Anaren Integrated Radio A2530E24x User’s Manual Release Date: 03/26/12
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iii USER’S MANUAL Models A2530E24A and A2530E24C Contents 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1. A2530E24A .................................................................................................................................................5 1.2. A2530E24C ..........................................................................................................
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A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 5 of 30 1. Overview The A2530E24A and A2530E24C are surface mount modules integrating Texas Instruments’ (TI) CC2530 system-on-chip (SoC) transceiver with the CC2591 PA/LNA device for increased range. The A2530E24A has an integral antenna, whereas the A2530E24C utilizes an external antenna through a U.FL connector (see Table 1).
Page 6 of 30 1.3. A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Features Features: Benefits Summary: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant 2.2 to 3.6 V operation High-Performance and low-power 8051 microcontroller core Multiple power modes to control current consumption 256 kB Programmable Flash 8 kB RAM with retention in all power modes Programmable output power up to +17 dBm 21 General Purpose I/O Pins IEEE 802.15.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 7 of 30 Antenna o The antenna couples energy between the air and the module. The integral antenna and the external monopole antenna, both centered at 2441.75 MHz, provide a near omni-directional antenna pattern with high efficiency such that the application will work equally well in any direction. Note that the end radiation pattern depends not only on the antenna, but also the ground plane, enclosure and installation environment.
Page 8 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Figure 1 The functionality of the A2530E24A, using an internal antenna Figure 2 The functionality of the A2530E24C, using an external antenna Table 1 Approved Antennas Item Part Number 1 2 3 Integral part of A2530E24A 66089-2406 66089-2430 1.5.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 9 of 30 2. Approvals and Usage The A2530E24A and A2530E24C have been designed to meet most national regulations for worldwide ISM band use. In particular, the radio modules have been certified to the following standards. 2.1. Product Approvals 2.1.1. USA (Federal Communications Commission, FCC) The A2530E24A and A2530E24C modules have been tested to comply with FCC CFR47 Part 15 sub-part C “Intentional Radiators” standard.
Page 10 of 30 2.1.1.2. A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 End User Manual The end user manual should include the following statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 11 of 30 2.1.2. Canada (Industry Canada, IC) The A2530E24A and A2530E24C modules have been certified for use in Canada under Industry Canada (IC) Radio Standards Specification (RSS) RSS-210 and RSS-Gen. From section 3.
Page 12 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 bear a permanent label on which is indelibly displayed the model number and Industry Canada certification number of the equipment model (transmitter, receiver, or inseparable combination thereof). Each model shall be identified by a unique combination of a model number and a certification number, which are assigned as described below in this section.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 13 of 30 Notice: To satisfy IC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Page 14 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Radio And Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/index_en.htm European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) http://www.cept.org/ European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) http://www.etsi.org/ European Radio Communications Office (ERO) http://www.ero.dk/ 2.2.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 15 of 30 to cause continuous interference in a specific channel and can be overcome by implementing a simple acknowledge/retransmit functionality. 2.2.3. Microwave ovens A typical microwave oven uses a self-oscillating magnetron with a duty cycle below 50%, because the tube is completely off for half of every AC mains cycle (8.33 ms in 60 Hz countries and 10 ms in 50 Hz countries).
Page 16 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 gain) and spurious radiation (harmonics and others including the restricted bands) requirements. Table 2 shows approved frequencies of operations with the corresponding maximum output power values and PA_Table register settings. These modules must be operated at or below the indicated power levels.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 17 of 30 2.3.2. Europe For Europe, the maximum power is 100mW with a maximum spectral power density of 10mW/MHz. In order to meet the power spectral density requirements, the A2530E24A and A2530E24C modules should have lower output power levels. Table 4 shows approved frequencies of operations with the corresponding maximum output power values and PA Table register settings. Please refer Table 3 for the available power levels from this module.
Page 18 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 3. Electrical Characteristics 3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings given in Table 5 be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. Caution! ESD sensitive device. Precaution should be used when handling the device in order to prevent permanent damage.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 3.2. Page 19 of 30 Operating Conditions Table 6 Operating conditions Parameter Min Max Unit Supply Voltage (Vdd) 2.2 3.6 V Temperature Range -40 +85 ˚C 3.3. Condition/Note Pin Out The A2530E24A and A2530E24C radios share a common pin-out and foot print, thus enabling the use of the same application PCB layout for US/Europe and low power (short range) versus higher power (long range). Below the footprint is shown. NC = NO Connection.
Page 20 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Pin Type Description 1 GND Common Ground Connect to GND 2 DNC 3 GND 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DNC P2_4 P2_3 P2_2 P2_1 P2_0 P1_7 P1_6 12 GND 13 GND 14 GND 15 GND 16 GND 17 18 19 20 21 P1_5 P1_4 P1_3 P1_2 P1_1 22 GND 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 P1_0 P0_7 P0_6 P0_5 P0_4 P0_3 P0_2 P0_1 P0_0 RESET_N 33 VDD Power (Analog) Analog power supply connection for the Radio and PA/LNA (2.2V to 3.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 3.4. Recommended Layout Page 21 of 30 (dimensions in mm) Figure 5 Recommended PCB layout.
Page 22 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Figure 6 Mounting the module in a corner 3.5. Figure 7 Mounting the module along an edge Power Supply Considerations Noise on the power supply line reduces the sensitivity of a receiver and can modulate onto a transmitters signal, both of which causes a degradation of link quality and hence a reduction in range.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Page 23 of 30 4. Mechanical and Process 4.1. Radio Module Details (dimensions in mm) 4.1.1. A2530E24A Figure 8 A2530E24A dimensions 4.1.2.
Page 24 of 30 4.2. A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 Packaging Details (dimensions in mm) AIR modules are available in Matrix Tray and Tape & Reel packaging for high-volume assembly. Details of packaging provided below: 4.2.1. Matrix Tray Packaging Figure 10 A2530E24A00GM and A2530E24C00GM Matrix Tray Packaging Detail (27/Tray) 4.2.2.
A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 4.3. Page 25 of 30 Soldering AIR Modules may be mounted either manually (for prototyping or low volume production), or automatically for high-volume production. A no-clean tin/silver/copper (SAC) solder is recommended, however lead based no-clean pastes may also be used. CAUTION: AIR Modules are designed for no-clean fluxes only. DO NOT use waterbased fluxes that require aqueous cleaning after solder.
Page 26 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 4.3.2. Automated Mounting Procedure The AIR Radio Module recommended solder reflow profile is based on IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Page 28 of 30 A2530E24x – User’s Manual Release Date 03/26/12 DOCUMENT HISTORY Date 03/16/12 03/19/12 03/27/12 Author Sula Sula Richardson Change Note No./Notes Initial Draft Table 7 and section 2.1.
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Attach distributor contact information here If you have additional questions, need samples, or would like a quote – please email the AIR team at AIR@anaren.com . For a full list of our franchised distributors, please visit our website: http://www.anaren.com/air/ Anaren Microwave, Inc. 6635 Kirkville Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 Tel: +1 315 432 8909 +1 800 411 6596 Fax: +1 315 432 8970 Anaren Microwave (Europe), Inc.
