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ATA8520E
Single-Chip SIGFOX RF Transceiver
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Features
● Fully integrated, single-chip RF transceiver (SIGFOX™ compliant)
● System-on-chip solution including SIGFOX related protocol handling for modem
operation
● AVR® microcontroller core with embedded firmware, SIGFOX, protocol stack and
ID/PAC
● Supports up- and downlink operation, i.e. transmit and receive of data telegrams
with SIGFOX base stations in EU and US
● The device has to be configured before the first usage
● Operating frequencies:
● EU: uplink 868.0 to 868.6MHz, downlink 869.4 to 869.65MHz
● US: uplink and downlink 902 to 906MHz
● Low current consumption:
● 32.7mA (EU) / 16.7mA(US) during transmit and
● 10.4mA (EU) / 10.5mA (US) during receive operation
● Typical OFF mode current: 5nA (maximum 600nA at VS = +3.6V and T = +85°C)
● Data rate:
● EU: 100bit/s with DBPSK modulation for uplink and 600bit/s with GFSK
modulation for downlink
● US: 600bit/s with DBPSK modulation for uplink and 600bit/s with GFSK
modulation for downlink
● SPI interface for data access and transceiver configuration and control
● Event signal indicates the status of the IC to an external microcontroller
● Power-up (typical 10ms (EU), 30ms (US) from OFF mode to IDLE mode)
● Supply voltage ranges 1.9V to 3.6V and 2.4V to 5.5V (SIGFOX compliant supply
range 3V ±5% and 3.3V to 5.5V)
● Temperature range –40°C to +85°C
● ESD protection at all pins (±4kV HBM, ±200V MM, ±750V FCDM)
● Small 55mm QFN32 package/pitch 0.5mm
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Applications
SIGFOX compatible modem for long-range, low-power and low-cost applications using the SIGFOX network
● Home and building automation
● Alarm and security systems
● Smart environment and industrial
● Smart parking
● Tracking
● Metering
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1.
General Description
1.1
Introduction
The Atmel® ATA8520E is a highly integrated, low-power RF transceiver with an integrated AVR® microcontroller for
applications using the wide area SIGFOX™ network
The Atmel ATA8520E is partitioned into three sections: an RF front end, a digital baseband and the low-power 8-bit AVR
microcontroller. The product is designed for the EU ISM frequency band in the range of 868.0MHz to 868.6MHz and 869.4 to
869.65MHz and for the US ISM frequency band in the range of 902.0MHz to 906.0MHz. The external part count is kept to a
minimum due to the very high level of integration in this device. By combining outstanding RF performance with highly
sophisticated baseband signal processing, robust wireless communication can be easily achieved. The transmit path uses a
closed loop fractional-N modulator.
The SPI interface enables external control and device configuration.
System Overview
Figure 1-1. Circuit Overview
AVCC
VS
DVCC
Supply and Reset
RF Frontend
RX
TX
DSP
RF_OUT
PLL
ID and PAC
ADC
Firmware
Mixer
SIGFOX
Protocol Stack
CPU
RF_IN
Peripherals
1.2
DATA BUS
XTO
Port B
Port C
PB[7..0]
(SPI)
PC[5..0]
XTAL
Figure 1-1 shows an overview of the main functional blocks of the Atmel ATA8520E. External control of the Atmel ATA8520E
is performed through the SPI pins SCK, MOSI, MISO, and NSS. The functionality of the device is defined by the internal
firmware and processed by the AVR. SPI commands are used to control the device and to start the data telegram
transmission. The end of the telegram transmission is signaled to an external microcontroller on pin 28 (PB6/EVENT).
It is important to note that all PWRON and NPWRON pins (PC1..5, PB4, PB7) are active in OFF mode. This means that
even if the Atmel ATA8520E is in OFF mode and the DVCC voltage is switched off, the power management circuitry within
the Atmel ATA8520E biases these pins with VS.
The AVR microcontroller ports can be used as button inputs, LED drivers, EVENT pin, general purpose digital inputs, or
wake-up inputs, etc. Functionality of these ports is already implemented in the firmware.
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1.3
Pinning
NC
Note:
NC
NC
AGND
PB7
PB6
PB5
PB4
PB3
Figure 1-2. Pin Diagram
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
1
RF_IN
2
SPDT_RX
3
exposed die pad
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24
PB2
23
PB1
22
PB0
21
DGND
19
PC5
RF_OUT
7
18
PC4
VS_PA
8
17
PC3
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
PC2
6
PC1
SPDT_TX
PC0
DVCC
VS
20
AVCC
5
XTAL2
NC
XTAL1
4
NC
SPDT_ANT
The exposed die pad is connected to the internal die.
change description in table 1-1 (add low active):
Table 1-1.
Pin Description
Pin No.
4
Pin Name
Type
Description
1
NC
2
RF_IN
Analog
Connected to GND
Receiver input
3
SPDT_RX
Analog
Rx switch output (damped signal output)
4
SPDT_ANT
Analog
Antenna input (downlink) and output (uplink) of the SPDT switch
5
NC
6
SPDT_TX
Analog
Leave open
TX mode input of the SPDT switch
7
RF_OUT
Analog
Power amplifier output
8
VS_PA
Analog
Power amplifier supply. 3V supply: connect to VS. 5V supply:
connect to C2. Use SPI command “Write System Configuration”
(0x11) to enable 5V supply mode.
9
NC
–
10
XTAL1
Analog
Crystal oscillator pin 1 (input)
Connected to GND
11
XTAL2
Analog
Crystal oscillator pin 2 (output)
12
AVCC
Analog
RF front-end supply regulator output
13
VS
Analog
Main supply voltage input
14
PC0
Digital
Main
: NRESET (low active)
15
PC1
Digital
Main
Alternate
: AVR Port C1
: NPWRON1 (low active)
16
PC2
Digital
Main
Alternate
: AVR Port C2
: NPWRON2 (low active)
17
PC3
Digital
Main
Alternate
: AVR Port C3
: NPWRON3 (low active)
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Table 1-1.
Pin Description (Continued)
Pin No.
Pin Name
Type
Description
18
PC4
Digital
Main
Alternate
: AVR Port C4
: NPWRON4 (low active)
19
PC5
Digital
Main
Alternate
: AVR Port C5
: NPWRON5 (low active)
20
DVCC
–
Digital supply voltage regulator output
21
DGND
–
Digital ground
22
PB0
Digital
Main
: control Front-End-Module;
='1' enable, ='0' disable
23
PB1
Digital
Main
: SCK
24
PB2
Digital
Main
: MOSI (SPI master out Slave in)
25
PB3
Digital
Main
: MISO (SPI master in Slave out)
26
PB4
Digital
Main
: PWRON
27
PB5
Digital
Main
: NSS (low active)
28
PB6
Digital
Main
: EVENT (low active)
Main
Alternate
: ='1' TX active, ='0' RX active
: NPWRON6 (low active)
29
PB7
Digital
30
AGND
–
Analog ground
31
NC
–
Connected to GND
32
NC
–
Connected to GND
GND
–
Ground/backplane on exposed die pad
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1.4
Applications
This section provides application examples for the two supply modes for the Atmel® ATA8520E device.
1.4.1
3V Application Example
Figure 1-3. 3V Application with External Microcontroller
IRQ
NSS
MISO
NC
PB3
25
PB4
26
PB5
27
24
23
RF_IN
RX Filter
“0”
22
SPDT_RX
PB0
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ATA8520E
SPDT_ANT
21
DGND
5
20
NC
“1”
6
SPDT_TX
PC5
19
RF_OUT
PC4
18
VS_PA
PC3
17
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
C5
PC2
PC1
PC0
VS
AVCC
C2
XTAL2
XTAL1
8
NC
C1
Microcontroller
DVCC
7
L1
SCK
PB1
3
4
TX Filter
MOSI
PB2
2
C7
C6
28
PB6
1
Front-End
(LNA,
Switch,
PA only
for US)
29
PB7
30
NC
NC
L2
31
AGND
32
16
Wake/Monitor
Q1
C3
C4
VS = 3V
VDD
Figure 1-3 shows a typical application circuit with an external host microcontroller operating from a 3V battery. The Atmel
ATA8520E stays in OFFMode until NPWRON1 (PC1) is used to wake it up. In OFFMode the Atmel ATA8520E draws
typically less than 5nA at 25°C.
In OFFMode all Atmel ATA8520E AVR® ports PB0..PB7 and PC0..PC5 are switched to input. PC0..PC5 and PB7 have
internal pull-up resistors ensuring that the voltage at these ports is VS. PB0..PB6 are tri-state inputs and require additional
consideration. PB1, PB2, and PB5 have defined voltages since they are connected to the output of the external
microcontroller. PB4 is connected to ground to avoid unwanted power-ups. PB0, PB3 and PB6 do not require external
circuitry since the internal circuit avoids transverse currents in OFFMode. The external microcontroller has to tolerate the
floating inputs. Otherwise additional pull-down resistors are required on these floating lines.
Typically, the Atmel ATA8520E wake-up is done by pulling NPWRON1 (pin 15) to ground.
RF_OUT is matched with C1/L1 for 50 antenna connection and RF_IN with the components C7/L2. The Front-End-Module
(FEM) typically includes an antenna switch, a LNA for the receive direction and an optional PA for the transmit connection in
one device. The RX and TX filters are additional to increase out-of-band jamming immunity in receive direction and to reduce
spurious emissions in transmit direction. For these filters SAW components are typically used. The pins PB0 and PB7 can be
used to control the FEM or the unused internal SPDT switch which is controlled by the Atmel ATA8520E for transmit and
receive operation.
Together with the fractional-N PLL within the Atmel ATA8520E, an external crystal is used to set the Tx and Rx frequency.
Accurate load capacitors for this crystal are integrated to reduce the system part count and cost. Only four supply blocking
capacitors are needed to decouple the different supply voltages AVCC, DVCC, VS, and VS_PA of the Atmel ATA8520E. The
exposed die pad is the RF and analog ground of the Atmel ATA8520E. It is connected directly to AGND via a fused lead. The
Atmel ATA8520E is controlled using specific SPI commands via the SPI interface.
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5V Application Example
Figure 1-4. 5V Application with External Microcontroller
IRQ
NSS
MISO
NC
PB3
25
PB4
26
PB5
27
24
23
RF_IN
RX Filter
“0”
22
SPDT_RX
PB0
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ATA8520E
SPDT_ANT
21
DGND
5
20
NC
“1”
SPDT_TX
PC5
19
RF_OUT
PC4
18
VS_PA
PC3
17
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
C5
PC2
PC1
PC0
VS
AVCC
C2
XTAL2
XTAL1
C1
8
Microcontroller
DVCC
6
7
L1
SCK
PB1
3
4
TX Filter
MOSI
PB2
2
C7
C6
28
PB6
1
Front-End
(LNA,
Switch,
PA only
for US)
29
PB7
30
NC
NC
L2
31
AGND
32
NC
1.4.2
16
Wake/Monitor
Q1
C3
C4
VS = 5V
VDD
Figure 1-4 shows a typical application circuit with an external host microcontroller operating from a 5V supply. This
application differs from the 3V supply mode that VS is not connected to VS_PA. Instead an internal LDO must be activated
using the SPI command “Write System Configuration” (0x11) after powering the device and before transmitting a data
telegram.
The Front-End-Module (FEM) is controlled by the ATA8520E device using the port pins PB7 and PB0 as described in
Section 2.1.4 “System and Pin Configuration” on page 19 (Table 2-7): In addition there is an internal switch which can be
used to control the direction of the FEM. As shown in Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 the pins SPDT_RX, SPDT_TX and
SPDT_ANT can be used by applying logical levels “0” and “1” to the pins. Please consider that the voltage levels at these
pins are restricted as defined in Section 3.2 “Absolute Maximum Ratings” on page 24 and Section 3.4 “Supply Voltages and
Current Consumption” on page 24.
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1.4.3
5V Application for Uplink only
Figure 1-5. 5V Application for Uplink only
IRQ
NSS
MISO
NC
PB3
25
PB4
26
PB5
27
PB6
1
28
PB7
29
AGND
NC
30
NC
31
32
24
23
2
22
SPDT_RX
PB0
Atmel
ATA8520E
4
SPDT_ANT
21
DGND
20
5
6
SPDT_TX
PC5
19
RF_OUT
PC4
18
VS_PA
PC3
17
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
C5
PC2
PC1
PC0
VS
AVCC
C2
XTAL2
NC
C1
8
XTAL1
7
L1
Microcontroller
DVCC
NC
TX Filter
SCK
PB1
RF_IN
3
C6
MOSI
PB2
16
Wake/Monitor
Q1
C3
C4
VS = 5V
VDD
Figure 1-5 shows a 5V application with external microcontroller for uplink only. The downlink (receiving) part is not used
together with the Front-End Module and the RX Filter. For the TX Filter a SAW filter can be used or a simple LC filter to
suppress unwanted spurious and harmonic emissions.
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2.
System Functional Description
2.1
SPI Command Interface
The SPI command interface requires a timing setup as described in the following section and provides a set of commands to
control the operation of the Atmel® ATA8520E device. The SPI transmission occurs with MSB first.
2.1.1
SPI Timing
The SPI communication requires a special timing to prevent data corruption. The SPI peripheral uses a SCK frequency of up
to 125kHz for the bit transmission and requires timing delays between the CS signals and the start and stop of the SPI
communication as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. SPI Timing Parameters
NSS
MISO/MOSI
CLK
T0
T1
T2
T3
T0 ≥ 65µs, T1 ≥ 40µs, T2 ≥ 100µs, T3 ≥ 50µs, SPI CLK ≤ 125kHz (SPI Mode 0: CPOL = CPHA = 0)
2.1.2
SPI Command Set
The following SPI commands are available to control the Atmel ATA8520E operation from a host microcontroller.
2.1.2.1 System Reset
This command uses the system internal WDT to do a complete hardware reset of the Atmel ATA8520E. Resetting the device
takes approximately 12ms (EU), 31ms (US). Afterwards the system restarts and generates an event on the EVENT signal
after this time. This event will be cleared with the “Get Status” SPI command (0x0A).
Master
System Reset (0x01)
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2.1.2.2 I/O Init
The I/O lines of port C can be used as additional I/O lines for an application. The port C I/O Init command defines the internal
data direction register of output port PORTC (DDRC). Pin PC0 is used as NRESET signal and will always be an input pin,
i.e. bit 0 will be written as 0 to be an input pin.
Master
I/O Init (0x02)
DDRC content
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2.1.2.3 I/O Write
The I/O write command writes directly to the output port register PORTC to set the I/O pins. Pin PC0 is used as NRESET
signal and will always be an input pin with enabled pull-up, i.e. bit 0 will be written as 1 to enable the internal pull-up resistor.
Master
I/O Init (0x03)
PORTC content
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2.1.2.4 I/O Read
The I/O read command reads the status of the I/O pins directly from the input port register PINC. Pin PC0 is used as
NRESET signal and will always be read as 1.
Master
I/O Read (0x04)
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2.1.2.5 OFF Mode
The OFF mode command puts the Atmel® ATA8520E into off mode. To wake up the Atmel ATA8520E device, one of the
power on lines has to be activated, i.e. set PWRON line to high or NPWRONx line to low. To switch the device into OFF
mode the power on lines have to be de-activated before otherwise the device will remain in the on state.
Master
OFF Mode (0x05)
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2.1.2.6 Atmel Version
The Atmel version command reads the version information including a major and a minor version number.
Master
Atmel Version (0x06)
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MajorVers
MinorVers
2.1.2.7 Write TX Buffer
The write TX buffer command fills the TX buffer to be sent with the next SIGFOX™ data frame with payload data of up to 12
bytes. The buffer can hold any number of bytes ranging from 0 to 12 bytes and are not buffered, i.e. a new SPI command will
override the previous data.
Master
Write TX Buffer (0x07)
RF TX Num bytes
RF TX Bytes 0
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RF TX Num
bytes-1
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2.1.2.8 Enable Special Mode
This command will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a SIGFOX network.This
commands enables the execution of the following SPI command:
● Firmware tests 0x18
Master
Enable Mode (0x08)
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2.1.2.9 SIGFOX Version
The SIGFOX version reads the SIGFOX library version information as a text string with N = 11 characters.
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Master
SIGFOX Version (0x09)
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SFX Verinfo[0]
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2.1.2.10 Get Status
The get status command reads the internal status of the device. Issuing this command clears the systems event line (PB6)
and the status bytes. The event line is set to low when:
a. System is ready after power-up or reset
b.
Finishes the transmit/receive operation
c.
finishes a temperature and supply measurement
d.
finishes the EEPROM write operation.
e.
test mode is finished.
The following status information is read after the event line is activated, i.e. polling using the Get Status command is not
necessary:
Hardware SSM status (internal only)
Atmel® status:
● Bit6: System ready to operate (system ready event)
●
●
●
Bit5: Frame sent (frame ready event)
Bit4 to Bit1: Error code
●
0000: no error
●
0001: command error / not supported
●
0010: generic error
●
0011: frequency error
●
0100: usage error
●
0101: opening error
●
0110: closing error
●
0111: send error
Bit0: PA on/off indication
SIGFOX™ status:
● 0x00: no error
●
●
●
●
0x30: TX data length > 12 byte
0x3E: Time-out for downlink message
0x4E: Time-out for bit downlink
All other codes: Only for internal
SIGFOX status2:
● 0x00: no error
●
●
●
●
0x10: initialization error
0x18: error during send
0x40: error in RF frequency
0x68: error during wait for data frame
The SSM status is used for internal testing only. The SIGFOX status/status2 information may also generate other error
codes which are used for internal only. The Atmel status information can be used for detection of issues with the application,
i.e. bit6 is set after initialization of the device (reset or power-on) and bit5 is set after a telegram has been sent.
Master
Get Status (0x0A)
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status
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2.1.2.11 Send Single Bit
This command sends a data bit (0=0x00/1=0x01) within a SIGFOX RF frame as specified by SIGFOX. An event on the
EVENT signal is generated when finished. This command will only be used during testing of the system and not during
regular operation in a SIGFOX™ network.
Master
Send Bit (0x0B)
Bit Status (0/1)
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2.1.2.12 Send Out-Of-Band
This command triggers the out-of-band data transmission (as defined by SIGFOX). It will generate an event on the EVENT
signal when finished. This command will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a
SIGFOX network.
Master
Send OOB (0x0c)
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2.1.2.13 Send Frame
The send frame command triggers the start of a frame transmit process. The payload data has to be written into the TX
buffer before using the write TX buffer command. The transmit operation will take ~7 seconds in EU mode and ~2 seconds
in US mode and will generate an event on the EVENT signal when finished.
Master
Send Frame (0x0D)
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2.1.2.14 Send/Receive Frame
The send/receive frame command triggers the start of a frame transmit process followed by a receive process. The payload
data has to be written into the TX buffer before using the write TX buffer command. The transmit and receive operation will
take up to 50 seconds and will generate an event on the EVENT signal when finished. The received data bytes can be read
with the SPI command (0x10).
Master
Send/Receive Frame (0x0E)
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2.1.2.15 Get PAC
The get PAC command will read the 16 byte PAC information which is used for the device registration process at the
SIGFOX backend. Only the 8 lower bytes (0) .. (7) are used.
Master
Get PAC (0x0F)
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2.1.2.16 Read RX Buffer
This command triggers the read out of the received data packet. The packet length is always 8 bytes.
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Read RX Buffer (0x10)
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2.1.2.17 Store System Configuration
The Store System Configuration command writes the configuration data for the port C and the system configuration into the
internal EEPROM. This changes will be applied by performing a system reset. An event on the EVENT signal is generated
when finished. EDDRC register defines the data direction for the port C pins (0: input, 1: output). EPORTC register defines
the output level for an output pin and enables a pull-up resistor for input pins when set. SysConf is used to configure the
supply voltage and the up-/downlink operation (see Section 2.1.4 “System and Pin Configuration” on page 19). The
parameter repeat defines the no. of frames to be send for the SPI command Send/Receive Frame (0x0E). Possible values
for the parameter repeat are
● 0x00: send 1 frame
●
●
0x01: send 2 frame
0x02: send 3 frame (default)
Master
Store Sys Conf (0x11)
EDDRC
EPORTC
repeat
SysConf
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2.1.2.18 Get ID
The get ID command will read the 4 byte ID information which is used for the device registration process at the SIGFOX™
backend.
Master
Get ID (0x12)
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2.1.2.19 Read Supply Temperature
This command triggers the read out of the measured supply voltage in idle and active mode and the device temperature. To
trigger a measurement the SPI command (0x14) has to be used. The return voltage level is in mV and the temperature value
has to be calculated as T = TM/10 in °C. The voltage values are of type 16 bit unsigned integer (with high and low byte) while
the temperature is a signed value.
Master
Read Supply
Temperature (0x13)
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2.1.2.20 Start Measurement
This command triggers the measurement of the supply voltages and the temperature value. An event on the EVENT signal
is triggered when finished which is cleared by reading the status with command 0x0A. Using this command will update the
crystal calibration before any send command, i.e. it is recommended to adapt to changed ambient temperatures.
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Trigger Measurement (0x14)
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2.1.2.21 Trigger Test Mode
This command triggers the uplink test procedure defined by SIGFOX™. An event on the EVENT signal is generated when
finished. This command will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a SIGFOX network.
The command parameter are:
● TestMode: Test modes as defined by SIGFOX
●
Configuration: configuration data for test modes as defined by SIGFOX
The following test modes are available:
Table 2-1.
Trigger Test Modes
Test Mode
Configuration
Description
0
repeat: 0-255
Transmit random data frame without frequency hoping
1
repeat: 0-255
Transmit 3 random data frames with frequency hoping
2
repeat: 0-255
Test receive operation with SIGFOX tester
3
repeat: 0-255
Test receive operation in pure GFSK mode
4
repeat: 0-255
Test sensitivity with SIGFOX tester
Master
Trigger Test Mode (0x15)
Test Mode
Configuration
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2.1.2.22 Send CW
This command triggers the transmission of a continuous carrier on the programmed RF frequency as defined by SIGFOX.
This command will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a SIGFOX network.
Master
Send CW (0x17)
On=0x11/Off=0x00
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2.1.2.23 Firmware Test
This command selects the firmware internal RX test mode. An event on the EVENT signal is generated when finished. This
command will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a SIGFOX network.
This test mode will check for a data packet on the RX frequency with 600bps data rate and 0.8kHz FSK modulation with the
following pattern (in hex):
Preamble
Frame ID
Data payload
AA AA
B2 27
31 32 33 34 35 36 37
It can be used to check the RX functionality and the sensitivity level of the hardware.
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Firmware Test (0x18)
0x06
0x09
0xFF
0xFF
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2.1.2.24 Store Frequencies
This command store the RF frequencies for TX and RX in the internal EEPROM. The frequency values are 32-bit unsigned
integer in [Hz]. An event on the EVENT signal is generated when finished. The system has to be reset to make the changes
valid.
Master
Store
Frequencies
(0x1A)
freqTX
[7..0]
freqTX
[15..8]
freqTX
[23..16]
freqTX
[31..24]
freqRX
[7..0]
freqRX
[15..8]
freqRX
[23..16]
freqRX
[31..24]
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2.1.2.25 Set TX Frequency
Set TX center frequency temporarily for testing purposes. This settings are lost after reset or when switching the device off.
The frequency value is an unsigned 32-bit integer within the range [868.000.000Hz to 868.600.000Hz] and default value
868.130.000Hz for EU. The range for US is [902.000.000Hz to 906.000.000Hz] with default 902.200.000Hz. This command
will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a SIGFOX™ network.
Master
TX Frequency (0x1B)
TX[31:24]
TX[23:16]
TX[15:8]
TX[7:0]
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2.1.2.26 Set RX Frequency
Set RX center frequency temporarily for testing purposes. This settings are lost after reset or when switching the device off.
The frequency value is an unsigned 32-bit integer within the range [869.400.000Hz to 869.650.000Hz] and default value
869.525.000Hz for EU. The range for US is [902.000.000Hz to 906.000.000Hz] with default 905.200.000Hz. This command
will only be used during testing of the system and not during regular operation in a SIGFOX network.
Master
RX Frequency (0x1C)
RX[31:24]
RX[23:16]
RX[15:8]
RX[7:0]
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2.1.2.27 Store Crystal Coefficients
This command stores a crystal coefficient for temperature compensation at position INDEX (range 0 to 22). The INDEX is
related to a specific temperature value, i.e. index position 0 is for –48°C, index 1 for –40°C, index 2 for –32°C and so forth
until index 22 for +128°C. The data value has to be in ppm and is interpreted as a signed value. The final table is composed
with a step size of 8°C, starting at –48°C and ending at +128°C. The command will issue an event when finished.
Master
Store Crystal Coeff. (0x1D)
Index
Data
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2.1.2.28 Trigger Read of Crystal Coefficient Table
This command triggers the read operation of the crystal coefficient table into a buffer area for the temperature range of
–32°C to +88°C in steps of 8°C (16 coefficients) for verification purposes. The buffer read itself is then performed with
command 0x20.
Master
Trigger Crystal Read (0x1E)
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2.1.2.29 Trigger Read of System Configuration
This command triggers the read operation of the center frequencies for up- and downlink in Hz and the system configuration
setting as used in command 0x11. The buffer read itself is then performed with command 0x20.
Master
Trigger Conf. Read (0x1F)
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2.1.2.30 Read Crystal Coefficient Table
This command reads the crystal coefficients in ppm after issuing the trigger command 0x1E. The buffer area includes 16
signed data bytes to be read.
Master
Read Crystal Coeff. (0x20)
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Coeff[17]
2.1.2.31 Read System Configuration
This command reads the center frequencies for up- and downlink in Hz as 32-bit unsigned value and the system
configuration setting as used in command 0x11 after issuing the trigger command 0x1F. The buffer area includes 10 data
bytes to be read.
Master
Read Crystal Coeff. (0x20)
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freqTX[7..0]
freqTX
[15..8]
freqTX
[23..16]
freqTX
[31..24]
freqRX
[7..0]
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freqRX
[15..8]
freqRX
[23..16]
freqRX
[31..24]
repeat
SysConfig
2.1.2.32 Enable Frequency Fixed Mode
This command will toggle between frequency hopping and fixed frequency for testing purposes. After applying a reset the
frequency hopping mode is enabled per default. This command will only be used during testing of the system and not during
regular operation in a SIGFOX™ network.
Master
Enable Fixed Frq. (0x21)
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2.1.2.33 Store Channel Configuration
This command stores the channel configuration for the US mode operation in EEPROM. The following values have to be
used for FCC compliance:
● MC1[0..3]:
0xFF, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00
●
●
●
16
MC2[0..3]:
0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
MC3[0..3]:
0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
DC[0..1]:
0x01, 0x00
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Store Micro-chann. (0x22)
MC1[0]
MC1[1]
MC1[2]
MC1[3]
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MC3[1]
MC3[2]
MC3[3]
DC[0]
DC[1]
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2.1.2.34 Reset Channel Usage
This command will reset the channel configuration of the US mode. It has to be applied before using any send or
send/receive command (in US mode only). In addition it has to be ensured in the application software to use this command
with a minimum delay of 20 seconds between consecutive calls to comply with FCC regulations.
Master
Reset Channel Usage (0x23)
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2.1.2.35 Adjust RSSI - Value
This command will store a value which is automatically added to the measured RSSI level. This value is derived from the
gain or loss of the external circuitry including the antenna. This corrected RSSI value will be used during frame sending to
the SIGFOX™ network and is calculated as (value is of type signed 8-bit data):
RSSIsystem = RSSImeasured + Value
2.1.3
Master
Adjust RSSI(0x24)
Value
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Command Table Overview
This section gives an overview about the SPI commands and the separation into the
● application SPI commands used in application software
●
●
configuration SPI commands used during end-of-line configuration
test and maintenance SPI commands used for testing purposes.
Table 2-2.
Application SPI Commands
CMD
Index
Write Data
Read Data
System reset
0x01
None
None
Yes
I/O Init
0x02
DDRC register setting
None
-
I/O Write
0x03
PORTC register setting
None
-
I/O Read
0x04
None
PINC register setting
-
OFF mode
0x05
None
None
-
Write TX buffer
0x07
Data written to TX buffer
None
Get status
Send frame
(1)
Send/receive frame(1)
Event
®
0x0A
None
SSM / Atmel FW / SIGFOX library
-
0x0D
None
None
Yes
0x0E
None
None
Yes
Read RX buffer
0x10
None
RX buffer data
Note:
1. These commands will be available after the initial configuration has been performed (see Section 2.1.5 “Configuring US- and EU-Mode” on page 20
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Table 2-2.
Application SPI Commands (Continued)
CMD
Index
Write Data
Read Data
Read supply temperature
0x13
None
Vidle, Vactive, temperature
Trigger measurement
0x14
None
None
Event
Yes
Reset channel usage
0x23
None
None
Note:
1. These commands will be available after the initial configuration has been performed (see Section 2.1.5 “Configuring US- and EU-Mode” on page 20
Table 2-3.
Configuration SPI Commands
CMD
Index
Write Data
Read Data
Get PAC
0x0F
None
PAC[0], PAC[1] …. PAC[15]
Store Sys Conf
0x11
DDRC, PORTC, SysConf
None
Get ID
0x12
None
ID[3] … ID[0]
Store Frequencies
0x1A
TX and RX frequency
None
Yes
Store crystal coefficients
0x1D
Index/Data
None
Yes
Store channel configuration
0x22
Data
None
Yes
Adjust RSSI-value
0x24
Data
None
Yes
Table 2-4.
Event
Yes
-
Test and Maintenance SPI Commands
CMD
Index
Write Data
Read Data
Event
Atmel version
0x06
None
Major / minor
-
Enable special mode
-
0x08
None
None
™
SIGFOX version
0x09
None
Version L-H
Send bit(1)
0x0B
Bit status
None
Yes
Send out-of-band(1)
0x0C
None
None
Yes
Trigger test mode(1)
0x15
Test mode and
configuration
None
Yes
Send CW(1)
0x17
On/off
None
-
Firmware test
0x18
Parameter
None
-
Set TX frequency
0x1B
TX frequency
None
-
Set RX frequency
0x1C
RX frequency
None
-
Trigger read of crystal
coefficient table
0x1E
None
None
-
Trigger read of system
configuration
0x1F
None
None
-
Read crystal coefficient
table / Read system
configuration
0x20
None
Data
-
-
Enable frequency fixed
0x21
None
None
mode
Note:
1. These commands will be available after the initial configuration has been performed (see Section 2.1.5 “Configuring US- and EU-Mode” on page 20
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Table 2-5.
Parameter Memory Usage
Parameter
Size [bit]
Description
SPI Command
Volatile Parameters
DDRC
8
Set the data direction for the Port C pins [1..5]:
:0 pin is an input
0x02
:1 pin is an output
PORTC
8
Set the output level for the Port C pins [1..5]:
:0 pin is low
:1 pin is high
PINC
8
Read the signal level for the Port C pins [1..5] 0x04
0x03
TX buffer
12 8
Data payload for transmission
0x07
RX buffer
88
Data payload for reception
0x10
TX
32
Set TX frequency [Hz]
0x1B
RX
32
Set RX frequency [Hz]
0x1C
Read the device registration key
0x0F
32
Read the device ID
0x12
EDDRC
8
Set the data direction for the Port C pins [1..5]:
:0 pin is an input
0x11
:1 pin is an output
EPORTC
8
Set the output level for the Port C pins [1..5]:
:0 pin is low
:1 pin is high
0x11
Repeat
8
Set and read # of repetitions for the
send/receive command 0x0E
0x11, 0x1F, 0x20
SysConf
8
Set and read system configuration as defined
0x11, 0x1F, 0x20
in Section 2.1.4 “System and Pin
Configuration” on page 19
freqTX
32
Set and read TX frequency [Hz]
0x1A, 0x1F, 0x20
freqRX
32
Set and read RX frequency [Hz]
0x1A, 0x1F, 0x20
EEPROM Parameters
PAC
ID
Crystal Data
23  8
Set and read crystal coefficients for
temperature compensation [ppm]
0x1D, 0x1E, 0x20
MC1, MC2, MC3, DC
14  8
Set channel configuration for US mode
0x22
Set RSSI value to adjust RSSI level
0x24
RSSI Value
2.1.4
16  8
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System and Pin Configuration
This section specifies the system configuration settings used in the SPI command (0x11). This system configuration has to
be set after the system issues a system ready event and before using any other SPI command. The settings are stored in the
internal EEPROM and will be applied after a system reset. This settings are typically applied at the EOL testing in the
factory. Table 2-6 summarizes the configuration settings.
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Table 2-6.
System Configuration
Function
Bit No.
Settings
None
7 to 6
:00 (default)
None
5 to 4
:11 (default)
Supply voltage
3
:0, 5V supply
:1, 3V supply (default)
RX/TX select
2
:0, up-/downlink enabled
:1, uplink only enabled (default)
EU/US select
1
None
0
:0 US mode
:1 EU mode
:1 (default)
For an additional front-end-module, which includes an antenna switch, a low-noise amplifier for downlink operation and a
power amplifier for uplink operation, two control signals are available at the port pins PB0 and PB7. These pins are
controlled by the Atmel® ATA8520E device during transmission and reception of a RF data telegram. Table 2-7 summarizes
the function of these pins.
Table 2-7.
FEM Control Pins
Function/Pin
PB0
PB7
FEM disabled
0
X
Uplink active
1
1
Downlink active
1
0
In case the internal SPDT switch is not used for RF control this switch can be used in addition to control an external FEM.
During uplink operation the path between pins SPDT_ANT and SPDT_TX is closed and for downlink operation the path
between pins SPDT_ANT and SPDT_RX is closed.
2.1.5
Configuring US- and EU-Mode
The device ATA8520E can be configured to operate in US- or in EU-mode and can be switched between these modes. To
select the operating mode the settings shown in Table 2-8 have to be set.
Table 2-8.
US- and EU-Mode Settings
Mode
TX Frequency
RX Frequency
Configuration (Bit 1 in
Table 2-6 on page 20)
EU
868130000Hz
869525000Hz
1
US
902200000Hz
905200000Hz
0
To select the frequency use the SPI command sequence:
1. SPI cmd: (0x08)
2.
SPI cmd: (0x1A) (TX-freq.) (RX-freq.)
3.
wait for EVENT signal and read status with SPI cmd: (0x0A)
To select the mode bit use the SPI cmd sequence:
1. SPI cmd: (0x11) (DDRC) (PORTC) (0x02) (systemConfig)
2.
wait for EVENT signal and read status with SPI cmd: (0x0A)
Finally a System Reset with SPI command (0x01) will reset the device and apply the settings.
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The device is delivered without mode configuration per default. Before the first usage a configuration is
required with the SPI commands described before. In addition to the frequency and region settings the supply
mode should be set with SPI command (0x11). When using the device with 5V supply it has to be ensured that
before using the RF transmit operation the 5V supply mode is configured!
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For the US mode the channel usage has to be initialized before the first RF command, i.e. the channel configuration has to
be stored in EEPROM:
1. SPI cmd: (0x22) (default data)
2.
wait for EVENT signal and read status with SPI cmd: (0x0A)
3.
System Reset with SPI command (0x01) will reset the device and apply the settings
4.
SPI cmd: (0x23)
The SPI cmd (0x23) shall be applied after each wake-up/reset of the device but must keep a 20s wait period before
consecutive calls (due to FCC regulations).
When receiving a downstream data packet with 8 bytes the RSSI value is reported with byte no. 8. This RSSI value is
determined at device pin level and need adjustment for the system level when using an external LNA. This offset value can
be set with SPI cmd (0x24).
2.2
Operating Modes Overview
This section gives an overview of the operating modes supported by the Atmel ATA8520E.
After connecting the supply voltage to the VS pin, the Atmel ATA8520E always starts in OFF mode. All internal circuits are
disconnected from the power supply. Therefore, no SPI communication is supported. The Atmel ATA8520E can be woken
up by activating the PWRON pin or one of the NPWRONx pins. This triggers the power-on sequence which will set the event
line PB6 to low. After the system initialization the Atmel ATA8520E reaches the IDLE Mode.
The IDLE Mode is the basic system mode supporting SPI communication and transitions to the other operating modes.
The transmit mode (TX Mode) starts the data transmission using the payload data which has to be previously written into the
TX buffer with the SPI command “Write TX Buffer”. The data transmission is started with the SPI command “Send Frame”.
After transmitting the data frame, the end of the transmission is indicated when the event pin PB6 switches to low and the
device enters the IDLE Mode again.
Reading the device status with the “Get Status” SPI command clears the PB6 event line, setting it to high level again.
The transmit/receive mode (TX/RX Mode) will send at first a data telegram in uplink direction and then enter receive mode
for downlink direction. The downlink request is captured by the SIGFOX™ backend and processed. After transmission of the
uplink frame the device will wait for 20 seconds before entering the receive mode. This receive mode will take up to
30 seconds and will end with an event on pin PB6. This event is cleared when reading the device status with the SPI
command “Get Status”. If no error occurs during the downlink operation (Atmel status error code = 0000), the received data
telegram of 8 bytes can be read with the SPI command “Read RX Buffer”.
2.2.1
Power-up Sequence
This section describes the power-up sequence for the device as described in Figure 2-2. The device is usually in OFF mode
were the signals NPWRONx, PWRON and NRESET are inactive but VS is supplied with power. Switching the NRESET
signal active or sending the SPI command System Reset (0x01) will have no effect in OFF mode. Switching one of the
power-on pins active will wake-up the device and an internal power-on reset is performed. In addition the external NRESET
line can be used to keep the device in reset state when waking-up the device. The minimum activation time for the
NPWRONx, PWRON and NRESET signals is 10µs.
Figure 2-2. Power-up Sequence
NPWRONx
PWRON
NRESET
EVENT
1
2
3
4
5
6
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After applying the reset signal NRESET one of the power-up signals NPWRON1...6 or PWRON is applied at timing point T1.
At timing point T2 (~10µs after T1) the external reset signal is removed and the device starts its internal power-up sequence.
This internal sequence is finished at timing point T3 (~10ms after T2 in EU mode and ~30ms after T2 in US mode) and is
signaled with the event line. Reading the device status with the SPI command (0x0A) “Get status” will clear the event line at
timing point T4. The device is now in idle mode and operational even if the NPWRONx and PWRON signals are deactivated
(the start-up time between T2 and T3 for the first power-up and the first send or send/receive command after the
configuration will take longer as the typical time due to internal initialization steps).
To shutdown the device into OFF mode the power-up signals NPWRON1...6 or PWRON have to be deactivated at first
(shown in timing point T5). The shutdown into OFF mode is then performed by sending the SPI command (0x05) “OFF
mode” to the device.
2.2.2
Power-down Sequence
The device can be switched into an OFF mode with very low power consumption (5nA at 25°C) using the SPI command
0x05. Before using this command a potential pending event has to be cleared by reading the status information with SPI
command 0x0A. This ensures the correct updating of internal status information before power-down. In addition the PWRON
and NPWRONx pins have to be released to prevent the wake-up of the device. If one of the power-on pins is active the
device will not switch into OFF mode.
2.2.3
Application Example
The software to control the device and to transmit only a data frame (without reception) has to perform the following steps:
1. Initialize device as shown in Figure 2-2 for the power-up sequence
2.
Check for the startup event and read the device status with SPI command (0x0A) “Get status” to clear this event
3.
Load the transmit buffer with up to 12 bytes using the SPI command (0x07) “Write TX Buffer”
4.
Start the data transmit with SPI command (0x0D) “Send Frame”
5.
Wait until the event signal appears (this takes about 7-8 seconds in EU mode and 2-3 seconds in US mode)
6.
Read the device status with SPI command (0x0A) “Get status” to clear this event
7.
Switch off the power-on signals as shown in Figure 2-2
8.
Send the SPI command (0x05) “OFF mode” to the shutdown the device
The software to control the device and to transmit and receive a data frame has to perform the following steps:
1. Initialize device as shown in Figure 2-2 for the power-up sequence
2.
Check for the startup event and read the device status with SPI command (0x0A) “Get status” to clear this event
3.
Load the transmit buffer with up to 12 bytes using the SPI command (0x07) “Write TX Buffer”
4.
Start the data transmit with SPI command (0x0E) “Send/Receive Frame”
5.
Wait until the event signal appears (this takes about 20-50 seconds)
6.
Read the device status with SPI command (0x0A) “Get status” to clear this event
7.
Read the receive buffer with SPI command (0x10) “Read RX Buffer” for the 8 data bytes
8.
Process received data, etc.
9.
Switch off the power-on signals as shown in Figure 2-2
10. Send the SPI command (0x05) “OFF mode” to the shutdown the device
For the SPI communication it is important to keep the timing as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 9. With the SPI commands
(0x0F) „Get PAC” and (0x12) „Get ID” the SIGFOX™ registration information can be read to register the device in the
SIGFOX cloud.
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Electrical Characteristics
3.1
ESD Protection Circuits
GND is the exposed die pad of the Atmel® which is internally connected to AGND (pin 30). All Zener diodes shown in
Figure 3-1 (marked as power clamps) are realized with dynamic clamping circuits and not physical Zener diodes. Therefore,
DC currents are not clamped to the shown voltages.
Figure 3-1. Atmel ESD Protection Circuit
RF_IN
(Pin 2)
XTAL1
(Pin 10)
XTAL2
(Pin 11)
AVCC
(Pin 12)
VS
(Pin 13)
Power
Clamp
1.8V
AGND
(Pin 30)
GND
GND
GND
VS_PA (Pin 8)
SPDT_RX
(Pin 3)
VS (Pin 13)
SPDT_ANT
(Pin 4)
SPDT_TX
(Pin 6)
Power
Clamp
3.3V
RF_OUT
(Pin 7)
GND
VS (Pin 13)
DVCC (Pin 20)
Power
Clamp
1.8V
PC0 to PC5
(Pin 14 to Pin 19)
DGND
(Pin 21)
PB0 to PB7
(Pin 22 to Pin 29)
Power
Clamp
5.5V
GND
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3.2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating
only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of this
specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Parameters
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Unit
+150
°C
Junction temperature
Tj
Storage temperature
Tstg
–55
+125
°C
Ambient temperature
Tamb
–40
+85
°C
VVS
–0.3
+6.0
V
VVS_PA
–0.3
+4.0
V
ESD (human body model) all pins
HBM
–4
+4
kV
ESD (machine model) all pins
MM
–200
+200
V
FCDM
–750
+750
V
Supply voltage
Supply voltage PA (1.9 to 3.6V application)
ESD (field induced charged device model) all pins
Maximum peak voltage at pin 4 (SPDT_ANT)
(1)
SPDTANT
SPDTTX
Maximum peak voltage at pin 6 (SPDT_TX)(1)
Notes: 1. The customer application needs to be properly designed.
2.
3.3
–0.3
VS_PA
+ 0.3
V
–0.3
VS_PA(2) + 0.3
V
VS_PA is the voltage applied to pin 8.
Thermal Resistance
Parameters
Thermal resistance, junction ambient, soldered in
compliance with JEDEC
3.4
(2)
Symbol
Value
Unit
Rth_JA
35
K/W
Supply Voltages and Current Consumption
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V across all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Pin
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
3V application
13
VVS
1.9
3.0
3.6
V
A
5V application
13
VVS
2.4
5.0
5.5
V
A
3V application
Supply voltage for
1.01 SIGFOX™ compliance
5V application
13
VVS
2.9
3.0
3.1
V
13
VVS
3.3
5.0
5.5
V
13
VVS_rise
1
V/µs
D
3V application
8
VVS_PA
3.6
V
A
5V application
8
VVS_PA
3
V
A
SIGFOX compliant
8
VVS_PA
3
V
8, 13
IOFFMode_3V
5
Supply voltage
1.00 range VS
Supply voltage rise
1.05 time
Supply voltage range
1.10 VS_PA
OFF mode
1.20 Current consumption
Tamb = 25°C
Tamb = 85°C
1.9
3
150
600
nA
nA
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
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Supply Voltages and Current Consumption (Continued)
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V across all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Pin
Symbol
Idle Mode current
1.30 consumption
Temperature range
–40°C to +65°C
13
RX Mode current
1.80 consumption
fRF = 869.5MHz
fRF = 905.2MHz
TX mode current
2.00 consumption
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
IIdleMode
50
90
µA
B
13
IRXMode
10.4
10.5
14.6
14.7
mA
A
Pout = +14dBm
fRF = 868.3MHz
fRF = 902.2MHz
(7), 8,
13
ITXMode
32.7
33.5
45
46
mA
SIGFOX™ TX mode
2.05 current consumption
Tamb = 25°C,
3V application
EU
US
(7), 8,
13
ISIGFOXMode
31.8
16.7
40.1
21.0
mA
mA
B
B
SIGFOX TX mode
2.06 current consumption
Tamb = 85°C,
3V application
(7), 8,
13
ISIGFOXMode
32.7
41.1
mA
B
B
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
3.5
RF Receive Characteristics
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V across all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Frequency range
4.50 EU
US
4.90 Sensitivity level
Test Conditions
Pin
Symbol
Min.
Defined by SIGFOX
protocol
(2)
fRX
869.40
902.0
17, 19
SFSK
–1.5dB
FSK at 25kHz IF
bandwidth Tamb = 25°C
0.75Kbit/s ±0.75kHz
7.30 Blocking
FSK at 25kHz IF
bandwidth, Tamb = 25°C
2.4Kbit/s ±2.4kHz
(2)
fdist. ≥ 50kHz
fdist. ≥ 100kHz
fdist. ≥ 225kHz
fdist. ≥ 450kHz
fdist. ≥ 1MHz
fdist. ≥ 4MHz
fdist.>10MHz
7.70 Image rejection
Large disturber applied
before useful signal
(2)
IMRED
7.80 Blocking 3fLO, 5fLO
3  fLO – fIF
5  fLO + fIF
(2)
BLNfLO
8.50 Input impedance
Measured on application
board, RC parallel
equivalent circuit
2
Zin
Typ.
Max.
Unit
869.65
906.0
MHz
+1.5dB
dBm
B
34
40
52
58
67
75
75
dBc
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
47
dB
A
39
45
dB
C
C

pF
C
–121.5
38
340
1.4
–20%
+20%
Type*
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
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RF Receive Characteristics (Continued)
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V across all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Pin
Symbol
(3, 4)
ILSwitch_RX
9.00 RSSI accuracy
Test Conditions
Sensitivity matching
RF_IN with SPDT to 50
compared to matching
RF_IN directly to 50
PRFIN = –70dBm
8.70
SPDT switch RX
insertion loss
(2), 4
RSSIABS_ACCU
9.20 RSSI resolution
DSP property
(2), 4
RSSIRES
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
1.0
1.4
dB
C
–5.5
+5.5
0.5
dB
B
dB/ value
D
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
3.6
RF Transmit Characteristics
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V across all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Tamb = 25°C
10.00 Output power range
EU
US
Pin
Symbol
(7)
PRange
(7)
PSIGFOX
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
+14.5
+9.5
dBm
dBm
B
C
Tamb = 25°C, VVS = 2.9V to
3.1V, 3V application
Output power for
(for 5V applications see
10.01
SIGFOX™ compliance no. 11.50)
EU
US
13.5
9.2
13.8
9.5
14.0
9.7
dBm
dBm
C
C
13.1
8.9
13.8
9.5
14.7
10.1
dBm
dBm
C
C
868.6
906.0
MHz
+1.5dB
dBm
B
Tamb = –45°C to +85°C,
VVS = 3.0V, 3V application
Output power for
10.02
SIGFOX compliance
Frequency range
10.05 EU
US
(for 5V applications see
no. 11.50)
EU
US
(7)
Defined by SIGFOX
protocol
(7)
fTX
868.0
902.0
(7)
Pout_14dBm
–1.5dB
(7)
HM214dBm
–24
dBc
C
(7)
HM314dBm
–50
dBc
C
(7)
PTambVs2
dB
C
C
11.00
Output power
at 14dBm
Tamb = 25°C
11.10
Output 2nd harmonic
at 14dBm
Tamb = 25°C
Output 3rd harmonic
at 14dBm
Output power change
11.50 full temperature and
supply voltage range
11.20
using 14dBm matching
using 14dBm matching
Tamb = 25°C
using 14dBm matching
For 13.8dBm
VVS_PA = 3.0V +-0.3V
P = Pout + P
PSIGFOX
–3.5
14
+2
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
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RF Transmit Characteristics (Continued)
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V across all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Pin
Symbol
(7)
SPTX
(4, 6)
ILSwitch_TX
Maximum peak voltage
on SPDT_ANT (pin 4)
4
VPEAK_SPDT_
Maximum peak voltage
on SPDT_TX (pin 6)
6
11.60 Spurious emission
Test Conditions
at ±fXTO
at ±fAVR (fXTO / 4)
at ±fCLK_OUT (fXTO / 6)
Transmitted power using
matching RF_OUT with
12.40 SPDT insertion loss TX SPDT to 50 compared to
matching RF_OUT directly
to 50
12.45
12.50
Min.
Typ.
–72
–85
–78
Max.
–60
–60
–60
Unit
0.7
1.2
dB
C
–0.3
VS_PA +
0.3
V
D
–0.3
VS_PA +
0.3
V
D
ANT
VPEAK_SPDT_ TX
dBc
Type*
B
C
C
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
3.7
RF Transmit Characteristics
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V over all process tolerances,
quartz parameters Cm = 4fF and C0 = 1pF unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a
typical process unless otherwise specified. Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Pin
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
13.30 XTO frequency range
10, 11
fxto
24.305
MHz
C
KDS: 1C324305AB0B
NDK: NX3225SA
XTO frequency for
13.35
EXS00A-CS08559
SIGFOX™ compliance
NX2016SA
EXS00A-CS08560
10, 11
fSIGFOX_XTO
24.305
MHz
XTO pulling due to
13.40 internal capacitance
and XTO tolerance
Cm = 4fF, Tamb = 25°C
10, 11
 FXTO1
–10
+10
ppm
B
XTO pulling due to
13.50 temperature and
supply voltage
Cm = 4fF
Tamb = –40°C to +85°C
10, 11
 FXTO2
–4
+4
ppm
B
13.60 Maximum C0 of XTAL
XTAL parameter
10, 11
C0_max
1
2
pF
D
XTAL parameter
10, 11
Cm
4
10
fF
D
13.70
XTAL, Cm motional
capacitance
13.90
XTAL, real part of XTO
Cm = 4fF, C0 = 1pF
impedance at start-up
10, 11
Re_start
1100

B
14.00
XTAL, maximum Rm
after start-up
10, 11
Rm_max
110

D
XTAL parameter
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RF Transmit Characteristics (Continued)
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V over all process tolerances,
quartz parameters Cm = 4fF and C0 = 1pF unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a
typical process unless otherwise specified. Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Pin
Including ESD and
package capacitance.
XTAL has to be specified
14.10 Internal load capacitors
10, 11
for 7.5pF load capacitance
(incl. 1pF PCB
capacitance per pin)
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
CL1, CL2
13.3
14
14.7
pF
B
*) Type means: A = 100% tested, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples, D = design parameter
Pin numbers in brackets mean they are measured matched to 50 on the application board.
3.8
I/O Characteristics for Ports PB0 to PB7 and PC0 to PC5
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V over all process tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified.
Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
PC0 to PC5
PB0 to PB7
Pin
14-19
22-29
Max.
Unit
Type*
0.2  VVS
V
A
Input low leakage
current I/O pin
PC0 to PC5
PB0 to PB7
14-19
22-29
IIL
–1
µA
A
15.10 Input high voltage
PC0 to PC5
PB0 to PB7
14-19
22-29
VIH
VVS + 0.3
V
A
Input high leakage
current I/O pin
PC0 to PC5
PB0 to PB7
14-19
22-29
IIH
1
µA
A
15.20 Output low voltage
IOL = 0.2mA
14-19
22-29
VOL_3V
0.1  VVS
V
A
15.30 Output high voltage
IOH = –0.2mA
14-19
22-29
VOH_3V
0.9  VVS
V
A
15.40 I/O pin pull-up resistor
OFF mode:
see port B and port C
14-19
22-29
RPU
30
50
70
k
A
CLoad = 10pF
14-19
22-29
Tdel_rise_3V
13.6
17.5
22.4
ns
D
I/O pin rise time
16.20 (0.1  VVS to
0.9  VVS)
CLoad = 10pF
14-19
22-29
Trise_3V
20.7
23.9
28.4
ns
D
16.30
I/O pin slew rate
(rising edge)
CLoad = 10pF
14-19
22-29
Tsr_rise_3V
0.115
0.100
0.084
V/ns
D
16.40
I/O pin output delay
time (falling edge)
CLoad = 10pF
14-19
22-29
Tdel_fall_3V
13.7
17.4
22.7
ns
D
CLoad = 10pF
14-19
22-29
Tfall_3V
16.2
19.2
22.5
ns
D
CLoad = 10pF
14-19
22-29
Tsr_fall_3V
0.148
0.125
0.106
V/ns
D
15.00 Input low voltage
15.05
15.15
16.10
I/O pin output delay
time (rising edge)
I/O pin fall time
16.50 (0.9  VVS to
0.1  VVS)
16.60
I/O pin slew rate
(falling edge)
Symbol
Min.
VIL
–0.3
Typ.
0.8  VVS
*) Type means: A = 100% tested at voltage and temperature limits, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples,
D = design parameter
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Hardware Timings
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS =1.9V to 3.6V over all process tolerances.
Typical values are given at VVS = 3V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless otherwise specified. Crystal oscillator frequency
fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Pin
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Type*
13, 20
TSTARTUP_EU
10
ms
C
PWRON = ‘1’ or
NPWRON = ‘0’ to
13, 20
TSTARTUP_US
30
ms
C
Startup time US(1)
EVENT generation
*) Type means: A = 100% tested at voltage and temperature limits, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples,
D = design parameter
Startup time EU
(1)
17.50
Note:
1.
The start-up time after the configuration and before the first send or send/receive command is typically longer (in the
range of some 100ms) due to internal system initialization steps.
3.10
Hardware SPI Timing Characteristics
Timing shown for CPHA=0 and CPOL=0 in Figure 3-2, timing is valid for all CPHA and CPOL configurations. See also Section 2.1
“SPI Command Interface” on page 9 for functional SPI description and for firmware limitations on SPI data transfer.
All parameters refer to GND (backplane) and are valid for Tamb = –40°C to +85°C, VVS = 1.9V to 3.6V (3V Application) and 4.5V to
5.5V (5V Application) over all process tolerances. Typical values are given at VVS = 5V, Tamb = 25°C, and for a typical process unless
otherwise specified. Crystal oscillator frequency fXTO = 24.305MHz.
No.
Parameters
Test Conditions
Pin
Symbol
Min.
49.10 SCK cycle time
23
TSCK_period
8
49.20 SCK high or low time
23
TSCK_high_low
330
49.30 SCK rise or fall time
23
TSCK_rise_fall
Typ.
Max.
100
Unit
Type*
µs
D
ns
D
ns
D
49.40
MOSI setup time to
active edge of SCK
23, 24
TSetup
80
ns
D
49.50
MOSI hold time to
active edge of SCK
23, 24
THold
245
ns
D
23, 25
TSCK_out
ns
D
µs
D
ns
D
µs
D
Time period active
49.60 edge of SCK to data
out at MISO
CLOAD_MISO = 10pF
49.70
Time period SCK
inactive to NSS high
23, 27
TSCK_NSS_high
49.80
Time period NSS high
CLOAD_MISO = 10pF
to MISO tristate
25, 27
TNSS_high_tristate
49.90
Time period NSS low
to active edge SCK
23, 27
TNSS_low_SCK
250
100
250
65
*) Type means: A = 100% tested at voltage and temperature limits, B = 100% correlation tested, C = characterized on samples,
D = design parameter
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Figure 3-2. SPI Interface Timing Requirements
TNSS_high_tristate
NSS
TNSS_low_SCK
TSCK_out
TSCK_periode
TSCK_NSS_high
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
THold
TSCK_high_low
TSetup
MOSI
(Data Input)
MISO
(Data Output)
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MSB
TSCK_rise_fall
LSB
LSB
Ordering Information
Extended Type Number
Package
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5mm 5mm, Pb-free, 6k, taped and reeled
QFN32
Package Information
Top View
D
32
1
E
technical drawings
according to DIN
specifications
PIN 1 ID
Dimensions in mm
8
A1
Two Step Singulation process
A
Side View
Partially Plated Surface
Bottom View
D2
9
16
17
8
COMMON DIMENSIONS
E2
(Unit of Measure = mm)
1
SYMBOL
MIN
NOM
MAX
A
0.8
0.85
0.9
A1
A3
0
0.16
0.035
0.21
0.05
0.26
24
32
Z
25
e
Z 10:1
L
5.
Remarks
A3
4.
D
4.9
5
5.1
D2
3.5
3.6
3.7
E
4.9
5
5.1
E2
3.5
3.6
3.7
L
0.35
0.4
0.45
b
0.2
0.25
0.3
e
NOTE
0.5
b
10/18/13
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