ATPL230A-AKU-Y

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Wireless Communication
• Characteristics: Low Power Consumption, High Sensitivity, Compact Size
• Package: Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Essence: RF Transceiver IC
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Modulation Type: GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
• Data Rate: Up to 2 Mbps
• Supply Voltage: 1.8V - 3.6V
• Current Consumption: Transmit Mode: 15 mA, Receive Mode: 12 mA, Standby Mode: 1 μA
• RF Output Power: Up to +4 dBm
• Receiver Sensitivity: -94 dBm
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The ATPL230A-AKU-Y has a total of 20 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD: Supply Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. IRQ: Interrupt Request
4. CSN: Chip Select
5. SCK: Serial Clock
6. MOSI: Master Out Slave In
7. MISO: Master In Slave Out
8. CE: Chip Enable
9. PA_BOOST: Power Amplifier Boost Control
10. ANT: Antenna Connection
11. GPIO0: General Purpose Input/Output
12. GPIO1: General Purpose Input/Output
13. GPIO2: General Purpose Input/Output
14. GPIO3: General Purpose Input/Output
15. GPIO4: General Purpose Input/Output
16. GPIO5: General Purpose Input/Output
17. GPIO6: General Purpose Input/Output
18. GPIO7: General Purpose Input/Output
19. RESET: Reset Pin
20. VDD_PA: Power Amplifier Supply Voltage

Functional Features

• Low power consumption enables battery-operated applications.
• High sensitivity allows for long-range communication.
• Compact size facilitates integration into small form factor devices.
• SPI interface provides easy communication with microcontrollers.
• Interrupt request pin allows for efficient event-driven programming.
• Power amplifier boost control enhances transmission range.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

1. Low power consumption extends battery life in wireless devices.
2. High sensitivity ensures reliable communication even in challenging environments.
3. Compact size enables integration into space-constrained designs.
4. SPI interface simplifies communication with microcontrollers.
5. Power amplifier boost control enhances the transmission range.

Disadvantages

1. Limited operating frequency range restricts compatibility with certain applications.
2. Higher cost compared to some alternative models.
3. Requires external components for complete system implementation.

Working Principles

The ATPL230A-AKU-Y is an RF transceiver IC designed for wireless communication in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. It utilizes GFSK modulation to transmit and receive data at a maximum rate of 2 Mbps. The IC operates on a supply voltage ranging from 1.8V to 3.6V, making it suitable for various battery-powered applications.

The transceiver integrates a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, and other essential RF components to achieve high sensitivity and reliable communication. It communicates with a microcontroller through the SPI interface, allowing for seamless integration into embedded systems.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ATPL230A-AKU-Y finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Internet of Things (IoT) Devices: Enables wireless connectivity in IoT devices such as smart home devices, wearables, and industrial sensors.
2. Wireless Sensor Networks: Facilitates communication between sensor nodes in applications like environmental monitoring, asset tracking, and agriculture.
3. Home Automation: Enables wireless control and monitoring of home appliances, lighting systems, and security devices.
4. Industrial Automation: Supports wireless communication in industrial automation systems, enabling remote monitoring and control of machinery and processes.
5. Medical Devices: Provides wireless connectivity for medical devices such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, and wearable health trackers.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. ATPL230A-AKU-Z: Similar to ATPL230A-AKU-Y but with a different package type (QFN instead of SMT).
2. ATPL230B-AKU-Y: Upgraded version with improved sensitivity and higher data rate capabilities.
3. ATPL230C-AKU-Y: Enhanced model with extended operating frequency range and additional features for advanced applications.
4. ATPL230A-BKU-Y: Variant with built-in encryption capabilities for secure wireless communication.
5. ATPL230A-AKU-X: Lower-cost alternative with reduced