User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Description
- Features
- Ordering Information
- Electrical Specifications
- Absolute Maximum Ratings
- Typical Performance Graphs
- Pin Assignments
- Pin Descriptions
- Theory of Operation
- Module Description
- Transceiver Operation
- Transmit Operation
- Receive Operation
- Acknowledgement
- Automatic Responses
- Permissions Mask
- The Pair Process
- Configuring the Status Lines
- External Amplifier Control
- Mode Indicator
- Reset to Factory Default
- Using the LVL_ADJ Line
- Receiver Duty Cycle
- Using the LATCH_EN Line
- Using the Low Power Features
- Triggered Transmissions
- Frequency Hopping
- The Command Data Interface
- Serial Setup Configuration for Stand-alone Operation
- Basic Hardware Operation
- Typical Applications
- Power Supply Requirements
- Antenna Considerations
- Helpful Application Notes from Linx
- Interference Considerations
- Pad Layout
- Board Layout Guidelines
- Microstrip Details
- Production Guidelines
- Hand Assembly
- Automated Assembly
- General Antenna Rules
- Common Antenna Styles
- Regulatory Considerations
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HumRC
TM
Series Transceiver Specifications
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes
Power Supply
Operating Voltage V
CC
2.0 3.6 VDC
Peak TX Supply Current l
CCTX
2.4GHz at +1dBm 28 29 mA 1,2
2.4GHz at –10dBm 19 20 mA 1,2
900MHz at +10dBm 36 38.5 mA 1,2
900MHz at 0dBm 22 24 mA 1,2
Average TX Supply Current
2.4GHz at +1dBm 22 24 mA 1,2
900MHz at +10dBm 27.5 28.5 mA 1,2
RX Supply Current l
CCRX
25.5 28 mA 1,2,3
Standby Current l
SBY
0.5 1.4 µA 1,2
Power-Down Current l
PDN
0.5 1.4 µA 1,2
RF Section
Operating Frequency Band F
C
MHz
HUM-2.4-RC 2400 2483.5 MHz
HUM-900-RC-xxx 902 928 MHz
Number of Channels 25
Channel Spacing
HUM-2.4-RC 2.03 MHz
HUM-900-RC-xxx 500 kHz
Modulation Rate 38.4 kbps
Receiver Section
Spurious Emissions -47 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity 5
HUM-2.4-RC –95 –99 dBm 5
HUM-900-RC-xxx –94 –98 dBm 5
RSSI Dynamic Range 85 dB
Transmitter Section
Output Power P
O
HUM-2.4-RC 0 +1 dBm 6
HUM-900-RC-xxx +8.5 +9.5 dBm 6
Harmonic Emissions P
H
–41 dBc 6
Electrical SpecicationsOrdering Information
Figure 2: Ordering Information
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.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage V
cc
−0.3 to +3.9 VDC
Any Input or Output Pin −0.3 to V
CC
+ 0.3 VDC
RF Input 0 dBm
Operating Temperature −40 to +85 ºC
Storage Temperature −40 to +85 ºC
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.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Figure 3: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
HUM-***-RC HumRC
TM
Series Remote Control Transceiver
HUM-900-RC-UFL
HumRC
TM
Series Remote Control Transceiver, Certified, UFL
Connector
HUM-900-RC-CAS
HumRC
TM
Series Remote Control Transceiver, Certified,
Castellation Connection
EVM-***-RC HumRC
TM
Series Carrier Board
EVM-900-RC-UFL
HumRC
TM
Series Carrier Board with Certified module, UFL
Connector
EVM-900-RC-CAS
HumRC
TM
Series Carrier Board with Certified module,
Castellation Connection
MDEV-***-RC HumRC
TM
Series Master Development System
EVAL-***-RC HumRC
TM
Series Basic Evaluation Kit
*** = Frequency; 900MHz, 2.4GHz