SI4438 Datasheet, PDF (1/44 Pages) Silicon Laboratories – Low active power consumption

Si4438
HIGH-PERFORMANCE, LOW-CURRENT TRANSCEIVER
Features
 Frequency
 Excellent selectivity performance
range = 425–525 MHz
58 dB adjacent channel
 Receive sensitivity = –124 dBm 75 dB blocking at 1 MHz
 Modulation
(G)FSK
 Antenna diversity and T/R switch
control
OOK
 Highly configurable packet handler
 Max output power
 TX and RX 64 byte FIFOs
+20 dBm
 Auto frequency control (AFC)
 Low active power consumption _{ Automatic gain control (AGC)}
14 mA RX
 Low BOM
 Ultra low current powerdown
modes
 Low battery detector
 Temperature sensor
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30 nA shutdown, 50 nA standby
Data rate = 100 bps to 500 kbps^
Fast wake and hop times
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Power supply = 1.8 to 3.6 V ^
20-Pin QFN package
IEEE 802.15.4g ready
China regulatory
Applications
 China smart meters
Description
Silicon Laboratories' Si4438 is a high-performance, low-current
transceivers covering the sub-GHz frequency bands from 425 to
525 MHz. The Si4438 is targeted at the Chinese smart meter market and
is especially suited for electric meters. This device is footprint- and
pin-compatible with the Si446x radios, which provide industry-leading
performance for worldwide sub-GHz applications. The radios are part of
the EZRadioPRO^® family, which includes a complete line of transmitters,
receivers, and transceivers covering a wide range of applications. All
parts offer outstanding sensitivity of –124 dBm while achieving extremely
low active and standby current consumption. The 58 dB adjacent channel
selectivity with 12.5 kHz channel spacing ensures robust receive
operation in harsh RF conditions. The Si4438 offers exceptional output
power of up to +20 dBm with outstanding TX efficiency. The high output
power and sensitivity results in an industry-leading link budget of 144 dB
allowing extended ranges and highly robust communication links.
Pin Assignments
SDN 1
RXp 2
RXn 3
TX 4
NC 5
6
20 19 18 17 ₁₆
15 nSEL
GND
PAD
14 SDI
13 SDO
12 SCLK
7 8 9 10 ^{11 nIRQ}
Patents pending
Rev 1.0 6/14
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