
Semtech Corporation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SX1232 is a fully integrated ISM band transceiver optimized for use in the (EN 300 220-1) 868 MHz band in Europe and the (FCC Part 15) 915 MHz band in the US with a minimum of external components. It offers a combination of high link budget and low current consumption in all operating modes. The 143 dB link budget is achieved by a low noise CMOS receiver front end and up to +20 dBm of transmit output power. A pair of internal power amplifiers are provided permitting either fully regulated - for constant RF performance, or direct supply connection - for optimal efficiency. This makes SX1232 ideal for either M2M applications powered by alkaline battery chemistries or long battery life metering applications using Lithium battery chemistries.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
♦ +20 dBm - 100 mW Constant RF output vs. Vsupply
♦ +14 dBm high efficiency PA
♦ Programmable bit rate up to 300kbps
♦ High Sensitivity: down to -123 dBm at 1.2 kbps
♦ Bullet-proof front end: IIP3 = -12 dBm
♦ 80 dB Blocking Immunity
♦ Low RX current of 9.3 mA, 100nA register retention
♦ Fully integrated synthesizer with a resolution of 61 Hz
♦ FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK and OOK modulations
♦ Built-in Bit Synchronizer performing Clock Recovery
♦ Sync Word Recognition
♦ Preamble detection
♦ io-homecontrol® features
♦ 115 dB+ Dynamic Range RSSI
♦ Automatic RF Sense with ultra-fast AFC
♦ Packet engine up to 64 bytes with CRC
♦ Built-in temperature sensor and Low Battery indicator
APPLICATIONS
♦ Automated Meter Reading
♦ Wireless Sensor Networks
♦ Home and Building Automation
♦ Wireless Alarm and Security Systems
♦ Industrial Monitoring and Control