HumRC
TM
Series
Evaluation Module
Data Guide
Warning:
Some customers may want Linx radio frequency (“RF”)
products to control machinery or devices remotely, including machinery
or devices that can cause death, bodily injuries, and/or property
damage if improperly or inadvertently triggered, particularly in industrial
settings or other applications implicating life-safety concerns (“Life and
Property Safety Situations”).
NO OEM LINX REMOTE CONTROL OR FUNCTION MODULE
SHOULD EVER BE USED IN LIFE AND PROPERTY SAFETY
SITUATIONS.
No OEM Linx Remote Control or Function Module
should be modified for Life and Property Safety Situations. Such
modification cannot provide sufficient safety and will void the product’s
regulatory certification and warranty.
Customers may use our (non-Function) Modules, Antenna and
Connectors as part of other systems in Life Safety Situations, but
only with necessary and industry appropriate redundancies and
in compliance with applicable safety standards, including without
limitation, ANSI and NFPA standards. It is solely the responsibility
of any Linx customer who uses one or more of these products to
incorporate appropriate redundancies and safety standards for the Life
and Property Safety Situation application.
Do not use this or any Linx product to trigger an action directly
from the data line or RSSI lines without a protocol or encoder/
decoder to validate the data.
Without validation, any signal from
another unrelated transmitter in the environment received by the module
could inadvertently trigger the action.
All RF products are susceptible to RF interference that can prevent
communication.
RF products without frequency agility or hopping
implemented are more subject to interference. This module does have
a frequency hopping protocol built in, but the developer should still be
aware of the risk of interference.
Do not use any Linx product over the limits in this data guide.
Excessive voltage or extended operation at the maximum voltage could
cause product failure. Exceeding the reflow temperature profile could
cause product failure which is not immediately evident.
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product.
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Table of Contents
1
Description
2
Ordering Information
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
3
Electrical Specifications
4
Pin Assignments
4
Pin Descriptions
6
Schematic
7
Pad Layout
7
Power Supply Requirements
HumRC
TM
Series
Evaluation Module
Data Guide
Figure 1: HumRC
TM
Series Evaluation Module
Description
The HumRC
TM
Series transceiver is designed for reliable bi-directional
remote control applications. It consists of a highly optimized Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) RF transceiver and integrated remote
control transcoder. The FHSS system allows higher RF output power and,
therefore, longer range than narrowband radios.
Eight status lines can be set up in any combination of inputs and outputs
for the transfer of button or contact states. A selectable acknowledgement
indicates that the transmission was successfully received. Versions are
available in the 2400 to 2483MHz frequency bands.
Primary settings are hardware-selectable, which eliminates the need for an
external microcontroller or other digital interface. For advanced features,
optional software configuration is provided by a UART interface; however,
no programming is required for basic operation.
The evaluation module contains the surface mount HumRC
TM
Series
transceiver module and an MMCX connector on a single board with
through-hole headers. This small board simplifies prototyping with the
HumRC
TM
Series module.
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Revised 3/28/14
Ordering Information
Ordering Information
Part Number
EVM-***-RC
HUM-***-RC
HUM-***-RC-MWA
HUM-***-RC-MWC
MDEV-***-RC
EVAL-***-RC
MDEV-DEMO-RC-A
MDEV-DEMO-RC-B
MDEV-PGDOCK
MDEV-PROTO
CON-SOC-EVM
Description
HumRC
TM
Series Carrier Board
HumRC
TM
Series Remote Control Transceiver
HumRC
TM
Series Remote Control Transceiver with Antenna
HumRC
TM
Series Remote Control Transceiver with Connector
HumRC
TM
Series Master Development System
HumRC
TM
Series Basic Evaluation Kit
Development System Remote Control Demo Board, Type A
Development System Remote Control Demo Board, Type B
Development System Programming Dock
Development System Prototype Board
EVM Module Socket Kit
Electrical Specifications
HumRC
TM
Series Transceiver Specifications
Parameter
Power Supply
Operating Voltage
Peak TX Supply Current
2.4GHz at +1dBm
2.4GHz at –10dBm
900MHz at +10dBm
900MHz at 0dBm
Average TX Supply Current
2.4GHz at +1dBm
900MHz at +10dBm
RX Supply Current
Standby Current
Power-Down Current
RF Section
Operating Frequency Band
HUM-2.4-RC
HUM-900-RC
−0.3
−0.3
−40
−40
to
to
0
to
to
+85
+85
+3.9
V
CC
+ 0.3
VDC
VDC
dBm
ºC
ºC
Number of Channels
Receiver Sensitivity
HUM-2.4-RC
HUM-900-RC
Output Power
HUM-2.4-RC
HUM-900-RC
Antenna Port
RF Impedance
Environmental
Operating Temp. Range
Timing
IU to RU Status High
1. Measured at 3.3V V
CC
2. Measured at 25ºC
3. Input power < -60dBm
4. Characterized but not tested
Figure 4: Electrical Specifications
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50
5.
6.
7.
PER = 5%
Into a 50-ohm load
No RF interference
ms
7
−40
+85
ºC
4
R
IN
50
Ω
4
P
O
0
+8.5
+1
+9.5
dBm
dBm
6
6
–95
–94
–99
–98
dBm
dBm
F
C
2400
902
25
5
5
5
2483.5
928
MHz
MHz
MHz
l
CCRX
l
SBY
l
PDN
22
27.5
25.5
0.5
0.5
24
28.5
28
1.4
1.4
mA
mA
mA
µA
µA
1,2
1,2
1,2,3
1,2
1,2
V
CC
l
CCTX
28
19
36
22
29
20
38.5
24
mA
mA
mA
mA
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
2.0
3.6
VDC
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Notes
*** = Frequency; 900MHz, 2.4GHz
Figure 2: Ordering Information
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage V
cc
Any Input or Output Pin
RF Input
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Exceeding any of the limits of this section may lead to permanent damage to the device.
Furthermore, extended operation at these maximum ratings may reduce the life of this
device.
Figure 3: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Warning:
This product incorporates numerous static-sensitive
components. Always wear an ESD wrist strap and observe proper ESD
handling procedures when working with this device. Failure to observe
this precaution may result in module damage or failure.
Please see the HumRC
TM
Series Transceiver module data guide for full
electrical specifications.
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Pin Assignments
ANTENNA
GND
RESET
PDN
NC
PAIR
LNA_EN
LVL_ADJ
PA_EN
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
1
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
2-5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
GND (RF Connector)
MODE_IND
CMD_DATA_IN
LATCH_EN
ACK_EN
CMD_DATA_OUT
VCC
C0
C1
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
S0
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
ACK_OUT
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
12, 22–25,
26–37, 47-56
13
Name
NC
ACK_EN
I/O
—
I
Description
No Electrical Connection. Do not connect
any traces to these lines.
Pull this line high to enable the module to
send an acknowledgement message after a
valid control message has been received.
A high on this line initiates the Pair process,
which causes two units to accept each
other’s transmissions. It is also used with
a special sequence to reset the module to
factory default configuration.
Command Data Out. Output line for the se-
rial interface commands
Low Noise Amplifier Enable. This line is
driven high when receiving. It is intended to
activate an optional external LNA.
Supply Voltage
Level Adjust. The voltage on this line sets
the transmitter output power level.
This line sets the input/output direction for
status lines S0–S3. When low, the lines are
outputs; when high they are inputs.
Power Amplifier Enable. This line is driven
high when transmitting. It is intended to acti-
vate an optional external power amplifier.
This line sets the input/output direction for
status lines S4–S7. When low, the lines are
outputs; when high they are inputs.
Status Lines. Each line can be configured as
either an input to register button or contact
closures or as an output to control applica-
tion circuitry.
This line goes high when the module
receives an acknowledgement message
from another module after sending a control
message.
14
PAIR
1
I
15
16
17
18
CMD_DATA_OUT
LNA_EN
VCC
LVL_ADJ
C0
O
0
—
I
I
Figure 5: EVM-xxx-RC Pin Assignments
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Pin Descriptions
20
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
7
Name
ANTENNA
GND
MODE_IND
I/O
—
—
O
Description
50-ohm RF Antenna Port
Ground
This line indicates module activity. It can
source enough current to drive a small
LED, causing it to flash. The duration of the
flashes indicates the module’s current state.
This line resets the module when pulled low.
It should be pulled high for normal operation.
Command Data In. Input line for the serial
interface commands. If serial control is not
used, this line should be tied to ground
or POWER_DOWN to minimize current
consumption.
Power Down. Pulling this line low places the
module into a low-power state. The module
is not functional in this state. Pull high for
normal operation. Do not leave floating.
If this line is high, then the status line
outputs are latched (a received command
to activate a status line toggles the output
state). If this line is low, then the output lines
are momentary (active for as long as a valid
signal is received).
1.
38-45
S0–S7
1
PA_EN
O
21
C1
I
I/O
46
ACK_OUT
O
8
RESET
I
These lines have an internal 20kΩ pull-down resistor
9
CMD_DATA_IN
I
Figure 6: EVM-xxx-RC Pin Descriptions
10
POWER_DOWN
I
11
LATCH_EN
I
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4
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5
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