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Ultra Narrow Band High Power RF Module at

169/433/444/458/463/467/868 MHz

Product Description

The RC17xxHP are a family of compact surface-mounted modules that measure only 12.7 x

25.4 x 3.7 mm. The module contains a communication controller with embedded RC232 software

and is pre-certified for operation under the European regulations (for applicable bands).

Custom variants can be offered in dedicated bands within the 169 - 870 MHz frequency

range. How to use the embedded RC232 protocol is described in the RC17xxHP-RC232 User

Manual.

Applications

• Industrial remote controls

• Long range sensor applications

• Automatic Meter Reading

• Asset Tracking

• Telemetry stations

• Fleet management

Features

• Long range, high reliability

• Ultra narrowband, high-performance radio

• High sensitivity and high selectivity

• High blocking properties

• High RF Power, long range (up to 20 km Line-Of-Sight)

• Completely shielded module

• Pin compatible with the low cost family RC11XX (including –MBUS, –KNX, -TM and

RC232 versions) and 2.4 GHz versions RC2500/2500HP from Radiocrafts

• 12.7 x 25.4 x 3.7 mm compact module for SMD mounting

• 2.8 – 3.6 V supply voltage (additional 5V required for 433-868 MHz HP versions with

setting +27 dBm)

• Ultra low power modes

• Conforms with EU RED directive (EN 300 220, EN 301 489, EN 60950)

Quick Reference Data

Parameter

RC17xxHP-RC232

Unit

Frequency bands

169/433/444/458/463/467/868

MHz

Data rate

1.2 -100

kbps

Max output power

+ 27 dBm

dBm

Sensitivity, (1.2 kbps)

-118

dBm

Supply voltage VCC

2.8 – 3.6

Volt

Supply voltage Internal PA

VCC_PA*

Current consumption, RX /IDLE

31,7

mA

Current consumption, TX (+27 dBm)

407

mA

Current consumption, SLEEP

Max 2.0

uA

Temperature range

-30 to +85

C

*Voltage range on VCC_PA depends on module variant.

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Part Name Overview

RC module

Frequency bands

Max output power

VCC_PA

RC1701HP-RC232

169 MHz

+27 dBm

VCC (3.3V)

RC1740HP-RC232

433 / 444 MHz

+27 dBm

5V

RC1760HP-RC232

458 / 463 / 467 MHz

+27 dBm

5V

RC1780HP-RC232

868 MHz

+27 dBm

5V

RC1701-RC232*

169 MHz

+15 dBm

Not connect

RC1740-RC232*

433 / 444 MHz

+15 dBm

Not connect

RC1760-RC232*

458 / 463 / 467 MHz

+15 dBm

Not connect

RC1780-RC232*

868 MHz

+15 dBm

Not connect

*Low Power variant available on request

Typical application Circuit:

Note that the VCC_PA pin supply the internal power amplifier only, while the rest of the

internal block runs on VCC. They can be connected together or separated using individual

supply. If VCC_PA is connected together with VCC, the max output power is reduced to +24

dB for all modules except RC1701HP that support +27 dBm at VCC_PA = 3.3 V. For all low

power variant the VCC_PA pin can be left open.

Quick Introduction to the RC232 embedded protocol

How do I transmit data?

Send your data to the RXD pin on the module. Use the UART format with settings (19200, 8,

1, N, no flow control). Up to 127 of payload bytes are buffered in the module. The module will

transmit the data when

• the max packet length is reached

• the unique end character is sent

• the modem timeout limit is reached

The packet length, end character and timeout limit are configurable in-circuit.

How do I receive data?

Any received data packet with correct address and check sum will be sent on the TXD pin

using the same UART format as for transmit.

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What about the antenna?

In most cases a simple quarter wavelength wire or a PCB track will do. Connect a piece of

wire to the RF pin with length corresponding to the quarter of a wavelength. For space limited

products, contact Radiocrafts and we will recommend the best antenna solution for your

application.

How do I change the RF channel or any other parameter?

To change configurable parameters, assert the CONFIG pin, and send the command string

using the same serial interface as for transmitting data. Parameters can be changed

permanently and stored in non-volatile memory in the module.

RC232™ Embedded Protocol

The module offers a buffered packet radio in the RC232™ embedded protocol. Using the

buffered packet radio mode, all data to be sent is stored in the module before they are

transmitted by the RF circuitry. Likewise, when data is received they are stored in the module

before they are sent to the host. This allows the communication controller to add address

information and to do error check of the data. In buffered mode the UART interface is used to

communicate with the host.

The embedded protocol, configuration commands and configuration memory is described in

the RC17xxHP-RC232 User Manual. This protocol is used in a wide range of RF modules

available from Radiocrafts. Please refer to the latest revision of the RC232 User Manual for

feature details.

RCTools

RCTools is a powerful and easy to use PC suite that helps you during test, development and

deployment of the RC17xxHP-RC232. Visit www.radiocrafts.com for a free download and full

documentation.

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RF Frequency, Output Power Levels and Data Rates

The following table shows the available RF channels and their corresponding frequencies,

nominal output power levels and available data rates (Bold is default setting).

Model

Data rate

Channel

Modulation

RC17xxHP-RC232

RC17xx-RC232*

1: TBD

2: 0.3 kbit/s

3: 0.6 kbit/s

4: 1.2 kbit/s

5: 2.4 kbit/s

6: TBD

7: 4.8 kbit/s

8: 9.6 kbit/s

9: 9.6 kbit/s

10: 19.2 kbit/s

11: TBD

12: 38.4 kbit/s

13: 50 kbit/s

14: 76.8 kbit/s

15: 100 kbit/s

12.5 kHz

12,5 kHz

25 kHz

50 kHz

100 kHz

200 kHz

2GFSK

4GFSK

2GFSK

4GFSK

2GFSK

*Available on request

Model

Output power

RC17xxHP-RC232

5: +27 dBm

4: +24 dBm

3: +20 dBm

2: +17 dBm

1: +14 dBm

RC17xx-RC232*

5: +15 dBm

4: +12 dBm

3: +7 dBm

2: +4 dBm

1: +0 dBm

*Available on request

The use of RF frequencies, maximum allowed RF power and duty-cycles are limited by

national regulations. The RC17xxHP-RC232 and RC17xx-RC232 are complying with the

applicable directives within the European Union when used within these limitations.

Note: Max output power (+27 dBm) @ 868 MHz are in EU limited by ERC/REC 70-03 to

operate in sub band 869.40 – 869.65 MHz. RC1780HP has 10 high power channels (ch 57-

66) inside this sub band that allow max output power (+27 dBm).

RC1780HP high power (+27 dBm) channels in EU:

Channel 57 869.412500 MHz

Channel 58 869.437500 MHz

Channel 59 869.462500 MHz

Channel 60 869.487500 MHz

Channel 61 869.512500 MHz (default channel)

Channel 62 869.537500 MHz

Channel 63 869.562500 MHz

Channel 64 869.587500 MHz

Channel 65 869.612500 MHz

Channel 66 869.637500 MHz

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Model

RF channel

RC1701HP-RC232

RC1701-RC232*

1: 169.406250 MHz

2: 169.418750 MHz

3: 169.431250 MHz

4: 169.443750 MHz

5: 169.456250 MHz

6: 169.468750 MHz

7: 169.412500 MHz

8: 169.437500 MHz

9: 169.462500 MHz

10: 169.437500 MHz

RC1740HP-RC232

RC1740-RC232*

433.0525 + n*0.025 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=1 to 69

429.45 for RF_CHANNEL = 70

439.675 + (n-70)*0.025 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=71 to 82

444.000000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 83

444.050000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 84

444.400000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 85

444.450000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 86

444.550000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 87

444.675000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 88

444.700000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 89

444.250000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 90

433.950000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 91

434.000000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 92

434.050000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 93

RC1760HP-RC232

RC1760-RC232*

458.512500 + (n-1)*0.0125 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=1 to 39

457.4875 + (n-39)*0.0125 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=40 to 119

462.9875 + (n-119)*0.0125 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=120 to 230

467.4875 + (n-230)*0.0125 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=231 to 239

RC1780HP-RC232

RC1780-RC232*

867.9875 + n*0.025 MHz

n = RF_CHANNEL for n=1 to 80

870.075000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 81

870.550000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 82

870.600000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 83

870.650000 MHz for RF_CHANNEL = 84

Default RF_CHANNEL=61

See note page 4 on high power channels in EU

*Available on request

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Block Diagram

Circuit Description

The module contains a communication controller with embedded RC232 protocol software

and a high performance narrow band RF transceiver. As an option the module can support a

real time clock oscillator and EEPROM memory for application specific products.

The communication controller handles the radio packet protocol, the UART interface and

controls the RF transceiver. Data to be sent by the host is received at the RXD pin and

buffered in the communication controller. The data packet is then assembled with preamble,

start-of-frame delimited (SOF), address information and CRC check sums before it is

transmitted on RF.

The RF transceiver modulates the data to be transmitted on RF frequency, and demodulates

data that are received. Digital signal processing technology is used to enhance sensitivity and

selectivity.

The high power front end amplifies the signal up to +27 dBm and advanced filtering topology

is included to suppress harmonics and spurs.

Received data are checked for correct CRC by the communication controller. If no CRC

errors were detected, the data packet is sent to the host on the TXD line. The data format is

configurable, and optionally an RSSI value (signal strength of received packet) can be added

to the message.

The asynchronous UART interface consists of RXD and TXD. Optionally CTS or RTS can be

used for hardware handshake flow control.

When the CONFIG pin is asserted, the module enters configuration mode and the

communication controller interprets data received on the RXD pin as configuration

commands. There are commands to change the radio channel, the output power, etc.

Permanent changes of the configuration is also possible and are then stored in internal non-

volatile memory (Flash).

The supply voltage is connected to the VCC and VCC_PA pin. The module contains an

internal voltage regulator for the RF transceiver and can therefore operate over a wide supply

voltage range. The module can be set in Sleep mode by UART or pin commands to reduce

the power consumption to a minimum.

RC232 Embedded

protocol

Narrow Band

RF Tranceiver

MCU

Application (option)

UART interface

VCC VCC_PA

EEPROM

(option)

32 kHz

Real Time Clock

(option)

High Power front

end

(PA + Switch +

filter)

TCXO

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Pin Assignment

Pin Description

no

Pin name

Description

1

GND

System ground

2

CTS/RXTX

UART Clear to Send / RXTX control (RS485)

3

RTS/SLEEP

UART Request to Send

4

CONFIG

Configuration Enable. Active low.

5

TXD

UART TX Data

6

RXD

UART RX Data

7

GND

System ground

8

GND

System ground

9

RF

RF I/O connection to antenna

10

GND

System ground

11

VDD

Not Connected, Internal Regulator Output

12

Reset

RESET_N. Active Low

13

VCC

Supply voltage input. Internally regulated.

14

GND

System ground

41

VCC_PA

Supply voltage input for Power Amplifier stage. Connect to 5V or

VCC for RC17x0HP and leave open for RC17xx. When VCC_PA

connected to VCC (3.3V) for RC17x0HP the max output power is

limited to +24 dBm. For RC1701HP the VCC_PA has the same

voltage range as VCC, and support +27 dBm at 3.3 V.

15-22

23-30

31-40

42

I/O

For future use and test status pin, Do not connect

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Application circuit

A typical application circuit is shown where a MCU is connected to the Radiocrafts module. In

normal cases the UART (CTS/RTS is optional) and RESET line is connected to a host MCU

running the application. CONFIG pin is needed to set the RC232 modules into configuration

mode. Pin 29/30 are LED drivers and D1/D2 can be mounted (optional) for debugging (State

information).

MCU considerations

Some additional external components is needed depending on MCU output driver properties

connected to the Radiocrafts module.

If the RESET is driven by a push-pull output, an additional 0 ohm series resistor (R4) shall be

inserted as shown in the figure, to allow an external programmer used for firmware upgrade to

assert Reset low. During firmware upgrade, R4 must in this case be removed.

In noisy surroundings and where RESET is not driven by a push-pull output, it is recommended to

add an external pull-up on RESET using a 5k6 resistor (R3). If the pull-up is stronger the external

programmer used for firmware upgrade will not be able to assert RESET low.

In noisy surroundings and where RXD is not driven by a push-pull output, it is recommended to

add an external pull-up on RXD using a 5k6 resistor (R3).

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Power Supply

Noisy external circuitry may under certain scenarios affect the transmitted signal on RC1701HP-

MBUS4 and precaution should be taken for EU RED conformity. Example of circuits that can

generate noise on the RC1701HP-MBUS4 transmitted spectrum may be DC/DC converters and

some level converters like RS232 and RS485. To increase spectrum margin it is important to add

an EMI filter bead (L1) on the VCC pin of the RC1701HP-MBUS4 module. Alternatively, the

RC1701HP-MBUS4 may be powered (RC_VCC) from a separate voltage regulator. This will

ensure that potential switching noise is filtered out from the power supply (RC_VCC) to the

RC1701HP-MBUS4.

Component

Manufacturer

Part number

EMI filter bead (L1),

1500 mA

Murata

Ordering code

BLM18SG331TN1

Programming Interface

For future firmware updates and possible custom variants it is recommended to include a 2x5 pins

programming connector to the module programming pins. The connector should be a 1.27 mm

pitch pin-row (same pitch in both directions), SMD or through-hole version, with the connections

shown below. RXD/TXD lines is not in use for firmware upgrade, but is included on spare pins on

the connector for debugging purposes.

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Antenna Connection

The antenna should be connected to the RF pin. The RF pin is matched to 50 Ohm. If the

antenna connector is placed away from the module at the motherboard, the track between the

RF pin and the connector should be a 50 Ohm transmission line.

On a two layer board made of FR4 the width of a microstrip transmission line should be 1.8

times the thickness of the board, assuming a dielectric constant of 4.8. The line should be run

at the top of the board, and the bottom side should be a ground plane.

Example: For a 1.6 mm thick FR4 board, the width of the trace on the top side should be 1.8 x

1.6 mm = 2.88 mm.

The simplest antenna to use is the quarter wave whip antenna. A quarter wave whip antenna

above a ground plane yields 37 Ohm impedance and a matching circuit for 50 Ohm are

usually not required.

A PCB antenna can be made as a copper track where the ground plane is removed on the

back side. The rest of the PCB board should have a ground plane as large as possible,

preferably as large as the antenna itself, to make it act as a counterweight to the antenna. If

the track is shorter than a quarter of a wavelength, the antenna should be matched to 50

ohms.

Regulatory Compliance Information

The use of RF frequencies and maximum allowed RF power is limited by national regulations.

The RC17xxHP-RC232 has been designed to comply with the RED directive 2014/53/EU

when used in European license free bands.

According to RED directives, it is the responsibility of Radiocrafts’ customers (i.e. RC17xxHP-

RC232 end user) to check that the host product (i.e. final product) is compliant with RED

essential requirements. The use of a CE marked radio module can avoid re-certification of the

final product, provided that the end user respects the recommendations given by Radiocrafts.

A Declaration of Conformity is available from Radiocrafts on request.

The relevant regulations are subject to change. Radiocrafts AS do not take responsibility for

the validity and accuracy of the understanding of the regulations referred above. Radiocrafts

only guarantee that this product meets the specifications in this document. Radiocrafts is

exempt from any responsibilities related to regulatory compliance.

PCB Layout Recommendations

The recommended layout pads for the module are shown in the figure below. All dimensions

are in thousands of an inch (mil). The circle in upper left corner is an orientation mark only,

and should not be a part of the copper pattern.

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A PCB with two or more layers and with a solid ground plane in one of the inner- or bottom

layer(s) is recommended. All GND-pins of the module shall be connected to this ground plane

with vias with shortest possible routing, one via per GND-pin.

On the back side of the module there are several vias and pads. These vias and pads shall

not be connected, and the area underneath the module should be covered with solder resist.

If any routing or vias is required under the module, the routing and vias must be covered with

solder resist to prevent short circuiting to the module bottom side vias and pads. It is

recommended that vias are tented.

Reserved pins should be soldered to the pads but the pads must be left floating.

Note that Radiocrafts technical support team is available for schematic and layout review of

your design.

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Mechanical Drawing

Mechanical Dimensions

The module size is 12.7 x 25.4 x 3.7 mm

Carrier Tape and Reel Specification

Carrier tape and reel is in accordance with EIA Specification 481.

Tape width

Component

pitch

Hole pitch

Reel

diameter

Units per

reel

44 mm

16 mm

4 mm

13”

Max 1000

Soldering Profile Recommendation

JEDEC standard IEC/JEDEC J-STD-020B (page 11 and 12), Pb-Free Assembly is

recommended.

The standard requires that the heat dissipated in the "surroundings" on the PCB is taken into

account. The peak temperature should be adjusted so that it is within the window specified in

the standard for the actual motherboard.

Aperture for paste stencil is normally areal-reduced by 20-35%, please consult your

production facility for best experience aperture reduction.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Min

Max

Unit

Caution ! ESD sensitive device.

Precaution should be used when

handling the device in order to prevent

permanent damage.

Supply voltage, VCC

Supply voltage,

VCC_PA*

-0.3

3.8

5

V

Voltage on any pin

-0.3

VCC+0.3V

V

Input RF level

10

dBm

Storage temperature

-50

150

C

Operating temperature

-40

85

C

*VCC_PA=VCC voltage range for RC1701HP-RC232

Under no circumstances the absolute maximum ratings given above should be violated.

Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the

device.

Fresh 3.6V Li batteries normally have a higher open circuit voltage than the nominal 3.6V, but

can still be used to power the module as long as it is not exceeding the absolute maximum

rating (3.8V). When the module operates in IDLE/RX/TX the loaded battery voltage will

usually drop below 3.6V, which is inside the operation voltage range.

Electrical Specifications

T=25C, VCC = 3.3V, VCC_PA=5.0V if nothing else stated.

Parameter

Min

Typ.

Max

Unit

Condition / Note

Operating frequency

RC1701HP / RC1701

RC1740HP / RC1740

RC1760HP / RC1760

RC1780HP / RC1780

169.40

00

433.07

75

457.50

00

868.01

25

169.406250

433.077500

458.512500

869.512500

169.475

444.250

467.600

870.650

MHz

Typ. is default channel

Number of channels

RC1701HP / RC1701

RC1740HP / RC1740

RC1760HP / RC1760

RC1780HP / RC1780

10

93

239

84

See page 5 for details

Input/output impedance

50

Ohm

Data rate

0.3

1.2

100

kbit/s

Frequency tolerance

+/-1.5

ppm

Including 10 years of

aging.

Frequency stability aging

1

5

ppm/year

ppm/ 10

year

Starting after 10 years

Transmit power

RC1701HP-RC232

RC17x0HP-RC232

RC17xx-RC232

27

15

27.5

16

dBm

Typical values are for

default settings

FSK deviation

1.2 kbps

9.6 kbps

19.2 kbps

50 kbps

100 kbps

+/- 2.4

+/- 4.8

+/- 7.2 / 2.4

+/- 25

+/- 38.4

kHz

Adjacent channel power:

12.5 kHz channels

25 and 50 kHz channels

<-20

<-37

dBm

See note 1

Spurious emission, TX

< 1 GHz

> 1 GHz

Restricted bands

-36

-30

-54

dBm

Restricted bands:

47 MHz – 74 MHz

87.5 MHz – 118 MHz

174 MHz – 230 MHz

470 MHz – 862 MHz

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Parameter

Min

Typ.

Max

Unit

Condition / Note

Sensitivity:

1.2 kbps

9.6 kbps

19.2 kbps

50 kbps

100 kbps

-117

-113

-109

-106

-101

-118

-114

-110

-107

-102

dBm

Measured at 1% BER /

80% PER of 20 byte

packets.

Adjacent channel rejection

64

dB

Alternate channel selectivity

66

dB

Image channel rejection

66

dB

Blocking / Interferer rejection /

desensitization

+/- 1 MHz

+/- 2 MHz

+/- 10 MHz

30

35

60

82

83

89

dB

Wanted signal 3 dB

above sensitivity level,

CW interferer.

Minimum numbers

corresponds to class 2

receiver requirements in

EN300220.

Saturation

+10

dBm

Input IP3

-14

dBm

Spurious emission, RX

-57

dBm

Supply voltage,

VCC

VCC_PA

2.8

2.5

3.3

3.6

5.0

3.8

V

RC17x0HP

RC1701HP

Current consumption, RX/IDLE

VCC

VCC_PA

31

0.3

32

mA

uA

Apply over entire supply

voltage range

RC1701HP Current, TX:

RF_POWER=5, +27 dBm

RF_POWER=4, +24 dBm

RF_POWER=3, +20 dBm

RF_POWER=2, +17 dBm

RF_POWER=1, +14 dBm

VCC+VCC_PA

407

268

173

132

103

mA

Apply over entire VCC

supply voltage range

when VCC=VCC_PA.

RC1740HP / RC1760HP

Current, TX:

RF_POWER=5, +27 dBm

RF_POWER=4, +24 dBm

RF_POWER=3, +20 dBm

RF_POWER=2, +17 dBm

RF_POWER=1, +14 dBm

VCC_PA / VCC

318/63

248/42

174/37

141/36

134/35

mA

RC1780HP Current, TX:

RF_POWER=5, +27 dBm

RF_POWER=4, +24 dBm

RF_POWER=3, +20 dBm

RF_POWER=2, +17 dBm

RF_POWER=1, +14 dBm

VCC_PA / VCC

297/72

234/46

154/41

128/39

128/36

mA

RC17xx Current, TX:

RF_POWER=5, +15 dBm

VCC_PA+VCC

57

mA

Current consumption,SLEEP

VCC

VCC_PA

0.60

0.02

2.0

1.0

uA

Digital I/O

Input logic level, low

Input logic level, high

Output logic level, low (1µA)

Output logic level, high(-1µA)

70 %

0

TBD

30 %

TBD

VCC

V

Of VCC

RESET pin

Input logic level, low

Input logic level, high

70 %

30 %

V

Minimum 250 ns pulse

width

UART Baud Rate tolerance

+/- 2

%

UART receiver and

transmitter

Configuration memory write

cycles

1000

The guaranteed number

of write cycles using the

‘M’ command is limited

Note 1: The RC17x0HP module should be characterized as a wideband system for 25 kHz and wider channels under

EN300-220-2 V2.4.1. The 25 kHz narrow band ACP requirement will limit the output power to +22 dBm when

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characterised as 25 kHz channel under EN300-220-2. For 12.5 kHz narrow band systems the RC17x0HP complies

with ACP up to +27 dBm.

Packet Error Rate

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

-103.0

-104.0

-105.0

-106.0

-107.0

-109.0

-110.0

-111.0

-112.0

-113.0

-114.0

-115.0

-116.0

-117.0

-118.0

-119.0

-120.0

-121.0

-122.0

PER

Signal Level

PER @ 2.4 kbps

PER @ 4.8 kbps

PER @ 19.2 kbps

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Document Revision History

Document Revision

Changes

1.00

First release

1.10

Data rate table on page 4 changed according to changes in fw rev 1.02.

1.11

New description for application circuit

1.12

- Absolut max voltage vs Max Supply voltage clarification

- High power channels at 868 MHz in EU clarification

- PER vs Signal Level curves added

1.13

Updated Mechanical drawing and height information. Please refer to Hardware

PCN for revision history.

Updated regulatory compliance

Product Status and Definitions

Current

Status

Data Sheet Identification

Product Status

Definition

Advance Information

Planned or under

development

This data sheet contains the design

specifications for product

development. Specifications may

change in any manner without notice.

Preliminary

Engineering Samples

and First Production

This data sheet contains preliminary

data, and supplementary data will be

published at a later date. Radiocrafts

reserves the right to make changes at

any time without notice in order to

improve design and supply the best

possible product.

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supply the best possible product.

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Disclaimer

Radiocrafts AS believes the information contained herein is correct and accurate at the time of this printing. However,

Radiocrafts AS reserves the right to make changes to this product without notice. Radiocrafts AS does not assume

any responsibility for the use of the described product; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights, or

the rights of others. The latest updates are available at the Radiocrafts website or by contacting Radiocrafts directly.

As far as possible, major changes of product specifications and functionality, will be stated in product specific Errata

Notes published at the Radiocrafts website. Customers are encouraged to check regularly for the most recent

updates on products and support tools.

Trademarks

RC232™ is a trademark of Radiocrafts AS. The RC232™ Embedded RF Protocol is used in a range of products from

Radiocrafts. The protocol handles host communication, data buffering, error check, addressing and broadcasting. It

supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and peer-to-peer network topologies.

All other trademarks, registered trademarks and product names are the sole property of their respective owners.

Life Support Policy

This Radiocrafts product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or other systems where

malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in significant personal injury to the user, or as a critical component

in any life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the

life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. Radiocrafts AS customers using or selling these

products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Radiocrafts AS for any

damages resulting from any improper use or sale.

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