack as part of the software library. Also available are the hardware &
software tools required to develop custom applications.

The combination of industry leading link budget, high speed RF, and integrate voice CODEC make the ZIC2410 a truly
distinct single chip solution.

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MeshConnect™ Module

ANTENNA

CEL's MeshConnect modules include an integrated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) trace antenna. An optional u.FL connector

can be specied, providing connection to a 50-ohm external antenna of the user’s choice. See Ordering Information on

page 1.

The PCB antenna employs an F-Antenna topology that is compact and supports an omni-directional radiation pattern.

To maximize antenna efciency, an adequate ground plane must be provided on the host PCB. Correctly positioned, the

ground plane on the host PCB (but not directly under the F-Antenna). Correctly positioned, the ground plane on the host

PCB board under the module will contribute signicantly to the antenna performance. The position of the module on the

host board and overall design of the product enclosure contribute to antenna perfor mance. Poor design affects radiation

patterns and can result in reection, diffraction, and/or scattering of the transmitted signal.

Here are some design guidelines to help ensure antenna performance:

• Never place the ground plane or route copper traces directly underneath the antenna portion of the module.

• Never place the antenna close to metallic objects.

• In the overall design, ensure that wiring and other components are not placed near the antenna.

• Do not place the antenna in a metallic or metalized plastic enclosure.

• Keep plastic enclosures 1cm or more from the antenna in any direction.

For optimum antenna performance, the MeshConnect modules should be mounted with the PCB trace antenna
overhanging the edge of the host board. To further improve performance, a ground plane may be placed on the host board
under the module, up to the antenna. The installation of an uninterrupted ground plane on a layer directly beneath the
module will also allow you to run traces under this layer. CEL can provide assistance with your PCB layout.

MODES OF OPERATION

There are three power down modes in the ZIC2410. Each mode can be set using the PDMODE [1:0] bits in the PDCON
register and power down modes can be started by setting the PDSTART bit to 1. Each mode has a different current
consumption and wake-up sources, please refer to the ZIC2410 datasheet for further information on the available power
down modes.. Table 8 describes the three power down modes.

Table 8 – Power Down Modes

PDMODE [1:0] Description Wake-Up Source

0 Active (Normal Operation) - -

Hardware Reset,

1 PM1 mode

2 PM2 mode

3 PM3 mode

Sleep Timer interrupt,

External interrupt

Hardware Reset,

Sleep Timer interrupt,

External interrupt

Hardware Reset,
External interrupt

Regulator for Digital

block

ON

OFF

(After wake-up, register

conguration is required)

OFF

(After wake-up, register

conguration is required)

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