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Features

  • Low Rx power consumption: 3mA
  • Low Tx power consumption: 25 mA @ +10 dBm
  • Good reception sensitivity: down to -105 dBm at 25 kb/s in FSK, -111 dBm at 2kb/s in OOK
  • Programmable RF output power: up to +12 dBm in 8 steps
  • Packet handling feature with data whitening and automatic CRC generation
  • Wide RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) dynamic range, 70dB from Rx noise floor
  • Bit rates up to 200 kb/s, NRZ coding
  • On-chip frequency synthesizer
  • FSK and OOK modulation
  • Incoming sync word recognition
  • Built-in Bit-Synchronizer for incoming data and clock synchronization and recovery
  • Module Size： 19.7X16mm
  • Optimized Circuit Configuration for Low-cost

applications

  • Wireless alarm and security systems
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Automated Meter Reading
  • Home and building automation
  • Industrial monitoring and control
  • Remote Wireless Control RFM63B In order to better use RFM63B modules, this specification also involves a large number of the parameters and functions of its core chip RF6 3's, including those IC pins which are not leaded out. All of these ca n help customers gain a better understanding of t he performance of RFM63B modules, and enhance the application skills.

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ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 5 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com This product datasheet contains a detailed description of the RFM63B performance and functionality. Please consult the HopeRF website for the latest updates or errata. 1. General Description The RFM63B is a FSK and OOK transceiver module capable of operation at the 868 and 915 MHz license free ISM frequency bands, It complies with both the relevant European and North American standards, EN 300-220 V2.1.1 (June 2006 release) and FCC Part 15 (10-1-2006 ed ition). A unique feature of th is circuit is its extremely low current consumption in receiver mode of only 3mA (typ). 1.1. Simplified Block Diagram Figure 1: RFM63B Simplified Block Diagram

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Description

Description Stand Alone Mode 1 POR I/O POR. Do not connect if unused

2 NSS_CONFIG I SPI CONFIG enable

3 NSS_DATA I SPI DATA enable

4 MISO O SPI data output

5 MOSI I SPI data input

6 SCK I SPI clock input

7 CLKOUT O Clock output

8 3.3V I Supply voltage

9 GND I Exposed ground pad

10 GND I Exposed ground pad

11 ANA I/O RF input/output

12 GND I Exposed ground pad

13 DATA I/O NRZ data input and output (Continuous mode)

14 PLL_LOCK O PLL lock detection output

15 IRQ_1 O Interrupt output

16 IRQ_0 O Interrupt output

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  • Class 2 of the JEDEC standard JESD22-A114-B (Human Body Model).
  • Class III of the JEDEC standard JESD22-C101C (Charged Device Model) on all pins. It should thus be handled with all the necessary ESD precautions to avoid any permanent damage. 2.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings Stresses above the values listed below may cause permanent device failure. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods may affect device reliability. Table 3: Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Description Min Max Unit VDDmr Supply voltage -0.3 3.7 V Tmr Storage temperature -55 125 °C Pmr Input level - 0 dBm 2.3. Operating Range Table 4: Operating Range Symbol Description Min Max Unit VDDop Supply Voltage 2.1 3.6 V Trop Temperature -20 +70 °C ML Input Level - 0 dBm 2.4. Specification Conditions: Temp = 25 °C, VDD = 3.3 V, , carrier frequency = 868 or 915 MHz, unless otherwise specified. 2.4.1. Power Consumption Table 5: Power Consumption Specification Crystal oscillator running (1) Guaranteed by design and characterization (2) Crystal Cload=10pF, C0=2.5pF, Rm=15 Ohms

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1 MHz step - 200 - µs

5 MHz step - 250 - µs

7 MHz step - 260 - µs

12 MHz step - 290 - µs

20 MHz step - 320 - µs

27 MHz step - 340 - µs

Symbol Description Conditions Min Typ Max Unit RFOP RF output power, programmable with 8 steps of typ. 3dB Maximum power setting - +12 - dBm Minimum power setting - -8 - dBm PN Phase noise Measured with a 600 kHz offset, at the transmitter output. -110 dBc/Hz SPT Transmitted spurious At any offset between 200 kHz and 600 kHz, unmodulated carrier, Fdev = 50 kHz. -47 dBc TS_TR(1) Transmitter wake-up time From FS to Tx ready. 120 500 µs TS_TR2(1) Transmitter wake-up time From Stby to Tx ready. - 600 900 µs 2.4.2. Frequency Synthesis Table 6: Frequency Synthesizer Specification (1) Guaranteed by design and characterization 2.4.3. Transmitter Table 7: Transmitter Specification (1) Guaranteed by design and characterization

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915 MHz, BR=25 kb/s,

Fdev=50 kHz, fc=100 kHz -103 dBm 915 MHz, BR = 66.7 kb/s, Fdev=100 kHz, fc=200 kHz -99 dBm RFS_O Sensitivity (OOK)

868 MHz, 2kb/s NRZ

fc-fo=50 kHz, fo=50 kHz -111 dBm 868 MHz, 16.7 kb/s NRZ fc-fo=100 kHz, fo=100 kHz -104 dBm

915 MHz, 2kb/s NRZ

fc-fo=50 kHz, fo=50 kHz -109 dBm 915 MHz, 16.7 kb/s NRZ fc-fo=100 kHz, fo=100 kHz -103 dBm CCR Co-channel rejection Modulation as wanted signal - -12 - dBc ACR Adjacent channel rejection Offset = 300 kHz, unwanted tone is not modulated dB Offset = 600 kHz, unwanted tone is not modulated dB Offset = 1.2 MHz, unwanted tone is not modulated dB BI Blocking immunity Offset = 1 MHz, unmodulated -48 dBm Offset = 2 MHz, unmodulated, no SAW -37 dBm Offset = 10 MHz, unmodulated, no SAW -33 dBm RXBW_F(1,2) Receiver bandwidth in FSK mode Single side BW Polyphase Off 250 kHz RXBW_O(1,2) Receiver bandwidth in OOK mode Single side BW Polyphase On 400 kHz IIP3 rd Input 3 order intercept point Interferers at 1MHz and

1.950 MHz offset

-28 dBm TS_RE(1) Receiver wake-up time From FS to Rx ready - 280 500 µs TS_RE2(1) Receiver wake-up time From Stby to Rx ready - 600 900 µs TS_RE_HOP Receiver hop time from Rx ready to Rx ready with a frequency hop 200 kHz step - 400 - µs 1MHz step - 400 - µs 5MHz step - 460 - µs 7MHz step - 480 - µs 12MHz step - 520 - µs 20MHz step - 550 - µs 27MHz step - 600 - µs TS_RSSI RSSI sampling time From Rx ready - - 1/Fdev s DR_RSSI RSSI dynamic Range Ranging from sensitivity - 70 - dB 2.4.4. Receiver On the following table, fc and fo describe the bandwidth of the active channel filters as described in section 3.4.4.2. All sensitivities are measured receiving a PN15 sequence, for a BER of 0.1.% Table 8: Receiver Specification (1) Guaranteed by design and characterization (2)

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ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 12 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com I Wav efo rm Q LO 2 T x g en era tor PA I LO 1 T x Q I Q LO 2 T x R SS I OO K I de mod I B tSy nc M L NA C on tro M L O2 Rx F de SK mo d S N LO 1 R x N C D T L O1 Rx L Rx P XO Fre que nc y S ynt hes ize r Q L O G ene rat or I L Q O1 Tx Q L O2 Tx VR_1V VR_DIG VCO_P VCO_M VR_VCO LF_M LF_P 3. Architecture Description This section describes in depth the architecture of this ultra low-power transceiver: VR_PA RFIO XTAL_P XTAL_M RQ_0 RQ_1 i OSI l ISO CK SS_CONFIG SS_DATA LKOUT ATA EST(8:0) LL_LOCK I I Figure 3: RFM63B Detailed Block Diagram 3.1. Power Supply Strategy To provide stable sensitivity and linearity characteristics over a wide supply range, the RFM63B is internally regulated. This internal regulated power supply structure is described below:

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 13 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com Reg_ana 1.0 V Biasing analog blocks Reg_dig 1.0 V Biasing digital blocks Reg_VCO 0.85 V Biasing : -VCO circuit -Ext. VCO tank Reg_PA 1.80 V Biasing : -PA Driver -PA choke (ext) Vbat 1ųF Y5V VDD — 2.1 — 3.6V External Supply Reg_top 1.4 V Biasing : -SPI -Config. Registers -POR 1ųF Y5V 220nF X7R 100nF X7R 47nF X7R Figure 4: Power Supply Breakdown To ensure correct operation of the regulator circuit, the decoupling capacitor connection shown in Figure 4 is required. These decoupling components are recommended for any design. 3.2. Frequency Synthesis Description The frequency synthesizer of the RFM63B is a fully integrated integer-N type PLL. The PLL circuit requires only five external components for the PLL loop filter and the VCO tank circuit. 3.2.1. Reference Oscillator The RFM63B embeds a crystal oscillator, which provides the reference frequency for the PLL. The recommended crystal specification is given in section 7.1. 3.2.2. CLKOUT Output The reference frequency, or a sub-multiple of it, can be provided on CLKOUT by activating the bit OSCParam_Clkout_on. The division ratio is programmed through bits OSCParam_Clkout_freq. The two applications of the CLKOUT output are:

  • To provide a clock output for a companion uC, thus saving the cost of an additional oscillator. CLKOUT can be made available in any operation mode, except Sleep mode, and is automatically enabled at power-up.
  • To provide an oscillator reference output. Measurement of the CLKOUT signal enables simple software trimming of the initial crystal tolerance. Note: To minimize the current consumption of the RFM63B, ensure that the CLKOUT signal is disabled when unused.

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  • 64 ≤ R ≤ 169
  • S < P+1
  • PLLBW = 15 kHz nominal
  • Startup times and reference frequency spurs as specified. 3.2.5. Voltage Controlled Oscillator The integrated VCO requires only two external tank circuit inductors. As the input is differential, the two inductors should have the same nominal value. The performance of these components is important for both the phase noise and the power consumption of the PLL. It is recommended that a pair of high Q factor inductors is selected. These should be mounted orthogonally to other inductors (in particular the PA choke) to reduce spurious coupling between the PA and VCO. In addition, such measures may reduce radiated pulling effects and undesirable transient behavior, thus minimizing spectral occupancy. Note that ensuring a symmetrical layout of the VCO inductors will further improve PLL spectral purity. For best performance wound type inductors, with tight tolerance, should be used as described in section 7.5.3. 3.2.5.1. SW Settings of the VCO To guarantee the optimum operation of the VCO over the RF63‟s frequency and temperature ranges, the following settings should be programmed into the RF63: Target channel (MHz) 863- 870 902- 915 915- 928 950- 960 Freq_band 10 00 01 10 Table 10: MCParam_Freq_band Setting 3.2.5.2. Trimming the VCO Tank by Hardware and Software To ensure that the frequency band of operation may be accurately addressed by the R, P and S dividers of the synthesizer, it is necessary to ensure that the VCO is correctly centered. Note that for the reference design (see section 7.5) no centering is necessary. However, any deviation from the reference design may require the optimization procedure, outlined below, to be implemented. This procedure is simplified thanks to the built-in VCO trimming feature which is controlled over the SPI interface. This tuning does not require any RF test equipment, and can be achieved by simply measuring Vtune, the voltage between pin LFM and LFP. The VCO is centered if the voltage is within the range: 50≤ Vtune(mV ) ≤150 Note that this measurement should be conducted when in transmit mode at the center frequency of the desired band (for example ~867 MHz in the 863-870 MHz band), with the appropriate MCParam_Freq_band setting. If this inequality is not satisfied then adjust the MCParam_VCO_trim b its from 00 whilst monitoring Vtune. This allows the VCO voltage to be trimmed in + 60 mV increments. Should the desired voltage range be inaccessible, the voltage may be adjusted further by changing the tank circuit inductance value. Note that an increase in inductance will result in an increase Vtune.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 16 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com Note for mass production: The VCO capacitance is piece to piece dependant. As such, the optimization proposed above should be verified on several prototypes, to ensure that the population is centered on 100 mV. 3.2.6. PLL Loop Filter To adequately reject spurious components arising from the comparison frequency Fcomp, an external 2nd order loop filter is employed. RL1 LF_M CL2 CL1 LF_P Figure 7: Loop Filter Following the recommendations made in section 3.2.4, the loop filter proposed in the reference design‟s bill of material on section 7.5.3 should be used. The loop filter settings are frequency band independent and are hence relevant to all implementations of the RFM63B. 3.2.7. PLL Lock Detection Indicator The RFM63B also features a PLL lock dete ct indicator. This is u seful for optimizing power consumption, by adjusting the synthesizer wake up time (TS_FS), since the PLL startup time is lower than specified under nominal conditions. The lock status can be read on bit IRQParam_PLL_lock, and must be cleared by writing a “1” to this same register. In addition, the lock status can be reflected in p in PLL_LOCK, by setting the bit IRQParam_Enable_lock_detect. 3.2.8. Frequency Calculation As shown in Figure 5 the PLL structure comprises th ree different dividers, R, P and S, which set the output frequency through the LO. A second set of dividers is also available to allow rapid switching between a pair of frequencies: R1/P1/S1 and R2/P2/S2. These six dividers are programmed by six bytes of the register MCParam from addresses 6 to 11. 3.2.8.1. FSK Mode The following formula gives the relationship between the local oscillator, and R, P and S values, when using FSK modulation. 3.2.8.2. OOK Mode Due to the manner in which the baseband OOK symbols are generated, the signal is always offset by the FSK frequency deviation (Fdev - as programmed in MCParam_Freq_dev). Hence, the center of the transmitted OOK signal is:

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ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 19 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com In OOK mode, the phase difference between the I and Q channels is kept constant (independent of the transmitted data). Thus, the first stage of up-conversion creates a fixed frequency signal at the low IF = Fdev (This explains why the transmitted OOK spectrum is offset by Fdev). OOK Modulation is accomplished by switching on and off the PA and PA regulator stages. By convention: DATA= DATA= ' '1' '  PAon ' '0' '  PAoff After the interpolation filters, a set of four mixers combines the I and Q signals and converts them into a pair of complex signals at the second intermediate frequency, equal to 1/8 of the LO frequency, or 1/9 of the RF frequency. These two new I and Q signals are then combined and up-converted to the final RF frequency by two quadrature mixers fed by the LO signal. The signal is pre-amplified, and then the transmitter output is driven by a final power amplifier stage. 3.3.2. Bit Rate Setting In Continuous transmit mode, setting the Bit Rate is useful to determine the frequency of DCLK. As explained in section 5.3.2, DCLK will trigger an interrupt on the uC each time a new bit has to be transmitted. 3.3.3. Alternative Settings Bit rate, frequency deviation and TX interpolation filter settings are a function of the reference oscillator crystal frequency, FXTAL. Settings other than those programmable with a 12.8 MHz crystal can be obtained by selection of the correct reference oscillator frequency. Please contact your local Semtech representative for further details. 3.3.4. Fdev Setting in FSK Mode The frequency deviation, Fdev, of the FSK transmitter is programmed through bits MCParam_Freq_dev: For correct operation the modulation index ß should be such that: It should be noted that for communications between a pair of RFM63Bs, that Fdev should be at least 33 kHz to ensure a correct operation on the receiver side. 3.3.5. Fdev Setting in OOK Mode Fdev has no physical meaning in OOK transmit mode. However, as has been shown - due to the DDS baseband signal generation, the OOK signal is always offset by “-Fdev” (see formulas is section 3.2.8). It is suggested that Fdev retains its default value of 100 kHz in OOK mode.

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  • Low interpolation filter bandwidth will attenuate the baseband I/Q signals thus reducing the power of the FSK signal. Conversely, excessive bandwidth will degrade spectral purity.
  • For the wideband FSK modulation, for example when operating in DTS mode, the recommended filter setting can not be reached. However, the impact upon spectral purity will be negligible, due to the already wideband channel. 3.3.7. Power Amplifier The Power Amplifier (PA) integrated in the RFM63B operates under a regulated voltage supply of 1.8 V. The external PA choke inductor is biased by an internal regulator output made available on VR_PA. Thanks to these features, the PA output power is consistent over the power supply range. This is important for mobile applications where this allows both predictable RF performance and battery life. 3.3.7.1. Rise and Fall Times Control In OOK mode, the PA ramp times can be accurately controlled through the MCParam_PA_ramp register. Those bits directly control the slew rate of VR_PA output . Table 11: PA Rise/Fall Times MCParam_PA_ramp tVR_PA tPA_OUT (rise / fall) 00 3 us 2.5 / 2 us 01 8.5 us 5 / 3 us 10 15 us 10 / 6 us 11 23 us 20 / 10 us

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 23 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com RS SI OO K dem od Rx FS dem 3.4. Receiver Description The RFM63B is set to receive mode when MCParam_Chip_mode = 011. 3.4.1. Architecture The RFM63B receiver employs a super-heterodyne architecture. Here, the first IF is 1/9th of the RF frequency (approximately 100MHz). The second down-conversion down-converts the I and Q signals to base band in the case of the FSK receiver (Zero IF) and to a low-IF (IF2) for the OOK receiver. After the second down-conversion stage, the received signal is channel-select filtered and amplified to a level adequate for demodulation. Both FSK and OOK demodulation are available. Finally, an optional Bit Synchronizer (BitSync) is provided, to be supply a synchronous clock and data stream to a companion uC in Continuous mode,

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 24 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com or to fill the FIFO buffers with glitch-free data in Buffered mode. The operation of the receiver is now described in detail. Note: Image rejection is achieved by the SAW filter. 3.4.2. LNA and First Mixer In receive mode, the RFIO pin is connected to a fixed gain, common-gate, L ow Noise Amplifier (LNA). The performance of this amplifier is such that the Noise Figure (NF) of the receiver can be estimated to be ≈7 dB. 3.4.3. IF Gain and Second I/Q Mixer Following the LNA and first down-conversion, there is an IF amplifier whose gain can be programmed from - 13.5 dB to 0 dB in 4.5 dB steps, via the register MCParam_IF_gain. The default setting corresponds to 0 dB gain, but lower values can be used to increase the RSSI dynamic range. Refer to section 3.4.7 for additional information. 3.4.4. Channel Filters The second mixer stages are followed by the channel select filters. The channel select filters have a strong influence on the noise bandwidth and selectivity of the receiver and hence its sensitivity. Each filter comprises a passive and active section. 3.4.4.1. Passive Filter Each channel select filter features a passive second-order RC filter, with a bandwidth programmable through the bits RXParam_PassiveFilt. As the wider of the two filters, its effect on the sensitivity is negligible, but its bandwidth has to be setup instead to optimize blocking immunity. The value entered into this register sets the single side bandwidth of this filter. For optimum performance it should be set to 3 to 4 times the cutoff frequency of the active Butterworth (or polyphase) filter described in the next section. 3.4.4.2. Active Filter The ‟fine‟ channel selection is performed by an active, third-order, Butterworth filter, which acts as a low-pass filter for the zero-IF configuration (FSK), or a complex polyphase filter for the Low-IF (OOK) configuration. The RXParam_PolypFilt_on bit enables/disables the polyphase filter. Low-pass filter for FSK ( RXParam_PolyFilt_on=‟‟0‟‟) -fC 0 fC frequency Polyphase filter for OOK ( RXParam_PolyFilt_on=‟‟1‟‟ ) Canceled side of the polyphase filter -fC -fo 0 frequency Figure 17: Active Channel Filter Description

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 25 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com As can be seen from Figure 17, the required bandwidth of this filter varies between the two demodulation modes.

  • FSK mode: The 99% energy bandwidth of an FSK modulated signal is approximated to be: The bits RXParam_ButterFilt set fc, the cutoff frequency of the filter. As we are in a Zero-IF configuration, the FSK lobes are centered around the virtual “DC” frequency. The choice of fc should be such that the modulated signal falls in the filter bandwidth, anticipating the Local Oscillator frequency drift over the operating temperature and aging of the device: Please refer to the charts in section 3.4.5 for an accurate overview of the filter bandwidth vs. setting.
  • OOK mode: The 99% energy bandwidth of an OOK modulated signal is approximated to be: The bits RXParam_PolypFilt_center set fo, the center frequency of the polyphase filter when activated. fo should always be chosen to be equal to the low Intermediate Frequency of the receiver (IF2). This is why, in the GUI described in section 7.2.1 of this document, the low IF frequency of the OOK receiver denoted IF2 has been replaced by fo. The following setting is recommended: The value stored in RXParam_ButterFilt determines fc, the filter cut-off frequency. So the user should set fc according to: Again, fc as a function of RXParam_ButterFilt is given in the section 3.4.6. 3.4.5. Channel Filters Setting in FSK Mode Fc, the 3dB cutoff frequency of the Butterworth filter used in FSK reception, is programmed through the bit RXParam_ButterFilt. However, the whole receiver chain influences this cutoff frequency. Thus the channel select and resultant filter bandwidths are summarized in the following chart:

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  • FSK Mode: Ensure that the Fdev parameter (as described in MCParam_Fdev) remains consistent with the actual frequency deviation of the companion transmitter.
  • OOK reception: Ensure that the Fdev parameter (as described in MCParam_Fdev) is equal with the frequency of I(t) and Q(t) signals, i.e. the second Intermediate Frequency, IF2, of the receiver (Note that this equals Fo, the center frequency of the polyphase filter). 3.4.7.3. Dynamic Range The dynamic range of the RSSI is over 70 dB, extending from the nominal sensitivity level. The IF gain setting available in MCParam_IF_gain is used to achieve this dynamic range: RSSI Response 180 160 140 120 100 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 Pin [dBm] IF_Gain=00 IF_Gain=01 IF_Gain=10 IF_Gain=11 Figure 20: RSSI Dynamic Range The RSSI response versus input signal is independent of the receiver filter bandwidth. However in the absence of any input signal, the minimum value directly reflects upon the noise floor of the receiver, which is dependant on the filter bandwidth of the receiver. 3.4.7.4. RSSI IRQ Source The RFM63B can also be used to detect a RSSI level above a pre-configured threshold. The threshold is set in IRQParam_RSSI_irq_thresh and the IRQ status stored in IRQParam_RSSI_irq (cleared by writing a “1”). An interrupt can be mapped to the IRQ0 or IRQ1 pins via bits IRQParam_Rx_stby_irq0 or IRQParam_Rx_stby_irq1. Figure 21 shows the timing diagram of the RSSI interrupt source, with IRQParam_RSSI_irq_thresh set to 28.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 28 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com RXParam_RSSI_val(7:0) 24 26 27 30 25 20 20 20 18 22 33 20 22 34 33 IRQParam_RSSI_irq Clear interrupt Figure 21: RSSI IRQ Timings 3.4.8. Fdev Setting in Receive Mode The effect of the Fdev setting is different between FSK and OOK modes: 3.4.8.1. FSK Rx Mode In FSK mode the Fdev setting, as configured by MCParam_Freq_Dev, sets sampling frequencies on the receiver. The user should make it consistent with the frequency deviation of the FSK signal that is received. 3.4.8.2. OOK Rx Mode The frequency deviation Fdev, as described above, sets the sampling rate of the RSSI block. It is therefore necessary to set Fdev to the recommended low-IF frequency, IF2, of 100 kHz: 3.4.9. FSK Demodulator The FSK demodulator provides data polarity information, based on the relative phase of the input I and Q signals at the baseband. Its outputs can be fed to the Bit Synchronizer to recover the timing information. The user can also use the raw, unsynchronized, output of the FSK demodulator in Continuous mode. The FSK demodulator of the RFM63B operates most effectively for FSK signals with a modulation index greater than or equal to two: 3.4.10. OOK Demodulator The OOK demodulator performs a comparison of the RSSI output and a threshold value. Three different threshold modes are available, programmed through the RXParam_OOK_thresh_type register. The recommended mode of operation is the “Peak” threshold mode, illustrated below in Figure 22:

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  • The noise figure of the receiver.
  • The gain of the receive chain from antenna to base band.
  • The matching - including SAW filter.
  • The bandwidth of the channel filters. It is therefore important to note that the setting of MCParam_OOK_floor_thresh will be application dependant. The following procedure is recommended to optimize MCParam_OOK_floor_thresh.

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  • 000 - once in each chip period (d)
  • 001 - once in 2 chip periods
  • 010 - once in 4 chip periods
  • 011 - once in 8 chip periods
  • 100 - twice in each chip period
  • 101 - 4 times in each chip period
  • 110 - 8 times in each chip period
  • 111 - 16 times in each chip period For each decrement of RXParam_OOK_thresh_step:
  • 000 - 0.5 dB (d)
  • 001 - 1.0 dB
  • 010 - 1.5 dB
  • 011 - 2.0 dB
  • 100 - 3.0 dB
  • 101 - 4.0 dB
  • 110 - 5.0 dB
  • 111 - 6.0 dB

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  • Fixed threshold: The value is selected through the MCParam_OOK_floor_thresh register (refer to section 3.4.10.1 for further information concerning optimization of the floor threshold).
  • Average threshold: Data supplied by the RSSI block is averaged with the following cutoff frequency: In the first example, the higher cut-off frequency enables a sequence of up to 8 consecutive “0” or “1” to be supported, whilst the lower cut-off frequency presented in the second example allows for the correct reception of up to 32 consecutive “0” or “1”. 3.4.11. Bit Synchronizer The Bit Synchronizer (BitSync) is a block that provides a clean and synchronized digital output, free of glitches. Raw demodulator output (FSK or OOK) BitSync Output To pin DATA and DCLK in continuous mode DATA DCLK IRQ_1 Figure 24: BitSync Description The BitSync can be disabled through the bits RXParam_Bitsync_off, and by holding pin IRQ1 low. However, for optimum receiver performance, its use when running Continuous mode is strongly advised. With this option a DCLK signal is present on pin IRQ_1. The BitSync is automatically activated in Buffered and Packet modes. The bit synchronizer bit-rate is controlled by MCParam_BR. For a given bit rate, this parameter is determined by:

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  • Firstly, if the Bit Rates of Transmitter and Receiver are known to be the same, the RFM63B will be able to receive an infinite unbalanced sequence (all “0s” or all ”1s”) with no restriction.
  • If there is a difference in Bit Rate between Tx and Rx, the amount of adjacent bits at the same level that the BitSync can withstand can be estimated as: This implies approximately 6 consecutive unbalanced bytes when the Bit Rate precision is 1%, which is easily achievable (crystal tolerance is in the range of 50 to 100 ppm). 3.4.12. Alternative Settings Bit Synchronizer and Active channel filter settings are a function of the reference oscillator crystal frequency, FXTAL. Settings other than those programmable with a 12.8 MHz crystal can be obtained by selection of the correct reference oscillator frequency. Please contact your local Semtech representative for further details. 3.4.13. Data Output After OOK or FSK demodulation, the baseband signal is made available to the user on , DATA, when Continuous mode is selected. In Buffered and Packet modes, the data is retrieved from the FIFO through the SPI interface.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 33 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com 4. Operating Modes This section summarizes the settings for each operating mode of the RFM63B, and explains the functionality available and the timing requirements for switching between modes. 4.1. Modes of Operation Table 12: Operating Modes Mode MCParam_Chip_mode Active blocks Sleep 000 SPI, POR Standby 001 SPI, POR, Top regulator, digital regulator, XO, CLKOUT (if activated through OSCParam_Clkout) FS 010 Same + VCO regulator, all PLL and LO generation blocks Receive 011 Same as FS mode + LNA, first mixer, IF amplifier, second mixer set, channel filters, baseband amplifiers and limiters, RSSI, OOK or FSK demodulator, BitSync and all digital features if enabled Transmit 100 Same as FS mode + DDS, Interpolation filters, all up-conversion mixers, PA driver, PA and external VR_PA pin output for PA choke. 4.2. Digital Pin Configuration vs. Chip Mode Table 13 describes the state of the digital IOs in each of the above described modes of operation, regardless of the data operating mode (Continuous, Buffered, or Packet). Table 13: Pin Configuration vs. Chip Mode Chip ……….Mode Pin Sleep mode Standby mode FS mode Receive mode Transmit mode Comment NSS_CONFIG Input Input Input Input Input NSS_CONFIG has the priority over NSS_DATA NSS_DATA Input Input Input Input Input MISO Input Input Input Input Input Output only if NSS_CONFIG or NSSDATA=‟0‟ MOSI Input Input Input Input Input SCK Input Input Input Input Input IRQ_0 High-Z Output (1) Output (1) Output Output IRQ_1 High-Z Output (1) Output (1) Output Output DATA Input Input Input Output Input CLKOUT High-Z Output Output Output Output PLL_LOCK High-Z Output (2) Output (2) Output (2) Output (2) Notes: (1): High-Z if Continuous mode is activated, else Output (2): Output if PLL_lock_en = 1, else High-Z (3): Valid logic states must be applied to inputs at all times to avoid unwanted leakage currents

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00 Continuous

01 Buffered

Each of these data operation modes is described fully in the following sections. 5.2. Control Block Description 5.2.1. SPI Interface 5.2.1.1. Overview As illustrated in the Figure 26 below, the RFM63B‟s SPI interface consists of two sub blocks:

  • SPI Config: used in all data operation modes to read and write the configuration registers which control all the parameters of the chip (operating mode, bit rate, etc...)
  • SPI Data: used in Buffered and Packet mode to write and read data bytes to and from the FIFO. (FIFO interrupts can be used to manage the FIFO content.) RFM63B Config. Registers FIFO SPI CONFIG (slave) SPI DATA (slave) NSS_CONFIG MOSI MISO SCK NSS_DATA MOSI MISO SCK NSS_DATA µC (master) Figure 26: SPI Interface Overview and uC Connections Both interfaces are configured in slave mode whilst the uC is configured as the master. They have separate selection pins (NSS_CONFIG and NSS_DATA) but share the remaining pins:
  • SCK (SPI Clock): clock signal provided by the uC
  • MOSI (Master Out Slave In): data input signal provided by the uC
  • MISO (Master In Slave Out): data output signal provided by the RFM63B As described below, only one interface can be selected at a time with NSS_CONFIG having the priority:

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  • Write Register To write a value into a configuration register the timing diagram below should be carefully followed by the uC. The register‟s new value is effective from the rising edge of NSS_CONFIG. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NSS_CONFIG (In) SCK (In) New value at address A1 MOSI (In) start rw A(4) A(3) A(2) A(1) Address = A1 A(0) stop D(7) D(6) D(5) D(4) D(3) D(2) D(1) D(0) Current value at address A1* MISO (Out) HZ x x (input) x x x x x x D(7) D(6) D(5) D(4) D(3) D(2) D(1) D(0) HZ (input) * when writing the new value at address A1, the current content of A1 can be read by the uC. (In)/(Out) refers to RFM63B side Figure 27: Write Register Sequence Note that when writing more than one register successively, it is not compulsory to toggle NSS_CONFIG back high between two write sequences. The bytes are alternatively considered as address and value. In this instance, all new values will become effective on rising edge of NSS_CONFIG.
  • Read Register To read the value of a configuration register the timing diagram below should be carefully followed by the uC.

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  • /Fifoempty: /Fifoempty interrupt source is low when byte 0, i.e. whole FIFO, is empty. Otherwise it is high. Note that when retrieving data from the FIFO, /Fifoempty is updated on NSS_DATA falling edge, i.e. when /Fifoempty is updated to low state the currently started read operation must be completed. In other words, /Fifoempty state must be checked after each read operation for a decision on the next one (/Fifoempty = 1: more byte(s) to read; /Fifoempty = 0: no more byte to read).
  • Write_byte: Write_byte interrupt source goes high for 1 bit period each time a new byte is transferred from the SR to the FIFO (i.e. each time a new byte is received)
  • Fifofull: Fifofull interrupt source is high when the last FIFO byte, i.e. the whole FIFO, is full. Otherwise it is low.
  • Fifo_overrun_clr: Fifo_overrun_clr flag is set when a new byte is written by the user (in Tx or Standby modes) or the SR (in Rx mode) while the FIFO is already full. Data is lost and the flag should be cleared by writing a 1, note that the FIFO will also be cleared.
  • Tx_done: Tx_done interrupt source goes high when FIFO is empty and the SR‟s last bit has been send to the modulator (i.e. the last bit of the packet has been sent). One bit period delay is required after the rising edge of Tx_done to ensure correct RF transmission of the last bit. In practice this may not require special care in the uC software due to IRQ processing time.
  • Fifo_threshold: Fifo_threshold interrupt source‟s behavior depends on the running mode (Tx, Rx or Stby mode) and the threshold itself can be programmed via MCParam_Fifo_thresh (B value). This behavior is illustrated in Figure 32. IRQ source

0 B B+1 B+2 # of bytes in FIFO

Rx & Stby Figure 32: FIFO Threshold IRQ Source Behavior 5.2.2.4. FIFO Clearing Table 16 below summarizes the status of the FIFO when switching between different modes Table 16: Status of FIFO when Switching Between Different Modes of the Chip From To FIFO Status Comments Stby Tx Cleared In Buffered mode, FIFO cannot be written in Stby before Tx Not cleared In Packet mode, FIFO can be written in Stby before Tx Stby Rx Cleared Rx Tx Cleared Rx Stby Not cleared In Packet & Buffered modes FIFO can be read in Stby after Rx Tx Rx Cleared Tx Stby Not cleared Any Sleep Cleared

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  • Size: Sync word size can be set to 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits via RXParam_Sync_size. In Packet mode this field is also used for Sync word generation in Tx mode.
  • Error tolerance: The number of errors tolerated in the Sync word recognition can be set to 0, 1, 2 or 3 via RXParam_Sync_tol.
  • Value: The Sync word value is configured in SYNCParam_Sync_value. In Packet mode this field is also used for Sync word generation in Tx mode. 5.2.4. Packet Handler The packet handler is the block used in Packet mode. Its functionality is fully described in section 5.5. 5.2.5. Control The control block configures and controls the full chip‟s behavior according to the settings programmed in the configuration registers.

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01 RSSI

IRQ_1 DCLK Table 17: Interrupt Mapping in Continuous Rx Mode Note: In Continuous mode, no interrupt is available in Stby mode Tx IRQ_0 - IRQ_1 DCLK Table 18: Interrupt Mapping in Continuous Tx Mode

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  • IRQ_0: if Sync and RSSI interrupts are not used. In this case, leave floating.
  • IRQ_1: if the chip is never used in Tx FSK mode (DCLK connection is not compulsory in Rx and Tx OOK modes). In this case, leave floating.
  • MISO: if no read register access is needed. In this case, pull-up to VDD through a 100 kΩ resistor. In addition, NSS_DATA pin (unused in continuous mode) should be pulled-up to VDD through a 100 kΩ resistor. Please refer to Table 13 for RFM63B‟s pins configuration 5.3.6. Continuous Mode Example
  • Configure all data processing related registers listed below appropriately. In this example we assume that both Bit synchronizer and Sync word recognition are on. Table 19: Relevant Configuration Registers in Continuous Mode (data processing related only) Tx Rx Description MCParam Data_mode_x X X Defines data operation mode (- Continuous) IRQParam Rx_stby_irq_0 X Defines IRQ_0 source in Rx mode RXParam Sync_on X Enables Sync word recognition Sync_size X Defines Sync word size Sync_tol X Defines the error tolerance on Sync word recognition SYNCParam Sync_value X Defines Sync word value Tx Mode:
  • Go to Tx mode (and wait for Tx to be ready, see Figure 50)
  • Send all packet‟s bits on DATA pin synchronously with DCLK signal provided on IRQ_1
  • Go to Sleep mode Rx Mode:
  • Program Rx interrupts: IRQ_0 mapped to Sync (Rx_stby_irq_0=”00”) and IRQ_1 mapped to DCLK (Bit synchronizer enabled)
  • Go to Rx mode (note that Rx is not ready immediately, see Figure 49)
  • Wait for Sync interrupt
  • Get all packet bits on DATA pin synchronously with DCLK signal provided on IRQ_1
  • Go to Sleep mode

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01 Write_byte -

11 Sync -

IRQ_1 00 (d) - -

01 Fifofull Fifofull

10 RSSI -

11 Fifo_threshold Fifo_threshold

Table 20: Interrupt Mapping in Buffered Rx and Stby Modes Tx IRQ_0 /Fifoempty IRQ_1 Tx_irq_1=0 (d) Fifofull Tx_irq_1=1 Tx_done Table 21: Interrupt Mapping in Buffered Tx Mode

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  • IRQ_0: if none of the relevant IRQ sources are used. In this case, leave floating.
  • IRQ_1: if none of the relevant IRQ sources are used. In this case, leave floating.
  • MISO: if no read register access is needed and the chip is used in Tx mode only. In this case, pull up to VDD through a 100 kΩ resistor. In addition, DATA pin (unused in buffered mode) should be pulled-up to VDD through a 100 kΩ resistor. Please refer to Table 13 for the RFM63B‟s pin configuration. 5.4.6. Buffered Mode Example
  • Configure all data processing related registers listed below appropriately. In this example we assume Sync word recognition is on and Fifo_fill_method=0. Tx Rx Description MCParam Data_mode_x X X Defines data operation mode (-Buffered) Fifo_size X X Defines FIFO size Fifo_thresh X X Defines FIFO threshold IRQParam Rx_stby_irq_0 X Defines IRQ_0 source in Rx & Stby modes Rx_stby_irq_1 X Defines IRQ_1 source in Rx & Stby modes Tx_irq_1 X Defines IRQ_1 source in Tx mode Fifo_fill_method X Defines FIFO filling method Fifo_fill X Controls FIFO filling status Tx_start_irq_0 X Defines Tx start condition and IRQ_0 source RXParam Sync_size X Defines Sync word size Sync_tol X Defines the error tolerance on Sync word detection SYNCParam Sync_value X Defines Sync word value Table 22: Relevant Configuration Registers in Buffered Mode (data processing related only) Tx Mode:
  • Program Tx start condition and IRQs: Start Tx when FIFO is not empty (Tx_start_irq_0=1) and IRQ_1 mapped to Tx_done (Tx_irq_1=1)
  • Go to Tx mode (and wait for Tx to be ready, see Figure 50)

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  • Write packet bytes into FIFO. Tx starts when the first byte is written (Tx_start_irq_0=1). We assume the FIFO is being filled via SPI Data faster than being unfilled by SR.
  • Wait for Tx_done interrupt (+1 bit period)
  • Go to Sleep mode Rx Mode:
  • Program Rx/Stby interrupts: IRQ_0 mapped to /Fifoempty (Rx_stby_irq_0=10) and IRQ_1 mapped to Fifo_threshold (Rx_stby_irq_1=11). Configure Fifo_thresh to an appropriate value (ex: to detect packet end if its length is known)
  • Go to Rx mode (note that Rx is not ready immediately, Cf section 7.3.1).
  • Wait for Fifo_threshold interrupt (i.e. Sync word has been detected and FIFO filled up to the defined threshold).
  • If it is packet end, go to Stby (SR‟s content is lost).
  • Read packet bytes from FIFO until /Fifoempty goes low (or correct number of bytes is read).
  • Go to Sleep mode.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 49 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com 5.5. Packet Mode 5.5.1. General Description Similar to Buffered mode operation, in Packet mode the NRZ data to (from) the (de)modulator is not directly accessed by the uC but stored in the FIFO and accessed via the SPI Data interface. In addition, the RFM63B‟s packet handler performs several pa cket oriented ta sks such as Preamble and Sync word generation, CRC calculation/check, whitening/dewhitening of data, address filtering, etc. This simplifies still further software and reduces uC overhead by performing these repetitive tasks within the RF chip itself. Another important feature is ability to fill and empty the FIFO in Stby mode, ensuring optimum power consumption and adding more flexibility for the software. RFM63B CONTROL IRQ_0 IRQ_1 Data Rx SYNC RECOG. Tx PACKET HANDLER FIFO (+SR) SPI CONFIG DATA NSS_CONFIG NSS_DATA SCK MOSI MISO Datapath Figure 42: Packet Mode Conceptual View Note that Bit Synchronizer and Sync word recognition are automatically enabled in Packet mode. 5.5.2. Packet Format Two types of packet formats are supported: fixed length and variable length, selectable by the PKTParam_Pkt_format bit. The maximum size of the payload is limited by the size of the FIFO selected (16, 32, 48 or 64 bytes). 5.5.2.1. Fixed Length Packet Format In applications where the packet length is fixed in advance, this mode of operation may be of interest to minimize RF overhead (no length byte field is required). All nodes, whether Tx only, Rx only, or Tx/Rx should be programmed with the same packet length value. The length of the payload is set by the PKTParam_Payload_length register and is limited by the size of the FIFO selected.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 50 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com The length stored in this register relates only to the payload which includes the message and the optional address byte. In this mode, the payload must contain at least one byte, i.e. address or message byte. An illustration of a fixed length packet is shown in Figure 43. It contains the following fields:

  • Preamble (1010...).
  • Sync word (Network ID).
  • Optional Address byte (Node ID).
  • Message data.
  • Optional 2-bytes CRC checksum. Optional DC free data coding CRC checksum calculation Preamble 1 to 4 bytes Sync Word 1 to 4 bytes Address byte Message 0 to (FIFO size) bytes CRC 2-bytes Payload/FIFO Fields added by the packet handler in Tx and processed and removed in Rx Optional User provided fields which are part of the payload Message part of the payload Figure 43: Fixed Length Packet Format 5.5.2.2. Variable Length Packet Format This mode is necessary in applications where the length of the packet is not known in advance and can vary over time. It is then necessary for the transmitter to send the length information together with each packet in order for the receiver to operate properly. In this mode the length of the payload, indicated by the length byte in Figure 44, is given by the first byte of the FIFO and is limited only by the width of the FIFO selected. Note that the length byte itself is not included in its calculation. In this mode, the payload must contain at least 2 bytes, i.e. length + address or message byte. An illustration of a variable length packet is shown in Figure 44. It contains the following fields:
  • Preamble (1010...).
  • Sync word (Network ID).
  • Length byte
  • Optional Address byte (Node ID).
  • Message data.
  • Optional 2-bytes CRC checksum.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 51 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com Optional DC free data coding CRC checksum calculation Length Preamble 1 to 4 bytes Sync Word 1 to 4 bytes Length byte Address byte Message 0 to (FIFO size - 1) bytes CRC 2-bytes Payload/FIFO Fields added by the packet handler in Tx and processed and removed in Rx Optional User provided fields which are part of the payload Message part of the payload Figure 44: Variable Length Packet Format 5.5.3. Tx Processing In Tx mode the packet handler dynamically builds the packet by performing the following operations on the payload available in the FIFO:

  • Add a programmable number of preamble bytes
  • Add a programmable Sync word
  • Optionally calculating CRC over complete payload field (optional length byte + optional address byte + message) and appending the 2 bytes checksum.
  • Optional DC-free encoding of the data (Manchester or whitening). Only the payload (including optional address and length fields) is to be provided by the user in the FIFO. Assuming that the chip is already in Tx mode then, depending on IRQParam_Tx_start_irq_0 bit, packet transmission (starting with programmed p reamble) will start either after the first byte is written into the FIFO (Tx_start_irq_0=1) or after the number of bytes written reaches the user defined threshold (Tx_start_irq_0=0). The FIFO can also be fully or partially filled in Stby mode via PKTParam_Fifo_stby_access. In this case, the start condition will only be checked when entering Tx mode. At the end of the transmission (Tx_done = 1), the user must explicitly exit Tx mode if required. (e.g. back to Stby) Note that while in Tx mode, before and after actual packet transmission (not enough bytes or Tx_done), additional preamble bytes are automatically sent to the modulator. When the start condition is met, the current additional preamble byte is completely sent before the transmission of the next packet (i.e. programmed preamble) is started. 5.5.4. Rx Processing In Rx mode the packet handler extracts the user payload to the FIFO by performing the following operations:
  • Receiving the preamble and stripping it off.
  • Detecting the Sync word and stripping it off.
  • Optional DC-free decoding of data.
  • Optionally checking the address byte.
  • Optionally checking CRC and reflecting the result on CRC_status bit and CRC_OK IRQ source. Only the payload (including optional address and length fields) is made available in the FIFO. Payload_ready and CRC_OK interrupts (the latter only if CRC is enabled) can be generated to indicate the end of the packet reception.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 52 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com By default, if the CRC check is enabled and fails for the current packet, then the FIFO is automatically cleared and neither of the two interrupts are generated and new packet reception is started. This autoclear function can be disabled via PKTParam_CRC_autoclr bit and, in this case, even if CRC fails, the FIFO is not cleared and only Payload_ready IRQ source is asserted. Once fully received, the payload can also be fully or partially retrieved in Stby mode via PKTParam_Fifo_stby_access. At the end of the reception, although the FIFO automatically stops being filled, it is still up to the user to explicitly exit Rx mode if required. (e.g. go to Stby to get payload). FIFO must be empty for a new packet reception to start. 5.5.5. Packet Filtering RFM63B‟s packet handler offers several mechanisms for packet filtering ensuring that only useful packets are made available to the uC, reducing significantly system power consumption and software complexity. 5.5.5.1. Sync Word Based Sync word filtering/recognition is automatically enabled in Packet mode. It is used for identifying the start of the payload and also for network identification. As previously described, the Sync word recognition block is configured (size, error tolerance, value) via RXParam_Sync_size, R XParam_Sync_tol and SYNCParam configuration registers. This information is used, both for appending Sync word in Tx, and filtering packets in Rx. Every received packet which does not start with this locally configured Sync word is automatically discarded and no interrupt is generated. When the Sync word is detected, payload reception automatically starts and Sync IRQ source is asserted. 5.5.5.2. Address Based Address filtering can be enabled via the PKTParam_Adrs_filt bits. It adds another level of filtering, above Sync word, typically useful in a multi-node networks where a network ID is shared between all nodes (Sync word) and each node has its own ID (address). Three address based filtering options are available:

  • Adrs_filt = 01: Received address field is compared with internal register Node_Adrs. If they match then the packet is accepted and processed, otherwise it is discarded.
  • Adrs_filt = 10: Received address field is compared with internal register Node_Adrs and the constant 0x00. If either is a match, the received packet is accepted and processed, otherwise it is discarded. This additional check with a constant is useful for implementing broadcast in a multi-node networks.
  • Adrs_filt = 11: Received address field is compared with internal register Node_Adrs and the constants 0x00 & 0xFF. If any of the three matches, then the received packet is accepted and processed, o therwise it is discarded. These additional checks with constants are useful for implementing b roadcast commands of all nodes. Please note that the received address byte, as part of the payload, is not stripped off the packet and is made available in the FIFO. In addition, Node_Adrs and Adrs_filt only apply to Rx. On Tx side, if address filtering is expected, the address byte should simply be put into the FIFO like any other byte of the payload. 5.5.5.3. Length Based In variable length Packet mode, PKTParam_Payload_length must be programmed with the maximum length permitted. If received length byte is smaller than this maximum then the packet is accepted and processed, otherwise it is discarded.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 53 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com Please note that the received length byte, as part of the payload, is not stripped off the packet and is made available in the FIFO. To disable this function the user should set the value of the PKTParam_Payload_length to the value of the FIFO size selected. 5.5.5.4. CRC Based The CRC check is enabled by setting bit PKTParam_CRC_on. It is used for checking the integrity of the message.

  • On Tx side a two byte CRC checksum is calculated on the payload part of the packet and appended to the end of the message.
  • On Rx side the checksum is calculated on the received payload and compared with the two checksum bytes received. The result of the comparison is stored in the PKTParam_CRC_status bit and CRC_OK IRQ source. By default, if the CRC check fails then the FIFO is automatically cleared and no interrupt is generated. This filtering function can be disabled via PKTParam_CRC_autoclr bit and in this case, even if CRC fails, the FIFO is not cleared and only Payload_ready interrupt goes high. Please note that in both cases, the two CRC checksum bytes are stripped off by the packet handler and only the payload is made available in the FIFO. The CRC is based on the CCITT polynomial as shown in Figure 45. This implementation also detects errors due to leading and trailing zeros. data input CRC Polynomial =X16 + X12 + X5 + 1 X15 X14 X13 X12 X11 * * * X5 * * * X0 Figure 45: CRC Implementation 5.5.6. DC-Free Data Mechanisms The payload to be transmitted may contain long sequences of 1‟s and 0‟s, which introduces a DC bias in the transmitted signal. The radio signal thus produced has a non uniform power distribution over the occupied channel bandwidth. It also introduces data dependencies in the normal operation of the demodulator. Thus it is useful if the transmitted data is random and DC free. For such purposes, two techniques are made available in the packet handler: Manchester en coding and data whitening. Please note that only one of the two methods should be enabled at a time. 5.5.6.1. Manchester Encoding Manchester encoding/decoding is enabled by setting bit PKTParam_Manchester_on and can only be used in Packet mode. The NRZ data is converted to Manchester code by coding „1‟ as “10” and „0‟ as “01”. In this case, the maximum chip rate is the maximum bit rate given in the specifications section and the actual bit rate is half the chip rate.

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11 Sync or Adrs_match* -

IRQ_1 00 (d) CRC_OK - *The latter if Address filtering is enabled Tx IRQ_0 Tx_start_irq_0=0 (d) Fifo_threshold Tx_start_irq_0=1 /Fifoempty IRQ_1 Tx_irq_1=0 (d) Fifofull Tx_irq_1=1 Tx_done Table 24: Interrupt Mapping in Tx Packet Mode 5.5.8. uC Connections RFM63B IRQ_0 IRQ_1 NSS_CONFIG uC NSS_DATA SCK MOSI MISO Figure 48: uC Connections in Packet Mode Note that depending upon the application, some uC connections may not be needed:

  • IRQ_0: if none of the relevant IRQ sources are used. In this case, leave floating.
  • IRQ_1: if none of the relevant IRQ sources are used. In this case, leave floating.
  • MISO: if no read register access is needed and the chip is used in Tx mode only. In this case, pull up to VDD through a 100 kΩ resistor. In addition, DATA pin (unused in packet mode) should be pulled-up to VDD through a 100 kΩ resistor. Please refer to Table 13 for the RFM63B‟s pin configuration.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 56 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com Tx Rx Description MCParam Data_mode_x X X Defines data operation mode (-Packet) Fifo_size X X Defines FIFO size Fifo_thresh X X Defines FIFO threshold IRQParam Rx_stby_irq_0 X Defines IRQ_0 source in Rx & Stby modes Rx_stby_irq_1 X Defines IRQ_1 source in Rx & Stby modes Tx_irq_1 X Defines IRQ_1 source in Tx mode Tx_start_irq_0 X Defines Tx start condition and IRQ_0 source RXParam Sync_size X X Defines Sync word size Sync_tol X Defines the error tolerance on Sync word detection SYNCParam Sync_value X X Defines Sync word value PKTParam Manchester_on X X Enables Manchester encoding/decoding Payload_length X (1) X Length in fixed format, max Rx length in variable format Node_adrs X Defines node address for Rx address filtering Pkt_format X X Defines packet format (fixed or variable length) Preamble_size X Defines the size of preamble to be transmitted Whitening_on X X Enables whitening/de-whitening process CRC_on X X Enables CRC calculation/check Adrs_filt X Enables and defines address filtering CRC_autoclr X Enables FIFO autoclear if CRC failed Fifo_stby_access X X Defines FIFO access in Stby mode 5.5.9. Packet Mode Example

  • Configure all data processing related registers listed below appropriately. In this example we assume CRC is enabled with autoclear on. Table 25: Relevant Configuration Registers in Packet Mode (data processing related only) (1)fixed format only Tx Mode:
  • Program Tx start condition and IRQs: Start Tx when FIFO not empty (Tx_start_irq_0=1) and IRQ_1 mapped to Tx_done (Tx_irq_1=1)
  • Go to Stby mode
  • Write all payload bytes into FIFO (Fifo_stby_access=0, Stby interrupts can be used if needed)
  • Go to Tx mode. When Tx is ready (automatically handled) Tx starts (Tx_start_irq_0=1).
  • Wait for Tx_done interrupt (+1 bit period)
  • Go to Sleep mode Rx Mode:
  • Program Rx/Stby interrupts: IRQ_0 mapped to /Fifoempty (Rx_stby_irq_0=10) and IRQ_1 mapped to CRC_OK (Rx_stby_irq_1=00)
  • Go to Rx (note that Rx is not ready immediately, see section 7.3.1
  • Wait for CRC_OK interrupt
  • Go to Stby
  • Read payload bytes from FIFO until /Fifoempty goes low. (Fifo_stby_access =1)
  • Go to Sleep mode 5.5.10. Additional Information If the number of bytes filled for transmission is greater than the actual length of the packet to be transmitted and Tx_start_irq_0 = 1, then the FIFO is cleared after the packet has been transmitted. Thus the extra bytes in the

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 57 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com FIFO are lost. On the other hand if Tx_start_irq_0 = 0 then the extra bytes are kept into the FIFO. This opens up the possibility of transmitting more than one packet by filling the FIFO with multiple packet messages. It is not possible to receive multiple packets. Once a packet has been received and filled into the FIFO all its content needs to be read i.e. the FIFO must be empty for a new packet reception to be initiated. The Payload_ready interrupt goes high when the last payload byte is available in the FIFO and remains high until all its data are read. Similar behavior is applicable to Adrs_match and CRC_OK interrupts. The CRC result is available in the CRC_status bit as soon as the CRC_successful and Payload_ready interrupt sources are triggered. In Rx mode, CRC_status is cleared when the complete payload has been read from the FIFO. If the payload is read in Stby mode, then CRC_status is cleared when the user goes back to Rx mode and a new Sync word is detected. The Fifo_fill_method and Fifo_fill bits don‟t have any meaning in the Packet mode and should be set to their default values only.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 58 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com 6. Configuration and Status Registers 6.1. General Description Table 26 sums-up the control and status registers of the RFM63B: Table 26: Registers List Name Size Address Description MCParam 13 x 8 0 - 12 Main parameters common to transmit and receive modes IRQParam 3 x 8 13 - 15 Interrupt registers RXParam 6 x 8 16 - 21 Receiver parameters SYNCParam 4 x 8 22 — 25 Pattern TXParam 1 x 8 26 Transmitter parameters OSCParam 1 x 8 27 Crystal oscillator parameters PKTParam 4 x 8 28 - 31 Packet handler parameters 6.2. Main Configuration Register - MCParam The detailed description of the MCParam register is given in Table 27. Table 27: MCParam Register Description Name Bits Address (d) RW Chip_mode 7-5 r/w Transceiver mode: 000 - sleep mode - Sleep 001 - stand-by mode - Stby (d) 010 - frequency synthesizer mode - FS 011 - receive mode - Rx 100 - transmit mode - Tx Freq_band 4-3 r/w Frequency band: 00 - 902 — 915 MHz 01 - 915 — 928 MHz (d) 10 - 950 — 960 MHz or 863 - 870 MHz (Application Circuit dependant) VCO_trim 2-1 r/w Fine VCO trimming: 00 - Vtune determined by tank inductors values (d) 01 - Vtune + 60 mV typ. 10 - Vtune + 120 mV typ. 11 - Vtune + 180 mV typ. RPS_select r/w Selection between the two sets of frequency dividers of the PLL, Ri/Pi/Si 0 - R1/P1/S1 selected(d) 1 - R2/P2/S2 selected Modul_select 7-6 r/w Modulation type: 01 - OOK 10 - FSK (d) Data_mode_0 5 1 r/w Data operation mode LSB (refer to Data_Mode_1 (Bit 2 Addr 1) OOK_thresh_type 4-3 r/w OOK demodulator threshold type: 00 - fixed threshold mode 01 - peak mode (d) 10 - average mode 11 - reserved

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 59 of 91 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com Data_mode_1 r/w Data operation mode‟s MSB. Cf. Data_mode_0 (Bit 5 Addr 1) Data_mode_1 Bit 2 addr 1 Data_mode_0 Bit 5 addr 1 Data Operation Mode 0 0 Continuous (d) 0 1 Buffered 1 x Packet IF_gain 1-0 r/w Gain on the IF chain: 00 - maximal gain (0dB) (d) 01 - -4.5 dB 10 - -9dB 11 - -13.5 dB Freq_dev 7-0 r/w Single side frequency deviation in FSK Transmit mode: Refer to sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5 Fdev = f XTAL , 0 ≤ D ≤ 255, where D is the value in the register. 32 (D 1) (d): D = “00000011” => Fdev = 100 kHz Res r/w Reserved (d): “0” BR 6-0 r/w Bit Rate = f XTAL , 0 ≤ C ≤ 127, where C is the value in the register. 64 (C 1) (d): C = “0000111” => Bit Rate = 25 kb/s NRZ OOK_ floor_thresh 7-0 r/w Floor threshold in OOK Rx mode. By default 6 dB. (d): “00001100” assuming 0.5 dB RSSI step Fifo_size 7:6 r/w FIFO size selection: 00 - 16 bytes (d) 01 - 32 bytes 10 - 48 bytes 11 - 64 bytes Fifo_thresh 5-0 r/w FIFO threshold for interrupt source (Cf section 5.2.2.3) (d): B = “001111” 7-0 r/w R counter, active when RPS_select=”0” (d):77h; default values of R1, P1, S1 generate 915.0 MHz in FSK mode 7-0 r/w P counter, active when RPS_select=”0” (d): 64h; default values of R1, P1, S1 generate 915.0 MHz in FSK mode 7-0 r/w S counter, active when RPS_select=”0” (d): 32h; default values of R1, P1, S1 generate 915.0 MHz in FSK mode 7-0 r/w R counter, active when RPS_select=”1” (d): 74h; default values of R2, P2, S2 generate 920.0 MHz in FSK mode 7-0 r/w P counter, active when RPS_select=”1” (d): 62h; default values of R2, P2, S2 generate 920.0 MHz in FSK mode 7-0 r/w S counter, active when RPS_select=”1” (d): 32h; default values of R2, P2, S2 generate 920.0 MHz in FSK mode Res 7-5 r/w Reserved (d): “001” PA_ramp 4-3 r/w Ramp control of the rise and fall times of the Tx PA regulator output voltage in OOK mode: 00 - 3us 01 - 8.5 us 10 - 15 us 11 - 23 us (d) Res 2-0 r/w Reserved (d):”000”

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  • If Fifo_fill_method = „0‟: (d) Goes high when FIFO is being filled (sync word has been detected) Writing „1‟ clears the bit and waits for a new sync word (if Fifo_overrun_clr=0)
  • If Fifo_fill_method = „1‟: 0 - Stop filling the FIFO 1 - Start filling the FIFO Tx_done r Tx_done IRQ source Goes high when the last bit has left the shift register. Tx_start_irq_0 r/w Tx start condition and IRQ_0 source:
  • If Data_mode(1:0) = 01 (Buffered mode): 0 - Tx starts if FIFO is full, IRQ_0 mapped to /Fifoempty (d) 1 - Tx starts if FIFO is not empty, IRQ_0 mapped to /Fifoempty
  • If Data_mode(1:0) = 1x (Packet mode): 0 - Start transmission when the number of bytes in FIFO is greater than or equal to the threshold set by MCParam_Fifo_thresh parameter (Cf section 5.2.2.3), IRQ_0 mapped to Fifo_threshold (d) 1 - Tx starts if FIFO is not empty, IRQ_0 mapped to /Fifoempty Res r/w (d): “0”, should be set to “1”. Note: “0” disables the RSSI IRQ source. It can be left enabled at any time, and the user can choose to map this interrupt to IRQ0/IRQ1 or not. RSSI_irq r/w/ c RSSI IRQ source: Goes high when a signal above RSSI_irq_thresh is detected Writing „1‟ clears the bit PLL_locked r/w/ c PLL status: 0 - not locked 1 - locked Writing a „1‟ clears the bit PLL_lock_en r/w PLL_lock detect flag mapped to pin: 0 - Lock detect disabled, pin is High-Z 1 - Lock detect enabled(d) RSSI_irq_thresh 7-0

15 RSSI threshold for interrupt (coded as RSSI)

(d): “00000000”

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2 Clkout _ freq

(d): “00”

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  • No hand trimming of the reference frequency required: the actual reference frequency of the Device Under Test (DUT) can be easily measured (e.g. from the CLKOUT output of the RFM63B) and the tool will calculate the best frequencies to compensate for the crystal initial error.
  • Channel plans can be calculated and stored in the application‟s memory, then adapted to the actual crystal oscillator frequency. 7.3. Switching Times and Procedures As an ultra-low power device, the RFM63B can be configured for low minimum average power consumption. To minimize consumption the following optimized transitions between modes are shown.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 67 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com T me 7.3.1. Optimized Receive Cycle The lowest-power Rx cycle is the following: RFM63B IDD IDDR 3.0mA typ. IDDFS 1.3mA typ. IDDST 65uA typ. IDDSL 100nA typ. Rx time i RFM63B can be put in Any other mode Wait TS_RE Receiver is ready : -RSSI sampling is valid after a 1/Fdev period -Received data is valid Wait TS_FS Set RFM63B in Rx mode Wait for Receiver settling Wait TS_OSC Set RFM63B in FS mode Wait for PLL settling Set RFM63B in Standby mode Wait for XO settling Figure 49: Optimized Rx Cycle Note: If the lock detect indicator is available on an external interrupt pin of the companion uC, it can be used to optimize TS_FS, without having to wait the maximum specified TS_FS.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING Page 68 of 90 RFM63B Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 E -mail: sales@hoperf.com http://www.hoperf.com T ime 7.3.2. Optimized Transmit Cycle RFM63B IDD IDDT 16mA typ. @1dBm IDDFS 1.3mA typ. IDDST 65uA typ. IDDSL 100nA typ. Tx time RFM63B can be put in Any other mode Wait TS_TR Data transmission can start in Continuous and Buffered modes Wait TS_FS Set RFM63B in Tx mode Packet mode starts its operation Wait TS_OSC Set RFM63B in FS mode Wait for PLL settling Set RFM63B in Standby mode Wait for XO settling Figure 50: Optimized Tx Cycle Note: As stated in the preceding section, TS_FS time can be improved by using the external lock detector pin as external interrupt trigger.

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  • Nominal VDD = 3.3 V
  • Tests performed at room temperature: 25°C +/-3°C
  • Center frequency 869 MHz or 915 MHz
  • {R, P, S} triplets are those calculated by the software described in section 3.2.8.
  • All register settings are default, except for those stated in the relevant sub-sections
  • Maximum Output Power programmed on Pout tests
  • All sensitivities are evaluated in Continuous mode, demodulating a PN15 sequence, BER=0.1%
  • FSK sensitivities measured at 25kbps, Fdev=+/-50 kHz
  • OOK sensitivities measured at 8kbps, with Fo=100 kHz. IF2 set to 100 kHz.
  • On all Adjacent Channel Rejection (ACR), Blocking and Spurious Response Frequency tests, the unwanted signal is unmodulated.
  • Bill of Materials as shown in section 7.5.3. In particular, a SAW filter is used (see its performance on section 7.5.4)
  • The filter settings described on Table 37 and Table 38 were used for the measurements of section 7.6.5. Table 37: FSK Rx Filters vs. Bit Rate Bit Rate Fdev Filter Setting Fdev Rx 3 dB BW Max. drift Addr 16 BR/2 Programmed Actual kbps +/- kHz Hex kHz kHz kHz +/- ppm 100 200 FF 250 400 306 62 66.67 133 E9 166.7 250 214 53 50 100 D6 125 175 158 37 40 80 B5 100 150 137 41 33.33 67 A4 83.3 125 116 36 28.57 57 A3 71.4 100 96 27 25 50 A3 62.5 100 96 37 22.22 44 72 55.6 75 69 15 20 40 72 50 75 69 21 18.18 36 72 45.5 75 69 26 16.67 33 72 41.7 75 69 30 15.38 33 41 41 50 47 7 14.29 33 41 40.5 50 47 7 12.5 33 41 39.6 50 47 8 10 33 41 38.3 50 47 10 5 33 41 35.8 50 47 12 2 33 41 34.3 50 47 14 Table 38: OOK Rx Filters vs. Bit Rate Bit Rate FO + BR Filter Setting Rx 3 dB BW Max. drift Addr 16 Programmed Actual kbps kHz Hex kHz kHz +/- ppm 16.67 117 C1 150 154 41 12.5 113 C1 150 154 46 9.52 110 A0 125 129 22 8 108 A0 125 129 23 4.76 105 A0 125 129 27 2.41 102 A0 125 129 30 1.56 102 A0 125 129 30

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