TI’s new sub-1 GHz RF family brings more robust, reliable wireless connectivity to metering, security, and home and building automation

The sub-1 GHz RF performance line can be more than 30 times closer in proximity to other RF systems and potential connection “interferers” than competitive offerings, allowing streamlined coexistence between various connected devices in one environment. With 65-dB adjacent channel rejection at 12.5-KHz offset and 90-dB blocking, TI delivers the industry’s most reliable sub-1 GHz connections. With a 139-dB link budget, the products’ range reaches well beyond 10 km and provides maximum indoor penetration. Advanced RF sniff mode also allows systems to listen for RF packets using very low power consumption, with less than 3mA in receive (Rx) sniff mode, while maintaining full RF performance.

“The sub-1 GHz RF performance line is a key enabler of long-range, low-power wireless connectivity that provides uninterrupted, reliable user experiences regardless of the other wireless devices in the environment,” said Erling Simensen, product marketing manager, LPRF, TI. “Consider the fact that one household can contain more than ten wirelessly connected devices in the same space – from family members’ smartphones and health monitors to the home’s smart meter, alarm system and more. Frequency is a limited resource, and these devices must communicate on the same bands while filtering out other RF traffic. Our sub-1 GHz RF performance line achieves this, and maximizes RF robustness for the best user experience.”

Sub-1 GHz RF performance line family:
Key features and benefits

Scalable platform of solutions addresses full range of low-power wireless applications
CC1120 transceiver:
12.5 kHz channel spacing, down to 8 kHz Rx bandwidth
65-dB adjacent channel selectivity
FCC P90, ETSI EN 54-25, ARIB T96

CC1121 transceiver:

50 kHz channel spacing, down to 41 kHz Rx bandwidth
48 / 57 dB adjacent / alternate channel selectivity
Alternative solution with lower cost: CC110L value line transceiver

CC1175 transmitter:

High-performance transmit
6.25 kHz channel spacing
Up to +16dBm output power
Fully optimized for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) frequency bands
169, 433, 868, 915 and 950 MHz
Range of more than 10 kilometers out-of-the-box with development kit
High output power (up to +16dBm) and excellent sensitivity (-123dBm @1.2kbps)
139-dB link budget
Lower field install cost with first pass installation success
Industry leading RF blocking and selectivity
65-dB adjacent channel rejection at 12.5 kHz offset and 90-dB blocking
Extended battery life with <3mA Rx sniff mode current consumption
Advanced RF channel sniff mode. Quick startup and settling time
High spectrum efficiency
9.6kpbs in 12.5 KHz channels (FCC part 90, narrowbanding mandate)
Compatible with TI’s CC1190 range extender, MSP 16-bit microcontroller platform and TPS62730 step down converter

The sub-1 performance line family reiterates TI’s commitment to offering connectivity for any application, ranging from the most cost-sensitive to high performance sub-1 GHz applications. The performance line complements TI’s sub-1 GHz RF value line family, announced in July 2011, which offers low-cost connectivity solutions for sub-1 GHz RF applications such as remote controls, toys and security systems.