AT86RF232-ZXR

The AT86RF232-ZXR from Microchip Technology is a high-performance RF-CMOS transceiver operating at 2.4GHz. It is specifically targeted for applications adhering to IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, RF4CE, 6LoWPAN, and general ISM band requirements.

This transceiver boasts an industry-leading link budget, featuring a receiver sensitivity of -100dBm and programmable output power ranging from -17dBm up to +3dBm. It operates on an ultra-low supply voltage of 1.8V to 3.6V and supports coin cell operation. The device is optimized for low Bill of Materials (BoM) cost, requiring only a few external components such as a crystal, capacitors, and an antenna.

Key features include a 128-byte FIFO for data buffering, a fast settling PLL for frequency hopping, and hardware support for IEEE 802.15.4 features like FCS computation, Clear Channel Assessment, RSSI measurement, and Link Quality Indication. It also includes a MAC hardware accelerator for automated acknowledgements, CSMA-CA, and retransmissions, as well as an AES 128-bit hardware accelerator for enhanced security. The AT86RF232-ZXR is available in a 32-pin low-profile QFN package (5 x 5 x 0.9mm³) and operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.