PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
433MHz Single Chip RF Transceiver nRF401
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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True single chip FSK transceiver
Few external components required
No set up or configuration
No coding of data required
20kbit/s data rate
2 channels
Wide supply range
Very low power consumption
Standby mode
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Alarm and Security Systems
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
Home Automation
Remote Control
Surveillance
Automotive
Telemetry
Toys
Wireless Communication
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
nRF401 is a true single chip UHF transceiver designed to operate in the 433MHz ISM
(Industrial, Scientific and Medical) frequency band. It features Frequency Shift
Keying (FSK) modulation and demodulation capability. nRF401 operates at bit rates
up to 20kbit/s. Transmit power can be adjusted to a maximum of 10dBm. Antenna
interface is differential and suited for low cost PCB antennas. nRF401 features a
standby mode which makes power saving easy and efficient. nRF401 operates from a
single +3-5V DC supply.
As a primary application, nRF401 is intended for UHF radio equipment in compliance
with the European Telecommunication Standard Institute (ETSI) specification
EN 300 220-1 V1.2.1.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Parameter
Frequency, Channel#1/Channel#2
Modulation
Value
Unit
433.92 / 434.33
MHz
FSK
±15
10
-105
20
2.7 – 5.25
250*
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Frequency deviation
kHz
dBm
dBm
kbit/s
V
mA
mA
mA
Max. RF output power @ 400W, 3V
Sensitivity @ 400W, BR=20 kbit/s, BER<10-3
Maximum bit rate
Supply voltage
Receive supply current
Transmit supply current @ -10 dBm output power
Standby supply current
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Table 1. nRF401 quick reference data.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Type number
nRF401-IC
Description
20 pin SSOIC
Version
A
nRF401-EVKIT
Evaluation kit with nRF401 IC
1.0
Table 2. nRF401 ordering information.
* The PWR_UP pin is used for power duty cycling. The duty-cycle is 2 % with a period of 200msec.
Nordic VLSI ASA
Revision: 1.5
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Vestre Rosten 81, N-7075 Tiller, Norway
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Phone +4772898900
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Fax +4772898989
May 2000
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