Artaflex Inc.

215 Konrad Crescent

File:

AN-121-0001-R2

Markham, Ontario, Canada

L3R8T9

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(905) 479-0148

http://www.artaflexmodules.com

1. Introduction

This document provides information on designing Artaflex wireless modules into

products that require 2.4 GHz ISM band wireless data transmission. A brief description

is provided for all the modules to aid in assisting the designer on selecting the right

model for the design. For more detailed information, please refer to engineering

datasheets or contact Artaflex technical sales/support.

To ensure optimal RF performance, suggested design guidelines are provided for

placement on PCB. Information on mating connectors on host board, solder reflow

temperature profiles for assembly and reworking information are also provided.

manufacturing are also provided.

Artaflex wireless modules operate in the 2.4 GHZ ISM band. The Falcon series

modules are based on Cypress Semiconductor CyFi chipset and offer seamless

compliance to the CyFi protocol. The modules are low power with transmitting data

rates up to 1Mb/s and operating range from 50 meters for embedded antenna devices

to 1 kilometer for devices equipped with a power amplifier. All modules are

FCC/EU/ETS/Industry Canada agency certified.

2. Main Features

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Low operating current

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Transmit power from 4dBm up to +21 dBm

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Receive sensitivity up to –97 dBm

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Sleep current <1-10 µA

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Operating range from 10m to 1km or more depending on model and conditions

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DSSS data rates up to 250 kbps, GFSK data rate of 1 Mbps

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Auto Transaction Sequencer (ATS) - no micro controller intervention

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Framing, Length, CRC16, and Auto ACK

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Fast startup and fast channel changes

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Separate 16-byte transmit and receive FIFOs

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AutoRate™ - dynamic data rate reception

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Receive Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)

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4-MHz SPI microcontroller interface

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No proprietary software required

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Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) control while in sleep mode

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Operating voltage from 2.4 to 3.6 volts

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Operating temperature from 0 to 70°C

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Size: as small as 15mm(L) x 13.5(W) x 1.8mm(H)