
MICRF600
902-928MHz ISM Band Transceiver
Module
General Description
The MICRF600 is a self-contained frequency shift keying (FSK)
transceiver module, intended for use in half-duplex, bidirectional
RF links. The multi-channeled FSK transceiver module is intended
for UHF radio equipment in compliance with the North American
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) part 15.247 and
249.
The transmitter consists of a fully programmable PLL frequency
synthesizer and power amplifier. The frequency synthesizer
consists of a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), a crystal
oscillator, dual modulus prescaler, programmable frequency
dividers, and a phase-detector. The output power of the power
amplifier can be programmed to seven levels. A lock-detect circuit
detects when the PLL is in lock.
In receive mode, the PLL synthesizer generates the local oscillator
(LO) signal. The N, M, and A values that give the LO frequency
are stored in the N0, M0, and A0 registers.
The receiver is a zero intermediate frequency (IF) type that makes
channel filtering possible with low-power, integrated low-pass
filters. The receiver consists of a low noise amplifier (LNA) that
drives a quadrature mix pair. The mixer outputs feed two identical
signal channels in phase quadrature. Each channel includes a
pre-amplifier, a third order Sallen-Key RC low-pass filter that
protects the following switched-capacitor filter from strong adjacent
channel signals, and a limiter. The main channel filter is a
switched-capacitor implementation of a six-pole elliptic low pass
filter. The cut-off frequency of the Sallen-Key RC filter can be
programmed to four different frequencies: 100kHz, 150kHz,
230kHz, and 350kHz. The I and Q channel outputs are
demodulated and produce a digital data output. The demodulator
detects the relative phase of the I and the Q channel signal. If the I
channel signal lags behind the Q channel, the FSK tone
frequency is above the LO frequency (data “1”). If the I channel
leads the Q channel, then the FSK tone is below the LO
frequency (data “0”). The output of the receiver is available on the
DataIXO pin. A receive signal strength indicator (RSSI) circuit
indicates the received signal level. All support documentation can
be found on Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
RadioWire is a trademark of Micrel, Inc
Power, Connect and Protect is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. 2180 Fortune Drive San Jose, CA 95131 USA tel +1 (
408
) 944-0800 fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 http://www.micrel.com
September 2005
M9999-091905
RadioWire
Module
Features
“Drop in” RF solution
Small size: 11.5x14.1mm
RF tested
FCC Compliant
Low Power
Surface Mountable
Tape & Reel
Digital Bit Synchronizer
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
RX and TX power management
Power down function
Register read back function
Applications
Telemetry
Remote metering
Wireless controller
Remote data repeater
Remote control systems
Wireless modem
Wireless security system