CC400 CC400 Single Chip High Performance RF Transceiver Applications * UHF wireless data transmitters and receivers * Wireless alarm and security systems * 315 / 426 / 429 / 433 MHz ISM/SRD band systems * Point of sale terminals * * * * * Remote control systems Home security and automation Low power telemetry AMR - Automatic Meter Reading Environmental control Product Description CC400 is a single-chip high performance, CC400 is based on Chipcon's SmartRF(R) half-duplex, FSK, UHF transceiver designed for low power and low-voltage wireless applications. The circuit is mainly intended for the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) frequency bands at 315, 418 and 433 MHz, but can easily be programmed for operation at other frequency bands in the 300 - 500 MHz range. technology. The main operating parameters of CC400 can be programmed via a serial interface, thus making CC400 a very flexible and easy to use component. In a typical system CC400 will be used together with a microcontroller and a few external passive components. Features * * * * * * * * * * Single chip RF transceiver Frequency range 300 - 500 MHz High sensitivity (typical -110 dBm) Programmable output power up to 25 mW (14 dBm) Small size (SSOP-28 package) Low supply voltage (2.7 V to 3.3 V) Very few external components required FSK modulation Very low phase noise Data-rate up to 9.6 kbps * Suitable for both narrow and wide band systems * Suitable for frequency hopping protocols * Frequency-Lock indicator * Development kit available * Easy-to-use software (SmartRF Studio) for generating the CC400 configuration data SWRS050 Page 1 of 32 CC400 Table of Contents 1. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ................................................................................ 4 2. OPERATING CONDITIONS........................................................................................... 4 3. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 4 4. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................... 5 5. RF RECEIVE SECTION ................................................................................................. 5 6. RF TRANSMIT SECTION .............................................................................................. 6 7. IF SECTION.................................................................................................................... 6 8. FREQUENCY SYNTHESISER SECTION...................................................................... 7 9. DC CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................... 7 10. PIN ASSIGNMENT......................................................................................................... 8 11. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 9 12. CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW ................................................................................... 10 13. CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE.................................................................................. 10 14. 3-WIRE SERIAL INTERFACE ..................................................................................... 11 15. MICROCONTROLLER INTERFACE ........................................................................... 13 15.1. CONNECTING THE MICROCONTROLLER ............................................................ 13 15.2. DATA TRANSMISSION ............................................................................................ 13 15.3. DATA RECEPTION................................................................................................... 13 16. APPLICATION CIRCUIT.............................................................................................. 14 16.1. INPUT / OUTPUT MATCHING ................................................................................. 14 16.2. SYNTHESIZER LOOP FILTER AND VCO TANK .................................................... 14 16.3. ADDITIONAL FILTERING......................................................................................... 14 16.4. VOLTAGE SUPPLY DECOUPLING ......................................................................... 14 17. RECEIVER SENSITIVITY ............................................................................................ 15 18. OUTPUT POWER ........................................................................................................ 16 19. INPUT / OUTPUT MATCHING..................................................................................... 16 20. OPTIONAL LC FILTER................................................................................................ 17 21. CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR ............................................................................................ 17 22. LOOP FILTER .............................................................................................................. 18 23. BLOCKING................................................................................................................... 18 24. PLL LOCK INDICATOR............................................................................................... 19 25. ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................... 19 26. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES ..................................................... 20 26.1. LOW-COST SYSTEMS............................................................................................. 20 26.2. BATTERY OPERATED SYSTEMS .......................................................................... 20 26.3. NARROW BAND SYSTEMS .................................................................................... 20 26.4. HIGH RELIABILITY SYSTEMS ................................................................................ 20 26.5. SPREAD SPECTRUM FREQUENCY HOPPING SYSTEMS .................................. 20 27. DEMODULATOR PRECHARGING FOR REDUCED TURN-ON TIME ...................... 21 28. PCB LAYOUT RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................ 22 SWRS050 Page 2 of 32 CC400 29. CONFIGURATION REGISTERS.................................................................................. 22 30. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION (SSOP-28) ....................................................................... 28 31. SOLDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 28 32. PLASTIC TUBE SPECIFICATION............................................................................... 29 33. CARRIER TAPE AND REEL SPECIFICATION .......................................................... 29 34. ORDERING INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 29 35. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 30 35.1. DOCUMENT HISTORY ............................................................................................ 30 35.2. PRODUCT STATUS DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... 30 35.3. DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................ 30 35.4. TRADEMARKS ......................................................................................................... 31 35.5. LIFE SUPPORT POLICY .......................................................................................... 31 36. ADDRESS INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 32 SWRS050 Page 3 of 32 CC400 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings The absolute maximum ratings given in Table 1 must under no circumstances be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. Parameter Min. Max. Units Supply voltage, VDD -0.3 7.0 V Voltage on any pin -0.3 VDD+0.3, max 7.0 V 10 dBm 150 C 260 C Input RF level Storage temperature range -50 Reflow solder temperature Condition T = 10 s Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings Caution! ESD sensitive device. Precaution should be used when handling the device in order to prevent permanent damage. 2. Operating Conditions The operating conditions for CC400 are listed in Table 2 below. Parameter Operating ambient temperature Min. Max. Units -30 85 C Condition Table 2: Operating Conditions 3. Electrical Specifications Tc = 25C, VDD = 3.0V if nothing else stated. Measured on Chipcon's CC400DB reference design. Parameter Min. Supply voltage Typ. 3.0 2.7 Current Consumption, Max. 3.3 Unit Condition V Recommended operation voltage V Operating limits 23 mA 230 A 1:100 receive to power down ratio P=1 mW (0 dBm) 33 mA P=4 mW (6 dBm) 44 mA The output power is delivered to a 50 load P=10 mW (10 dBm) 59 mA P=20 mW (13 dBm) 68 mA P=25 mW (14 dBm) 77 mA receive mode Current Consumption, average in receive mode using polling Current Consumption, transmit mode: Current Consumption, 23 Power Down 0.2 2 A Oscillator core on A Oscillator core off Table 3: Electrical Specifications SWRS050 Page 4 of 32 CC400 4. General Characteristics The general characteristics of CC400 are listed in Table 4 below. Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition RF Frequency Range 300 315 418 433.92 500 MHz Programmable in steps of 250 Hz Transmit data rate 0.3 2.4 9.6 kbps Manchester code is required. (9.6 kbps equals 19.2 kBaud using Manchester code) Table 4: General Characteristics 5. RF Receive Section Tc = 25C, VDD = 3.0V if nothing else stated. Measured on Chipcon's CC400DB reference design. Parameter Min. Receiver Sensitivity Cascaded noise figure LO leakage Typ. Max. Unit Condition -110 dBm Measured at 433.92 MHz and a data rate of 1.2 kbps, 60 kHz IF and 20 kHz frequency separation with a bit error rate better than 10 3 . For other settings see p.15. 3 dB -39 dBm 39 Input impedance Receive mode, series equivalent. For matching details see "Input/ output matching" p. 16. +4.9 pF Turn on time Blocking / Desensitization 1 MHz 2 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 500 3 5 30 30 35 50 60 Measured conducted on CC400DB. Radiated LO leakage depends on external components placement. s ms ms ms dB dB dB dB With precharging, 9.6 kbps Without precharging, 9.6 kbps With precharging, 1.2 kbps Without precharging, 1.2 kbps See "Demodulator precharging for reduced turn-on time" p. 21. Complies with EN 300 220 class 2 receiver requirements. See p. 18 for more details. Table 5: RF Receive Section SWRS050 Page 5 of 32 CC400 6. RF Transmit Section Tc = 25C, VDD = 3.0V if nothing else stated. Measured on Chipcon's CC400DB reference design. Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Binary FSK frequency separation 0 10 200 kHz The frequency corresponding to the digital "0" is denoted f0, while f1 corresponds to a digital "1". The frequency separation is f1-f0. The RF carrier frequency, fc, is then given by fc=(f0+f1)/2. (The frequency deviation is given by fd=+/-(f1-f0)/2 ) The frequency separation is programmable in steps of 1 kHz. Programmable output power -5 14 dBm Delivered to matched load. The output power is programmable in steps of 1 dB. 400 || 3 pF RF output impedance Harmonics Condition Transmit mode, parallel equivalent. For matching details see "Input/ output matching" p.16. -30 dBc When transmitting high output power levels an external LC or SAW filter may be used to reduce harmonics emission to comply with ISM requirements. See p. 17. Table 6: RF Transmit Section 7. IF Section Parameter Intermediate frequency (IF) Min. Typ. Max. 60 200 455 Unit kHz kHz kHz Condition The IF is programmable. Either 60 kHz, 200 kHz or 455 kHz can be chosen. An optional external IF filter can be used if 455 kHz is chosen. The impedance level is 1.5 k Table 7: IF Section SWRS050 Page 6 of 32 CC400 8. Frequency Synthesiser Section Tc = 25C @ VDD = 3.0 V if nothing else is stated. Measured on Chipcon's CC400DB reference design. Parameter Crystal Oscillator Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Unit 4 12 13 MHz Crystal frequency accuracy requirement +/- 50 Crystal operation ppm Parallel Crystal load capacitance Crystal oscillator start-up time 3 Output signal phase noise Condition The crystal frequency accuracy and drift (ageing and temperature dependency) will determine the frequency accuracy of the transmitted signal. C151 and C161 are loading capacitors, see page 17. 20 16 12 pF pF pF 4-6 MHz 6-10 MHz 10-13 MHz 6 ms 12 MHz, 12 pF load -70 -90 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz 10 kHz offset from carrier 100 kHz offset from carrier Loop filter BW = 16 kHz -81 -107 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz 10 kHz offset from carrier 100 kHz offset from carrier Loop filter BW = 3 kHz 100 s PLL turn-on time, crystal oscillator off in power down mode 4 ms PLL turn-on time, crystal oscillator on in power down mode 2 ms RX / TX turn time It is recommended to wait at least 8 ms (6 ms crystal oscillator startup time and 2 ms PLL turn-on time) before checking the PLL Lock Indicator at the LOCK pin. Please refer to chapter "PLL Lock Indicator" on page 16 for a further description. Table 8: Frequency Synthesiser Section 9. DC Characteristics The DC Characteristics of CC400 are listed in Table 10 below. Tc = 25C if nothing else stated. Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Logic "0" input voltage 0 0.3*VDD V Logic "1" input voltage 0.7*VDD VDD V Logic "0" output voltage 0 0.4 V Output current -2.5 mA, 3.0 V supply voltage Logic "1" output voltage 2.5 VDD V Output current 2.5 mA, 3.0 V supply voltage Logic "0" input current NA -1 A Input signal equals GND Logic "1" input current NA 1 A Input signal equals VDD Table 9: DC Characteristics SWRS050 Page 7 of 32 CC400 10. Pin no. 1 2 3 Pin Assignment Pin name AVDD AGND AGND Pin type Power (A) Ground (A) Ground (A) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 AGND RF_IN RF_OUT AVDD AVDD VCO_IN AGND AGND CHP_OUT AVDD AVDD XOSC_Q1 XOSC_Q2 AGND DGND LOCK 20 21 22 23 DGND DVDD DVDD DIO 24 CLOCK Description Power supply (3V) for analog modules (Mixer, IF, demodulator) Ground connection (0V) for analog modules (substrate) Ground connection (0V) for analog modules (Mixer, IF, demodulator) Ground (A) Ground connection (0V) for analog modules (LNA and PA) RF Input RF signal input from antenna (external ac-coupling) RF output RF signal output to antenna (external bias) Power (A) Power supply (3V) for analog modules (LNA and PA) Power (A) Power supply (3V) for analog modules (VCO) Analog input External VCO-tank input Ground (A) Ground connection (0V) for analog modules (VCO) Ground (A) Ground connection (0V) for analog modules (Prescaler) Analog output Charge pump current output Power (A) Power supply (3V) for analog modules (Prescaler) Power (A) Power supply (3V) for analog modules (XOSC) Analog input Crystal, pin 1, or external clock input Analog output Crystal, pin 2 Ground (A) Ground connection (0V) for analog modules (XOSC) Ground (D) Ground connection (0V) for digital modules (substrate) Digital output PLL Lock Indicator. Output is high when PLL is in lock. Please refer to chapter "PLL Lock Indicator" on page 16 for a further description. Ground (D) Ground connection (0V) for digital modules (Digital) Power (D) Power supply (3V) for digital modules (Digital) Power (D) Power supply (3V) for digital modules (Guard) Digital Data input in transmit mode input/output (bi- Demodulator output in receive mode directional) Digital input Programming clock for 3-wire bus 25 PDATA Digital input Programming data for 3-wire bus 26 STROBE Digital input Programming strobe (Load) for 3-wire bus 27 IF_IN Analog input 28 IF_OUT Analog output Input to IF chain (from external ceramic filter). The input impedance is 1.5 k so a direct connection to an external ceramic filter is possible Output from first amplifier in IF-chain (to external ceramic filter). The output impedance is 1.5 k so a direct connection to an external ceramic filter is possible A=Analog, D=Digital AVDD Figure 1: Pin-out top view AGND AGND AGND RF_IN AVDD AVDD VCO_IN AGND AGND CHP_OUT AVDD AVDD 28 2 27 3 26 4 25 5 24 6 23 7 8 9 10 CC400 RF_OUT 1 22 21 20 19 11 18 12 17 13 16 14 15 SWRS050 IF_OUT IF_IN STROBE PDATA CLOCK DIO DVDD DVDD DGND LOCK DGND AGND XOSC_Q2 XOSC_Q1 Page 8 of 32 CC400 11. Circuit Description IF_OUT IF_IN MIXER RF_IN LNA DEMOD IF STAGE DIO Freq. divider RF_OUT /N PA VCO ~ VCO_IN CONTROL 3 CLOCK, PDATA, STROBE LOCK CHARGE PUMP PD /R OSC XOSC_Q2 XOSC_Q1 CHP_OUT Figure 2: Simplified block diagram of the CC400. A simplified block diagram of CC400 is shown in Figure 2. Only signal pins are shown. In receive mode CC400 is configured as a traditional heterodyne receiver. The RF input signal is amplified by the low-noise amplifier (LNA) and converted down to the intermediate frequency (IF) by the mixer (MIXER). In the intermediate frequency stage (IF STAGE) this downconverted signal is amplified and filtered before being fed to the demodulator (DEMOD). As an option an external IF filter can be used for improved performance. After demodulation CC400 outputs the raw digital demodulated data on the pin DIO. Synchronisation and final qualification of the demodulated data is done by the interfacing digital system (microcontroller). directly to the power amplifier (PA). The RF output is frequency shift keyed (FSK) by the digital bit stream fed to the pin DIO. The internal T/R switch circuitry makes the antenna interface and matching very easy. The frequency synthesiser generates the local oscillator signal which is fed to the MIXER in receive mode and to PA in transmit mode. The frequency synthesiser consists of a crystal oscillator (XOSC), phase detector (PD), charge pump (CHARGE PUMP), VCO, and frequency dividers (/R and /N). An external crystal must be connected to XOSC, and an external LC-tank with a varactor diode is required for the VCO. For flexibility the loop filter is external. For chip configuration CC400 includes a 3wire digital serial interface (CONTROL). In transmit mode the voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) output signal is fed SWRS050 Page 9 of 32 CC400 12. Configuration Overview CC400 can be configured to achieve the best performance for different applications. Through the programmable configuration registers the following key parameters can be programmed: * Receive/Transmit mode. * RF output power level. * Power amplifier operation class (A, AB, B or C). * Frequency synthesiser key parameters: RF output frequency, FSK modulation frequency separation (deviation), crystal oscillator reference frequency. * Power-down/power-up mode. * Reference oscillator on or off in power down mode (when on, shorter frequency synthesiser start-up time is achieved). 13. * The IF (intermediate frequency) can be set to either 60 kHz or 200 kHz using on-chip filters, or 455 kHz using an external filter. * Data rate can be selected. * Synthesiser lock indicator mode. The lock detection can be enabled/disabled. When enabled, two lock detection modes can be chosen, either "monostable" or continuous. * In receive mode precharging of the demodulator can be used to achieve faster settling time (see p.21). Configuration Software Chipcon will provide users of CC400 with a program, SmartRF Studio (Windows interface) that generates all necessary CC400 configuration data based on the user's selections of various parameters. Based on the selections 8 hexadecimal numbers are generated. These hexadecimal numbers will then be the necessary input to the microcontroller for configuration of CC400. In addition the program will provide the user with the component values needed for the PLL loop filter and the input/output matching circuit. Figure 3 shows the user interface of the CC400 configuration software. Figure 3: SmartRF Studio user interface. SWRS050 Page 10 of 32 CC400 14. 3-wire Serial Interface CC400 is programmed via a simple 3-wire A timing diagram for the programming is shown in Figure 5. The clocking of the data on PDATA is done on the negative edge of CLOCK. When the last bit, bit0, of the sixteen bits has been loaded, the STROBE-pulse must be brought high and then low to load the data. interface (STROBE, PDATA and CLOCK). A full configuration of CC400 requires sending 8 data frames of 16 bits each. With a clock rate of 2 MHz the time needed for a full configuration will therefore be less than 100 s. Setting the device in power down mode requires sending one frame only and will therefore take less than 10 s. The configuration data will be valid after a programmed power-down mode, but not when the power-supply is turned off. When changing mode, only the frames that are different need to be programmed. In each write-cycle 16 bits are sent on the PDATA-line. The three most significant bits of each data frame (bit15, bit14 and bit13) are the address-bits. Bit15 is the MSB of the address and is sent as the first bit. See Figure 4. Address first frame (000) Address second frame (001) Data first frame The timing specifications are given in Table 10. Address last frame (111) Data second frame Data last frame CLOCK PDATA 000 M S B L S B 001 M S B L S B L S B 011 111 M S B L S B STROBE Figure 4: Serial data transfer (full configuration). TSD THD TCL,min TCH,min CLOCK PDATA BIT 1 BIT 0 BIT 15 BIT 14 STROBE TCS TS,min TSC Figure 5: Timing diagram, serial interface. SWRS050 Page 11 of 32 CC400 Parameter Symbol Min Max Units Conditions CLOCK, clock frequency FCLOCK - 2 MHz CLOCK low pulse duration TCL,min 50 ns The minimum time CLOCK can be low. CLOCK high pulse duration TCH,min 50 ns The minimum time CLOCK can be high. PDATA setup time TSD 5 - ns The minimum time data on PDATA must be ready before the negative edge of CLOCK. PDATA hold time THD 5 - ns The minimum time data must be held at PDATA, after the negative edge of CLOCK. CLOCK to STROBE time TCS 5 - ns The minimum time after the negative edge of CLOCK before positive edge of STROBE. STROBE to CLOCK time TSC 5 - ns The minimum time after the negative edge of STROBE before negative edge of CLOCK. STROBE pulse duration TS,min 50 ns The minimum time STROBE can be high. Rise time Trise 100 ns The maximum rise time for CLOCK and STROBE Fall time Tfall 100 ns The maximum fall time for CLOCK and STROBE Note: The set-up- and hold-times refer to 50% of VDD. Table 10: Serial interface, timing specification. SWRS050 Page 12 of 32 CC400 15. Microcontroller Interface Used in a typical system, CC400 will interface to a microcontroller. This microcontroller must be able to: * * * Program the CC400 into different modes via the 3-wire serial interface (PDATA, STROBE, CLOCK). Operate with the bidirectional data pin DIO. Perform oversampling of the demodulator output (on pin DIO), recover the clock corresponding to the actual datarate, and perform data quali- 15.1. Connecting the microcontroller The microcontroller uses 3 output pins for the serial interface (PDATA, STROBE and CLOCK). A bi-directional pin is used for data to be transmitted and data received (DIO). Optionally another pin can be used to monitor the LOCK signal. This signal is logic level high when the PLL is in lock. See Figure 7. 15.2. Data transmission The data to be sent has to be Manchester encoded (also known as bi-phase-level coding). The Manchester code ensures that the signal has a constant DC component that is necessary for the FSK demodulator. The Manchester code is based on transitions; a "0" is encoded as a low-to-high transition, a "1" is encoded as a high-to-low transition. See Figure 6. When the DIO is logic level high, the upper FSK frequency is transmitted. The lower frequency is transmitted when DIO is low. Note that the receiver data output is inverted when using low-side LO, which is default using SmartRF Studio. * * * 15.3. Data reception The output of the demodulator (DIO) is a digital signal (alternating between 0 V and VDD). For small input signals, there will be some noise on this signal, located at the edges of the digital signal. The datarate of this signal may be up to 9.6 kbps. Due to the Manchester coding, the fundamental frequency of the signal is also 9.6 kHz. An oversampling of 4-8 times the frequency of the demodulator-output is recommended. I.e. the sampling frequency should be at least 40-80 kHz for 9.6 kbps. For a lower datarate the sampling frequency can be reduced. In a typical application the data output is sampled by the microcontroller, and stored in an accumulating register. The length of this register will typically be 4-8 bits (depending on the oversampling ratio). The qualification of the data (decide whether the signal is "0" or "1") can be based on comparing the number of 0's with the number of 1's. See Application Note AN008 "Oversampling and data decision for the CC400/CC900" for more details. 10110001101 CC400 TX data fication (on Manchester encoded data). Data to be sent must be Manchester encoded. Optionally the microcontroller can monitor the frequency lock status from pin LOCK. Optionally the microcontroller can perform precharging of the receiver in order to reduce the turn-on time (see p.21). PDATA CLOCK STROBE Microcontroller DIO LOCK Time Figure 6: Manchester encoding. Figure 7: Microcontroller interface. SWRS050 Page 13 of 32 CC400 16. Application Circuit gain is also controlled by the `VCO gain' setting in SmartRF Studio, by changing the amplifier current. C92 together with the varactor's capacitance ratio determines the VCO sensitivity (MHz/V). The sensitivity should be 20 MHz/V. L91 and C93 is used to set the absolute range of the VCO. See Application Note AN012 "VCO fine-tuning CC400 and CC900" for more details. Very few external components are required for operation of CC400. A typical application circuit for 433.92 MHz operation is shown in Figure 8. 1.2 kbps data rate and 20 kHz FSK separation are used. Typical component values are shown in Table 11. 16.1. Input / output matching L51 and C51 are the input match for the receiver, and L61 and C61 are the output match for the transmitter. An internal T/R switch circuitry makes it possible to connect the input and output together matching to 50. See "Input/output matching" p.16 for details. 16.2. 16.3. Additional filtering Additional external components (e.g. ceramic IF-filter, RF LC or SAW-filter) may be used in order to improve the performance for specific applications. See also "Optional LC filter" p.17 for further information. Synthesizer loop filter and VCO tank 16.4. The PLL loop filter consists of C121-C123 and R121-R123. The Component values are easily calculated using the SmartRF Studio software. The VCO tank consists of C91-C93, L91 and the varactor (VAR). C91 determines the coupling to the internal VCO amplifier, and thus the VCO loop gain. This loop Voltage supply decoupling C10-C12, C24-C25, C210 and C211 are voltage supply de-coupling capacitors. These capacitors should be placed as close as possible to the voltage supply pins of CC400. The CC400DB should be used as a reference design. AVDD=3V 28 1 C25 C10 C11 AVDD C12 IF_OUT 2 27 AGND IF_IN AGND STROBE AGND PDATA RF_IN CLOCK 3 26 4 Monopole antenna L51 C51 25 5 24 6 RF_OUT L61 7 C61 AVDD 8 AVDD C91 9 VCO_IN CC400 LC or SAW FILTER Optional 23 C92 R123 22 DVDD L91 19 AGND LOCK AGND DGND CHP_OUT AGND 18 17 13 16 AVDD XOSC_Q2 AVDD XOSC_Q1 14 R121 VAR C210 C211 20 DGND 12 C122 DVDD=3V 21 DVDD 11 R122 R7 DIO 10 C93 455kHz Optional TO/FROM MICROCONTROLLER C24 15 XTAL C123 C121 C151 C161 Figure 8: Typical CC400 application for 433.92 MHz operation. SWRS050 Page 14 of 32 CC400 Item Description C10 C11 C12 C24 C25 C51 C61 C91 C92 C93 C121 C122 C123 C161 C151 C210 C211 L51 L61 L91 1 nF, X7R, 0603 33 nF, X7R, 0603 4.7 nF, NP0, 1206 33 pF, NP0, 0603 220 pF, NP0, 0603 220 pF, NP0, 0603 12 pF, NP0, 0603 4.7 pF, NP0, 06035 8.2 pF, NP0, 0603 3.9 pF, NP0, 0603 33 nF, X7R, 0603 1.5 nF, X7R, 0603 330 pF, NP0, 0603 15 pF, NP0, 0603 15 pF, NP0, 0603 1 nF, X7R, 0603 33 nF, X7R, 0603 39 nH, 0805 6.8 nH, 0805 10 nH, 0805 R7 10 k, 0603 (optional) R121 R122 R123 VAR XTAL 5.6 k, 0603 27 k, 0603 22 k, 0603 KV1837K, TOKO or similar 12 MHz crystal, 12 pF load Table 11: Bill of materials for the application circuit. 17. Receiver sensitivity The receiver sensitivity depends on which IF frequency and IF filter that has been selected (60, 200 or 455 kHz). It also depends on the data rate (0.3 - 9.6 kbps) and the FSK frequency separation (0 - 200 kHz). Frequency separation is twice Data rate 1.2 kbps 2.4 kbps 4.8 kbps 9.6 kbps IF frequency 60 kHz 200 kHz 455 kHz ext 60 kHz 200 kHz 455 kHz ext 200 kHz 455 kHz ext 200 kHz the frequency deviation (for example, 20 kHz separation is +/-10 kHz deviation). Some typical figures are shown in Table 12. Separation CC400 20 kHz 40 kHz 12 kHz 30 kHz 40 kHz 20 kHz 40 kHz 20 kHz 40 kHz -110 dBm -103 dBm -108 dBm -110 dBm -103 dBm -103 dBm -101 dBm -99 dBm -97 dBm Table 12: Sensitivity for different IF frequency, data rates and separation. In a narrow band system with very low frequency separation (less than 10 kHz) the sensitivity will drop. To insure proper operation the separation should always be larger than 5 kHz (+/- 2.5 kHz deviation). For even smaller separation, or to improve the sensitivity, an external narrow band demodulator should be used. See Application Note AN005 "Selecting system parameters and system configurations using CC400 / CC900" for more information on narrow band systems. SWRS050 Page 15 of 32 CC400 18. Output power The output power is controlled through several parameters in the configuration Output power -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Class registers. Table 13 shows recommended settings for the different output powers. Register F1:0 C8,A7:6,D12:11 E9:8 A AB AB AB AB B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C 00 01 01 01 01 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 00 00 01 01 01 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 01011 00100 00101 00110 00111 00011 00100 00101 00110 00111 01000 01001 01010 01001 01010 01100 01111 10001 10101 11011 Table 13: Output power settings. 19. Input / Output Matching Four passive external components combined with the internal T/R switch circuitry ensures match in both RX and TX mode. The matching network for 433.92 MHz is shown in Figure 9. The component values may have to be optimised to include layout parasitics. Matching components for other frequencies can be found using the configuration software. See also Application Note AN013 "Matching CC400 CC900" for more details. AVDD C61 L61 L51 TO ANTENNA C51 RF_IN CC400 f = 433.92 MHz C51=220 pF C61=12 pF L51=39 nH L61=6.8 nH RF_OUT Figure 9: Input/output matching network. SWRS050 Page 16 of 32 CC400 20. Optional LC Filter An optional LC filter may be added between the antenna and the matching network in certain applications. The filter will reduce the emission of harmonics and increase the receiver selectivity. The filter for use at 433.92 MHz is shown in Figure 10. The component values may have to be optimised to include layout parasitics. The filter is designed for 50 terminations. f = 433.92 MHz L52 C53 C52 C52=15 pF C53=22 pF L52=8.2 nH Figure 10: LC filter. 21. Crystal oscillator An external clock signal or the internal crystal oscillator can be used as main frequency reference. An external clock signal should be connected to XOSC_Q1, while XOSC_Q2 should be left open. The crystal frequency must be in the range 4 13 MHz. The parasitic capacitance is constituted by the pins input capacitance and PCB stray capacitance. Typically the total parasitic capacitance is 4.5 pF. A trimming capacitor may be placed across C151 for initial tuning if necessary. The crystal oscillator circuit is shown in Figure 11. Typical component values for different values of CL are given in Table 14. Using the internal crystal oscillator, the crystal must be connected between XOSC_Q1 and XOSC_Q2. The oscillator is designed for parallel mode operation of the crystal. In addition loading capacitors (C151 and C161) for the crystal are required. The loading capacitor values depend on the total load capacitance, CL, specified for the crystal. The total load capacitance seen between the crystal terminals should equal CL for the crystal to oscillate at the specified frequency. CL = 1 1 1 + C151 C161 The initial tolerance, temperature drift, ageing and load pulling should be carefully specified in order to meet the required frequency accuracy in a certain application. By specifying the total expected frequency accuracy in SmartRF Studio together with data rate and frequency separation, the software will calculate the total bandwidth and compare to the available IF bandwidth. The software will report any contradictions and a more accurate crystal will be recommended if required. + C parasitic XOSC_Q1 XOSC_Q2 XTAL C151 C161 Figure 11: Crystal oscillator circuit. SWRS050 Page 17 of 32 CC400 Item CL= 12 pF CL= 16 pF CL= 22 pF C151 C161 15 pF 15 pF 22 pF 22 pF 33 pF 33 pF Table 14: Crystal oscillator component values. 22. Loop filter The loop filter is a lead-lag type of filter. The calculations for the loop filter components are done in the SmartRF Studio software. See Application Note AN012 "VCO fine tuning for CC400 and CC900" for more 23. detailed information. A spreadsheet, CC400_CC900_Loop_Filter_1_0.xls, is available from Chipcon that will calculate the loop filter components for a desired bandwidth with different constants than the default values in SmartRF Studio. Blocking IF =60 kHz, Separation = 20 kHz. Data rate = 1.2 kbps. Interfering signal is CW (no modulation) or FM modulation. 90 80 70 dBc 60 50 FM 40 CW 30 Requirement 20 10 0 -10 420 425 430 435 440 445 450 Fre que ncy IF =200 kHz, Separation = 40 kHz. Data rate = 1.2 kbps. Interfering signal is CW (no modulation) or FM modulation. 80 70 60 dBc 50 FM 40 CW 30 Requirement 20 10 0 -10 420 425 430 435 440 445 450 Fre que ncy 70 60 50 40 dBc FM 30 IF =455 kHz external, Separation = 12 kHz. Data rate = 1.2 kbps. Interfering signal is CW (no modulation) or FM modulation. CW Requirement 20 10 0 -10 420 425 430 435 440 445 450 Fre que ncy SWRS050 Page 18 of 32 CC400 24. PLL Lock Indicator The CC400 PLL lock indicator is available on the LOCK pin. The PLL lock signal is not 100% conclusive. That is, if the LOCK signal indicates lock (i.e. a high signal on the LOCK pin) the PLL has locked to the 25. desired frequency. However, situations might arise where the lock signal does not indicate lock (i.e. a low signal on the LOCK pin) when in fact the PLL has locked to the desired frequency. Antenna Considerations The CC400 can be used together with various types of antennas. The most common antennas for short-range communication are monopole, helical and loop antennas. Monopole antennas are resonant antennas with a length corresponding to one quarter of the electrical wavelength (/4). They are very easy to design and can be implemented simply as a "piece of wire" or integrated into the PCB. Non-resonant monopole antennas shorter than /4 can also be used, but at the expense of range. In size and cost critical applications such an antenna may very well be integrated into the PCB. Helical antennas can be thought of as a combination of a monopole and a loop antenna. They are a good compromise in size critical applications. But helical antennas tend to be more difficult to optimise than the simple monopole. Loop antennas are easy to integrate into the PCB, but are less effective due to difficult impedance matching because of their very low radiation resistance. For low power applications the /4monopole antenna is recommended giving the best range and because of its simplicity. The length of the /4-monopole antenna is given by: L = 7125 / f where f is in MHz, giving the length in cm. An antenna for 433.92 MHz should be 16.4 cm. The antenna should be connected as close as possible to the IC. If the antenna is located away from the input pin the antenna should be matched to the feeding transmission line. See Application Note AN003 "Antennas" for more details. SWRS050 Page 19 of 32 CC400 26. System Considerations and Guidelines 26.1. Low-cost systems In systems where low cost is of great importance the 200 kHz IF should be used. The oscillator crystal can then be a low cost crystal with 50 ppm frequency tolerance. 26.2. Battery operated systems In low power applications the power down mode should be used when not being active. Depending on the start-up time requirement, the oscillator core can be powered during power down. Precharging of the demodulator may also be used to reduce the receiver turn-on time, see description p.21. 26.3. Narrow band systems CC400 is also suitable for use in narrow band systems. However, it is then required to use a crystal with low temperature drift and ageing. A trimmer capacitor in the crystal oscillator circuit (in parallel with C151) may also be necessary to set the initial frequency. It is also possible to include an external IFfilter at 455 kHz. This should be a ceramic filter with 1.5 k input/output impedance connected between IF_OUT and IF_IN. Typical bandwidth is 30 kHz. Due to the high Q of such a filter, a better selectivity can be achieved. See Application Note AN005 "Selecting system parameters and system configurations using CC400 / CC900" for more details. 26.4. High reliability systems Using a SAW filter as a preselector will improve the communication reliability in harsh environments by reducing the probability of blocking. 26.5. Spread spectrum frequency hopping systems Due to the very fast frequency shift properties of the PLL, the CC400 may very well be used in frequency hopping systems. SWRS050 Page 20 of 32 CC400 27. Demodulator Precharging For Reduced Turn-on Time The demodulator data slicer has an internal AC coupling giving a time constant of approximately 30 periods of the bit rate period. This means that before proper demodulation can take place, a minimum of 30 start-bits has to be received. reduce the power consumption, this time constant can be reduced to 5 periods using the optional precharging possibility. The precharging is done during data reception by setting the precharging bit in the configuration register active with duration of at least 5 bit periods. In critical applications where the start-up time should be decreased in order to Data transmitted Data not valid Data valid Data received without precharging 5 bit periods PRECHARGE Data not valid Data valid Data received with precharging t1 t2 5 bit periodes t3 30 bit periodes Time Figure 12: Demodulation using precharging. In the example shown in Figure 12, data is transmitted continuously from the transmitter (all 1's). At t=t1 the receiver is turned on, and then the precharging is kept on for about 5 bit periods. At t=t2 the received data is valid and precharging is turned off. When not using precharging, data is not valid until 30 bit periods, at t=t3. SWRS050 Page 21 of 32 CC400 28. PCB Layout Recommendations A two layer PCB is highly recommended. The bottom layer of the PCB should be the "ground-layer". The top layer should be used for signal routing, and the open areas should be filled with metallization connected to ground using several vias. The ground pins should be connected to ground as close as possible to the package pin. The decoupling capacitors should also be placed as close as possible to the supply pins and connected to the ground plane by separate vias. The external components should be as small as possible and surface mount devices should be used. 29. Precaution should be used when placing the microcontroller in order to avoid interference with the RF circuitry. In most applications the ground plane can be one common plane, but in certain applications where the ground plane for the digital circuitry is expected to be noisy, the ground plane may be split in an analogue and a digital part. All AGND pins and AVDD decoupling capacitors should be connected to the analogue ground plane. All DGND pins and DVDD decoupling capacitors should be connected to the digital ground. The connection between the two ground planes should be implemented as a star connection with the power supply ground. The CC400DB reference design is available from Chipcon's web site, and should be used as a guideline for PCB layout. Configuration registers The configuration of CC400 is done by programming the 8 13-bit configuration registers. The configuration data based on selected system parameters are most easily found by using the SmartRF Studio software. A complete description of the registers is given in the following tables. REGISTER OVERVIEW Address Register Name Description 000 A Main control register 001 B General control register 010 C General control register 011 D General control register 100 E General control register 101 F General control register 110 G General control register 111 H General control register SWRS050 Page 22 of 32 CC400 Register A REGISTER NAME Default value Active A[12] PD - H A[11] RXTX - A[10:8] S[2:0] 000 A[7:6] PA[3:2] - A[5:4] LNA[1:0] 10 A[3:2] MIX[1:0] 10 A[1:0] LO[1:0] 10 Description Power Down 0 = Chip Enable 1 = Chip Disable (only reference oscillator core on) Receive/Transmit-mode control 0 = Receive mode 1 = Transmit mode Synthesiser test modes (apply when TDEM2=0) Modus (000): Normal operation: Rx/Tx. Modus (001): Divided signal from VCO at PD input monitored at LOCK pin. Modulation (control of A-counter) is disabled. Modus (010): Divided signal from VCO at PD input monitored at LOCK pin. Modulation (control of A-counter) is enabled. Modus (011): Output from reference divider monitored at LOCK pin. Modus (100): Signal at TX_DATA pin used as modulation control overriding the signal from the dual-modulus divider. Output monitored at LOCK pin. Modus (101): Output from prescaler monitored at LOCK pin. Modulation (A-divider control) disabled. Modus (110): Output from prescaler monitored at LOCK pin. Modulation (A-divider control) disabled. Modus (111): Shift register data output monitored at LOCK pin. PA gain programming. Part of PA4:PA0. (PA1:PA0 is in frame D, PA4 is in frame C) LNA bias current and gain 00 = 0.94mA=I0 01 = 1.5* I0=1.40mA 10 = 2* I0 =1.87mA (nominal setting) 11 = 3* I0=2.81mA MIXER bias current and gain 00 = 0.36mA 01 = 0.54mA 10 = 0.72mA (nominal setting) 11 = 1.08mA LO drive (peak-differential = peak-peak single-ended) 00 = 144mV 01 = 288mV 10 = 432mV (nominal setting) 11 = 720mV SWRS050 Page 23 of 32 CC400 Register B REGISTER NAME Default value B[12:11] AB[1:0] 00 B[10:7] B[6:0] A[3:0] M[6:0] - NAME Default value C[12] RESSYN 0 C[11:9] V[3:1] - C[8] C[7] PA[4] FSIG - C[6:5] CHP[1:0] 10 Register C REGISTER Active Description Antibacklash pulse width 00 = 0ns (nominal setting) 01 = 2.7ns 10 = 4.8ns 11 = 10.9ns Tolerance (+200% / - 70%) A-counter M-counter Active Description Synthesiser reset 0 = Normal operation 1 = Reset synthesiser VCO gain programmering. LSB-bit VO = "0". 000= maximum gain 111=minimum gain Reduce gain to reduce LO spurious emission PA gain programmering. Part of PA4:PA0 Charge pump polarity 0 = Add charge when VREF leads FVCO (Normal) 1 = Sink charge when VREF leads FVCO Charge pump current: 00 = 10A 01 = 20A 10 = 40A (nominal setting) C[4] PDX - C[3:0] R[3:0] - NAME Default value PA[1:0] K10:0] - NAME Default value E[12] LW 0 E[11] LM - E[10] LH - Register D REGISTER D[12:11] D[10:0] Register E REGISTER H Active 11 = 80A Reference oscillator power down 0 = Power on even during main power down 1 = Power down (during main power down) R-divider Description PA gain programming. Part PA4 K-counter K10 er sign bit (0=positive, 1 negative). Negative K must be 2's complement Active Description PLL Lock-Window tolerance 0 = 21ns (Normal setting) 1 = 44ns Lock mode (Lock is reset when PLL is reprogrammed). 0 = Single shot 1 = Continuous Lock detection enable 0 = Lock detection enabled 1 = Lock detection disabled (LOCK=1) SWRS050 Page 24 of 32 CC400 REGISTER NAME Default value E[9:8] PACL[1:0] - E[7:0] D[7:0] - NAME Default value F[12:11] DCLK[1:0] - F[10:9] DEMIF[1:0] - F[8:6] TDEM[2:0] 000 F[5:3] PAIMP[2:0] - F[2] INVARRAY - F[1:0] PAEC[1:0] - Register F REGISTER Active Description PA "class" 00 = Class A 01 = Class AB 10 = Class B 11 = Class C D-counter Frequency seperation programming Active Description Demodulator shift register clock selection 00 = External clock (25MHz) at TX_DATA. 01 = 12.8 MHz from crystal oscillator 10 = 25 MHz from prescaler 11 = 12.5MHz from prescaler Demodulator phase shift / IF control 00 = 60kHz IF 01 = 200kHz IF 10 = 455kHz IF 11 = Test modes using DCLK1:DCLK0 Test modes for demodulator. Output is monitored at LOCK pin. See also S2:S0 in frame A. TDEM2=0: As described for S2:S0 in frame A TDEM2=1 : Demodulator test modes. Modus (000): Normal setting. Modus (0XX): Test as for S2:S0 in frame A monitored at LOCK pin. Modus (100): Demodulator input monitored at LOCK pin. Modus (101): Phase shifted signal monitored at LOCK pin. Modus (110): Phase detector output monitored at LOCK pin. Modus (111): Demodulator output at LOCK pin. IF input at TX_DATA. PA capacitor array. Array is active in RX or TX depending on INVARRAY. 000 = 0pF 001 = 1.25pF 010 = 2.5pF 011 = 3.75pF 100 = 5pF 101 = 6.25pF 110 = 7.5pF 111 = 8.75pF PA capacitor array activation. 0 = Capacitor array active in RX mode 1 = Capacitor array active in TX mode PA buffer amplifier drive level 00 = 3mA 01 = 5mA 10 = 8mA 11 = 11mA SWRS050 Page 25 of 32 CC400 Register G REGISTER NAME Default value G[12:11] IFQ[1:0] - G[10:9] IFG[1:0] - G[8:6] LPIF[2:0] - G[5:3] HPIF[2:0] - G[2:0] MIF[2:0] - NAME Default value H[12:10] LPDEM[2:0] - H[9] FASTACIDF 0 Register H REGISTER Active Description IF filter Q-value 00 = low 01 = 10 = 11 = high IF amplifer gain 00 = lowest 01 = 10 = 11 = highest IF filter low-pass cut-off 000 = lowest 001 = 010 = 011 = 100 = 101 = 110 = 111 = highest IF filter high-pass cut-off 000 = lowest 001 = 010 = 011 = 100 = 101 = 110 = 111 = highest IF mode control, external filter selection 000 = Differential input, 1. Ceramic filter 001 = Single-ended input 1. ceramic filter 010 = Differential input, 1. and 2. ceramic filter (NA) 011 = Single-ended input, 1. and 2. ceramic filter (NA) 100 = Differential input, no ceramic filters filters 101 = Single-ended input, no ceramic filters 110 = NA 111 = Single-ended input, 1. Ceramic filter Active Description Demodulator data filter cut-off (low pass) 000 = 5.8kHz 001 = 9.3kHz 010 = 13.9kHz 011 = 19.9kHz 100 = 28.0kHz 101 = 36.2kHz 110 = 64.8kHz 111 = 134.2kHz Demodulator datafilter AC coupling time constant (Precharge) 0 = Normal/high time constant 1 = Low time constant (precharge) SWRS050 Page 26 of 32 CC400 REGISTER NAME Default value H[8] TOPFILT - H[7:6] HYSTDEM[1:0] - H[5:4] HPDEM[1:0] - H[3] EXTACDF 0 H[2] IFSIGEXT 0 H[1] QUADSWING - H[0] IFDOFF 0 Active Description Demodulator data filter topology AC coupling by-pass 0 = Two AC couplings 1 = One AC coupling Demodulator data slicer comparator hysteresis 00 = 0mV 01 = 15mV 10 = 40mV 11 = 100mV Demodulator data filter high-pass cut-off 00 = 30Hz 01 = 60Hz 10 = 120Hz 11 = 240Hz Demodulator external AC-coupling 0 = Internal 1 = Eksternal (NA) IF test mode IF signal input at TX_DATA pin Use LOCK pin as demodulator output 0 = Normal 1 = Test mode Quadrature detector output level 0 = VDD (normal setting) 1 = Reduced amplitude (VDD/2) IF and demodulator Power Down (overrided by global power down). 0 = IF and demodulator active (if PD=0 and RxTx=0). Normal setting. 1 = IF and demodulator power down SWRS050 Page 27 of 32 CC400 30. Package Description (SSOP-28) 10.50 9.90 Figure 13: Package Dimensions Drawing NOTES: A. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. B. This drawing is subject to change without notice. C. Body dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusion not to exceed 0.1mm. D. Falls within JEDEC MO-150. 31. Soldering Information The recommended reflow soldering profiles for SnPb eutectic and Pb-free soldering for Small Body SMD packages are according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C. SWRS050 Page 28 of 32 CC400 32. Plastic Tube Specification SSOP 5.3mm (.208") antistatic tube. Tube Specification Package Tube Width Tube Height SSOP 28 10.6 4 mm Tube Length 20" Units per Tube 47 Table 15: Plastic Tube Specification 33. Carrier Tape and Reel Specification Carrier tape and reel is in accordance with EIA Specification 481. Tape and Reel Specification Package Tape Width SSOP 28 24 mm Component Pitch 12 mm Hole Pitch 4 mm Reel Diameter 13" Units per Reel 2000 Table 16: Carrier Tape and Reel Specification 34. Ordering Information Ordering part number Description CC400-STB2 CC400 8inch wafer, SSOP28 package, standard leaded assembly, tubes with 47 pcs per tube CC400 8inch wafer, SSOP28 package, standard leaded assembly, T&R with 2000 pcs per reel CC400 8inch wafer, SSOP28 package, RoHS compliant Pb-free assembly, tubes with 47 pcs per tube CC400 8inch wafer, SSOP28 package, RoHS compliant Pb-free assembly, T&R with 2000 pcs per reel CC400 Development Kit CC400 Sample Kit ( 5 pcs.) CC400-STR2 CC400-RTB2 CC400-RTR2 CC400DK CC400SK Table 17: Ordering Information SWRS050 Page 29 of 32 CC400 35. General Information 35.1. Document History Revision Date Description/Changes 3.2 2005-05-25 Updated the following performance figures: * Power Down current * Receive current * Transmit curren * Sensitivity * LO leakage New varactor component (PB-free) added Soldering information updated New ordering information added Document history added from revision 3.2 of the data sheet Product Status Definitions added Disclaimer updated Address Information updated Table 18: Document History 35.2. Product Status Definitions 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. Chipcon reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in order to improve design and supply the best possible product. No Identification Noted Full Production This data sheet contains the final specifications. Chipcon reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in order to improve design and supply the best possible product. Obsolete Not In Production This data sheet contains specifications on a product that has been discontinued by Chipcon. The data sheet is printed for reference information only. Table 19: Product Status Definitions 35.3. Disclaimer Chipcon AS believes the information contained herein is correct and accurate at the time of this printing. However, Chipcon AS reserves the right to make changes to this product without notice. Chipcon 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 Chipcon website or by contacting Chipcon directly. As far as possible, major changes of product specifications and functionality, will be stated in product specific Errata Notes published at the Chipcon website. Customers are encouraged to sign up to the Developers Newsletter for the most recent updates on products and support tools. When a product is discontinued this will be done according to Chipcon's procedure for obsolete products as described in Chipcon's Quality Manual. This includes informing about last-time-buy options. The Quality Manual can be downloaded from Chipcon's website. Compliance with regulations is dependent on complete system performance. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the system complies with regulations. SWRS050 Page 30 of 32 CC400 35.4. Trademarks (R) (R) SmartRF is a registered trademark of Chipcon AS. SmartRF is Chipcon's RF technology platform with RF library (R) cells, modules and design expertise. Based on SmartRF technology Chipcon develops standard component RF circuits as well as full custom ASICs based on customer requirements and this technology. All other trademarks, registered trademarks and product names are the sole property of their respective owners. 35.5. Life Support Policy This Chipcon 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. 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