1. The communication distance is the longest distance obtained by testing the module's maximum transmission power in an open and interference-free environment in sunny weather. 2. Click the picture to buy modules. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 1 of 19...
1.1 Description RF-CC2540A1 is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module based on TI CC2540F256, an 8051 core BLE System-on-Chip (SoC). This PCB module integrates a 32 MHz crystal, a 32.768 kHz crystal, an LC balun, an RF matching filter, and a meander line PCB antenna.
Reset 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of RF-CC2540A1 1.5 Part Number Conventions The part numbers are of the form of RF-CC2540A1 where the fields are defined as follows: CC2540 Module Version The First Verion Company Name...
RF-CC2540A1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - May, 2020 2 Module Configuration and Functions 2.1 Module Parameters Table 1. Parameters of RF-CC2540A1 Chipset CC2540F256 Supply Power Voltage 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V, recommended to 3.3 V Frequency 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz Transmit Power Programmable: -23.0 dBm ~ +4.0 dBm...
RF-CC2540A1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - May, 2020 2.2 Module Pin Diagram Figure 3. Pin Diagram of RF-CC2540A1 2.3 Pin Functions Table 2. Pin Functions of RF-CC2540A1 Name Chip Pin Pin Type Description Power supply 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V Ground P2.2...
3.3 Receiver RF Parameters Table 5. Table of Receiver RF Parameters When measured on the RF-CC2540A1 reference design with T A = 25 ℃, V BAT = 3.3 V, Fc = 2440 MHz with DC/DC enabled unless otherwise noted. 1 MBPS, GFSK, 250 kHz deviation, Bluetooth low energy mode, and 0.1% BER...
3.4 Transceiver RF Parameters Table 6. Table of Transceiver RF Parameters When measured on the RF-CC2540A1 reference design with T A = 25 ℃, V BAT = 3.3 V, Fc = 2440 MHz with DC/DC enabled unless otherwise noted. Parameters Test Condition Min.
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TX mode, +4. dBm output power, no peripherals 31.6 active, low MCU activity, MCU at 250 kHz Optimum Load Differential impedance as seen from the RF port Ω 70 + j30 Impedance (RF_P and RF_N) toward the antenna Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 11 of 19...
6. Assuming that there are devices with large electromagnetic interference around the module, which will greatly affect the module performance. It is recommended to stay away from the module according to the strength of the interference. If circumstances permit, appropriate isolation and shielding can be done. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 13 of 19...
(3) It is the best to hollow out the red part of the antenna position in the following figure so as to ensure that S11 of the module is minimally affected. Figure 7. Recommendation of Antenna Layout Note: The hollow-out position is based on the antenna used. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 14 of 19...
3. If the extension wire or feeder wire is of poor quality or too long, the bit error rate will be high. 4.6 Electrostatics Discharge Warnings The module will be damaged for the discharge of static. RF-star suggest that all modules should follow the 3 precautions below: 1.
Time from 25 ℃ to Peak Temperature (t Max. 6 minutes Max. 8 minutes 20±10 s 20±10 s Time of Soldering Zone (t Figure 8. Recommended Reflow for Lead Free Solder Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 16 of 19...
1. The document will be optimized and updated from time to time. Before using this document, please make sure it is the latest version. 2. To obtain the latest document, please download it from the official website: www.szrfstar.com. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 18 of 19...
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