Microchip Technology MRF24J40MA Zigbee Module User Manual MRF24J40MA
Microchip Technology Inc Zigbee Module MRF24J40MA
User Manual
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MRF24J40MA
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2.4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.15.4
™
RF Transceiver Module
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MRF24J40MA
Features:
• IEEE Std. 802.15.4™ Compliant RF Transceiver
• Supports ZigBee®, MiWi™, MiWi™ P2P and Pro-
prietary Wireless Networking Protocols
• Small size: 0.7” x 1.1” (17.8 mm x 27.9 mm)
Surface Mountable
• Integrated crystal, internal voltage regulator,
matching circuitry and PCB antenna
• Easy integration into final product - minimize
product development, quicker time to market
• Radio regulation certified for United States (FCC),
Canada (IC) and Europe (ETSI)
• Compatible with Microchip Microcontroller
families (PIC18F, PIC24F/H, dsPIC33 and PIC32)
Operational:
• 20/10/5/2.5 MHz Clock Output:
- Available to drive microcontroller clock
• Operating Voltage: 2.4 - 3.6V (3.3V typical)
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C Industrial
• Simple Four-Wire SPI Interface
• Low-Current Consumption:
- RX mode: 18 mA (typical)
- TX mode: 22 mA (typical)
-Sleep: 2 μA (typical)
• Supports Power-Save mode
RF/Analog Features:
• ISM Band 2.405 - 2.48 GHz Operation
• Data Rate: 250 Kbps
• -95 dBm Typical Sensitivity and 0 dBm Maximum
Input Level
• +0 dBm Typical Output Power and
40 dB TX Power Control Range
• Integrated, Low Phase Noise VCO, Frequency
Synthesizer and PLL Loop Filter
• Digital VCO and Filter Calibration
• Integrated RSSI ADC and I/Q DACs
• Integrated LDO
• High Receiver and RSSI Dynamic Range
MAC/Baseband Features:
• Hardware CSMA-CA Mechanism, Automatic ACK
Response and FCS Check
• Independent Beacon, Transmit and GTS FIFO
• Hardware Security Engine (AES-128) with CTR,
CCM and CBC-MAC modes
• Supports all CCA modes and RSS/LQI
• Automatic Packet Retransmit Capable
• Supports In-Line or Stand-Alone modes for both
Encryption and Decryption
FIGURE 1: PIN DIAGRAM
2
3
4
5
6
1
7
VIN
GND
8
9
10
RESET
WAKE
SDO
SDI
SCK
CS
CLKOUT
GND
INT
12
11 GND
2.4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.15.4
™
RF Transceiver Module
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Table of Contents
1.0 Device Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 Microcontroller Interface............................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.0 Circuit Description ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.0 Regulatory Approval................................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.0 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.0 Packaging Information................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Appendix A: Revision History............................................................................................................................................................... 21
The Microchip Web Site ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Customer Change Notification Service ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Customer Support ................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Reader Response ................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
MRF24J40MA Product Identification System....................................................................................................................................... 25
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1.0 DEVICE OVERVIEW
The MRF24J40MA is a 2.4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.15.4™
compliant, surface mount module with integrated crystal,
internal voltage regulator, matching circuitry and PCB
antenna. The MRF24J40MA module operates in the
non-licensed 2.4 GHz frequency band and is FCC, IC,
and ETSI compliant. The integrated module design frees
the end user from extensive RF, antenna design, and
regulatory compliance testing and allows quicker time to
market.
Figure 1-1 shows a simplified block diagram of the
MRF24J40MA module. The module is based on the
Microchip Technology MRF24J40 IEEE 802.15.4™ 2.4
GHz RF Transceiver chip. The module interfaces to
many popular Microchip PIC® microcontrollers via a 4-
wire serial SPI interface, interrupt, wake, reset, power
and ground. The module has an integrated PCB
antenna and matching circuitry all in a compact size.
The MRF24J40MA module is compatible with
Microchip's ZigBee®, MiWi, and MiWi P2P software
stacks. Each software stack is available as a free
download, including source code, from the Microchip
web site http://www.microchip.com/wireless.
The MRF24J40MA module has received regulatory
approvals for modular devices in the United States
(FCC), Canada (IC) and Europe (ETSI). Modular
approval removes the need for expensive RF and
antenna design and allows the end user to place the
MRF24J40MA module inside a finished product and not
require testing for an intentional radiator (RF
transmitter). See Section 4.0 “Regulatory Approval”
for specific requirements to be followed by the end user.
This user's guide describes the installation, pin out, and
voltage requirements for optimum operation of the
module. Data communications with the MRF24J40MA
module is documented in the MRF24J40 IEEE
802.15.4™ 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver Data Sheet
(DS39776). Refer to the MRF24J40 data sheet for
specific serial interface protocol and register definitions.
FIGURE 1-1: MRF24J40MA BLOCK DIAGRAM
PCB
Antenna Matching
Circuitry
Physical MAC
Discrete
Interface
Power
Management
SPI
20 MHz
Crystal
Digital
I/O
Power
MRF24J40MA IEEE Std. 802.15.4 Module
MRF24J40
MRF24J40MA
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TABLE 1-1: PIN DESCRIPTION
FIGURE 1-2: MOUNTING DETAILS
Pin Symbol Type Description
1 GND Power Ground
2 RESET DI Global hardware reset pin
3 WAKE DI External wake-up trigger
4 INT DO Interrupt pin to microcontroller
5 SDI DI Serial interface data input
6 SCK DI Serial interface clock
7 SDO DO Serial interface data output from MRF24J40
8CS DI Serial interface enable
9 CLKOUT DO 20/10/5/2.5 MHz clock output
10 VIN Power Power supply
11 GND Ground Ground
12 GND Ground Ground
Legend: Pin type abbreviation: A = Analog, D = Digital, I = Input, O = Output
0.470”
Edge of PCB
Keep area around antenna
(approximately 1.2 inches)
clear of metalic structures
for best performance
PCB Ground Plane (Counterpoise)
Extend as far as possible to
the sides and below the module
(at least 0.4 inches on each side)
for best performance
0.4”
0.4” 0.4”
1.2”
1.2”
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FIGURE 1-3: RECOMMENDED PCB
FOOTPRINT
FIGURE 1-4: MODULE DETAILS
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2.0 MICROCONTROLLER
INTERFACE
FIGURE 1: MICROCONTROLLER TO MRF24J40MA INTERFACE
SDO
I/O
SDI
SCK
INTx
MRF24J40MA
CS
SDI
SDO
SCK
INT
I/O WAKE
VIN
GND
PIC® MCU
I/O RESET
MRF24J40MA
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3.0 CIRCUIT INTERFACE
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FIGURE 3-1:
VDD
1
RFP
2
RFN
3
VDD
4
VDD
5
GND
6
GPIO0
7
GPIO1
8
GPIO5
9
GPIO4
10
RXQP 30
RXIP 29
LPOSC1 28
LPOSC2 27
CLKOUT 26
GND 25
GND 24
NC 23
GND 22
VDD 21
IC1
GPIO2
11
GPIO3
12
RESET
13
GND
14
WAKE
15
INT
16
SDO
17
SDI
18
SCK
19
CS
20
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
LCAP
VDD
NC
VDD
GND
VDD
OSC1
OCSC2
VDD
VDD
MRF24J40-1/ML
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
C10
47 pF
VIN
C11
0.1 μF
VIN
L2
3.3 nH
L1
8.2 nH
VIN
C2
1.0 pF
L3
5.6 nH
C14
0.5 pF
C13
47 pF
C12
0.1 pF
C15
0.5 pF
C16
NP
C17
2.7 pF
PCB
Antenna L4
6.8 nH
VIN
P2 RESET
P4 INT
P3 WAKE
P5 SDI
P6 SCK
P8 CS
P9 CLKOUT
OE
A
VIN
GND
Y
VCC
1
2
IC2
NC7SZ125P5X
P7 SDO
3
5
4
C3
0.01 μF
VIN
R1
NP
P12 GND
P1 GND
P11 GND
P10 VIN
VIN
C1
1 μF
C6
47 pF
VIN
C4
47 pF
VIN C5
47 pF
VIN
C18
20 pF
C19
20 pF
X1 20.00 MHz
C9
100 pF
C7
0.01 pF
VIN
C8
1 μF
VIN
Note: NP = Not Placed.
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4.0 REGULATORY APPROVAL
The MRF24J40MA module has received regulatory
approvals for modular devices in the United States,
Canada and European countries. Modular approval
allows the end user to place the MRF24J40MA module
inside a finished product and not require testing for an
intentional radiator (RF transmitter) provided no
changes or modifications are made to the module
circuitry. Changes or modifications could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. The end
user must comply with all of the instructions provided
by the Grantee which indicate installation and/or
operating conditions necessary for compliance.
The end user may still be responsible for testing the
end product for any additional compliance
requirements required with this module installed (for
example: digital device emission, PC peripheral
requirements, etc.) in the specific country that the end
device will be marketed.
Annex F of the IEEE Std. 802.15.4 document has a good
summary of regulatory requirements in various countries
concerning IEEE Std. 802.15.4 devices. The standard
can be downloaded from the IEEE Standards web page:
http://standards.ieee.org/getieee802/802.15.html.
Refer to the specific countries radio regulations for
details on regulatory compliance.
4.1 United States
The MRF24J40MA has received Federal Communica-
tions Commission (FCC) CFR47 Telecommunications,
Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” 15.247 and
modular approval in accordance with FCC Public
Notice DA 00-1407 Released: June 26, 2000, Part 15
Unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approval. The
MRF24J40MA module can be integrated into a finished
product with obtaining subsequent FCC approvals.
The MRF24J40MA module has been labeled with its
own FCC ID number and if the FCC ID is not visible
when the module is installed inside another device,
then the outside of the finished product into which the
module is installed must also display a label referring to
the enclosed module. This exterior label can use
wording such as the following:
The user's manual should include the following
statement:
4.1.1 RF EXPOSURE
All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF
exposure requirements. OET Bulletin 65 “Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields” provides
assistance in determining whether proposed or existing
transmitting facilities, operations or devices comply
with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) fields adopted by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). The bulletin offers guidelines and
suggestions for evaluating compliance.
If appropriate, compliance with exposure guidelines for
mobile and unlicensed devices can be accomplished
by the use of warning labels and by providing users
with information concerning minimum separation
distances from transmitting structures and proper
installation of antennas.
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID:
OA3MRF24J40MA
-or-
Contains FCC ID: OA3MRF24J40MA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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The following statement must be included as a
CAUTION statement in manuals and OEM products to
alert users of FCC RF Exposure compliance:
If the MRF24J40MA module is used in a portable
application (antenna is less than 20 cm from persons
during operation), the end user is responsible for
performing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing in
accordance with FCC rules 2.1091.
4.1.2 HELPFUL WEB SITES
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
http://www.fcc.gov.
4.2 Canada
The MRF24J40MA module has been certified for use in
Canada under Industry Canada (IC) Radio Standards
Specification (RSS) RSS-210 and RSS-Gen.
From section 7.1.1 RSS-Gen, Issue 2, June 2007,
Modular Transmitter Approval:
Host devices which contain separately certified
modules do not need to be recertified, provided that
they meet the following conditions:
a) The host device, as a stand-alone unit
without any separately certified modules,
complies with all applicable Radio Standards
Specifications.
b) The host device and all the separately
certified modules it contains jointly meet the
RF exposure compliance requirements of
RSS-102, if applicable.
c) The host device complies with the
certification labeling requirements of each of
the modules it contains.
From section 5.2, RSS-Gen, Issue 2, June 2007,
Equipment Labels:
All Category I radio equipment intended for use in
Canada shall permanently display on each transmitter,
receiver, or inseparable combination thereof, the
applicant's name (i.e., manufacturer's name, trade name
or brand name), model number and certification number.
This information shall be affixed in such a manner as not
to be removable except by destruction or defacement.
The size of the lettering shall be legible without the aid of
magnification, but is not required to be larger than
8-point font size. If the device is too small to meet this
condition, the information can be included in the user
manual upon agreement with Industry Canada.
Label:
From section 7.1.6, RSS-Gen, Issue 2, June 2007,
Digital Circuits:
If the device contains digital circuitry that is not directly
associated with the radio transmitter, the device shall
also have to comply with ICES-003, Class A or B as
appropriate, except for ICES-003 labeling
requirements. The test data obtained (for the ICES-003
tests) shall be kept by the manufacturer or importer
whose name appears on the equipment label, and
made available to Industry Canada on request, for as
long as the model is being marketed in Canada.
4.2.1 HELPFUL WEB SITES:
Industry Canada http://www.ic.gc.ca/
Note: Compliance of a module in its final
configuration is the responsibility of the
applicant. A host device will not be
considered certified if the instructions
regarding antenna configuration provided
in the original description, of one or more
separately certified modules it contains,
were not followed
To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile
and base station transmission devices, a separation
distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained
between the antenna of this device and persons
during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at
closer than this distance is not recommended.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Contains IC: 7693A-24J40MA
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4.3 Europe
The MRF24J40MA module has been certified for use in
European countries. The following testing has been
completed:
Test standard ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
• Maximum Transmit Power
• Maximum EIRP Spectral Density
• Frequency Range
• Radiated Emissions
Test standards ETSI EN 301 489-1:2008 and ETSI EN
301 489-17:2008
• Radiated Emissions
• Electro-Static Discharge
• Radiated RF Susceptibility
A helpful document that can be used as a starting point
in understanding the use of short range devices (SRD)
in Europe is the European Radio Communications
Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, down-
loadable from the European Radio Communications
Office (ERO) http://www.ero.dk.
The end user is responsible for ensuring compliance
with harmonized frequencies and labeling
requirements for each country the end device is
marketed and sold.
4.3.1 HELPFUL WEB SITES:
Radio And Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
(R&TTE)
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/index_en.htm
European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications
Administrations (CEPT) http://www.cept.org/
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
(ETSI) http://www.etsi.org/
European Radio Communications Office (ERO)
http://www.ero.dk/
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5.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
TABLE 2: CURRENT CONSUMPTION
(TA = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V)
TABLE 3: RECEIVER AC CHARACTERISTICS
Typical values are at TA = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V, LO frequency = 2.445 GHz
Parameters Min Typ Max Units
Ambient Operating Temperature -40 — +85 °C
Supply Voltage for RF, Analog and
Digital Circuits
2.4 — 3.6 V
Supply Voltage for Digital I/O 2.4 3.3 3.6 V
Input High Voltage (VIH) 0.5 x VDD —VDD + 0.3 V
Input Low Voltage (VIL) -0.3 — 0.2 x VDD V
Chip Mode Condition Min Typ Max Units
Sleep — 2 — μA
TX At maximum output power — 22 — mA
RX — 18 — mA
Parameters Condition Min Typ Max Units
RF Input Frequency Compatible to IEEE Std. 802.15.4-
2003
2.405 — 2.480 GHz
RF Sensitivity At antenna input with O-QPSK signal
and 3.5 dB front-end loss is assumed
—-95—dBm
Maximum RF Input +5 — — dBm
LO Leakage Measured at balun matching network
input at frequency 2.405-2.48 GHz
—-60—dBm
Input Return Loss External matched to 50 source by a
balun matching network
-8 -12 — dB
Noise Figure
(including matching)
—8—dB
Adjacent Channel
Rejection
@ +/-5 MHz 30 — — dB
Alternate Channel
Rejection
@ +/-10 MHz 40 — — dB
RSSI Range — 50 — dB
RSSI Error -5 — 5 dB
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TABLE 4: TRANSMITTER AC CHARACTERISTICS
Typical values are at TA = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V, LO Frequency = 2.445 GHz
Parameters Condition Min Typ Max Units
RF Carrier Frequency 2.405 — 2.480 GHz
Maximum RF Output
Power
—0+3dBm
RF Output Power
Control Range
—40—dB
TX Gain Control
Resolution
Programmed by register — 1.25 — dB
Carrier Suppression — -30 — dBc
TX Spectrum Mask for
O-QPSK Signal
Offset frequency > 3.5 MHz,
at 0 dBm output power
-33 — — dBm
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6.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION
For packaging information, see the XXX.
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APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (August 2007)
Original data sheet for the MRF24J40MA device.
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MRF24J40MA
MRF24J40MA PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
PART NO. X/XX XXX
PatternPackageTemperature
Range
Device
Device(1) (2) PinLow, PinHigh,
VDD range 4.2V to 5.5V
MRF24J40MA,(
VDD range 2.0V to 5.5V
Temperature
Range
I= -40°C to +85°C (Industrial)
E= -40°C to +125°C (Extended)
Package PT = TQFP (Thin Quad Flatpack)
Pattern QTP, SQTP, Code or Special Requirements
(blank otherwise)
Examples:
a) MRF24J40MA-I/PT 301 = Industrial temp.,
TQFP package, Extended VDD
limits, QTP pattern #301.
b) MRF24J40MA-E/PT = Extended temp.,
TQFP package, standard VDD limits.
Note 1: F = Standard Voltage Range
LF = Wide Voltage Range
2: T = in tape and reel TQFP
packages only.
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