PHILIPS JN5161-001

Data Sheet: JN516x
IEEE802.15.4 Wireless Microcontroller
Features: Radio
Overview
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2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant
The JN516x series is a range of ultra low power, high performance wireless
microcontrollers supporting JenNet-IP, ZigBee PRO or RF4CE networking
stacks to facilitate the development of Home Automation, Smart Energy,
Light Link and Remote control applications. They feature an enhanced 32bit RISC processor with embedded Flash and EEPROM memory, offering
high coding efficiency through variable width instructions, a multi-stage
instruction pipeline and low power operation with programmable clock
speeds. They also include a 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant transceiver
and a comprehensive mix of analogue and digital peripherals. Three
memory configurations are available to suit different applications. The best
in class operating current of 15mA, with a 0.6uA sleep timer mode, gives
excellent battery life allowing operation direct from a coin cell.
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128-bit AES security processor
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MAC accelerator with packet
formatting, CRCs, address check,
auto-acks, timers
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Integrated ultra low power sleep
oscillator – 0.6mA
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2.0V to 3.6V battery operation
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Deep sleep current 0.12µA (Wake-up
from IO)
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<$0.15 external component cost
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RX current 17mA , TX 15mA
The peripherals support a wide range of applications. They include a 2-wire
2
I C, and SPI ports which can operate as either master or slave, a four
channel ADC with battery and a temperature sensor. It can support a large
switch matrix of up to 100 elements, or alternatively a 20 key capacitive
touch pad.
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Receiver sensitivity -95dBm
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Transmit power 2.5dBm
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Time of Flight engine for ranging
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Antenna Diversity (Auto RX)
Block Diagram
Features: Microcontroller
Watchdog
Timer
2.4GHz
Radio
Voltage Brownout
Including
Diversity
O-QPSK
RAM
8/32K
Power
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Variable instruction width for high
coding efficiency
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Multi-stage instruction pipeline
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JN5161: 64kB/8kB/4kB
2xUART
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JN5164: 160kB/32kB/4kB
20 DIO
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JN5168: 256kB/32kB/4kB
(Flash/RAM/EEPROM)
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Data EEPROM with guaranteed 100k
write operations.
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RF4CE, JenNet-IP, ZigBee SE and
ZigBee Light Link stacks
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2-wire I2C compatible serial interface.
Can operate as either master or slave
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5xPWM (4x timer & 1 timer/counter)
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2 low power sleep counters
2-Wire Serial
(Master/Slave)
32-bit
RISC CPU
4xPWM + Timer
Modem
IEEE 802.15.4
Baseband
Processor
Management
32-bit RISC CPU, 1 to 32MHz clock
speed
SPI
Master & Slave
Flash
64/160/256K
4kB
EEPROM
XTAL
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Sleep Counter
4-Channel
10-bit ADC
128-bit AES
Hardware
Encryption
Battery and
Temp Sensors
Benefits
Applications
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2x UART
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Single chip device to run
stack and application
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SPI Master & Slave port, 3 selects
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Very low current solution for
long battery life – over 10 yrs
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RF4CE Remote Controls
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Supply voltage monitor with 8
programmable thresholds
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JenNet-IP networks
Supports multiple network
stacks
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4-input 10-bit ADC, comparator
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ZigBee SE networks
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Battery and temperature sensors
Highly featured 32-bit RISC
CPU for high performance
and low power
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ZigBee Light Link networks
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Watchdog & Brown Out Reset
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Lighting & Home automation
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Up to 20 Digital IO Pins (DIO)
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Toys and gaming peripherals
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Infra-red remote control transmitter
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Smart Energy
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Energy harvesting, for
example self powered light
switch
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System BOM is low in
component count and cost
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Flexible sensor interfacing
options
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Robust and secure low power
wireless applications
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Temp range (-40°C to +125°C)
6x6mm 40-lead
Lead-free and RoHS compliant
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Contents
Benefits
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Applications
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Wireless Transceiver
1.2 RISC CPU and Memory
1.3 Peripherals
1.4 Block Diagram – JN516x
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2 Pin Configurations
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2.1 Pin Assignment
2.2 Pin Descriptions
2.2.1 Power Supplies
2.2.2 Reset
2.2.3 32MHz Oscillator
2.2.4 Radio
2.2.5 Analogue Peripherals
2.2.6 Digital Input/Output
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3 CPU
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4 Memory Organisation
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4.1 FLASH
4.2 RAM
OTP 16
4.3 Configuration Memory
4.4 EEPROM
4.5 External Memory
4.6 Peripherals
4.7 Unused Memory Addresses
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5 System Clocks
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5.1 High-Speed (32MHz) System Clock
5.1.1 32MHz Crystal Oscillator
5.1.2 High-Speed RC Oscillator
5.2 Low-speed (32kHz) System Clock
5.2.1 32kHz RC Oscillator
5.2.2 32kHz Crystal Oscillator
5.2.3 32kHz External Clock
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6 Reset
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6.1 Internal Power-On / Brown-out Reset (BOR)
6.2 External Reset
6.3 Software Reset
6.4 Supply Voltage Monitor (SVM)
6.5 Watchdog Timer
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7 Interrupt System
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7.1 System Calls
7.2 Processor Exceptions
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7.2.1 Bus Error
7.2.2 Alignment
7.2.3 Illegal Instruction
7.2.4 Stack Overflow
7.3 Hardware Interrupts
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8 Wireless Transceiver
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8.1 Radio
8.1.1 Radio External Components
8.1.2 Antenna Diversity
8.2 Modem
8.3 Baseband Processor
8.3.1 Transmit
8.3.2 Reception
8.3.3 Auto Acknowledge
8.3.4 Beacon Generation
8.3.5 Security
8.4 Security Coprocessor
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9 Digital Input/Output
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10 Serial Peripheral Interface
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10.1 Serial Peripheral Interface Master
10.2 Serial Peripheral Interface Slave
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11 Timers
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11.1 Peripheral Timer/Counters
11.1.1 Pulse Width Modulation Mode
11.1.2 Capture Mode
11.1.3 Counter/Timer Mode
11.1.4 Delta-Sigma Mode
11.1.5 Example Timer/Counter Application
11.2 Tick Timer
11.3 Wakeup Timers
11.3.1 32 KHZ RC Oscillator Calibration
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12 Pulse Counters
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13 Serial Communications
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13.1 Interrupts
13.2 UART Application
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14 JTAG Test Interface
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15 Two-Wire Serial Interface (I2C)
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15.1 Connecting Devices
15.2 Clock Stretching
15.3 Master Two-wire Serial Interface
15.4 Slave Two-wire Serial Interface
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16 Random Number Generator
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17 Analogue Peripherals
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17.1 Analogue to Digital Converter
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17.1.1 Operation
17.1.2 Supply Monitor
17.1.3 Temperature Sensor
17.2 Comparator
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18 Power Management and Sleep Modes
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18.1 Operating Modes
18.1.1 Power Domains
18.2 Active Processing Mode
18.2.1 CPU Doze
18.3 Sleep Mode
18.3.1 Wakeup Timer Event
18.3.2 DIO Event
18.3.3 Comparator Event
18.3.4 Pulse Counter
18.4 Deep Sleep Mode
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19 Electrical Characteristics
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19.1 Maximum Ratings
19.2 DC Electrical Characteristics
19.2.1 Operating Conditions
19.2.2 DC Current Consumption
19.2.3 I/O Characteristics
19.3 AC Characteristics
19.3.1 Reset and Supply Voltage Monitor
19.3.2 SPI Master Timing
19.3.3 Two-wire Serial Interface
19.3.4 Wakeup Timings
19.3.5 Bandgap Reference
19.3.6 Analogue to Digital Converters
19.3.7 Comparator
19.3.8 32kHz RC Oscillator
19.3.9 32kHz Crystal Oscillator
19.3.10 32MHz Crystal Oscillator
19.3.11 High-Speed RC Oscillator
19.3.12 Temperature Sensor
19.3.13 Radio Transceiver
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Appendix A Mechanical and Ordering Information
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A.1 SOT618-1 HVQFN40 40-pin QFN Package Drawing
A.2 Footprint information
A.3 Ordering Information
A.4 Device Package Marking
A.5 Tape and Reel Information
A.5.1 Tape Orientation and Dimensions
A.5.2 Reel Information: 180mm Reel
A.5.3 Reel Information: 330mm Reel
A.5.4 Dry Pack Requirement for Moisture Sensitive Material
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Appendix B Development Support
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B.1 Crystal Oscillators
B.1.1 Crystal Equivalent Circuit
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B.1.2 Crystal Load Capacitance
B.1.3 Crystal ESR and Required Transconductance
B.2 32MHz Oscillator
B.3 32kHz Oscillator
B.4 JN516x Module Reference Designs
B.4.1 Schematic Diagram
B.4.2 PCB Design and Reflow Profile
B.4.3 Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)
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Related Documents
RoHS Compliance
Status Information
Disclaimers
Trademarks
Version Control
Contact Details
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1 Introduction
The JN516x is an IEEE802.15.4 wireless microcontroller that provides a fully integrated solution for applications using
the IEEE802.15.4 standard in the 2.4 - 2.5GHz ISM frequency band [1], including Zigbee PRO, ZigBee Smart Energy,
ZigBee LightLink, RF4CE and JenNet-IP. There are 3 versions in the range, differing only by memory configuration
JN5161-001: 64kB Flash, 8kB RAM, 4 kB EEPROM, suitable for IEEE802.15.4 and RF4CE applications
JN5164-001: 160kB Flash, 32kB RAM, 4 kB EEPROM suitable for Jennet-IP, IEEE802.15.4 and RF4CE applications
JN5168-001: 256kB Flash, 32kB RAM, 4 kB EEPROM suitable for all applications
Applications that transfer data wirelessly tend to be more complex than wired ones. Wireless protocols make
stringent demands on frequencies, data formats, timing of data transfers, security and other issues. Application
development must consider the requirements of the wireless network in addition to the product functionality and user
interfaces. To minimise this complexity, NXP provides a series of software libraries and interfaces that control the
transceiver and peripherals of the JN516x. These libraries and interfaces remove the need for the developer to
understand wireless protocols and greatly simplifies the programming complexities of power modes, interrupts and
hardware functionality.
In view of the above, it is not necessary to provide the register details of the JN516x in the datasheet.
The device includes a Wireless Transceiver, RISC CPU, on chip memory and an extensive range of peripherals.
1.1 Wireless Transceiver
The Wireless Transceiver comprises a 2.45GHz radio, a modem, a baseband controller and a security coprocessor.
In addition, the radio also provides an output to control transmit-receive switching of external devices such as power
amplifiers allowing applications that require increased transmit power to be realised very easily. Appendix B.4,
describes a complete reference design including Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and Bill Of Materials (BOM).
The security coprocessor provides hardware-based 128-bit AES-CCM* modes as specified by the IEEE802.15.4
2006 standard. Specifically this includes encryption and authentication covered by the MIC –32/-64/-128, ENC and
ENC-MIC –32/-64/-128 modes of operation.
The transceiver elements (radio, modem and baseband) work together to provide IEEE802.15.4 (2006) MAC and
PHY functionality under the control of a protocol stack. Applications incorporating IEEE802.15.4 functionality can be
developed rapidly by combining user-developed application software with a protocol stack library.
1.2 RISC CPU and Memory
A 32-bit RISC CPU allows software to be run on-chip, its processing power being shared between the IEEE802.15.4
MAC protocol, other higher layer protocols and the user application. The JN516x has a unified memory architecture,
code memory, data memory, peripheral devices and I/O ports are organised within the same linear address space.
The device contains up to 256kbytes of Flash, up to 32kbytes of RAM and 4kbytes EEPROM .
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1.3 Peripherals
The following peripherals are available on chip:
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Master SPI port with three select outputs
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Slave SPI port
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Two UART’s, one capable of hardware flow control (4-wire, includes RTS/CTS), and the other just 2-wire
(RX/TX)
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One programmable Timer/Counter which supports Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and capture/compare, plus
four PWM timers which support PWM and Timer modes only.
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Two programmable Sleep Timers and a Tick Timer
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Two-wire serial interface (compatible with SMbus and I C) supporting master and slave operation
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Twenty digital I/O lines (multiplexed with peripherals such as timers, SPI and UARTs)
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Two digital outputs (multiplexed with SPI port)
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10-bit, Analogue to Digital converter with up to four input channels
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Programmable analogue comparator
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Internal temperature sensor and battery monitor
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Two low power pulse counters
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Random number generator
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Watchdog Timer and Supply Voltage Monitor
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JTAG hardware debug port
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Infra-red remote control transmitter, supported by one of the PWM timers
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Transmit and receive antenna diversity with automatic receive switching based on received energy detection
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User applications access the peripherals using the Integrated Peripherals API. This allows applications to use a
tested and easily understood view of the peripherals allowing rapid system development.
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1.4 Block Diagram – JN516x
SPICLK
SPIMOSI
SPIMISO
SPISEL0
SPI Slave
DIO0
Tick Timer
Programmable
Interrupt
Controller
32-bit RISC CPU
SPICLK
SPIMOSI
SPIMISO
SPISEL0
SPISEL1
SPISEL2
SPI
Master
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
From Peripherals
TXD0
RXD0
RTS0
CTS0
UART0
RAM
32/32/8KB
FLASH
256/160/64KB
EEPROM
4KB
CPU and 16MHz
System Clock
UART1
TxD1
RxD1
Timer0
TIM0CK_GT
TIM0OUT
TIM0CAP
PWMs
PWM1
PWM2
PWM3
PWM4
DIO5
DIO6
DIO7
DIO8
DIO9
MUX
DIO10
VB_XX
VDD1
VDD2
XTAL_IN
XTAL_OUT
Voltage
Regulators
1.8V
32MHz Xtal
Clock
Generator
Clock
Source &
Rate
Select
Reset
RESETN
Wakeup Timer0
Watchdog
Timer
Supply Voltage
Monitor
Wakeup
Timer1
32kHz Clock
Select
32kHz
RC
Osc
32kHz
Xtal
Osc
Highspeed RC
Osc
2-wire
Interface
SIF_D
SIF_CLK
Pulse
Counters
PC0
PC1
JTAG
Debug
JTAG_TDI
JTAG_TMS
JTAG_TCK
JTAG_TDO
Antenna
Diversity
ADO
ADE
32KIN
32KXTALIN
32KXTALOUT
DIO11
DIO12
DIO13
DIO14
DIO15
DIO16
DIO17
DIO18
DIO19
DO0
Wireless
Transceiver
DO1
Security
Processor
Supply Monitor
ADC1
VREF/ADC2
ADC3
ADC4
M
U
X
ADC
Digital Baseband
Temperature
Sensor
Radio
RF_IN
VCOTUNE
IBIAS
COMP1M
Comparator1
COMP1P
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VSS2
DIO14
DIO13
DIO12
VB_DIG
DIO11
DIO10
DIO9
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36
35
34
33
32
DIO8
DIO15
2 Pin Configurations
DIO16
1
31
30
DIO17
2
29
DIO7
RESETN
3
28
DIO6
XTAL_OUT
4
27
DIO5
XTAL_IN
5
26
DIO4
VB_SYNTH
6
25
VB_RAM
VCOTUNE
7
24
DIO19
VB_VCO
8
23
DIO18
VDD1
9
22
DO1
IBIAS
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11
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
20
RF_IN
VB_RF1
ADC1
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DO0
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VB_RF2
VREF/ADC2
VSSA
VDD2
VSS1
Figure 2: 40-pin QFN Configuration (top view)
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Note: Please refer to Appendix B.4 JN516x Module Reference
Design for important applications information regarding the
connection of the PADDLE to the PCB.
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2.1 Pin Assignment
Pin No
Power supplies
Signal
Type
Description
6, 8,
12, 14,
25, 35
VB_SYNTH, VB_VCO, VB_RF2, VB_RF1, VB_RAM, VB_DIG
1.8V
Regulated supply voltage
9, 30
VDD1, VDD2
3.3V
Supplies: VDD1 for
analogue, VDD2 for digital
21, 39,
Paddle
VSS1, VSS2, VSSA
0V
Grounds (see appendix A.2
for paddle details)
3
RESETN
4,5
XTAL_OUT, XTAL_IN
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VCOTUNE
1.8V
VCO tuning RC network
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IBIAS
1.8V
Bias current control
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RF_IN
1.8V
RF antenna
General
CMOS
1.8V
Reset input
System crystal oscillator
Radio
Analogue Peripheral I/O
15, 16,
17
ADC1, DIO0 (ADC3), DIO1 (ADC4)
3.3V
ADC inputs
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VREF/ADC2
1.8V
Analogue peripheral
reference voltage or ADC
input 2
1, 2
DIO16 (COMP1P), DIO17 (COMP1M)
3.3V
Comparator inputs
Digital Peripheral I/O
Primary
Alternate Functions
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DIO0
SPISEL1
ADC3
CMOS
DIO0, SPI Master Select
Output 1 or ADC input 3
17
DIO1
SPISEL2
ADC4
PC0
CMOS
DIO1, SPI Master Select
Output 2, ADC input 4 or
Pulse Counter 0 Input
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DIO2
RFRX
TIM0CK_GT
CMOS
DIO2, Radio Receive Control
Output or Timer0 Clock/Gate
Input
19
DIO3
RFTX
TIM0CAP
CMOS
DIO3, Radio Transmit
Control Output or Timer0
Capture Input
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DIO4
CTS0
JTAG_TCK
TIM0OUT
PC0
CMOS
DIO4, UART 0 Clear To
Send Input, JTAG CLK Input,
Timer0 PWM Output, or
Pulse Counter 0 input
27
DIO5
RTS0
JTAG_TMS
PWM1
PC1
CMOS
DIO5, UART 0 Request To
Send Output, JTAG Mode
Select Input, PWM1 Output
or Pulse Counter 1 Input
28
DIO6
TXD0
JTAG_TDO
PWM2
CMOS
DIO6, UART 0 Transmit Data
Output, JTAG Data Output or
PWM2 Output
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DIO7
RXD0
JTAG_TDI
PWM3
CMOS
DIO7, UART 0 Receive Data
Input, JTAG Data Input or
PWM 3 Output
31
DIO8
TIM0CK_GT
PC1
PWM4
CMOS
DIO8, Timer0 Clock/Gate
Input, Pulse Counter1 Input
or PWM 4 Output
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DIO9
TIM0CAP
32KXTALIN
CMOS
DIO9, Timer0 Capture Input,
32K External Crystal Input,
UART 1 Receive Data Input
or 32K external clock Input
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DIO10
TIM0OUT
32KXTALOUT
CMOS
DIO10, Timer0 PWM Output
or 32K External Crystal
Output
34
DIO11
PWM1
CMOS
DIO11, PWM1 Output or
UART 1 Transmit Data
Output
36
DIO12
PWM2
CTS0
JTAG_TCK
ADO
SPISMO
SI
CMOS
DIO12, PWM2 Output, UART
0 Clear To Send Input, JTAG
CLK Input, Antenna Diversity
Odd Output or SPI Slave
Master Out Slave In Input
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DIO13
PWM3
RTS0
JTAG_TMS
ADE
SPISMI
SO
CMOS
DIO13, PWM3 Output, UART
0 Request To Send Output,
JTAG Mode Select Input,
Antenna Diversity Even
output or SPI Slave Master In
Slave Out Output
38
DIO14
SIF_CLK
TXD0 TXD1
JTAG_TDO
SPISEL
1
SPISSE
L
CMOS
DIO14, Serial Interface
Clock, UART 0 Transmit
Data Output, UART 1
Transmit Data Output, JTAG
Data Output, SPI Master
Select Output 1 or SPI Slave
Select Input
40
DIO15
SIF_D
RXD0 RXD1
JTAG_TDI
SPISEL
2
SPISCL
K
CMOS
DIO15, Serial Interface Data,
UART 0 Receive Data Input,
UART 1 Receive Data Input,
JTAG Data Input, SPI Master
Select Output 2 or SPI Slave
Clock Input
1
DIO16
COMP1P
SIF_CLK
SPISMOSI
CMOS
DIO16, Comparator Positive
Input, Serial Interface clock
or SPI Slave Master Out
Slave In Input
2
DIO17
COMP1M
SIF_D
SPISMISO
CMOS
DIO17, Comparator Negative
Input, Serial Interface Data or
SPI Slave Master In Slave
Out Output
23
DIO18
SPIMOSI
CMOS
SPI Master Out Slave In
Output
24
DIO19
SPISEL0
CMOS
SPI Master Select Output 0
20
DO0
SPICLK
PWM2
CMOS
SPI Master Clock Output or
PWM2 Output
22
DO1
SPIMISO
PWM3
CMOS
SPI Master In Slave Out
Input or PWM3 Output
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RXD1
32KIN
TXD1
The PCB schematic and layout rules detailed in Appendix B.4
must be followed. Failure to do so will likely result in the
JN516x failing to meet the performance specification detailed
herein and worst case may result in device not functioning in
the end application.
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2.2 Pin Descriptions
2.2.1 Power Supplies
The device is powered from the VDD1 and VDD2 pins, each being decoupled with a 100nF ceramic capacitor. VDD1
is the power supply to the analogue circuitry; it should be decoupled to ground. VDD2 is the power supply for the
digital circuitry; and should also be decoupled to ground. In addition, a common 10µF tantalum capacitor is required
for low frequencies. Decoupling pins for the internal 1.8V regulators are provided which each require a100nF
capacitor located as close to the device as practical. VB_SYNTH, VB_RAM and VB_DIG require only a 100nF
capacitor. VB_RF and VB_RF2 should be connected together as close to the device as practical, and require one
100nF capacitor and one 47pF capacitor. The pin VB_VCO requires a 10nF capacitor. Refer to B.4.1 for schematic
diagram.
VSSA (paddle), VSS1, VSS2 are the ground pins.
Users are strongly discouraged from connecting their own circuits to the 1.8v regulated supply pins, as the regulators
have been optimised to supply only enough current for the internal circuits.
2.2.2 Reset
RESETN is an active low reset input pin that is connected to a 500kΩ internal pull-up resistor. It may be pulled low
by an external circuit. Refer to Section 6.2 for more details.
2.2.3 32MHz Oscillator
A crystal is connected between XTAL_IN and XTAL_OUT to form the reference oscillator, which drives the system
clock. A capacitor to analogue ground is required on each of these pins. Refer to Section 5.1 for more details. The
32MHz reference frequency is divided down to 16MHz and this is used as the system clock throughout the device.
2.2.4 Radio
The radio is a single ended design, requiring a capacitor and just two inductors to match to 50Ω microstrip line to the
RF_IN pin.
An external resistor (43kΩ) is required between IBIAS and analogue ground (paddle) to set various bias currents and
references within the radio.
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2.2.5 Analogue Peripherals
The ADC requires a reference voltage to use as part of its operation. It can use either an internal reference voltage
or an external reference connected to VREF. This voltage is referenced to analogue ground and the performance of
the analogue peripherals is dependent on the quality of this reference.
There are four ADC inputs and a pair of comparator inputs. ADC1 has a designated input pin but ADC2 uses the
same pin as VREF, invalidating its use as an ADC pin when an external reference voltage is required. The remaining
2 ADC channels are shared with the digital I/Os DIO0 and DIO1 and connect to pins 16 and 17. When these two
ADC channels are selected, the corresponding DIOs must be configured as Inputs with their pull-ups disabled.
Similarly, the comparator shares pins 1 and 2 with DIO16 and DIO17, so when the comparator is selected these pins
must be configured as Inputs with their pull-ups disabled. The analogue I/O pins on the JN516x can have signals
applied up to 0.3v higher than VDD1. A schematic view of the analogue I/O cell is shown in Figure 3. Figure 4
demonstrates a special case, where a digital I/O pin doubles as an input to analogue devices. This applies to ADC3,
ADC4, COMP1P and COMP1M.
In reset, sleep and deep sleep, the analogue peripherals are all off. In sleep, the comparator may optionally be used
as a wakeup source.
Unused ADC and comparator inputs should not be left unconnected, for example connected to analogue ground.
VDD1
Analogue
I/O Pin
Analogue
Peripheral
VSSA
Figure 3: Analogue I/O Cell
2.2.6 Digital Input/Output
For the DC properties of these pins see Section 19.2.3.
When used in their primary function all Digital Input/Output pins are bi-directional and are connected to weak internal
pull up resistors (50kΩ nominal) that can be disabled. When used in their secondary function (selected when the
appropriate peripheral block is enabled through software library calls), their direction is fixed by the function. The pull
up resistor is enabled or disabled independently of the function and direction; the default state from reset is enabled.
A schematic view of the digital I/O cell is in Figure 4. The dotted lines through resistor RESD represent a path that
exists only on DIO0, DIO1, DIO16 and DIO17 which are also inputs to the ADC (ADC3, ADC4) and Comparator
(COMP1P, COMP1M) respectively. To use these DIO pins for their analogue functions, the DIO must be set as an
Input with its pull-up resistor, RPU, disabled.
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VDD2
ADC or
COMP1 Input
Pu
IE
RPU
RESD
RPROT
I
DIO[x] Pin
VSS
VSS
O
OE
Figure 4: DIO Pin Equivalent Schematic
In reset, the digital peripherals are all off and the DIO pins are set as high-impedance inputs. During sleep and deep
sleep, the DIO pins retain both their input/output state and output level that was set as sleep commences. If the DIO
pins were enabled as inputs and the interrupts were enabled then these pins may be used to wake up the JN516x
from sleep.
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3 CPU
The CPU of the JN516x is a 32-bit load and store RISC processor. It has been architected for three key
requirements:
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Low power consumption for battery powered applications
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High performance to implement a wireless protocol at the same time as complex applications
•
Efficient coding of high-level languages such as C provided with the Software Developers Kit
It features a linear 32-bit logical address space with unified memory architecture, accessing both code and data in the
same address space. Registers for peripheral units, such as the timers, UART and the baseband processor are also
mapped into this space.
The CPU has access to a block of 15 32-bit General-Purpose (GP) registers together with a small number of special
purpose registers which are used to store processor state and control interrupt handling. The contents of any GP
register can be loaded from or stored to memory, while arithmetic and logical operations, shift and rotate operations,
and signed and unsigned comparisons can be performed either between two registers and stored in a third, or
between registers and a constant carried in the instruction. Operations between general or special-purpose registers
execute in one cycle while those that access memory require a further cycle to allow the memory to respond.
The instruction set manipulates 8, 16 and 32-bit data; this means that programs can use objects of these sizes very
efficiently. Manipulation of 32-bit quantities is particularly useful for protocols and high-end applications allowing
algorithms to be implemented in fewer instructions than on smaller word-size processors, and to execute in fewer
clock cycles. In addition, the CPU supports hardware Multiply that can be used to efficiently implement algorithms
needed by Digital Signal Processing applications.
The instruction set is designed for the efficient implementation of high-level languages such as C. Access to fields in
complex data structures is very efficient due to the provision of several addressing modes, together with the ability to
be able to use any of the GP registers to contain the address of objects. Subroutine parameter passing is also made
more efficient by using GP registers rather than pushing objects onto the stack. The recommended programming
method for the JN516x is by using C, which is supported by a software developer kit comprising a C compiler, linker
and debugger.
The CPU architecture also contains features that make the processor suitable for embedded, real-time applications.
In some applications, it may be necessary to use a real-time operating system to allow multiple tasks to run on the
processor. To provide protection for device-wide resources being altered by one task and affecting another, the
processor can run in either supervisor or user mode, the former allowing access to all processor registers, while the
latter only allows the GP registers to be manipulated. Supervisor mode is entered on reset or interrupt; tasks starting
up would normally run in user mode in a RTOS environment.
Embedded applications require efficient handling of external hardware events. Exception processing (including reset
and interrupt handling) is enhanced by the inclusion of a number of special-purpose registers into which the PC and
status register contents are copied as part of the operation of the exception hardware. This means that the essential
registers for exception handling are stored in one cycle, rather than the slower method of pushing them onto the
processor stack. The PC is also loaded with the vector address for the exception that occurred, allowing the handler
to start executing in the next cycle.
To improve power consumption a number of power-saving modes are implemented in the JN516x, described more
fully in Section 18. One of these modes is the CPU doze mode; under software control, the processor can be shut
down and on an interrupt it will wake up to service the request. Additionally, it is possible under software control, to
set the speed of the CPU to 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32MHz. This feature can be used to trade-off processing power against
current consumption.
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4 Memory Organisation
This section describes the different memories found within the JN516x. The device contains Flash, RAM, and
EEPROM memory, the wireless transceiver and peripherals all within the same linear address space.
0xFFFFFFFF
Unpopulated
0xF0008000
RAM
0x04000000
Peripherals
0x02000000
Flash & EEPROM Registers
0x01000000
0x000C0000
FLASH
Applications
Code
(256KB)
0x00080000
FLASH Boot Code 8K
0x00000000
Figure 5: JN5168 Memory Map
4.1 FLASH
The embedded Flash consists of 2 parts: an 8K region used for holding boot code, and a 256K region (JN5168) used
for application code. The maximum number of write cycles or endurance is, 10k guaranteed and typically 100k, while
the data retention is guaranteed for at least 10 years. The boot code region is pre-programmed by NXP on supplied
parts, and contains code to handle reset, interrupts and other events (see section 7). It also contains a Flash
Programming Interface to allow interaction with the PC-based Flash Programming Utility which allows user code
compiled using the supplied SDK to be programmed into the Application space. For further information, see the
application note, Flash Programmer User Guide.[9]
4.2 RAM
The JN516x devices contain up to 32Kbytes of high speed RAM, which can be accessed by the CPU in a single clock
cycle. It is primarily used to hold the CPU Stack together with program variables and data. If necessary, the CPU can
execute code contained within the RAM (although it would normally just execute code directly from the embedded
Flash). Software can control the power supply to the RAM allowing the contents to be maintained during a sleep
period when other parts of the device are un-powered, allowing a quicker resumption of processing once woken.
4.3 OTP Configuration Memory
The JN516x devices contain a quantity of One Time Programmable (OTP) memory as part of the embedded Flash
(Index Sector). This can be used to securely hold such things as a user 64-bit MAC address and a 128-bit AES
security key. A limited number of further bits are available for customer use for storage of configuration or other
information. A default the 64-bit MAC address is pre-programmed by NXP on supplied parts; however customers can
use their own MAC address and override the default one. The user MAC address and other data can be written to the
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OTP memory using the Flash programmer. [9]. Details on how to obtain and install MAC addresses can be found in
the application note JN-AN-1066 [10]
For further information on how to program and use this facility, please contact technical support.
4.4 EEPROM
The JN516x devices contain 4Kbytes of EEPROM. The maximum number of write cycles or endurance is, 100k
guaranteed and 1M typically while the data retention is guaranteed for at least 20 years. This non-volatile memory is
primarily used to hold persistent data generated from such things as the Network Stack software component (eg
network topology, routing tables). As the EEPROM holds its contents through sleep and reset events, this means
more stable operation and faster recovery is possible after outages. Access to the EEPROM is via registers mapped
into the Flash and EEPROM Registers region of the address map.
The customer may use part of the EEPROM to store its own data if desired by interfacing with the Persistent Data
Manager. Optionally the PDM can also store data in an external memory. For further information, please contact
technical support.
4.5 External Memory
An optional external serial non-volatile memory (eg Flash or EEPROM) with a SPI interface may be used to provide
additional storage for program code, such as a new code image or further data for the device when external power is
removed. The memory can be connected to the SPI Master interface using select line SPISEL0 (see figure 6 for
details)
JN516x
SPISEL0
Serial
Memory
SS
SPIMISO
SDO
SPIMOSI
SDI
SPICLK
CLK
Figure 6: Connecting External Serial Memory
The contents of the external serial memory may be encrypted. The AES security processor combined with a user
programmable 128-bit encryption key is used to encrypt the contents of the external memory. The encryption key is
stored in the flash memory index section. When bootloading program code from external serial memory, the JN516x
automatically accesses the encryption key to execute the decryption process, user program code does not need to
handle any of the decryption process; it is transparent. For more details, including the how the program code encrypts
data for the external memory, see the application note Boot Loader Operation. [8]
4.6 Peripherals
All peripherals have their registers mapped into the memory space. Access to these registers requires 3 peripheral
clock cycles. Applications have access to the peripherals through the software libraries that present a high-level view
of the peripheral’s functions through a series of dedicated software routines. These routines provide both a tested
method for using the peripherals and allow bug-free application code to be developed more rapidly. For details, see
Peripherals API User Guide [4].
4.7 Unused Memory Addresses
Any attempt to access an unpopulated memory area will result in a bus error exception (interrupt) being generated.
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5 System Clocks
Two system clocks are used to drive the on-chip subsystems of the JN516x. The wake-up timers are driven from a
low frequency clock (notionally 32kHz). All other subsystems (transceiver, processor, memory and digital and
analogue peripherals) are driven by a high-speed clock (notionally 32MHz), or a divided-down version of it.
The high-speed clock is either generated by the accurate crystal-controlled oscillator (32MHz) or the less accurate
high-speed RC oscillator ( 27-32MHz calibrated). The low-speed clock is either generated by the accurate crystalcontrolled oscillator (32.768kHz), the less accurate RC oscillator (centered on 32kHz) or can be supplied externally
5.1 High-Speed (32MHz) System Clock
The selected high-speed system clock is used directly by the radio subsystem, whereas a divided-by-two version is
used by the remainder of the transceiver and the digital and analogue peripherals. The direct or divided down version
of the clock is used to drive the processor and memories (32, 16, 8, 4, 2 or 1MHz).
PERIPHERAL SYSTEM CLOCK
32MHz Crystal
Oscillator
Div by 2
High Speed
RC Oscillator
CPU CLOCK
Div by 1,2,4,8,16 or 32
Figure 7 System and CPU Clocks
Crystal oscillators are generally slow to start. Hence to provide a fast start-up following a sleep cycle or reset, the fast
RC oscillator is always used as the initial source for the high-speed system clock. The oscillator starts very quickly
and will run at 25-32MHz (uncalibrated) or 32MHz +/-5% (calibrated). Although this means that the system clock will
be running at an undefined frequency (slightly slower or faster than nominal), this does not prevent the CPU and
Memory subsystems operating normally, so the program code can execute. However, it is not possible to use the
radio or UARTs, as even after calibration (initiated by the user software calling an API function) there is still a +/-5%
tolerance in the clock rate over voltage and temperature. Other digital peripherals can be used (eg SPI Master/Slave),
but care must be taken if using Timers due to the clock frequency inaccuracy.
Further details of the High-Speed RC Oscillator can be found in section 19.3.11.
On wake-up from sleep, the JN516x uses the Fast RC oscillator. It can then either:
•
Automatically switch over to use the 32MHz clock source when it has started up.
•
Continue to use the fast RC oscillator until software triggers the switch-over to the 32MHz clock source, for
example when the radio is required.
•
Continue to use the RC oscillator until the device goes back into one of the sleep modes.
The use of the fast RC Oscillator at wake-up means there is no need to wait for the 32MHz crystal oscillator to
stabilise Consequently, the application code will start executing quickly using the clock from the high-speed RC
oscillator.
5.1.1 32MHz Crystal Oscillator
The JN516x contains the necessary on chip components to build a 32MHz reference oscillator with the addition of an
external crystal resonator and two tuning capacitors. The schematic of these components are shown in Figure 8.
The two capacitors, C1 and C2, should typically be 15pF and use a COG dielectric. Due to the small size of these
capacitors, it is important to keep the traces to the external components as short as possible. The on chip
transconductance amplifier is compensated for temperature variation, and is self-biasing by means of the internal
resistor R1. This oscillator provides the frequency reference for the radio and therefore it is essential that the
reference PCB layout and BOM are carefully followed. The electrical specification of the oscillator can be found in
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Section 19.3.10. Please refer to Appendix B for development support with the crystal oscillator circuit. The oscillator
includes a function which flags when the amplitude of oscillation has reached a satisfactory level for full operation,
and this is checked before the source of the high-speed system clock is changed to the 32MHz crystal oscillator
JN516x
R1
XTALIN
C1
XTALOUT
C2
Figure 8: 32MHz Crystal Oscillator Connections
For operation over the extended temperature range, 85 to 125 deg C, special care is required; this is because the
temperature characteristics of crystal resonators are generally in excess of +/-40ppm frequency tolerance defined by
the IEEE802.15.4 standard. The oscillator cell contains additional circuitry to compensate for the poor performance of
the crystal resonators above 100 deg C. Full details, including the software API function, can be found in the
application note JN516x Temperature-dependent Operating Guidelines [2]
5.1.2 High-Speed RC Oscillator
An on-chip High-Speed RC oscillator is provided in addition to the 32MHz crystal oscillator for two purposes, to allow
a fast start-up from reset or sleep and to provide a lower current alternative to the crystal oscillator for non-timing
critical applications. By default the oscillator will run at 27MHz typically with a wide tolerance. It can be calibrated,
using a software API function, which will result in a nominal frequency of 32MHz with a +/-1.6% tolerance at 3v and
25 deg C. However, it should be noted that over the full operating range of voltage and temperature this will increase
to +/-5%. The calibration information is retained through speed cycles and when the oscillator is disabled, so typically
the calibration function only needs to be called once. No external components are required for this oscillator. The
electrical specification of the oscillator can be found in Section 19.3.11.
5.2 Low-speed (32kHz) System Clock
The 32kHz system clock is used for timing the length of a sleep period (see Section 18). The clock can be selected
from one of three sources through the application software:
•
32kHz RC Oscillator
•
32kHz Crystal Oscillator
•
32kHz External Clock
Upon a chip reset or power-up the JN516x defaults to using the internal 32kHz RC Oscillator. If another clock source
is selected then it will remain in use for all 32kHz timing until a chip reset is performed.
5.2.1 32kHz RC Oscillator
The internal 32kHz RC oscillator requires no external components. The internal timing components of the oscillator
have a wide tolerance due to manufacturing process variation and so the oscillator runs nominally at 32kHz ±30%. To
make this useful as a timing source for accurate wakeup from sleep, a frequency calibration factor derived from the
more accurate 16MHz clock may be applied. The calibration factor is derived through software, details can be found
in Section 11.3.1. Software must check that the 32kHz RC oscillator is running before using it. For detailed electrical
specifications, see Section 19.3.8.
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5.2.2 32kHz Crystal Oscillator
In order to obtain more accurate sleep periods, the JN516x contains the necessary on-chip components to build a
32kHz oscillator with the addition of an external 32.768kHz crystal and two tuning capacitors. The crystal should be
connected between 32KXTALIN and 32KXTALOUT (DIO9 and DIO10), with two equal capacitors to ground, one on
each pin. Due to the small size of the capacitors, it is important to keep the traces to the external components as
short as possible.
The electrical specification of the oscillator can be found in Section 19.3.9. The oscillator cell is flexible and can
operate with a range of commonly available 32.768kHz crystals with load capacitances from 6 to 12.5pF. However,
the maximum ESR of the crystal and the supply current are both functions of the actual crystal used, see Appendix
B.1 for more details.
JN516x
32KXTALIN
32KXTALOUT
Figure 9: 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Connections
5.2.3 32kHz External Clock
An externally supplied 32kHz reference clock on the 32KXTALIN input (DIO9) may be provided to the JN516x. This
would allow the 32kHz system clock to be sourced from a very stable external oscillator module, allowing more
accurate sleep cycle timings compared to the internal RC oscillator. (See Section 19.2.3)
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6 Reset
A system reset initialises the device to a pre-defined state and forces the CPU to start program execution from the
reset vector. The reset process that the JN516x goes through is as follows.
When power is first applied or when the external reset is released, the High-Speed RC oscillator and 32MHz crystal
oscillator are activated. After a short wait period (13µsec approx) while the High-Speed RC starts up, and so long as
the supply voltage satisfies the default Supply Voltage Monitor (SVM) threshold (2.0V+0.045V hysteresis), the
internal 1.8V regulators are turned on to power the processor and peripheral logic. The regulators are allowed to
stabilise (about 15us) followed by a further wait (150usec approx) to allow the Flash and EEPROM bandgaps to
stabilise and allow their initialisation, including reading the user SVM threshold from the Flash. This is applied to the
SVM and, after a brief pause (approx 2.5usec), the SVM is checked again. If the supply is above the new SVM
threshold, the CPU and peripheral logic is released from reset and the CPU starts to run code beginning at the reset
vector. This runs the bootloader code contained within the flash, which looks for a valid application to run, first from
the internal flash and then from any connected external serial memory over the SPI Master interface. Once found,
required variables are initialised in RAM before the application is called at its AppColdStart entry point. More details
on the bootloader can be found in the application note - Boot Loader Operation. [8]
The JN516x has five sources of reset:
•
Internal Power-on / Brown-out Reset (BOR)
•
External Reset
•
Software Reset
•
Watchdog timer
•
Supply Voltage detect

Note: When the device exits a reset condition, device operating
parameters (voltage, frequency, temperature, etc.) must be met to ensure
operation. If these conditions are not met, then the device must be held in
reset until the operating conditions are met. (See Section 19.3)
6.1 Internal Power-On / Brown-out Reset (BOR)
For the majority of applications the internal power-on reset is capable of generating the required reset signal. When
power is applied to the device, the power-on reset circuit monitors the rise of the VDD supply. When the VDD
reaches the specified threshold, the reset signal is generated. This signal is held internally until the power supply and
oscillator stabilisation time has elapsed, when the internal reset signal is then removed and the CPU is allowed to
run.
The BOR circuit has the ability to reject spikes on the VDD rail to avoid false triggering of the reset module. Typically
for a negative going square pulse of duration 1uS, the voltage must fall to 1.2v before a reset is generated. Similarly
for a triangular wave pulse of 10us width, the voltage must fall to 1.3v before causing a reset. The exact
characteristics are complex and these are only examples.
VDD
Internal RESET
Figure 10: Internal Power-on Reset
When the supply drops below the power on reset ‘falling’ threshold, it will re-trigger the reset. If necessary, use of the
external reset circuit show in Figure 11 is suggested.
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VDD
JN516x
R1
18k
RESETN
C1
470nF
Figure 11: External Reset Generation
The external resistor and capacitor provide a simple reset operation when connected to the RESETN pin but are not
neccessary.
6.2 External Reset
An external reset is generated by a low level on the RESETN pin. Reset pulses longer than the minimum pulse width
will generate a reset during active or sleep modes. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to generate a reset. The
JN516X is held in reset while the RESETN pin is low. When the applied signal reaches the Reset Threshold Voltage
(VRST) on its positive edge, the internal reset process starts.
The JN516x has an internal 500kΩ pull-up resistor connect to the RESETN pin. The pin is an input for an external
reset only. By holding the RESETN pin low, the JN516x is held in reset, resulting in a typical current of 6uA.
RESETN pin
Reset
Internal Reset
Figure 12: External Reset
6.3 Software Reset
A system reset can be triggered at any time through software control, causing a full chip reset and invalidating the
RAM contents. For example this can be executed within a user’s application upon detection of a system failure.
6.4 Supply Voltage Monitor (SVM)
An internal Supply Voltage Monitor (SVM) is used to monitor the supply voltage to the JN516x; this can be used
whilst the device is awake or is in CPU doze mode. Dips in the supply voltage below a variable threshold can be
detected and can be used to cause the JN516x to perform a chip reset. Equally, dips in the supply voltage can be
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detected and used to cause an interrupt to the processor, when the voltage either drops below the threshold or rises
above it.
The supply voltage detect is enabled by default from power-up and can extend the reset during power-up. This will
keep the CPU in reset until the voltage exceeds the SVM threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is configurable to
1.95V, 2.0V, 2.1V, 2.2V, 2.3V, 2.4V, 2.7V and 3.0V and is controllable by software. From power-up the threshold is
set by a setting within the flash and the default chip configuration is for the 2.0V threshold. It is expected that the
threshold is set to the minimum needed by the system..
6.5 Watchdog Timer
A watchdog timer is provided to guard against software lockups. It operates by counting cycles of the high-speed RC
system clock. A pre-scaler is provided to allow the expiry period to be set between typically 8ms and 16.4 seconds
(dependent on high-speed RC accuracy: +30%, -15%). Failure to restart the watchdog timer within the pre-configured
timer period will cause a chip reset to be performed. A status bit is set if the watchdog was triggered so that the
software can differentiate watchdog initiated resets from other resets, and can perform any required recovery once it
restarts. Optionally, the watchdog can cause an exception rather than a reset, this preserves the state of the memory
and is useful for debugging.
After power up, reset, start from deep sleep or start from sleep, the watchdog is always enabled with the largest
timeout period and will commence counting as if it had just been restarted. Under software control the watchdog can
be disabled. If it is enabled, the user must regularly restart the watchdog timer to stop it from expiring and causing a
reset. The watchdog runs continuously, even during doze, however the watchdog does not operate during sleep or
deep sleep, or when the hardware debugger has taken control of the CPU. It will recommence automatically if
enabled once the debugger un-stalls the CPU.
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7 Interrupt System
The interrupt system on the JN516x is a hardware-vectored interrupt system. The JN516x provides several interrupt
sources, some associated with CPU operations (CPU exceptions) and others which are used by hardware in the
device. When an interrupt occurs, the CPU stops executing the current program and loads its program counter with a
fixed hardware address specific to that interrupt. The interrupt handler or interrupt service routine is stored at this
location and is run on the next CPU cycle. Execution of interrupt service routines is always performed in supervisor
mode. Interrupt sources and their vector locations are listed in Table 1 below:
Interrupt Source
Vector Location
Interrupt Definition
Bus error
0x08
Typically cause by an attempt to access an invalid address or a
disabled peripheral
Tick timer
0x0e
Tick timer interrupt asserted
Alignment error
0x14
Load/store address to non-naturally-aligned location
Illegal instruction
0x1a
Attempt to execute an unrecognised instruction
Hardware interrupt
0x20
System call
0x26
interrupt asserted
System call initiated by b.sys instruction
Trap
0x2c
caused by the b.trap instruction or the debug unit
Reset
0x38
Caused by software or hardware reset.
Stack Overflow
0x3e
Stack overflow
Table 1: Interrupt Vectors
7.1 System Calls
The b.trap and b.sys instructions allow processor exceptions to be generated by software.
A system call exception will be generated when the b.sys instruction is executed. This exception can, for example, be
used to enable a task to switch the processor into supervisor mode when a real time operating system is in use. (See
Section 3 for further details.)
The b.trap instruction is commonly used for trapping errors and for debugging.
7.2 Processor Exceptions
7.2.1 Bus Error
A bus error exception is generated when software attempts to access a memory address that does not exist, or is not
populated with memory or peripheral registers.
7.2.2 Alignment
Alignment exceptions are generated when software attempts to access objects that are not aligned to natural word
boundaries. 16-bit objects must be stored on even byte boundaries, while 32-bit objects must be stored on quad byte
boundaries. For instance, attempting to read a 16-bit object from address 0xFFF1 will trigger an alignment exception
as will a read of a 32-bit object from 0xFFF1, 0xFFF2 or 0xFFF3. Examples of legal 32-bit object addresses are
0xFFF0, 0xFFF4, 0xFFF8 etc.
7.2.3 Illegal Instruction
If the CPU reads an unrecognised instruction from memory as part of its instruction fetch, it will cause an illegal
instruction exception.
7.2.4 Stack Overflow
When enabled, a stack overflow exception occurs if the stack pointer reaches a programmable location.
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7.3 Hardware Interrupts
Hardware interrupts generated from the transceiver, analogue or digital peripherals and DIO pins are individually
masked using the Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC). Management of interrupts is provided in the Peripherals
API User Guide [4]. For details of the interrupts generated from each peripheral see the respective section in this
datasheet.
Interrupts can be used to wake the JN516x from sleep. The peripherals, baseband controller, security coprocessor
and PIC are powered down during sleep but the DIO interrupts and optionally the pulse counters, wake-up timers and
analogue comparator interrupts remain powered to bring the JN516x out of sleep.
Prioritised external interrupt handling (i.e., interrupts from hardware peripherals) is provided to enable an application
to control an events priority to provide for deterministic program execution.
The priority Interrupt controller provides 15 levels of prioritised interrupts. The priority level of all interrupts can be set,
with value 0 being used to indicate that the source can never produce an external interrupt, 1 for the lowest priority
source(s) and 15 for the highest priority source(s). Note that multiple interrupt sources can be assigned the same
priority level if desired.
If while processing an interrupt, a new event occurs at the same or lower priority level, a new external interrupt will
not be triggered. However, if a new higher priority event occurs, the external interrupt will again be asserted,
interrupting the current interrupt service routine.
Once the interrupt service routine is complete, lower priority events can be serviced.
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8 Wireless Transceiver
The wireless transceiver comprises a 2.45GHz radio, modem, a baseband processor, a security coprocessor and
PHY controller. These blocks, with protocol software provided as a library, implement an IEEE802.15.4 standardsbased wireless transceiver that transmits and receives data over the air in the unlicensed 2.4GHz band.
8.1 Radio
Figure 13 shows the single ended radio architecture.
Radio
D-Type
Lim4
Lim3
Lim2
Lim1
LNA
Switch
Calibration
Reference
& Bias
ADC
PA
synth
sigma
delta
Figure 13: Radio Architecture
The radio comprises a low-IF receive path and a direct modulation transmit path, which converge at the TX/RX
switch. The switch connects to the external single ended matching network, which consists of two inductors and a
capacitor, this arrangement creates a 50Ω port and removes the need for a balun. A 50Ω single ended antenna can
be connected directly to this port.
The 32MHz crystal oscillator feeds a divider, which provides the frequency synthesiser with a reference frequency.
The synthesiser contains programmable feedback dividers, phase detector, charge pump and internal Voltage
Controlled Oscillator (VCO). The VCO has no external components, and includes calibration circuitry to compensate
for differences in internal component values due to process and temperature variations. The VCO is controlled by a
Phase Locked Loop (PLL) that has an internal loop filter. A programmable charge pump is also used to tune the loop
characteristic.
The receiver chain starts with the low noise amplifier/mixer combination whose outputs are passed to a low pass
filter, which provides the channel definition. The signal is then passed to a series of amplifier blocks forming a limiting
strip. The signal is converted to a digital signal before being passed to the Modem. The gain control for the RX path
is derived in the automatic gain control (AGC) block within the Modem, which samples the signal level at various
points down the RX chain. To improve the performance and reduce current consumption, automatic calibration is
applied to various blocks in the RX path.
In the transmit direction, the digital stream from the Modem is passed to a digital sigma-delta modulator which
controls the feedback dividers in the synthesiser, (dual point modulation). The VCO frequency now tracks the applied
modulation. The 2.4 GHz signal from the VCO is then passed to the RF Power Amplifier (PA), whose power control
can be selected from one of three settings. The output of the PA drives the antenna via the RX/TX switch
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The JN516x radio when enabled is automatically calibrated for optimum performance. In operating environments with
a significant variation in temperature (e.g. greater than 20 deg C) due to diurnal or ambient temperature variation, it is
recommended to recalibrate the radio to maintain performance. Recalibration is only required on Routers and End
Devices that never sleep. End Devices that sleep when idle are automatically recalibrated when they wake. An
Application Note JN516x Temperature-dependent Operating Guidelines [2] describes this in detail and includes a
software API function which can be used to test the temperature using the on-chip temperature sensor and trigger a
recalibration if there has been a significant temperature change since the previous calibration.
8.1.1 Radio External Components
In order to realise the full performance of the radio it is essential that the reference PCB layout and BOM are carefully
followed. See Appendix B.4.
The radio is powered from a number of internal 1.8V regulators fed from the analogue supply VDD1, in order to
provide good noise isolation between the digital logic of the JN516x and the analogue blocks. These regulators are
also controlled by the baseband controller and protocol software to minimise power consumption. Decoupling for
internal regulators is required as described in Section 2.2.1.
For single ended antennas or connectors, a balun is not required, however a matching network is needed.
The RF matching network requires three external components and the IBIAS pin requires one external component as
shown in schematic in B.4.1. These components are critical and should be placed close to the JN516x pins and
analogue ground as defined in Table 12. Specifically, the output of the network comprising L2, C1 and L1 is
designed to present an accurate match to a 50 ohm resistive network as well as provide a DC path to the final output
stage or antenna. Users wishing to match to other active devices such as amplifiers should design their networks to
match to 50 ohms at the output of L1
VB_RF1
RF_IN
VB_RF2
VREF
C20 100nF
R1 43K
IBIAS
VB_RF
L1 5.1nH
L2 3.9nH
C3 100nF
To Coaxial Socket
or Integrated Antenna
C12 47pF
VB_RF
C1 47pF
Figure 14: External Radio Components
8.1.2 Antenna Diversity
Support is provided for antenna diversity. Antenna diversity is a technique that maximises the performance of an
antenna system. It allows the radio to switch between two antennas that have very low correlation between their
received signals. Typically, this is achieved by spacing two antennae around 0.25 wavelengths apart or by using two
orthogonal polarisations. So, if a packet is transmitted and no acknowledgement is received, the radio system can
switch to the other antenna for the retry, with a different probability of success.
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Additionally antenna diversity can be enabled whilst in receive mode waiting for a packet. The JN516x measures the
received energy in the relevant radio channel every 40μs and the measured energy level is compared with a pre-set
energy threshold, which can be set by the application program. The JN516x device will automatically switch the
antennae if the measurement is below this threshold, except if waiting for an acknowledgement from a previous
transmission or if the process of receiving a packet, when it will wait until this has finished. Also, it will not switch if a
preamble symbol having a signal quality above a minimum specified threshold has not been detected in the last 40μs
Both modes can be used at once and use the same ADO and ADE outputs to control the switch.
The JN516x provides an output (ADO) on DIO12 that is asserted on odd numbered retries and optionally its
complement (ADE) on DIO13, that can be used to control an antenna switch; this enables antenna diversity to be
implemented easily (see Figure 15 and Figure 16).
Antenna A
Antenna B
A
ADO (DIO[12])
B
SEL
RF Switch: Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT)
ADE (DIO[13])
SELB
COM
Device RF Port
Figure 15: Simple Antenna Diversity Implementation using External RF Switch
ADE (DIO[13])
ADO (DIO[12])
TX Active
RX Active
1st TX-RX Cycle
2nd TX-RX Cycle (1st Retry)
Figure 16: Antenna Diversity ADO Signal for TX with Acknowledgement
If two DIO pins cannot be spared, DIO13 can be configured to be a normal DIO pin, and the inverse of ADO
generated with an inverter on the PCB.
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8.2 Modem
The modem performs all the necessary modulation and spreading functions required for digital transmission and
reception of data at 250kbps in the 2450MHz radio frequency band in compliance with the IEEE802.15.4 standard.
RX
Gain
AGC
Demodulation
IF Signal
Symbol
Detection
(Despreading)
RX Data
Interface
TX
VCO
Modulation
Spreading
Sigma-Delta
Modulator
TX Data
Interface
Figure 17: Modem Architecture
Features provided to support network channel selection algorithms include Energy Detection (ED), Link Quality
Indication (LQI) and fully programmable Clear Channel Assessment (CCA).
The Modem provides a digital Receive Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) that facilitates the implementation of the
IEEE 802.15.4 ED function and LQI function.
The ED and LQI are both related to receiver power in the same way, as shown in Figure 18. LQI is associated with a
received packet, whereas ED is an indication of signal power on air at a particular moment.
The CCA capability of the Modem supports all modes of operation defined in the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, namely
Energy above ED threshold, Carrier Sense and Carrier Sense and/or energy above ED threshold.
Figure 18: Energy Detect Value vs Receive Power Level
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8.3 Baseband Processor
The baseband processor provides all time-critical functions of the IEEE802.15.4 MAC layer. Dedicated hardware
guarantees air interface timing is precise. The MAC layer hardware/software partitioning, enables software to
implement the sequencing of events required by the protocol and to schedule timed events with millisecond
resolution, and the hardware to implement specific events with microsecond timing resolution. The protocol software
layer performs the higher-layer aspects of the protocol, sending management and data messages between endpoint
and coordinator nodes, using the services provided by the baseband processor.
TX
Stream
Append
Checksum
Serialiser
DMA
Engine
Status
Supervisor
Protocol
Timers
Protocol Timing Engine
Radio
CSMA
CCA
Backoff
Control
Security Coprocessor
Encrypt
Port
Control
RX
Stream
Verify
Checksum
AES
Codec
Deserialiser
Decrypt
Port
Processor
Bus
Figure 19: Baseband Processor
8.3.1 Transmit
A transmission is performed by software writing the data to be transferred into the Tx Frame Buffer in RAM, together
with parameters such as the destination address and the number of retries allowed, and programming one of the
protocol timers to indicate the time at which the frame is to be sent. This time will be determined by the software
tracking the higher-layer aspects of the protocol such as superframe timing and slot boundaries. Once the packet is
prepared and protocol timer set, the supervisor block controls the transmission. When the scheduled time arrives,
the supervisor controls the sequencing of the radio and modem to perform the type of transmission required, fetching
the packet data directly from RAM. It can perform all the algorithms required by IEEE802.15.4 such as CSMA/CA
without processor intervention including retries and random backoffs.
When the transmission begins, the header of the frame is constructed from the parameters programmed by the
software and sent with the frame data through the serialiser to the Modem. At the same time, the radio is prepared
for transmission. During the passage of the bitstream to the modem, it passes through a CRC checksum generator
that calculates the checksum on-the-fly, and appends it to the end of the frame.
8.3.2 Reception
During reception, the radio is set to receive on a particular channel. On receipt of data from the modem, the frame is
directed into the Rx Frame Buffer in RAM where both header and frame data can be read by the protocol software.
An interrupt may be provided on receipt of the frame header. As the frame data is being received from the modem it
is passed through a checksum generator; at the end of the reception the checksum result is compared with the
checksum at the end of the message to ensure that the data has been received correctly. An interrupt may be
provided to indicate successful packet reception. During reception, the modem determines the Link Quality, which is
made available at the end of the reception as part of the requirements of IEEE802.15.4.
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8.3.3 Auto Acknowledge
Part of the protocol allows for transmitted frames to be acknowledged by the destination sending an acknowledge
packet within a very short window after the transmitted frame has been received. The JN516x baseband processor
can automatically construct and send the acknowledgement packet without processor intervention and hence avoid
the protocol software being involved in time-critical processing within the acknowledge sequence. The JN516x
baseband processor can also request an acknowledge for packets being transmitted and handle the reception of
acknowledged packets without processor intervention.
8.3.4 Beacon Generation
In beaconing networks, the baseband processor can automatically generate and send beacon frames; the repetition
rate of the beacons is programmed by the CPU, and the baseband then constructs the beacon contents from data
delivered by the CPU. The baseband processor schedules the beacons and transmits them without CPU
intervention.
8.3.5 Security
The transmission and reception of secured frames using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm is
handled by the security coprocessor and the stack software. The application software must provide the appropriate
encrypt/decrypt keys for the transmission or reception. On transmission, the key can be programmed at the same
time as the rest of the frame data and setup information.
8.4 Security Coprocessor
Processor
Interface
AES
Block
Encryption
Controller
AES
Encoder
Key Generation
The security coprocessor is available to the application software to perform encryption/decryption operations. A
hardware implementation of the encryption engine significantly speeds up the processing of the encrypted packets
over a pure software implementation. The AES library for the JN516x provides operations that utilise the encryption
engine in the device and allow the contents of memory buffers to be transformed. Information such as the type of
security operation to be performed and the encrypt/decrypt key to be used must also be provided.
Figure 20: Security Coprocessor Architecture
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9 Digital Input/Output
There are 20 Digital I/O (DIO) pins which when used as general-purpose pins can be configured as either an input or
an output, with each having a selectable internal pull-up resistor. In addition, there are 2 Digital Output (DO) pins.
Most DIO pins are shared with the digital and analogue peripherals of the device. When a peripheral is enabled, it
takes control over the device pins allocated to it. However, note that most peripherals have 2 alternative pin
allocations to alleviate clashes between uses, and many peripherals can disable the use of specific pins if not
required. Refer to Section 2.1 and the individual peripheral descriptions for full details of the available pinout
arrangements.
Following a reset (and whilst the RESETN input is held low), all peripherals are forced off and the DIO pins are
configured as inputs with the internal pull-ups turned on.When a peripheral is not enabled, the DIO pins associated
with it can be used as digital inputs or outputs. Each pin can be controlled individually by setting the direction and
then reading or writing to the pin.
The individual pull-up resistors, RPU, can also be enabled or disabled as needed and the setting is held through sleep
cycles. The pull-ups are generally configured once after reset depending on the external components and
functionality. For instance, outputs should generally have the pull-ups disabled. An input that is always driven should
also have the pull-up disabled.
When configured as an input each pin can be used to generate an interrupt upon a change of state (selectable
transition either from low to high or high to low); the interrupt can be enabled or disabled. When the device is
sleeping, these interrupts become events that can be used to wake the device up. Equally the status of the interrupt
may be read. See Section 18 for further details on sleep and wakeup.
The state of all DIO pins can be read, irrespective of whether the DIO is configured as an input or an output.
Throughout a sleep cycle the direction of the DIO, and the state of the outputs, is held. This is based on the resultant
of the GPIO Data/Direction registers and the effect of any enabled peripherals at the point of entering sleep.
Following a wake-up these directions and output values are maintained under control of the GPIO data/direction
registers. Any peripherals enabled before the sleep cycle are not automatically re-enabled, this must be done through
software after the wake-up.
For example, if DIO0 is configured to be SPISEL1 then it becomes an output. The output value is controlled by the
SPI functional block. If the device then enters a sleep cycle, the DIO will remain an output and hold the value being
output when entering sleep. After wake-up the DIO will still be an output with the same value but controlled from the
GPIO Data/Direction registers. It can be altered with the software functions that adjust the DIO, or the application may
re-configure it to be SPISEL1.
Unused DIO pins are recommended to be set as inputs with the pull-up enabled.
Two DIO pins can optionally be used to provide control signals for RF circuitry (e.g. switches and PA) in high power
range extenders.
DIO3/RFTX is asserted when the radio is in the transmit state and similarly, DIO2/RFRX is asserted when the radio is
in the receiver state.
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SPI Slave
SPICLK
SPIMOSI
SPIMISO
SPISEL0
DIO0/SPISEL1/ADC3
SPI
Master
SPICLK
SPIMOSI
SPIMISO
SPISEL0
SPISEL1
SPISEL2
DIO1/SPISEL2/ADC4/PC0
DIO2/RFRX/TIM0CK_GT
DIO3/RFTX/TIM0CAP
DIO4/CTS0/TIM0OUT/PC0
UART0
UART1
TXD0
RXD0
RTS0
CTS0
DIO6/TXD0/PWM2
DIO7/RXD0/PWM3
TxD1
RxD1
Timer0
TIM0CK_GT
TIM0OUT
TIM0CAP
PWMs
PWM1
PWM2
PWM3
PWM4
2-wire
Interface
SIF_D
SIF_CLK
Pulse
Counters
PC0
PC1
JTAG
Debug
JTAG_TDI
JTAG_TMS
JTAG_TCK
JTAG_TDO
Antenna
Diversity
DIO5/RTS0/PWM1/PC1
ADO
ADE
DIO8/TIM0CK_GT/PC1/PWM4
DIO9/TIM0CAP/32KXTALIN/RXD1/32KIN
MUX
DIO10/TIM0OUT/32KXTALOUT
DIO11/PWM1/TXD1
DIO12/PWM2/CTS0/ADO/SPISMOSI
DIO13/PWM3/RTS0/ADE/SPISMISO
DIO14/SIF_CLK/TXD0/TXD1/SPISEL1/SPISSEL
DIO15/SIF_D/RXD0/RXD1/SPISEL2/SPISCLK
DIO16/COMP1P/SIF_CLK/SPISMOSI
DIO17/COMP1M/SIF_D/SPISMISO
DIO18/SPIMOSI
DIO19/SPISEL0
DO0/SPICLK/PWM2
DO1/SPIMISO/PWM3
Figure 21 DIO Block Diagram
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10 Serial Peripheral Interface
10.1 Serial Peripheral Interface Master
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) allows high-speed synchronous data transfer between the JN516x and
peripheral devices. The JN516x operates as a master on the SPI bus and all other devices connected to the SPI are
expected to be slave devices under the control of the JN516x CPU. The SPI includes the following features:
•
Full-duplex, three-wire synchronous data transfer
•
Programmable bit rates (up to 16Mbit/s)
•
Programmable transaction size up to 32-bits
•
Standard SPI modes 0,1,2 and 3
•
Manual or Automatic slave select generation (up to 3 slaves)
•
Maskable transaction complete interrupt
•
LSB First or MSB First Data Transfer
•
Supports delayed read edges
SPICLK
SPI Bus
Cycle
Controller
SPIMOSI
Clock
Divider
LSB
Data
CHAR_LEN
Data Buffer
Clock Edge
Select
DIV
16 MHz
SPIMISO
Select
Latch
SPISEL [2..0]
Figure 22: SPI Block Diagram
The SPI bus employs a simple shift register data transfer scheme. Data is clocked out of and into the active devices
in a first-in, first-out fashion allowing SPI devices to transmit and receive data simultaneously. Master-Out-Slave-In or
Master-In-Slave-Out data transfer is relative to the clock signal SPICLK generated by the JN516X.
The JN516X provides three slave selects, SPISEL0 to SPISEL2 to allow three SPI peripherals on the bus. SPISEL0
is accessed on DI019. SPISEL1 is accessed, depending upon the configuration, on DIO0 or DIO14. SPISEL2 is
accessed on DIO1 or DIO15. This is enabled under software control. The following table details which DIO are used
for the SPISEL signals depending upon the configuration.
DIO Assignment
Signal
Standard pins
Alternative pins
SPISEL1
DIO0
DIO14
SPISEL2
DIO1
DIO15
SPICLK
DO0
SPIMISO
DO1
SPIMOSI
DIO18
SPISEL0
DIO19
Table 2: SPI Master IO
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The interface can transfer from 1 to 32-bits without software intervention and can keep the slave select lines asserted
between transfers when required, to enable longer transfers to be performed.
SPISE L1
SO
SI
SO
C
SPISE L2
SPISE L0
SI
SO
JN516X
JN5142
C
User
Defined
SS
Us er
Defined
SS
Slave 2
C
Slave 1
Flash/
EEPROM
Memory
SI
Slave 0
SS
When the device reset is active, all the SPI Master pins are configured as inputs with their pull-up resistors active.
The pins stay in this state until the SPI Master block is enabled, or the pins are configured for some other use.
SPIMOSI
SPICLK
SPIMISO
Figure 23: Typical JN516X SPI Peripheral Connection
The data transfer rate on the SPI bus is determined by the SPICLK signal. The JN516x supports transfers at
selectable data rates from 16MHz to 125kHz selected by a clock divider. Both SPICLK clock phase and polarity are
configurable. The clock phase determines which edge of SPICLK is used by the JN516x to present new data on the
SPIMOSI line; the opposite edge will be used to read data from the SPIMISO line. The interface should be configured
appropriately for the SPI slave being accessed.
SPICLK
Polarity
(CPOL)
Phase
(CPHA)
Mode
Description
0
0
0
SPICLK is low when idle – the first edge is positive.
Valid data is output on SPIMOSI before the first clock and changes every
negative edge. SPIMISO is sampled every positive edge.
0
1
1
SPICLK is low when idle – the first edge is positive.
Valid data is output on SPIMOSI every positive edge. SPIMISO is sampled every
negative edge.
1
0
2
SPICLK is high when idle – the first edge is negative.
Valid data is output on SPIMOSI before the first clock edge and is changed
every positive edge. SPIMISO is sampled every negative edge.
1
1
3
SPICLK is high when idle – the first edge is negative.
Valid data is output on SPIMOSI every negative edge. SPIMISO is sampled
every positive edge.
Table 3: SPI Configurations
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If more than one SPISEL line is to be used in a system they must be used in numerical order starting from SPISEL0.
A SPISEL line can be automatically de-asserted between transactions if required, or it may stay asserted over a
number of transactions. For devices such as memories where a large amount of data can be received by the master
by continually providing SPICLK transitions, the ability for the select line to stay asserted is an advantage since it
keeps the slave enabled over the whole of the transfer.
A transaction commences with the SPI bus being set to the correct configuration, and then the slave device is
selected. Upon commencement of transmission (1 to 32 bits) data is placed in the FIFO data buffer and clocked out,
at the same time generating the corresponding SPICLK transitions. Since the transfer is full-duplex, the same
number of data bits is being received from the slave as it transmits. The data that is received during this transmission
can be read (1 to 32 bits). If the master simply needs to provide a number of SPICLK transitions to allow data to be
sent from a slave, it should perform transmit using dummy data. An interrupt can be generated when the transaction
has completed or alternatively the interface can be polled.
If a slave device wishes to signal the JN516X indicating that it has data to provide, it may be connected to one of the
DIO pins that can be enabled as an interrupt.
Figure 24 shows a complex SPI transfer, reading data from a FLASH device that can be achieved using the SPI
master interface. The slave select line must stay low for many separate SPI accesses, and therefore manual slave
select mode must be used. The required slave select can then be asserted (active low) at the start of the transfer. A
sequence 8 and 32 bit transfers can be used to issue the command and address to the FLASH device and then to
read data back. Finally, the slave select can be deselected to end the transaction.
Instruction Transaction
SPISEL
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
28
29
30
31
SPICLK
Instruction (0x03)
24-bit Address
23
MSB
SPIMOSI
22
21
3
2
1
0
SPIMISO
Read Data Bytes Transaction(s) 1-N
SPISEL
0
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
6
9
8N-1
10
SPICLK
SPIMOSI
SPIMISO
value unused by peripherals
7
MSB
6
5
4
3
Byte 1
2
1
0
7
MSB
6
5
3
2
1
0
LSB
Byte 2
Byte N
Figure 24: Example SPI Waveforms – Reading from FLASH Device using Mode 0
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10.2 Serial Peripheral Interface Slave
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Slave Interface allows high-speed synchronous data transfer between the
JN516x and a peripheral device. The JN516x operates as a slave on the SPI bus and an external device, connected
to the SPI bus operates as the master. The pins are different from the SPI master interface and are shown in the
following table.
DIO Assignment
Signal
Standard pins
Alternative pins
SPISCLK
DIO15
SPISMISO
DIO13
DIO17
SPISMOSI
DIO12
DIO16
SPISSEL
DIO14
Table 4: SPI Master IO
The SPI bus employs a simple shift register data transfer scheme, with SPISSEL acting as the active low select
control. Data is clocked out of and into the active devices in a first-in, first-out fashion allowing SPI devices to
transmit and receive data simultaneously. Master-Out-Slave-In or Master-In-Slave-Out data transfer is relative to the
clock signal SPICLK generated by the external master.
The SPI slave includes the following features:
•
Full-duplex synchronous data transfer
•
Slaves to external clock up to 4MHz
•
Supports 8 bit transfers (MSB first), with SPISSEL deasserted between each transfer
•
Internal FIFO upto 255 bytes for transmit and receive
•
Standard SPI mode 0, data is sampled on positive clock edge
•
Maskable interrupts for receive not empty, tx empty, rx above threshold, tx below threshold, tx overflow, rx
underflow, tx underflow, rx timeout
•
Programmable receive timeout timer so that if data is in the receive FIFO but not above fill level and then
no further data arrives an interrupt can be created to allow the data to be read
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11 Timers
11.1 Peripheral Timer/Counters
A general-purpose timer/counter unit, Timer0, is available that can be configured to operate in one of five possible
modes. This has:
•
Clocked from internal system clock (16MHz)
•
5-bit prescaler, divides system clock by 2
•
16-bit counter, 16-bit Rise and Fall (period) registers
•
Timer: can generate interrupts off Rise and Fall counts. Can be gated by external signal
•
Counter: counts number of transitions on external event signal. Can use low-high, high-low or both
transitions
•
PWM/Single pulse: outputs repeating Pulse Width Modulation signal or a single pulse. Can set period and
mark-space ratio
•
Capture: measures times between transitions of an applied signal
•
Delta-Sigma: Return-To-Zero (RTZ) and Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) modes
•
Timer usage of external IO can be controlled on a pin by pin basis
prescale value
as the clock to the timer (prescaler range is 0 to 16)
Four further timers are also available that support the same functionality but have no Counter or Capture mode.
These are referred to as PWM timers. Additionally, is not possible to gate these four timers with an external signal.
Sw
Reset
System Single
Reset Shot
Interrupt Enable
Reset
Generator
Fall
TIMxCAP
Interrupt
Generator
Interrupt
-1
<
Capture
Generator
Rise
=
TIMxCK_GT
>=
EN
Prescaler
D
Q
PWM/∆Σ
PWM/∆Σ
EN
SYSCLK
TIMxOut
Counter
Edge
Select
Delta Sigma
PWM/∆Σ
Figure 25: Timer Unit Block Diagram
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The clock source for the Timer0 unit is fed from the 16MHz system clock. This clock passes to a 5-bit prescaler
prescale
value. For example, a prescale
where a value of 0 leaves the clock unmodified and other values divide it by 2
value of 2 applied to the 16MHz system clock source results in a timer clock of 4MHz.
The counter is optionally gated by a signal on the clock/gate input (TIM0CK_GT). If the gate function is selected,
then the counter is frozen when the clock/gate input is high.
An interrupt can be generated whenever the counter is equal to the value in either of the High or Low registers.
The following table details which DIO are used for timer0 and the PWM depending upon the configuration.
DIO Assignment
Signal
Standard pins
Alternative pins
TIM0CK_GT
DIO8
DIO2
TIM0CAP
DIO9
DIO3
TIM0OUT
DIO10
DIO4
PWM1
DIO11
DIO5
PWM2
DIO12
DIO6
PWM3
DIO13
DIO7
DIO17
DIO8
PWM4
Table 5: Timer and PWM IO
The alternative pin locations can be configured separately for each counter/timer under software control, without
affecting the operation or location of the others If operating in timer mode, it is not necessary to use any of the DIO
pins, allowing the standard DIO functionality to be available to the application.
11.1.1 Pulse Width Modulation Mode
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) mode, as used by PWM timers 1,2 3 and 4 and optionally by Timer0, allows the user
to specify an overall cycle time and pulse length within the cycle. The pulse can be generated either as a single shot
or as a train of pulses with a repetition rate determined by the cycle time.
In this mode, the cycle time and low periods of the PWM output signal can be set by the values of two independent
16-bit registers (Fall and Rise). The counter increments and its output is compared to the 16-bit Rise and Fall
registers. When the counter is equal to the Rise register, the PWM output is set to high; when the counter reaches
the Fall value, the output returns to low. In continuous mode, when the counter reaches the Fall value, it will reset
and the cycle repeats. If either the cycle time or low periods are changed while in continuous mode, the new values
are not used until a full cycle has completed. The PWM waveform is available on PWM1,2,3,4 or TIM0OUT when the
output driver is enabled.
Rise
Fall
Figure 26 PWM Output Timings
11.1.2 Capture Mode
The capture mode can be used to measure the time between transitions of a signal applied to the capture input
(TIM0CAP). When the capture is started, on the next low-to-high transition of the captured signal, the count value is
stored in the Rise register, and on the following high-to-low transition, the counter value is stored in the Fall register.
The pulse width is the difference in counts in the two registers multiplied by the period of the prescaled clock. Upon
reading the capture registers the counter is stopped. The values in the High and Low registers will be updated
whenever there is a corresponding transition on the capture input, and the value stored will be relative to when the
mode was started. Therefore, if multiple pulses are seen on TIM0CAP before the counter is stopped only the last
pulse width will be stored.
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5
4
3
CLK
CAPT
tRISE
tRISE
tFALL
tFALL
Capture Mode Enabled
Rise
x
Fall
3
9
x
14
7
Figure 27: Capture Mode
11.1.3 Counter/Timer Mode
The counter/timer can be used to generate interrupts, based on the timers or event counting, for software to use. As
a timer the clock source is from the system clock, prescaled if required. The timer period is programmed into the fall
register and the Fall register match interrupt enabled. The timer is started as either a single-shot or a repeating timer,
and generates an interrupt when the counter reaches the Fall register value.
When used to count external events on TIM0CK_GT the clock source is selected from the input pin and the number
of events programmed into the Fall register. The Fall register match interrupt is enabled and the counter started,
usually in single shot mode. An interrupt is generated when the programmed number of transitions is seen on the
input pin. The transitions counted can configured to be rising, falling or both rising and falling edges.
Edges on the event signal must be at least 100nsec apart, i.e. pulses must be wider than 100nsec.
11.1.4 Delta-Sigma Mode
A separate delta-sigma mode is available, allowing a low speed delta-sigma DAC to be implemented with up to 16-bit
resolution. This requires that a resistor-capacitor network is placed between the output DIO pin and digital ground. A
stream of pulses with digital voltage levels is generated which is integrated by the RC network to give an analogue
voltage. A conversion time is defined in terms of a number of clock cycles. The width of the pulses generated is the
period of a clock cycle. The number of pulses output in the cycle, together with the integrator RC values, will
determine the resulting analogue voltage. For example, generating approximately half the number of pulses that
make up a complete conversion period will produce a voltage on the RC output of VDD1/2, provided the RC time
constant is chosen correctly. During a conversion, the pulses will be pseudo-randomly dispersed throughout the
cycle in order to produce a steady voltage on the output of the RC network.
The output signal is asserted for the number of clock periods defined in the High register, with the total period being
16
2 cycles. For the same value in the High register, the pattern of pulses on subsequent cycles is different, due to the
pseudo-random distribution.
The delta-sigma converter output can operate in a Return-To-Zero (RTZ) or a Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) mode. The
NRZ mode will allow several pulses to be output next to each other. The RTZ mode ensures that each pulse is
separated from the next by at least one period. This improves linearity if the rise and fall times of the output are
different to one another. Essentially, the output signal is low on every other output clock period, and the conversion
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cycle time is twice the NRZ cycle time i.e. 2 clocks. The integrated output will only reach half VDD2 in RTZ mode,
since even at full scale only half the cycle contains pulses. Figure 28 and Figure 29 illustrate the difference between
RTZ and NRZ for the same programmed number of pulses.
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2
3
N
1
2
3
N
217
Conversion cycle 1
Conversion cycle 2
Figure 28: Return To Zero Mode in Operation
1
2
3
1
N
Conversion cycle 1
216
2
N
3
Conversion cycle 2
Figure 29: Non-Return to Zero Mode
11.1.5 Example Timer/Counter Application
Figure 30 shows an application of the JN516X timers to provide closed loop speed control. PWM1 is configured in
PWM mode to provide a variable mark-space ratio switching waveform to the gate of the NFET. This in turn controls
the power in the DC motor.
Timer 0 is configured to count the rising edge events on the clk/gate pin over a constant period. This converts the
tacho pulse stream output into a count proportional to the motor speed. This value is then used by the application
software executing the control algorithm.
If required for other functionality, then the unused IO associated with the timers could be used as general purpose
DIO.
+12V
1N4007
JN516x
PWM1
M
Tacho
IRF521
CLK/GATE
Timer0
1 pulse/rev
CAPTURE
PWM
Figure 30: Closed Loop PWM Speed Control Using JN516X Timers
11.2 Tick Timer
The JN516X contains a hardware timer that can be used for generating timing interrupts to software. It may be used
to implement regular events such as ticks for software timers or an operating system, as a high-precision timing
reference or can be used to implement system monitor timeouts as used in a watchdog timer. Features include:
•
32-bit counter
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28-bit match value
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Maskable timer interrupt
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Single-shot, Restartable or Continuous modes of operation
Match Value
=
Match
Tick Timer
Interrupt
&
SysClk
Counter
&
Reset
Int
Enable
Run
Mode
Control
Mode
Figure 31 Tick Timer
The Tick Timer is clocked from a continuous 16MHz clock, which is fed to a 32-bit wide resettable up-counter, gated
by a signal from the mode control block. A match register allows comparison between the counter and a
programmed value. The match value, measured in 16MHz clock cycles is programmed through software, in the
range 0 to 0x0FFFFFFF. The output of the comparison can be used to generate an interrupt if the interrupt is
enabled and used in controlling the counter in the different modes. Upon configuring the timer mode, the counter is
also reset.
If the mode is programmed as single shot, the counter begins to count from zero until the match value is reached.
The match signal will be generated which will cause an interrupt if enabled, and the counter will stop counting. The
counter is restarted by reprogramming the mode.
If the mode is programmed as restartable, the operation of the counter is the same as for the single shot mode,
except that when the match value is reached the counter is reset and begins counting from zero. An interrupt will be
generated when the match value is reached if it is enabled.
Continuous mode operation is similar to restartable, except that when the match value is reached, the counter is not
reset but continues to count. An interrupt will be generated when the match value is reached if enabled.
11.3 Wakeup Timers
Two -41 bit wakeup timers are available in the JN516X driven from the 32kHz internal clock. They may run during
sleep periods when the majority of the rest of the device is powered down, to time sleep periods or other long period
timings that may be required by the application. The wakeup timers do not run during deep sleep and may optionally
be disabled in sleep mode through software control. When a wakeup timer expires it typically generates an interrupt,
if the device is asleep then the interrupt may be used as an event to end the sleep period. See Section 18 for further
details on how they are used during sleep periods. Features include:
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41-bit down-counter
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Optionally runs during sleep periods
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A wakeup timer consists of a 41-bit down counter clocked from the selected 32 kHz clock. An interrupt or wakeup
event can be generated when the counter reaches zero. On reaching zero the counter will continue to count down
until stopped, which allows the latency in responding to the interrupt to be measured. If an interrupt or wakeup event
is required, the timer interrupt should be enabled before loading the count value for the period. Once the count value
is loaded and counter started, the counter begins to count down; the counter can be stopped at any time through
software control. The counter will remain at the value it contained when the timer was stopped and no interrupt will
be generated. The status of the timers can be read to indicate if the timers are running and/or have expired; this is
useful when the timer interrupts are masked. This operation will reset any expired status flags.
11.3.1 32 KHZ RC Oscillator Calibration
The 32 KHZ RC oscillator that can be used to time sleep periods is designed to require very little power to operate
and be self-contained, requiring no external timing components and hence is lower cost. As a consequence of using
on-chip resistors and capacitors, the inherent absolute accuracy and temperature coefficient is lower than that of a
crystal oscillator, but once calibrated the accuracy approaches that of a crystal oscillator. Sleep time periods should
be as close to the desired time as possible in order to allow the device to wake up in time for important events, for
example beacon transmissions in the IEEE802.15.4 protocol. If the sleep time is accurate, the device can be
programmed to wake up very close to the calculated time of the event and so keep current consumption to a
minimum. If the sleep time is less accurate, it will be necessary to wake up earlier in order to be certain the event will
be captured. If the device wakes earlier, it will be awake for longer and so reduce battery life.
In order to allow sleep time periods to be as close to the desired length as possible, the true frequency of the RC
oscillator needs to be determined to better than the initial 30% accuracy. The calibration factor can then be used to
calculate the true number of nominal 32kHz periods needed to make up a particular sleep time. A calibration
reference counter, clocked from the 16MHz system clock, is provided to allow comparisons to be made between the
32kHz RC clock and the 16MHz system clock when the JN516X is awake and running from the 32MHZ crystal.
Wakeup timer0 counts for a set number of 32kHz clock periods during which time the reference counter runs. When
the wakeup timer reaches zero the reference counter is stopped, allowing software to read the number of 16MHz
clock ticks generated during the time represented by the number of 32kHz ticks programmed in the wakeup timer.
The true period of the 32kHz clock can thus be determined and used when programming a wakeup timer to achieve a
better accuracy and hence more accurate sleep periods
For a RC oscillator running at exactly 32,000Hz the value returned by the calibration procedure should be 10000, for
a calibration period of twenty 32,000Hz clock periods. If the oscillator is running faster than 32,000Hz the count will
be less than 10000, if running slower the value will be higher. For a calibration count of 9000, indicating that the RC
oscillator period is running at approximately 35kHz, to time for a period of 2 seconds the timer should be loaded with
71,111 ((10000/9000) x (32000 x 2)) rather than 64000.
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12 Pulse Counters
Two 16-bit counters are provided that can increment during all modes of operation (including sleep). The first, PC0,
increments from pulses received on DIO1 or DIO4. The other pulse counter, PC1 operates from DIO5 or DIO8
depending upon the configuration. This is enabled under software control. The pulses can be de-bounced using the
32kHz clock to guard against false counting on slow or noisy edges. Increments occur from a configurable rising or
falling edge on the respective DIO input.
Each counter has an associated 16-bit reference that is loaded by the user. An interrupt (and wakeup event if
asleep) may be generated when a counter reaches its pre-configured reference value. The two counters may
optionally be cascaded together to provide a single 32-bit counter, linked to any of the four DIO’s. The counters do
not saturate at 65535, but naturally roll-over to 0. Additionally, the pulse counting continues when the reference value
is reached without software interaction so that pulses are not missed even if there is a long delay before an interrupt
is serviced or during the wakeup process.
The system can work with signals up to 100kHz, with no debounce, or from 5.3kHz to 1.7kHz with debounce. When
using debounce the 32kHz clock must be active, so for minimum sleep currents the debounce mode should not be
used.
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13 Serial Communications
The JN516x has two Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) serial communication interfaces. These
provide similar operating features to the industry standard 16550A device operating in FIFO mode. The interfaces
perform serial-to-parallel conversion on incoming serial data and parallel-to-serial conversion on outgoing data from
the CPU to external devices. In both directions, a configurable FIFO buffer (with a default depth of 16-bytes) allows
the CPU to read and write multiple characters on each transaction. This means that the CPU is freed from handling
data on a character-by-character basis, with the associated high processor overhead. The UARTs have the following
features:
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Emulates behaviour of industry standard NS16450 and NS16550A UARTs
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Configurable transmit and receive FIFO buffers (with default depths of 16-bytes for each), with direct access
to fill levels of each. Adds/deletes standard start, stop and parity bits to or from the serial data
•
Independently controlled transmit, receive, status and data sent interrupts
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Optional modem flow control signals CTS and RTS on UART0.
•
Fully programmable data formats: baud rate, start, stop and parity settings
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False start bit detection, parity, framing and FIFO overrun error detect and break indication
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Internal diagnostic capabilities: loop-back controls for communications link fault isolation
•
Flow control by software or automatically by hardware
Divisor
Latch
Interrupt
ID
Register
Internal
Interrupt
Interrupt
Logic
Line
Status
Register
Processor Bus
Interrupt
Enable
Register
RTS
Baud Generator
Logic
Registers
Line
Control
Register
Receiver
Logic
Receiver FIFO
Receiver Shift
Register
RXD
Modem
Status
Register
CTS
Modem
Signals
Logic
Modem
Control
Register
FIFO
Control
Register
Transmitter
Logic
Transmitter FIFO
Transmitter Shift
Register
TXD
Figure 32: UART Block Diagram
The serial interfaces contain programmable fields that can be used to set number of data bits (5, 6,7 or 8), even, odd,
set-at-1, set-at-0 or no-parity detection and generation of single or multiple stop bit, (for 5 bit data, multiple is 1.5 stop
bits; for 6, 7 or 8 data bits, multiple is 2 bits).
The baud rate is programmable up to 1Mbps, standard baud rates such as 4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k etc. can be
configured.
For applications requiring hardware flow control, UART0 provides two control signals: Clear-To-Send (CTS) and
Request-To-Send (RTS). CTS is an indication sent by an external device to the UART that it is ready to receive data.
RTS is an indication sent by the UART to the external device that it is ready to receive data. RTS is controlled from
software, while the value of CTS can be read. Monitoring and control of CTS and RTS is a software activity, normally
performed as part of interrupt processing. The signals do not control parts of the UART hardware, but simply indicate
to software the state of the UART external interfaces. Alternatively, the Automatic Flow Control mode can be set
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where the hardware controls the value of the generated RTS (negated if the receive FIFO fill level is greater than a
programmable threshold of 8, 11, 13 or 15 bytes), and only transmits data when the incoming CTS is asserted.
Software can read characters, one byte at a time, from the Receive FIFO and can also write to the Transmit FIFO,
one byte at a time. The Transmit and Receive FIFOs can be cleared and reset independently of each other. The
status of the Transmit FIFO can be checked to see if it is empty, and if there is a character being transmitted. The
status of the Receive FIFO can also be checked, indicating if conditions such as parity error, framing error or break
indication have occurred. It also shows if an overrun error occurred (receive buffer full and another character arrives)
and if there is data held in the receive FIFO.
UART0 and UART1 can both be configured to use standard or alternative DIO lines, as shown in Table 5.
Additionally, UART0 can be configured to be used in 2-wire mode (where CTS0 and RTS0 are not configured), and
UART1 can be configured in 1-wire mode (where RXD1 is not configured). These freed up DIO pins can then be used
for other purposes.
Signal
DIO Assignment
Standard pins
Alternative pins
CTS0
DIO4
DIO12
RTS0
DIO5
DIO13
TXD0
DIO6
DIO14
RXD0
DIO7
DIO15
TXD1
DIO14
DIO11
RXD1
DIO15
DIO9
Table 6: UART IO
.
Note: With the automatic flow control threshold set to 15, the hardware flow control within the UART’s block negates
RTS when they receive FIFO that is about to become full. In some instances it has been observed that remote
devices that are transmitting data do not respond quickly enough to the de-asserted CTS and continue to transmit
data. In these instances the data will be lost in a receive FIFO overflow.
13.1 Interrupts
Interrupt generation can be controlled for the UART’s block, and is divided into four categories:
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Received Data Available: Is set when data in the Rx FIFO queue reaches a particular level (the trigger level can
be configured as 1, 4, 8 or 14) or if no character has been received for 4 character times.
•
Transmit FIFO Empty: set when the last character from the Tx FIFO is read and starts to be transmitted.
•
Receiver Line Status: set when one of the following occur (1) Parity Error - the character at the head of the
receive FIFO has been received with a parity error, (2) Overrun Error - the Rx FIFO is full and another character
has been received at the Receiver shift register, (3) Framing Error - the character at the head of the receive
FIFO does not have a valid stop bit and (4) Break Interrupt – occurs when the RxD line has been held low for an
entire character.
•
Modem Status: Generated when the CTS (Clear To Send) input control line changes.
13.2 UART Application
The following example shows the UART0 connected to a 9-pin connector compatible with a PC. As the JN516x
device pins do not provide the RS232 line voltage, a level shifter is used.
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PC COM
Port
5
1
6
9
JN516x
TXD
CTS
UART0
RXD
RS232
Level
Shifter
RTS
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Signal
CD
RD
TD
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
Figure 33: JN516x Serial Communication Link
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14 JTAG Test Interface
The JN516x includes an IEEE1149.1 compliant JTAG port for the purpose of manufacturing test. The software
debugger is not supported with this product.
The JTAG interface does not support boundary scan testing. It is recommended that the JN516x is not connected as
part of the board scan chain.
JN5142 includes an IEEE1149.1 compliant JTAG port for the purpose of manufacturing test. The software debugger
is not supported with this product.
The JTAG interface does not support boundary scan testing. It is recommended that the JN5142 is not connected as
part of the board scan chain.
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2
The JN516x includes industry standard I C two-wire synchronous Serial Interface operates as a Master (MSIF) or
Slave (SSIF) that provides a simple and efficient method of data exchange between devices. The system uses a
serial data line (SIF_D) and a serial clock line (SIF_CLK) to perform bi-directional data transfers and includes the
following features:
Common to both master and slave:
•
Compatible with both I C and SMbus peripherals
•
Support for 7 and 10-bit addressing modes
•
Optional pulse suppression on signal inputs (60ns guaranteed, 125ns typical)
2
Master only:
•
Multi-master operation
•
Software programmable clock frequency
•
Clock stretching and wait state generation
•
Software programmable acknowledge bit
•
Interrupt or bit-polling driven byte-by-byte data-transfers
•
Bus busy detection
Slave only:
•
Programmable slave address
•
Simple byte level transfer protocol
•
Write data flow control with optional clock stretching or acknowledge mechanism
•
Read data preloaded or provided as required
The Serial Interface is accessed, depending upon the configuration, DIO14 and DIO15 or DIO16 and DIO17. This is
enabled under software control. The following table details which DIO are used for the Serial Interface depending
upon the configuration.
DIO Assignment
Signal
Standard pins
Alternative pins
SIF_CLK
DIO14
DIO16
SIF_D
DIO15
DIO17
Table 7: Two-Wire Serial Interface IO
15.1 Connecting Devices
The clock and data lines, SIF_D and SIF_CLK, are alternate functions of DIO15 and DIO14 respectively. The serial
interface function of these pins is selected when the interface is enabled. They are both bi-directional lines,
connected internally to the positive supply voltage via weak (50kΩ) programmable pull-up resistors. However, it is
recommended that external 4.7kΩ pull-ups be used for reliable operation at high bus speeds, as shown in Figure 34.
When the bus is free, both lines are HIGH. The output stages of devices connected to the bus must have an opendrain or open-collector in order to perform the wired-AND function. The number of devices connected to the bus is
solely dependent on the bus capacitance limit of 400pF.
2
As this is an optional interface with two alternate positions, the DIO cells have not been customised for I C operation.
In particular, note that there are ESD diodes to the nominal 3 volt supply (VDD2) from the SIF_CLK and SIF_D pins.
Therefore, if the VDD supply is removed from the JN5168 and this then discharges to ground, a path would exist that
could pull down the bus lines (see 2.2.6).
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JN516x
RP
DIO14
SI
F
Pullup
Resistors
RP
SIF_CLK
SIF_D
DIO15
D1_I
N
CLK1_I
N
CLK1_OUT
D1_OUT
D2_I
N
D2_OUT
DEVICE 1
CLK2_I
N
CLK2_OUT
DEVICE 2
Figure 34: Connection Details
15.2 Clock Stretching
Slave devices can use clock stretching to slow down the read transfer bit rate. After the master has driven SIF_CLK
low, the slave can drive SIF_CLK low for the required period and then release it. If the slave’s SIF_CLK low period is
greater than the master’s low period the resulting SIF_CLK bus signal low period is stretched thus inserting wait
states.
Clock held low
by Slave
SIF_CLK
Master SIF_CLK
SIF_CLK
Slave SIF_CLK
SIF_CLK
Wired-AND SIF_CLK
Figure 35: Clock Stretching
15.3 Master Two-wire Serial Interface
When operating as a master device, it provides the clock signal and a prescale register determines the clock rate,
allowing operation up to 400kbit/s.
Data transfer is controlled from the processor bus interface at a byte level, with the processor responsible for
indicating when start, stop, read, write and acknowledge control should be generated. Write data written into a
transmit buffer will be written out across the two-wire interface when indicated, and read data received on the
interface is made available in a receive buffer. Indication of when a particular transfer has completed may be
indicated by means of an interrupt or by polling a status bit.
The first byte of data transferred by the device after a start bit is the slave address. The JN516x supports both 7-bit
and 10-bit slave addresses by generating either one or two address transfers. Only the slave with a matching address
will respond by returning an acknowledge bit.
The master interface provides a true multi-master bus including collision detection and arbitration that prevents data
corruption. If two or more masters simultaneously try to control the bus, a clock synchronization procedure
determines the bus clock. Because of the wired-AND connection of the interface, a high-to-low transition on the bus
affects all connected devices. This means a high-to-low transition on the SIF_CLK line causes all concerned devices
to count off their low period. Once the clock input of a device has gone low, it will hold the SIF_CLK line in that state
until the clock high state is reached when it releases the SIF_CLK line. Due to the wired-AND connection, the
SIF_CLK line will therefore be held low by the device with the longest low period, and held high by the device with the
shortest high period.
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Start counting
high period
Start counting
low period
Wait
State
SIF_CLK1
Master1 SIF_CLK
SIF_CLK2
Master2 SIF_CLK
Wired-AND SIF_CLK
SIF_CLK
Figure 36: Multi-Master Clock Synchronisation
After each transfer has completed, the status of the device must be checked to ensure that the data has been
acknowledged correctly, and that there has been no loss of arbitration. (N.B. Loss of arbitration may occur at any
point during the transfer, including data cycles). An interrupt will be generated when arbitration has been lost.
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15.4 Slave Two-wire Serial Interface
When operating as a slave device, the interface does not provide a clock signal, although it may drive the clock signal
low if it is required to apply clock stretching.
Only transfers whose address matches the value programmed into the interface’s address register are accepted. The
interface allows both 7 and 10 bit addresses to be programmed, but only responds with an acknowledge to a single
address. Addresses defined as “reserved” will not be responded to, and should not be programmed into the address
register. A list of reserved addresses is shown in Table 8.
Address
Name
Behaviour
0000 000
General Call/Start Byte
Ignored
0000 001
CBUS address
Ignored
0000 010
Reserved
Ignored
0000 011
Reserved
Ignored
0000 1XX
Hs-mode master code
Ignored
1111 1XX
Reserved
Ignored
1111 0XX
10-bit address
Only responded to if 10 bit address
set in address register
Table 8 : List of two-wire serial interface reserved addresses
Data transfer is controlled from the processor bus interface at a byte level, with the processor responsible for taking
write data from a receive buffer and providing read data to a transmit buffer when indicated. A series of interrupt
status bits are provided to control the flow of data.
For writes, in to the slave interface, it is important that data is taken from the receive buffer by the processor before
the next byte of data arrives. To enable this, the interface returns a Not Acknowledge (NACK) to the master if more
data is received before the previous data has been taken. This will lead to the termination of the current data transfer.
For reads, from the slave interface, the data may be preloaded into the transmit buffer when it is empty (i.e. at the
start of day, or when the last data has been read), or fetched each time a read transfer is requested. When using data
preload, read data in the buffer must be replenished following a data write, as the transmit and received data is
contained in a shared buffer. The interface will hold the bus using clock stretching when the transmit buffer is empty.
Interrupts may be triggered when:
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Data Buffer read data is required – a byte of data to be read should be provided to avoid the interface from
clock stretching
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Data Buffer read data has been taken – this indicates when the next data may be preloaded into the data
buffer
•
Data Buffer write data is available – a byte of data should be taken from the data buffer to avoid data backoff
as defined above
•
The last data in a transfer has completed – i.e. the end of a burst of data, when a Stop or Restart is seen
•
A protocol error has been spotted on the interface
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16 Random Number Generator
A random number generator is provided which creates a 16-bit random number each time it is invoked. Consecutive
calls can be made to build up any length of random number required. Each call takes approximately 0.25msec to
complete. Alternatively, continuous generation mode can be used where a new number is generated approximately
every 0.25msec. In either mode of operation an interrupt can be generated to indicate when the number is available,
or a status bit can be polled.
The random bits are generated by sampling the state of the 32MHz clock every 32kHz system clock edge. As these
clocks are asynchronous to each other, each sampled bit is unpredictable and hence random.
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17 Analogue Peripherals
The JN516X contains a number of analogue peripherals allowing the direct connection of a wide range of external
sensors and switches.
Chip Boundary
Supply Voltage
(VDD1)
Vref
Internal Reference
ADC1
Vref Select
VREF/ADC2
ADC
ADC3 (DIO0)
ADC4 (DIO1)
Temp
Sensor
COMP1P (DIO16)
Comparator 1
COMP1M (DIO17)
Figure 37: Analogue Peripherals
In order to provide good isolation from digital noise, the analogue peripherals and radio are powered by the radio
regulator, which is supplied from the analogue supply VDD1 and referenced to analogue ground VSSA.
A reference signal Vref for the ADC can be selected between an internal bandgap reference or an external voltage
reference supplied to the VREF pin. ADC input 2 cannot be used if an external reference is required, as this uses the
same pin as VREF. Note also that ADC3 and ADC4 use the same pins as DIO0 and DIO1 respectively. These pins
can only be used for the ADC if they are not required for any of their alternative functions. Similarly, the comparator
inputs are shared with DIO16 and DIO17. If used for their analogue functions, these DIOs must be put into a passive
state by setting them to Inputs with their pull-ups disabled.
The ADC is clocked from a common clock source derived from the 16MHz clock
17.1 Analogue to Digital Converter
The 10-bit analogue to digital converter (ADC) uses a successive approximation design to perform high accuracy
conversions as typically required in wireless sensor network applications. It has six multiplexed single-ended input
channels: four available externally, one connected to an internal temperature sensor, and one connected to an
internal supply monitoring circuit.
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17.1.1 Operation
The input range of the ADC can be set between 0V to either the reference voltage or twice the reference voltage.
The reference can be either taken from the internal voltage reference or from the external voltage applied to the
VREF pin. For example, an external reference of 1.2V supplied to VREF may be used to set the ADC range between
0V and 2.4V.
VREF
Gain Setting
Maximum Input Range
Supply Voltage Range (VDD)
1.2V
1.6V
1.2V
1.6V
0
0
1
1
1.2V
1.6V
2.4V
3.2V
2.2V - 3.6V
2.2V - 3.6V
2.6V - 3.6V
3.4V - 3.6V
Table 9: ADC Maximum Input Range
The input clock to the ADC is 16MHz and can be divided down to 2MHz, 1MHz, 500kHz and 250kHz. During an ADC
conversion the selected input channel is sampled for a fixed period and then held. This sampling period is defined as
a number of ADC clock periods and can be programmed to 2, 4, 6 or 8. The conversion rate is ((3 x Sample period)
+ 13) clock periods. For example for 500kHz conversion with sample period of 2 will be (3 x 2) + 13 = 19 clock
periods, 38µsecs or 26.32kHz. The ADC can be operated in either a single conversion mode or alternatively a new
conversion can be started as soon as the previous one has completed, to give continuous conversions.
If the source resistance of the input voltage is 1kΩ or less, then the default sampling time of 2 clocks should be used.
The input to the ADC can be modelled as a resistor of 5kΩ(typ) and 10kΩ (max) to represent the on-resistance of the
switches and the sampling capacitor 8pF. The sampling time required can then be calculated, by adding the sensor
source resistance to the switch resistance, multiplying by the capacitance giving a time constant. Assuming normal
exponential RC charging, the number of time constants required to give an acceptable error can be calculated, 7 time
constants gives an error of 0.091%, so for 10-bit accuracy 7 time constants should be the target. For a source with
zero resistance, 7 time constants is 640 nsecs, hence the smallest sampling window of 2 clock periods can be used.
Sample
Switch
5 K
ADC
pin
ADC
front
end
8 pF
Figure 38: ADC Input Equivalent Circuit
The ADC sampling period, input range and mode (single shot or continuous) are controlled through software.
When the ADC conversion is complete, an interrupt is generated. Alternatively the conversion status can be polled.
When operating in continuous mode, it is recommended that the interrupt is used to signal the end of a conversion,
since conversion times may range from 9.5 to 148 µsecs. Polling over this period would be wasteful of processor
bandwidth.
To facilitate averaging of the ADC values, which is a common practice in microcontrollers, a dedicated accumulator
has been added, the user can define the accumulation to occur over 2,4,8 or 16 samples. The end of conversion
interrupt can be modified to occur at the end of the chosen accumulation period, alternatively polling can still be used.
Software can then be used to apply the appropriate rounding and shifting to generate the average value, as well as
setting up the accumulation function.
For detailed electrical specifications, see Section 19.3.6.
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17.1.2 Supply Monitor
The internal supply monitor allows the voltage on the analogue supply pin VDD1 to be measured. This is achieved
with a potential divider that reduces the voltage by a factor of 0.666, allowing it to fall inside the input range of the
ADC when set with an input range twice the internal voltage reference. The resistor chain that performs the voltage
reduction is disabled until the measurement is made to avoid a continuous drain on the supply.
17.1.3 Temperature Sensor
The on chip temperature sensor can be used either to provide an absolute measure of the device temperature or to
detect changes in the ambient temperature. In common with most on chip temperature sensors, it is not trimmed and
so the absolute accuracy variation is large; the user may wish to calibrate the sensor prior to use. The sensor forces
a constant current through a forward biased diode to provide a voltage output proportional to the chip die temperature
which can then be measured using the ADC. The measured voltage has a linear relationship to temperature as
described in Section 19.3.12.
Because this sensor is on chip, any measurements taken must account for the thermal time constants. For example,
if the device just came out of sleep mode the user application should wait until the temperature has stabilised before
taking a measurement.
17.2 Comparator
The JN516x contains one analogue comparator, COMP1, that is designed to have true rail-to-rail inputs and operate
over the full voltage range of the analogue supply VDD1. The hysteresis level can be set to a nominal value of 0mV,
10mV, 20mV or 40mV. The source of the negative input signal for the comparator can be set to the internal voltage
reference, the negative external pin (COMP1M, which uses the same pin as DIO17) or the positive external pin
(COMP1P, on the same pin as DIO16). The source of the positive input signal can be COMP1P or COMP1M.
DIO16 and DIO17 cannot be used if the external comparator inputs are needed. The comparator output is routed to
an internal register and can be polled, or can be used to generate interrupts. The comparator can be disabled to
reduce power consumption. DIO16 and DIO17 should be set to inputs with pull-ups disabled, when using the
comparator.
The comparator also has a low power mode where the response time of the comparator is slower than the normal
mode, but the current required is greatly reduced. These figures are specified in Section 19.3.7. It is the only mode
that may be used during sleep, where a transition of the comparator output will wake the device. The wakeup action
and the configuration for which edge of the comparator output will be active are controlled through software. In sleep
mode the negative input signal source must be configured to be driven from the external pins.
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18 Power Management and Sleep Modes
18.1 Operating Modes
Three operating modes are provided in the JN516x that enable the system power consumption to be controlled
carefully to maximise battery life.
•
Active Processing Mode
•
Sleep Mode
•
Deep Sleep Mode
The variation in power consumption of the three modes is a result of having a series of power domains within the chip
that may be controllably powered on or off.
18.1.1 Power Domains
The JN516X has the following power domains:
•
VDD Supply Domain: supplies the wake-up timers and controller, DIO blocks, Comparator, SVM and BOR plus
Fast RC, 32kHz RC and crystal oscillators. This domain is driven from the external supply (battery) and is
always powered. The wake-up timers and controller, and the 32kHz RC and crystal oscillators may be powered
on or off in sleep mode through software control.
•
Digital Logic Domain: supplies the digital peripherals, CPU, Flash, RAM when in Active Processing Mode,
Baseband controller, Modem and Encryption processor. It is powered off during sleep mode.
•
RAM Domain: supplies the RAM when in Active Processing Mode. Also supplies the Ram during sleep mode to
retain the memory contents. It may be powered on or off for sleep mode through software control.
•
Radio Domain: supplies the radio interface, ADCs and temperature sensor. It is powered during transmit and
receive and when the analogue peripherals are enabled. It is controlled by the baseband processor and is
powered off during sleep mode.
The current consumption figures for the different modes of operation of the device is given in Section 19.2.2.
18.2 Active Processing Mode
Active processing mode in the JN516x is where all of the application processing takes place. By default, the CPU will
execute at the selected clock speed executing application firmware. All of the peripherals are available to the
application, as are options to actively enable or disable them to control power consumption; see specific peripheral
sections for details.
Whilst in Active processing mode there is the option to doze the CPU but keep the rest of the chip active; this is
particularly useful for radio transmit and receive operations, where the CPU operation is not required therefore saving
power.
18.2.1 CPU Doze
Whilst in doze mode, CPU operation is stopped but the chip remains powered and the digital peripherals continue to
run. Doze mode is entered through software and is terminated by any interrupt request. Once the interrupt service
routine has been executed, normal program execution resumes. Doze mode uses more power than sleep and deep
sleep modes but requires less time to restart and can therefore be used as a low power alternative to an idle loop.
Whilst in CPU doze the current associated with the CPU is not consumed, therefore the basic device current is
reduced as shown in the figures in Section 19.2.2.1.
18.3 Sleep Mode
The JN516x enters sleep mode through software control. In this mode most of the internal chip functions are
shutdown to save power, however the state of DIO pins are retained, including the output values and pull-up enables,
and this therefore preserves any interface to the outside world.
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When entering into sleep mode, there is an option to retain the RAM contents throughout the sleep period. If the
wakeup timers are not to be used for a wakeup event and the application does not require them to run continually,
then power can be saved by switching off the 32kHz oscillator if selected as the 32kHz system clock through software
control. The oscillator will be restarted when a wakeup event occurs.
Whilst in sleep mode one of four possible events can cause a wakeup to occur: transitions on DIO inputs, expiry of
wakeup timers, pulse counters maturing or comparator events. If any of these events occur, and the relevant
interrupt is enabled, then an interrupt is generated that will cause a wakeup from sleep. It is possible for multiple
wakeup sources to trigger an event at the same instant and only one of them will be accountable for the wakeup
period. It is therefore necessary in software to remove all other pending wakeup events prior to requesting entry back
into sleep mode; otherwise, the device will re-awaken immediately.
When wakeup occurs, a similar sequence of events to the reset process described in Section 6.1 happens, including
the checking of the supply voltage by the Supply Voltage Monitor 6.4. The High-Speed RC oscillator is started up,
once stable the power to CPU system is enabled and the reset is removed. Software determines that this is a reset
from sleep and so commences with the wakeup process. If RAM contents were held through sleep, wakeup is quicker
as the software does not have to initialise RAM contents meaning the application can recommence more quickly. See
Section 19.3.4 for wake-up timings.
18.3.1 Wakeup Timer Event
The JN516X contains two 41-bit wakeup timers that are counters clocked from the 32kHz oscillator, and can be
programmed to generate a wake-up event. Following a wakeup event, the timers continue to run. These timers are
described in Section 11.3.
Timer events can be generated from both of the two timers; one is intended for use by the 802.15.4 protocol, the
other being available for use by the Application running on the CPU. These timers are available to run at any time,
even during sleep mode.
18.3.2 DIO Event
Any DIO pin when used as an input has the capability, by detecting a transition, to generate a wake-up event. Once
this feature has been enabled the type of transition can be specified (rising or falling edge). Even when groups of
DIO lines are configured as alternative functions such as the UARTs or Timers etc, any input line in the group can still
be used to provide a wakeup event. This means that an external device communicating over the UART can wakeup
a sleeping device by asserting its RTS signal pin (which is the CTS input of the JN516X).
18.3.3 Comparator Event
The comparator can generate a wakeup interrupt when a change in the relative levels of the positive and negative
inputs occurs. The ability to wakeup when continuously monitoring analogue signals is useful in ultra-low power
applications. For example, the JN516x can remain in sleep mode until the voltage drops below a threshold and then
be woken up to deal with the alarm condition and the comparator has a low current mode to facilitate this.
18.3.4 Pulse Counter
The JN516x contains two 16 bit pulse counters that can be programmed to generate a wake-up event. Following the
wakeup event the counters will continue to operate and therefore no pulse will be missed during the wake-up
process. These counters are described in Section 12.To minimize sleep current it is possible to disable the 32K RC
oscillator and still use the pulse counters to cause a wake-up event, provided debounce mode is not required.
18.4 Deep Sleep Mode
Deep sleep mode gives the lowest power consumption. All switchable power domains are off and most functions in
the VDD supply power domain are stopped, including the 32kHz RC oscillator. However, the Brown-Out Reset
remains active as well as all the DIO cells. This mode can be exited by a hardware reset on the RESETN pin, or an
enabled DIO or comparator wakeup event. In all cases, the wakeup sequence is equivalent to a power-up sequence,
with no knowledge retained from the previous time the device was awake.
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19 Electrical Characteristics
19.1 Maximum Ratings
Exceeding these conditions may result in damage to the device.
Parameter
Min
Max
Device supply voltage VDD1, VDD2
-0.3V
3.6V
Supply voltage at voltage regulator bypass pins
VB_xxx
-0.3V
1.98V
Voltage on analogue pins XTALOUT, XTALIN,
VCOTUNE, RF_IN.
-0.3V
VB_xxx + 0.3V
Voltage on analogue pins VREF, ADC1, IBIAS
-0.3V
VDD1 + 0.3V
Voltage on any digital pin
-0.3V
VDD2 + 0.3V
Storage temperature
-40ºC
150ºC
Reflow soldering temperature according to
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C
ESD rating
Human Body Model
260ºC
1
Charged Device Model
2.0kV
2
500V
1) Testing for Human Body Model discharge is performed as specified in JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114.
2) Testing for Charged Device Model discharge is performed as specified in JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101.
19.2 DC Electrical Characteristics
19.2.1 Operating Conditions
Supply
Min
Max
VDD1, VDD2
2.0V
3.6V
Standard Ambient temperature range
-40ºC
85ºC
Extended Ambient temperature range
-40ºC
125ºC
In the following sections typical is defined as 25ºC and VDD1,2 = 3V
Most parameter values cover the extended temperature range up to 125 ºC, where this is not the case, two values
are given, the value in italics type face is for standard temperature range up to 85ºC and the value in bold is for the
extended range.
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19.2.2 DC Current Consumption
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125º C
19.2.2.1 Active Processing
Mode:
Min
CPU processing
32,16,8,4,2 or 1MHz
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes
1700 +
205/MHz
µA
GPIOs enabled. When in CPU
doze the current related to CPU
speed is not consumed.
Radio transmit
15.3
mA
CPU in software doze – radio
transmitting
Radio receive
17.0
mA
CPU in software doze – radio in
receive mode
The following current figures should be added to those above if the feature is being used
ADC
Comparator
UART
Timer
2-wire serial interface (I2C)
550
µA
Temperature sensor and battery
measurements require ADC
73/0.8
µA
Normal/low-power
60
µA
21
µA
46
µA
For each UART
For each Timer
19.2.2.2 Sleep Mode
Mode:
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes
Sleep mode with I/O wakeup
0.12
µA
Waiting on I/O event
Sleep mode with I/O and RC
Oscillator timer wakeup –
measured at 25ºC
0.64
µA
As above, but also waiting on timer
event. If both wakeup timers are
enabled then add another 0.05µA
32kHz crystal oscillator
1.4
µA
As alternative sleep timer
The following current figures should be added to those above if the feature is being used
RAM retention– measured at
25ºC
0.9
µA
Comparator (low-power mode)
0.8
µA
Reduced response time
19.2.2.3 Deep Sleep Mode
Mode:
Deep sleep mode– measured
at 25ºC
60
Min
Typ
Max
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Notes
Waiting on chip RESET or I/O
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19.2.3 I/O Characteristics
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125º C, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Internal DIO pullup
resistors
Internal RESETN pullup
resistor
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
40
50
60
267
325
455
605
410
500
700
930
615. 636
750, 775
1050, 1085
1395, 1441
kΩ
kΩ
Digital I/O High Input
VDD2 x 0.7
VDD2
V
Digital I/O low Input
-0.3
VDD2 x 0.27
V
Digital I/O input hysteresis
200
400
mV
310
Notes
VDD2 = 3.6V
VDD2 = 3.0V
VDD2 = 2.2V
VDD2 = 2.0V
DIO High O/P (2.7-3.6V)
VDD2 x 0.8
VDD2
V
With 4mA load
DIO Low O/P (2.7-3.6V)
0
0.4
V
With 4mA load
DIO High O/P (2.2-2.7V)
VDD2 x 0.8
VDD2
V
With 3mA load
DIO Low O/P (2.2-2.7V)
0
0.4
V
With 3mA load
DIO High O/P (2.0-2.2V)
VDD2 x 0.8
VDD2
V
With 2.5mA load
DIO Low O/P (2.0-2.2V)
0
0.4
V
With 2.5mA load
mA
VDD2 = 2.7V to 3.6V
VDD2 = 2.2V to 2.7V
VDD2 = 2.0V to 2.2V
Current sink/source
capability
4
3
2.5
IIL - Input Leakage Current
20, 30
nA
Vcc = 3.6V, pin low
IIH - Input Leakage Current
20, 60
nA
Vcc = 3.6V, pin high
19.3 AC Characteristics
19.3.1 Reset and Supply Voltage Monitor
VPOT
VDD
Internal RESET
tSTAB
Figure 39: Internal Power-on Reset without Showing Brown-Out
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tRST
VRST
RESETN
Internal RESET
tSTAB
Figure 40: Externally Applied Reset
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125º C
Parameter
External Reset pulse width
to initiate reset sequence
(tRST)
External Reset threshold
voltage (VRST)
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes
1
µs
Assumes internal pullup
resistor value of 100K
worst case and ~5pF
external capacitance
VDD2 x
0.7
V
Minimum voltage to
avoid being reset
Internal Power-on Reset
threshold voltage (VPOT)
Rise/fall time > 10mS
1.44
1.41
V
Rising
Falling
Spike Rejection
Square wave pulse 1us
Triangular wave pulse 10us
1.2
1.3
V
Depth of pulse to trigger
reset
Reset stabilisation time
(tSTAB)
180
µs
Note 1
Chip current when held in
reset (IRESET)
6
uA
Brown-Out Reset
Current Consumption
80
nA
Supply Voltage Monitor
Threshold Voltage (VTH)
Supply Voltage Monitor
Hysteresis (VHYS)
1
1.86
1.92
2.02
2.11
2.21
2.30
2.59
2.88
1.94
2.00
2.10
2.20
2.30
2.40
2.70
3.00
2.00
2.06
2.16
2.27
2.37
2.47
2.78
3.09
37
38
45
52
58
65
82
100
V
Configurable threshold
with 8 levels
mV
Corresponding to the 8
threshold levels
Time from release of reset to start of executing of bootloader code from internal flash. An extra 15us is incurred if
the BOR circuit has been activated (e.g., if the supply voltage has been ramped up from 0V)".
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DVDD
VTH + VHYS
VTH
VPOT
Internal SVM
Internal BORest
Figure 41 Brown-out Reset Followed By Supply Voltage Montior trigger
19.3.2 SPI Master Timing
SS
CLK
(mode=0,1)
tSSH
tSSS
tCK
CLK
(mode=2,3)
tHI
MISO
(mode=0,2)
tSI
tHI
MISO
(mode=1,3)
tSI
tVO
MOSI
(mode=1,3)
tVO
MOSI
(mode=0,2)
Figure 42: SPI Timing (Master)
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Clock period
tCK
62.5
-
ns
Data setup time
tSI
16.7 @ 3.3V
18.2 @ 2.7V
21.0 @ 2.0V
-
ns
Data hold time
tHI
0
ns
Data invalid period
tVO
-
15
ns
Select set-up period
tSSS
60
-
ns
Select hold period
tSSH
30 (SPICLK = 16MHz)
0 (SPICLK<16MHz, mode=0 or 2)
60 (SPICLK<16MHz, mode=1 or 3)
-
ns
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19.3.3 Two-wire Serial Interface
SIF_D
tF
tLOW
tSU;DAT
tR
tSP
tHD;STA
tBUF
tR
SIF_CLK
S
tHD;STA
tF
tHD;DAT
tSU;STA
tSU;STO
Sr
P
S
tHIGH
Figure 43: Two-wire Serial Interface Timing
Standard Mode
Parameter
Fast Mode
Symbol
SIF_CLK clock frequency
Hold time (repeated) START condition.
After this period, the first clock pulse is
generated
LOW period of the SIF_CLK clock
HIGH period of the SIF_CLK clock
Unit
Min
Max
Min
Max
fSCL
0
100
0
400
kHz
tHD:STA
4
-
0.6
-
µs
tLOW
tHIGH
4.7
-
1.3
-
µs
4
-
0.6
-
µs
Set-up time for repeated START condition
tSU:STA
4.7
-
0.6
-
µs
Data setup time SIF_D
tSU:DAT
0.25
-
0.1
-
µs
tR
-
1000
20+0.1Cb
300
ns
Rise Time SIF_D and SIF_CLK
Fall Time SIF_D and SIF_CLK
tF
-
300
20+0.1Cb
300
ns
Set-up time for STOP condition
tSU:STO
4
-
0.6
-
µs
Bus free time between a STOP and START
condition
tBUF
4.7
-
1.3
-
µs
Pulse width of spikes that will be
suppressed by input filters (Note 1)
tSP
-
60
-
60
ns
Capacitive load for each bus line
Cb
-
400
-
400
pF
Noise margin at the LOW level for each
connected device (including hysteresis)
Vnl
0.1VDD
-
0.1VDD
-
V
Noise margin at the HIGH level for each
connected device (including hysteresis)
Vnh
0.2VDD
-
0.2VDD
-
V
Note 1: This figure indicates the pulse width that is guaranteed to be suppressed. Pulse with widths up to 125nsec
may also get suppressed.
19.3.4 Wakeup Timings
Parameter
64
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes
Time for crystal to stabilise
ready to run CPU
0.74
ms
Time for crystal to stabilise
ready for radio activity
1.0
ms
Wake up from Deep Sleep
or from Sleep
170
µs
Time to CPU release
Start-up time from reset
RESETN pin, BOR or
SVM
180
µs
Time to CPU release
Wake up from CPU Doze
mode
0.2
µs
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19.3.5 Bandgap Reference
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Voltage
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
1.198
1.235
1.260
V
DC power supply rejection
Temperature coefficient
Point of inflexion
58
dB
+40
+135
+65
+93
ppm/ºC
+80
ºC
Notes
at 25ºC
20 to 85ºC
-40ºC to 20ºC
20 to 125 ºC
-40ºC to 85ºC
19.3.6 Analogue to Digital Converters
VDD = 3.0V, VREF = 1.2V, -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Min
Typ
Resolution
Max
Unit
Notes
10
bits
500kHz Clock
Current consumption
550
µA
Integral nonlinearity
± 1.6, 1.8
LSB
Differential nonlinearity
-0.5
+0.5
LSB
Guaranteed monotonic
Offset error
-10
-20
mV
0 to Vref range
0 to 2Vref range
Gain error
+10
+20
mV
0 to Vref range
0 to 2Vref range
Internal clock
0.25,0.5 or
1.0
MHz
16MHz input clock,
÷16,32or 64
No. internal clock periods
to sample input
2, 4, 6 or 8
Programmable
Conversion time
9.5
148
µs
Programmable
Input voltage range
0.04
Vref
or 2*Vref
V
Switchable. Refer to
17.1.1
Vref (Internal)
Vref (External)
Input capacitance
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1.2
1.6
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VREF pin
pF
In series with 5K ohms
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19.3.7 Comparator
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Min
Analogue response time
(normal)
Typ
Max
Unit
90
125,130
ns
+/- 250mV overdrive
10pF load
125
+ 125,130
ns
Digital delay can be
up to a max. of two
16MHz clock periods
2.2
2.8
µs
+/- 250mV overdrive
No digital delay
10
20
40
16, 17
28, 30
53, 57
mV
Programmable in 3
steps and zero
Total response time
(normal) including delay to
Interrupt controller
Analogue response time
(low power)
Hysteresis
7
14
28
Vref (Internal)
See Section 19.3.5
Common Mode input range
0
Current (normal mode)
56
Current (low power mode)
Notes
V
Vdd
V
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96, 100
µA
0.8
1.0, 1.1
µA
Typ
Max
Unit
590
520
465
720, 800
660, 740
600, 650
nA
32kHz
+40%
19.3.8 32kHz RC Oscillator
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125 ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Min
Current consumption of cell
and counter logic
32kHz clock un-calibrated
accuracy
-10%
3.6V
3.0V
2.0V
Without temperature &
voltage variation (note1)
Calibrated 32kHz accuracy
±300
ppm
Variation with temperature
-0.010
%/°C
-3.3
%/V
Variation with VDD2
Notes
For a 1 second sleep
period calibrating over
20 x 32kHz clock
periods
Note1: Measured at 3v and 25 deg C
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19.3.9 32kHz Crystal Oscillator
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes
Current consumption of cell
and counter logic
1.4
1.75, 2.0
µA
This is sensitive to the ESR
of the crystal, Vdd and total
capacitance at each pin
Start – up time
0.6
s
Assuming xtal with ESR of
less than 40kohms and
CL= 9pF External caps =
15pF
(Vdd/2mV pk-pk) see
Appendix B
Input capacitance
1.4
pF
Transconductance
18.5
µA/V
External Capacitors
(CL=9pF)
15
pF
Vdd-0.2
Vp-p
Amplitude at Xout
Bondpad and package
Total external capacitance
needs to be 2*CL, allowing
for stray capacitance from
chip, package and PCB
19.3.10 32MHz Crystal Oscillator
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Current consumption
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes
300
375
450, 500
µA
Excluding bandgap ref.
Start – up time
0.74
ms
Assuming xtal with ESR of
less than 40ohms and CL=
9pF External caps = 15pF
see Appendix B
Input capacitance
1.4
pF
Bondpad and package
Transconductance
3.65, 3.55
4.30
5.16
mA/V
DC voltages,
XTALIN/XTALOUT
390/432
375/412
425/472
470/527
mV
External Capacitors
(CL=9pF)
15
pF
Amplitude detect threshold
320
mVp-p
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needs to be 2*CL, allowing
for stray capacitance from
chip, package and PCB
Threshold detection
accessible via API
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19.3.11 High-Speed RC Oscillator
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Current consumption of cell
81
145
250, 275
µA
Clock native accuracy
-16%
Notes
+18%
Un-calibrated frequency
26.1
MHz
Calibrated centre frequency
accuracy
-1.6%
32.1
+1.6%
MHz
Without temperature &
voltage variation
Calibrated centre frequency
accuracy
-4%
32.1
+5%
MHz
Including temperature &
voltage variation
+0.009,
+0.006
%/°C
+0.5, +0.6
%/V
2.4
us
Variation with temperature
-0.024, -0.015
Variation with VDD2
-0.25
+0.25
Startup time
19.3.12 Temperature Sensor
VDD = 2.0 to 3.6V, -40 to +125ºC, italic +85 ºC Bold +125 ºC
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Range
-40
-
125
°C
-1.56
-1.66
-1.76
mV/°C
-
-
±7
°C
-
-
2.0, 3.0
°C
840
mV
Includes absolute variation
due to manufacturing & temp
mV
Typical at 3.0V 25°C
Sensor Gain
Accuracy
Non-linearity
Output Voltage
610, 540
Typical Voltage
Resolution
68
730
0.666
0.706
0.751
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19.3.13 Radio Transceiver
This JN516x meets all the requirements of the IEEE802.15.4 standard over 2.0 - 3.6V and offers the following
improved RF characteristics. All RF characteristics are measured single ended.
This part also meets the following regulatory body approvals, when used with NXP’s Module Reference Designs.
Compliant with FCC part 15, rules, IC Canada, ETSI ETS 300-328 and Japan ARIB STD-T66

The PCB schematic and layout rules detailed in Appendix B.4
must be followed. Failure to do so will likely result in the JN516x
failing to meet the performance specification detailed herein and
worst case may result in device not functioning in the end
application.
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Notes
RF Port Characteristics
Type
Impedance
Single Ended
1
Frequency range
ESD levels (pin 17)
50ohm
2.400 GHz
2.4-2.5GHz
2.485GHz
2KV (HBM)
500v (CDM)
1) With external matching inductors and assuming PCB layout as in Appendix B.4.
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Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Notes
Receiver Characteristics
Receive sensitivity
-92
-95
dBm
Nominal for 1% PER, as per
802.15.4 Section 6.5.3.3
+10
dBm
For 1% PER, measured as
sensitivity
Adjacent channel
rejection (-1/+1 ch)
19/34
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[27/49]
Alternate channel
rejection (-2/+2 ch)
40/44
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[54/54]
Maximum input signal
Other in band rejection
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz,
excluding adj channels
48
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. (Note1)
Out of band rejection
52
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. All
frequencies except wanted/2 which
is 8dB lower. (Note1)
dBm
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz
1GHz to 12GHz
dB
For 1% PER at with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. Modulated
Interferers at 2 & 4 channel
separation (Note1)
dB
-95 to -10dBm.
Available through Hardware API
Spurious emissions
(RX)
-65
Intermodulation
protection
RSSI linearity
<-70
-60
40
-4
+4
Transmitter Characteristics
Transmit power
Output power control
range
+0.5
+2.5
dBm
-35
dB
Spurious emissions
(TX)
dBm
<-70
-40
Transmit Power
Spectral Density
70
13 [2.5]
-38
%
-20
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz,
1GHz to12.5GHz,
The following exceptions apply
1.8 to 1.9GHz & 5.15 to 5.3GHz
<-70
EVM [Offset EVM]
In three 12dB steps (Note3)
dBc
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At greater than 3.5MHz offset, as
per 802.15.4, Section 6.5.3.1
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Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Notes
Receiver Characteristics
Receive sensitivity
-93.0
-96.0
dBm
Nominal for 1% PER, as per
802.15.4 Section 6.5.3.3
+10
dBm
For 1% PER, measured as
sensitivity
Adjacent channel
rejection (-1/+1 ch)
19/34
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[TBC]
Alternate channel
rejection (-2/+2 ch)
40/44
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[TBC]
Maximum input signal
Other in band rejection
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz,
excluding adj channels
47
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. (Note1)
Out of band rejection
49
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. All
frequencies except wanted/2 which
is 8dB lower. (Note1)
dBm
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz
1GHz to 12GHz
dB
For 1% PER at with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. Modulated
Interferers at 2 & 4 channel
separation (Note1)
dB
-95 to -10dBm.
Available through Hardware API
Spurious emissions
(RX)
-64
Intermodulation
protection
RSSI linearity
<-70
-60
39
-4
+4
Transmitter Characteristics
Transmit power
Output power control
range
0
+2.00
dBm
-35
dB
Spurious emissions
(TX)
dBm
<-70
-40
Transmit Power
Spectral Density
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-38
%
-20
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz,
1GHz to12.5GHz,
The following exceptions apply
1.8 to 1.9GHz & 5.15 to 5.3GHz
<-70
EVM [Offset EVM]
In three 12dB steps (Note3)
dBc
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Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Notes
Receiver Characteristics
Receive sensitivity
-90
-93
dBm
Nominal for 1% PER, as per
802.15.4 Section 6.5.3.3
+10
dBm
For 1% PER, measured as
sensitivity
Adjacent channel
rejection (-1/+1 ch)
19/34
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[TBC]
Alternate channel
rejection (-2/+2 ch)
40/44
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[TBC]
Maximum input signal
Other in band rejection
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz,
excluding adj channels
49
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. (Note1)
Out of band rejection
53
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. All
frequencies except wanted/2 which
is 8dB lower. (Note1)
dBm
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz
1GHz to 12GHz
dB
For 1% PER at with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. Modulated
Interferers at 2 & 4 channel
separation (Note1)
dB
-95 to -10dBm.
Available through Hardware API
Spurious emissions
(RX)
-66
Intermodulation
protection
RSSI linearity
<-70
-61
41
-4
+4
Transmitter Characteristics
Transmit power
Output power control
range
0
+2.0
dBm
-35
dB
Spurious emissions
(TX)
dBm
<-70
-40
Transmit Power
Spectral Density
72
13 [2.5]
-38
%
-20
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz,
1GHz to12.5GHz,
The following exceptions apply
1.8 to 1.9GHz & 5.15 to 5.3GHz
<-70
EVM [Offset EVM]
In three 12dB steps (Note3)
dBc
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At greater than 3.5MHz offset, as
per 802.15.4, Section 6.5.3.1
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Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Notes
Receiver Characteristics
Receive sensitivity
-89
-92
dBm
Nominal for 1% PER, as per
802.15.4 Section 6.5.3.3
+5
dBm
For 1% PER, measured as
sensitivity
Adjacent channel
rejection (-1/+1 ch)
20/34
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[TBC]
Alternate channel
rejection (-2/+2 ch)
40/44
dBc
For 1% PER, with wanted signal
3dB, above sensitivity. (Note1,2)
(modulated interferer)
[CW Interferer]
[TBC]
Maximum input signal
Other in band rejection
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz,
excluding adj channels
49
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. (Note1)
Out of band rejection
53
dBc
For 1% PER with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. All
frequencies except wanted/2 which
is 8dB lower. (Note1)
dBm
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz
1GHz to 12GHz
dB
For 1% PER at with wanted signal
3dB above sensitivity. Modulated
Interferers at 2 & 4 channel
separation (Note1)
dB
-95 to -10dBm.
Available through Hardware API
Spurious emissions
(RX)
-66
Intermodulation
protection
RSSI linearity
<-70
-61
41
-4
+4
Transmitter Characteristics
Transmit power
Output power control
range
-0.5
+1.5
dBm
-35
dB
Spurious emissions
(TX)
dBm
<-70
-40
Transmit Power
Spectral Density
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-38
%
-20
Measured conducted into 50ohms
30MHz to 1GHz,
1GHz to12.5GHz,
The following exceptions apply
1.8 to 1.9GHz & 5.15 to 5.3GHz
<-70
EVM [Offset EVM]
In three 12dB steps (Note3)
dBc
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At greater than 3.5MHz offset, as
per 802.15.4, Section 6.5.3.1
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Note1: Blocker rejection is defined as the value, when 1% PER is seen with the wanted signal 3dB above sensitivity,
as per 802.15.4 Section 6.5.3.4
Note2: Channels 11,17,24 low/high values reversed.
Note3: Up to an extra 2.5dB of attenuation is available if required.
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Appendix A Mechanical and Ordering Information
A.1 SOT618-1 HVQFN40 40-pin QFN Package Drawing
Figure 44: 40-pin QFN Package Drawings
UNIT
mm
A
A1 b
c
max.
0.05 0.30
1
0.2
0.00 0.18
D
Dh
E
Eh
e
6.1 4.75 6.1 4.75
0.5
5.9 4.45 5.9 4.45
e1
e2
4.5
4.5
L
v
w
y
y1
0.5
0.1 0.05 0.05 0.1
0.3
Table 10: Package Dimensions
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A.2 Footprint information
Information for reflow soldering. All dimensions are given in the table underneath.
Figure 45: PCB Decal
P
Ax
Ay
Bx
By
C
D
SLx Sly SPx tot Spy tot SPx Spy Gx
Gy
Hx
Hy
0.500 7.000 7.000 5.200 5.200 0.900 0.290 4.100 4.100 2.400 2.400 0.600 0.600 6.300 6.300 7.250 7.250
Table 11: Footprint Dimensions
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
The PCB schematic and layout rules detailed in Appendix B.4 must
be followed. Failure to do so will likely result in the JN516x failing
to meet the performance specification detailed herein and worst
case may result in device not functioning in the end application.
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A.3 Ordering Information
The standard qualification for the JN516x is extended industrial temperature range: -40ºC to +125ºC, packaged in a
40-pin QFN package.
The device is available in two different reel quantities
•
Tape mounted 4000 devices on a 330mm reel
•
Tape mounted 1000 devices on a 180mm reel
Order Codes:
Part Number
Ordering Code
Description
JN5161-001
JN5161/001
JN5161 microcontroller
JN5164-001
JN5164/001
JN5164 microcontroller
JN5168-001
JN5168/001
JN5168 microcontroller
The Standard Supply Multiple (SSM) for Engineering Samples or Prototypes is 50 units with a maximum of 250 units.
If the quantity of Engineering Samples or Prototypes ordered is less than a reel quantity, then these will be shipped in
tape form only, with no reel and will not be dry packaged in a moisture sensitive environment.
The SSM for Production status devices is one reel, all reels are dry packaged in a moisture barrier bag see A.5.3.
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A.4 Device Package Marking
The diagram below shows the package markings for JN516x. The package on the left along with the legend
information below it, shows the general format of package marking. The package on the right shows the specific
markings for a JN5168 device, that came from assembly build number 01 and was manufactured week 25 of 2011.
JN5168A
XXXXXX
XXXXFF
XXXYWWXX
NXP
NXP
JN5168A
RUL280
00YU01
qSD125-X
Figure 46: Device Package Marking
Legend:
JN
Family part code
XXXX
4 digit part number
FF
2 digit assembly build number
Y
1 digit year number
WW
2 digit week number
Ordering Code
Part Marking
JN5161/001
JN5161A
JN5164/001
JN5164A
JN5168/001
JN5168A
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A.5 Tape and Reel Information
A.5.1 Tape Orientation and Dimensions
The general orientation of the 40QFN package in the tape is as shown in Figure 47.
Figure 47: Tape and Reel Orientation
Figure 48 shows the detailed dimensions of the tape used for 6x6mm 40QFN devices.
Reference
Ao
Bo
Ko
F
P1
W
Dimensions (mm)
6.30 ±0.10
6.30 ±0.10
1.10 ±0.10
7.500 ±0.10
12.0 ±0.10
16.00 +0.30/-0.3
(I)
Measured from centreline of sprocket hole to centreline of pocket
(II)
Cumulative tolerance of 10 sprocket holes is ±0.20mm
(III)
Measured from centreline of sprocket hole to centreline of pocket
(IV)
Other material available
Figure 48: Tape Dimensions
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A.5.2 Reel Information: 180mm Reel
10
– 1x10
12
Surface Resistivity
Between 1x10
Ohms Square
Material
High Impact Polystyrene, environmentally friendly, recyclable
All dimensions and tolerances are fully compliant with EIA-481-B and are specified in millimetres.
6 window design with one window on each side blanked to allow adequate labelling space.
Figure 49: Reel Dimensions
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A.5.3 Reel Information: 330mm Reel
9
11
Surface Resistivity
Between 10e – 10e
Ohms Square
Material
High Impact Polystyrene with Antistatic Additive
All dimensions and tolerances are fully compliant with EIA-481-B and are specified in millimetres.
3 window design to allow adequate labelling space.
Figure 50: 330mm Reel Dimensions
A.5.4 Dry Pack Requirement for Moisture Sensitive Material
Moisture sensitive material, as classified by JEDEC standard J-STD-033, must be dry packed. The 40 lead QFN
package is MSL2A/260°C, and is dried before sealing in a moisture barrier bag (MBB) with desiccant bag weighing at
67.5 grams of activated clay and a humidity indicator card (HIC) meeting MIL-L-8835 specification. The MBB has a
moisture-sensitivity caution label to indicate the moisture-sensitive classification of the enclosed devices.
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Appendix B Development Support
B.1 Crystal Oscillators
This Section covers some of the general background to crystal oscillators, to help the user make informed decisions
concerning the choice of crystal and the associated capacitors.
B.1.1 Crystal Equivalent Circuit
Cs
Rm
Lm
C1
Where
Cm
C2
Cm is the motional capacitance
Lm is the motional inductance. This together with Cm defines the oscillation frequency (series)
Rm is the equivalent series resistance ( ESR ).
CS
is the shunt or package capacitance and this is a parasitic
B.1.2 Crystal Load Capacitance
The crystal load capacitance is the total capacitance seen at the crystal pins, from all sources. As the load
capacitance (CL) affects the oscillation frequency by a process known as ‘pulling’, crystal manufacturers specify the
frequency for a given load capacitance only. A typical pulling coefficient is 15ppm/pF, to put this into context the
maximum frequency error in the IEEE802.15.4 specification is +/-40ppm for the transmitted signal. Therefore, it is
important for resonance at 32MHz exactly, that the specified load capacitance is provided.
The load capacitance can be calculated using:
CL
Total capacitance
=
CT 1 × CT 2
CT 1 + CT 2
CT 1 = C1 + C1P + C1in
C1 is the capacitor component
C1P is the PCB parasitic capacitance. With the recommended layout this is about 1.6pF
C1in is the on-chip parasitic capacitance and is about 1.4pF typically.
Similarly for CT 2
Where
Hence for a 9pF load capacitance, and a tight layout the external capacitors should be 15pF
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B.1.3 Crystal ESR and Required Transconductance
The resistor in the crystal equivalent circuit represents the energy lost. To maintain oscillation, power must be
supplied by the amplifier, but how much? Firstly, the Pi connected capacitors C1 and C2 with CS from the crystal,
apply an impedance transformation to Rm, when viewed from the amplifier. This new value is given by:


Rˆ m = Rm  CS +CL 

 CL
2
The amplifier is a transconductance amplifier, which takes a voltage and produces an output current. The amplifier
together with the capacitors C1 and C2, form a circuit, which provides a negative resistance, when viewed from the
crystal. The value of which is given by:
RNEG =
Where
gm
CT 1 × CT 2 × ω 2
gm is the transconductance
ω is the frequency in rad/s
Derivations of these formulas can be easily found in textbooks.
In order to give quick and reliable oscillator start-up, a common rule of thumb is to set the amplifier negative
resistance to be a minimum of 4 times the effective crystal resistance. This gives
gm
CT 1 × CT 2 × ω 2
CS +CL 
R
4
≥
CL 

m 

2
This can be used to give an equation for the required transconductance.
gm ≥
4 Rm×ω 2[CS (CT 1+CT 2)+CT 1×CT 2]2
CT 1×CT 2
Example: Using typical 32MHz crystal parameters of Rm =40Ω, CS =1pF and CT 1 = CT 2 =18pF ( for a load
capacitance of 9pF), the equation above gives the required transconductance ( gm ) as 2.59mA/V. The JN516X has a
typical value for transconductance of 4.4mA/V
The example and equation illustrate the trade-off that exists between the load capacitance and crystal ESR. For
example, a crystal with a higher load capacitance can be used, but the value of max. ESR that can be tolerated is
reduced. Also note, that the circuit sensitivity to external capacitance [ C1 , C2 ] is a square law.
Meeting the criteria for start-up is only one aspect of the way these parameters affect performance, they also affect
the time taken during start-up to reach a given, (or full), amplitude. Unfortunately, there is no simple mathematical
model for this, but the trend is the same. Therefore, both a larger load capacitance and larger crystal ESR will give a
longer start-up time, which has the disadvantages of reduced battery life and increased latency.
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B.2 32MHz Oscillator
The JN516x contains the necessary on-chip components to build a 32 MHz reference oscillator with the addition of an
external crystal resonator, two tuning capacitors. The schematic of these components are shown in Figure 51. The
two capacitors, C1 and C2, will typically be 15pF ±5% and use a COG dielectric. For a detailed specification of the
crystal required and factors affecting C1 and C2 see Appendix B.1. As with all crystal oscillators the PCB layout is
especially important, both to keep parasitic capacitors to a minimum and to reduce the possibility of PCB noise being
coupled into the oscillator.
JN516x
R1
XTALIN
XTALOUT
C1
C2
Figure 51: Crystal Oscillator Connections
The clock generated by this oscillator provides the reference for most of the JN516X subsystems, including the
transceiver, processor, memory and digital and analogue peripherals.
32MHz Crystal Requirements
Parameter
Min
Crystal Frequency
Typ
Max
Notes
32MHz
Crystal Tolerance
40ppm
Crystal ESR Range (Rm)
10Ω
Crystal Load Capacitance
Range (CL)
6pF
9pF
Including temperature
and ageing
60Ω
See below for more
details
12pF
See below for more
details
Not all Combinations of Crystal Load Capacitance and ESR are Valid
Recommended Crystal
External Capacitors (C1 & C2)
Load Capacitance 9pF and max ESR 40 Ω
15pF
For recommended Crystal
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As is stated above, not all combinations of crystal load capacitance and ESR are valid, and as explained in Appendix
B.1.3 there is a trade-off that exists between the load capacitance and crystal ESR to achieve reliable performance.
For this reason, we recommend that for a 9pF load capacitance crystals be specified with a maximum ESR of 40
ohms. For lower load capacitances the recommended maximum ESR rises, for example, CL=7pF the max ESR is 61
ohms. For the lower cost crystals in the large HC49 package, a load capacitance of 9 or 10pF is widely available and
the max ESR of 30 ohms specified by many manufacturers is acceptable. Also available in this package style, are
crystals with a load capacitance of 12pF, but in this case the max ESR required is 25 ohms or better.
Below is measurement data showing the variation of the crystal oscillator amplifier transconductance with
temperature and supply voltage, notice how small the variation is. Circuit techniques have been used to apply
compensation, such that the user need only design for nominal conditions.
32MHz Crystal Oscillator
Transconductance (mA/V)
4.35
4.3
4.25
4.2
4.15
4.1
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
Temperature (C)
32MHz Crystal Oscillator
Transconductance (mA/V)
4.31
4.3
4.29
4.28
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
3.2
3.4
3.6
Supply Voltage (VDD)
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B.3 32kHz Oscillator
In order to obtain more accurate sleep periods, the JN516x contains the necessary on-chip components to build an
optional 32kHz oscillator with the addition of an external 32.768kHz crystal and two tuning capacitors. The crystal
should be connected between XTAL32K_IN and XTAL32K_OUT (DIO9 and DIO10), with two equal capacitors to
ground, one on each pin. The schematic of these components are shown in Figure 52. The two capacitors, C1 and
C2, will typically be in the range 10 to 22pF ±5% and use a COG dielectric. As with all crystal oscillators the PCB
layout is especially important, both to keep parasitic capacitors to a minimum and to reduce the possibility of PCB
noise being coupled into the oscillator.
JN516x
32KXTALIN
32KXTALOUT
Figure 52: 32kHz Crystal Oscillator Connections
The electrical specification of the oscillator can be found in 19.3.9. The oscillator cell is flexible and can operate with a
range of commonly available 32kHz crystals with load capacitances from 6 to 12.5p, and ESR up to 80KΩ. It
achieves this by using automatic gain control (AGC), which senses the signal swing. As explained in Appendix B.1.3
there is a trade-off that exists between the load capacitance and crystal ESR to achieve reliable performance. The
use of an AGC function allows a wider range of crystal load capacitors and ESR’s to be accommodated than would
otherwise be possible. However, this benefit does mean the supply current varies with the supply voltage (VDD),
value of the total capacitance at each pin, and the crystal ESR. This is described in the table and graphs below.
32kHz Crystal Requirements
Parameter
Min
Typ
Crystal Frequency
32kHz
Supply Current
1.4µA
Supply Current Temp. Coeff.
Max
Notes
Vdd=3v, temp=25 C, load
cap =9pF, Rm=25K
0.1%/C
Vdd=3v
Crystal ESR Range (Rm)
10KΩ
25KΩ
80KΩ
See below for more details
Crystal Load Capacitance
Range (CL)
6pF
9pF
12.5pF
See below for more details
Not all Combinations of Crystal Load Capacitance and ESR are Valid
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Three examples of typical crystals are given, each with the value of external capacitors to use, plus the likely supply
current and start-up time that can be expected. Also given is the maximum recommended ESR based on the start-up
criteria given in Appendix B.1.3. The values of the external capacitors can be calculated using the equation in
Appendix B.1.2 .
Load Capacitance
Ext Capacitors
Current
Start-up Time
Max ESR
9pF
15pF
1.6µA
0.8Sec
70KΩ
6pF
9pF
1.4µA
0.6sec
80KΩ
12.5pF
22pF
2.4µA
1.1sec
35KΩ
Below is measurement data showing the variation of the crystal oscillator supply current with voltage and with crystal
ESR, for two load capacitances.
32KHz Crystal Oscillator Current
Normalised Current (IDD)
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
3.2
3.4
3.6
Supply Voltage (VDD)
32KHz Crystal Oscillator Current
Normalised Current (IDD)
1.6
1.4
1.2
9pF
12.5pF
1
0.8
0.6
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Crystal ESR (K ohm)
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B.4 JN516x Module Reference Designs
For customers wishing to integrate the JN516x device directly into their system, NXP provide a range of Module
Reference Designs, covering standard, medium and high-power modules fitted with different Antennae
To ensure the correct performance, it is strongly recommended that where possible the design details provided by the
reference designs, are used in their exact form for all end designs, this includes component values, pad dimensions,
track layouts etc. In order to minimise all risks, it is recommended that the entire layout of the appropriate reference
module, if possible, be replicated in the end design.
For full details, see [5]. Please contact technical support.
B.4.1 Schematic Diagram
A schematic diagram of the JN516x PCB antenna reference module is shown in figure 53. Details of component
values and PCB layout constraints can be found in Table 12.
2-wire Serial Port
Timer0
TIM0CAP
TIM0OUT
DIO11
VB_DIG
DIO12
DIO13
SIF_CLK
VSS2
SIF_D
TIM0CK_GT
C7: 100nF
Analogue IO
C16: 100nF
UART0/JTAG
VDD2
COMP1P
1
40
31
30
COMP1M
2
29
RESETN
3
28
4
27
XTAL_OUT
C10: 15pF
39
38
37
XTAL_IN
34
33
32
RXD0
RTS0
VSSA
5
VB_SYNTH
35
TXD0
Y1
C11: 15pF
36
26
6
25
7
24
8
23
9
22
CTS0
VB_RAM
C6: 100nF
C15: 100nF
VCOTUNE (NC)
VB_VCO
DIO19
DIO18
C2: 10nF
VDD1
VDD
DO1
C14: 100nF
VB_RF
L2: 3.9nH
To coaxial socket
or integrated antenna
21
20
VSS1
DO0
19
DIO3
18
DIO2
17
SPISEL2
16
15
SPISEL1
C20: 100nF
14
ADC1
R1: 43kΩ
13
Analogue IO
12
VREF
10
11
RF_IN
IBIAS
VB_RF2
C13: 10µF
SPI Select
VB_RF
L1: 5.1nH
C1: 47pF
C3: 100nF
C4: 47pF
Figure 53 JN516x PCB Antenna Module Reference Design
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Component
Designator
Value/Type
Function
PCB Layout Constraints
C13
10µF
Power source decoupling
C14
100nF
Analogue Power decoupling
Adjacent to U1 pin 9
C16
100nF
Digital power decoupling
Adjacent to U1 pin 30
C15
100nF
VB Synth decoupling
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 6
C2
10nF
VB VCO decoupling
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 8
C3
100nF
VB RF decoupling
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 12 and U1 pin 14
C4
47pF
VB RF decoupling
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 12 and U1 pin 14
C6
100nF
VB RAM decoupling
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 25
C7
100nF
VB Dig decoupling
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 35
R1
43k
Current Bias Resistor
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 10
C20
100nF
Vref decoupling (optional)
Less than 5mm from U1 pin 11
Y1
32MHz
Crystal (AEL X32M000000S039 or Epson Toyocom X1E000021016700)
(CL = 9pF, Max ESR 40R)
C10
15pF +/-5% COG
Crystal Load Capacitor
Adjacent to pin 4 and Y1 pin 1
C11
15pF +/-5% COG
Crystal Load Capacitor
Adjacent to pin 5 and Y1 pin 3
C1
47pF
AC Coupling
Phycomp 2238-869-15479
Must be copied directly from the reference design.
L1
5.1nH
RF Matching Inductor
MuRata LQP15MN5N1B02
L2
3.9nH
Load Inductor
MuRata LQP15MN3N9B02
Table 12: JN516x Printed Antenna Reference Module Components and PCB Layout Constraints
Note1: For extended temperature operation please contact technical support.
The paddle should be connected directly to ground. Any pads that require connection to ground should do so by
connecting directly to the paddle.
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B.4.2 PCB Design and Reflow Profile
PCB and land pattern designs are key to the reliability of any electronic circuit design.
The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC) defines a number of standards for electronic
devices. One of these is the "Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard" IPC-SM-782 [3], commonly referred
to as “IPC782". This specification defines the physical packaging characteristics and land patterns for a range of
surface mounted devices. IPC782 is also a useful reference document for general surface mount design techniques,
containing sections on design requirements, reliability and testability. NXP strongly recommends that this be referred
to when designing the PCB.
NXP also provide application note AN10366, “HVQFN application information” [6], which describes the reflow
soldering process. The suggested reflow profile, from that application note, is shown in Figure 54. The specific paste
manufacturers guidelines on peak flow temperature, soak times, time above liquids and ramp rates should also be
referenced.
Figure 54: Recommended Reflow Profile for Lead-free Solder Paste (SNAgCu) or PPF Lead Frame
B.4.3 Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)
If there is moisture trapped inside a package, and the package is exposed to a reflow temperature profile, the
moisture may turn into steam, which expands rapidly. This may cause damage to the inside of the package
(delamination), and it may result in a cracked semiconductor package body (the popcorn effect). A package’s MSL
depends on the package characteristics and on the temperature it is exposed to during reflow soldering. This is
explained in more detail in [7].
Depending on the damage after this test, an MSL of 1 (not sensitive to moisture) to 6 (very sensitive to moisture) is
attached to the semiconductor package.
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Related Documents
[1] IEEE Std 802.15.4-2006 IEEE Standard for Information Technology – Part 15.4 Wireless Medium Access Control
(MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs).
[2] JN-AN-1186 JN516x Temperature Dependent Operating Guidelines
[3] IPC-SM-782 Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard
[4] JN-UG-3087 JN516x Integrated Peripherals API User Guide
[5] JN-RD-6038 Standard Module Reference Design
[6] http://ics.nxp.com/support/documents/logic/pdf/an10366.pdf
[7] http://www.nxp.com/documents/application_note/AN10365.pdf
[8] JN-AN-1003 Boot Loader Operation
[9] JN-UG-3007 Flash Programmer User Guide
[10] JN-AN-1066 Obtaining and Installing MAC Addresses and Zigbee Licenses
RoHS Compliance
JN516x devices meet the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on
the Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) and of the China RoHS (SJ/T11363 – 2006) requirements which
st
came into force on 1 March 2007.
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