Chipcon CC1000

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Contents 1 Chipcon CC1000 2 Applications 3 Features 4 Interfacing 5 Configuration 6 Transmission 7 Currently Used In 8 References and Additional Information

Chipcon CC1000

The CC1000 is a single-chip true UHF transceiver which works in the 300Mhz to 1GHz range of frequencies. Its intended use was originally for the ISM and SRD bands but its versatility allows it to be programmed to any other frequency in the range if desired. It is designed for low power applications and is based on Chipcon's SmartRF® technologhy in 0.35μm CMOS.

Applications

Typical applications for the CC1000 as proposed by the datasheet are:

• Very low power UHF wireless data
• Home automation transmitters and receivers
• Wireless alarm and security systems 315 / 433 / 868 and 915 MHz ISM/SRD band systems
• AMR – Automatic Meter Reading
• Low power telemetry
• RKE – Two-way Remote Keyless Entry
• Game Controllers and advanced toys

Features

RSSI output True single chip UHF RF transceiver Single port antenna connection FSK data rate up to 76.8 kBaud Frequency range 300 – 1000 MHz Complies with EN 300 220 and FCC CFR47 part 15 Integrated bit synchroniser High sensitivity (typical -110 dBm at 2.4 kBaud) Programmable frequency in 250 Hz steps makes crystal temperature drift compensation possible without TCXO	Programmable output power –20 to 10 dBm Suitable for frequency hopping protocols Small size (TSSOP-28 or UltraCSPTM package) Development kit available Low supply voltage (2.1 V to 3.6 V) Very low current consumption Easy-to-use software for generating the CC1000 configuration data Very few external components required No external RF switch / IF filter required

Interfacing

The CC1000 comes in a choice of two packages:

• TSSOP-28
• UltraCSP^TM

(see datasheet for specific dimensions)

Configuration

The CC1000 is programmed via 3-wire serial bus thus making CC1000 a flexible and easily programmed transceiver.

Transmission

Three modes of transmission are offered:

• UART
• NRZ
• Manchester (aka Phase Encoding)

Currently Used In

• BTnode rev3
• CRICKET
• MICA2

References and Additional Information

• CC1000 Datasheet
• Few facts about CC1000 chip