CC2420 Status: ACTIVE

Single-Chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant and ZigBee™ Ready RF Transceiver

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Datasheet

2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee-Ready RF Transceiver (Rev. B) (PDF 768 KB)
20 Mar 2007
CC2420 Errata Notes (PDF 252 KB) 5060 views
31 Jan 2006

	CC2420
Current Consumption (RX)(mA)	19.7
Current Consumption (TX)(mA)	17.4
Data Buffering	128 bytes (TX)
Data Rate(Max)(kbps)	250
Frequency Resolution(MHz)	1
Frequency(Min)(MHz)	2400
Frequency(Max)(MHz)	2483.5
Operating Temp Range(Celsius)	-40 to 85
Operating Voltage(Min)(V)	2.1
Operating Voltage(Max)(V)	3.6
Programmable Output Power Ranging From(dBm)	-25 to 0
Pin/Package	48QFN
RF Chip Interface	Differential
RSSI Ouput	Digital
Voltage Regulator (Input Voltage)(V)	2.1 - 3.6
	Samples
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Product Information

Features

True single-chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant RF transceiver with baseband modem and MAC support
DSSS baseband modem with 2 MChips/s and 250 kbps effective data rate
Suitable for both RFD and FFD operation
Low current consumption (RX: 18.8 mA, TX: 17.4 mA)
Low supply voltage (2.1 – 3.6 V) with integrated voltage regulator
Low supply voltage (1.6 – 2.0 V) with external voltage regulator
Programmable output power
No external RF switch / filter needed
I/Q low-IF receiver
I/Q direct upconversion transmitter
Very few external components
128(RX) + 128(TX) byte data buffering
Digital RSSI / LQI support
Hardware MAC encryption (AES-128)
Battery monitor
QLP-48 package, 7×7 mm
Complies with ETSI EN 300 328, EN 300 440 class 2, FCC CFR-47 part 15 and ARIB STD-T66
Powerful and flexible development tools available
applications
- 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 systems
- ZigBee systems
- Home/building automation
- Industrial Control
- Wireless sensor networks
- PC peripherals
- Consumer Electronics

Description

The CC2420 is a true single-chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant RF transceiver designed for low-power and low-voltage wireless applications. CC2420 includes a digital direct sequence spread spectrum baseband modem providing a spreading gain of 9 dB and an effective data rate of 250 kbps.

The CC2420 is a low-cost, highly integrated solution for robust wireless communication in the 2.4 GHz unlicensed ISM band. It complies with worldwide regulations covered by ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 300 440 class 2 (Europe), FCC CFR47 Part 15 (US) and ARIB STD-T66 (Japan).

The CC2420 provides extensive hardware support for packet handling, data buffering, burst transmissions, data encryption, data authentication, clear channel assessment, link quality indication and packet timing information. These features reduce the load on the host controller and allow CC2420 to interface low-cost microcontrollers.

The configuration interface and transmit/receive FIFOs of CC2420 are accessed via an SPI interface. In a typical application CC2420 will be used together with a microcontroller and a few external passive components.

CC2420 is based on Chipcon’s SmartRF®-03 technology in 0.18 µm CMOS.

Pricing / Packaging / CAD Design Tools / Samples

			Price	Packaging			CAD Design Tools	Samples
Device	Status	Temp (^oC)	Price \| Quantity	Package \| Pins	Top Side Marking	Package QTY \| Package Carrier	Symbols	Samples
CC2420-RTB1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.65 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420-RTR1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.30 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Contact TI Distributor or Sales Office
CC2420RTC	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.65 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420RTCR	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.30 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Contact TI Distributor or Sales Office
CC2420Z-RTB1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.65 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420Z-RTR1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.30 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Purchase Samples
CC2420ZRTC	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.65 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420ZRTCR	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	3.30 \| 1ku	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Contact TI Distributor or Sales Office

* Suggested Resale Price per unit (USD) for BUDGETARY USE ONLY. For higher volume price quotes,prices in local currency or delivery quotes, please contact your local Texas Instruments Sales Office or Authorized Distributor.

Inventory

Reported Distributor Inventory as of 12:03 PM GMT, 06 Nov 2009
Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420-RTB1
Americas	Arrow	840
Asia	Farnell Asia	>1k
Europe	Avnet-SILICA	>1k
Europe	Farnell	>1k
Worldwide	Mouser Electronics	20
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420-RTR1
Americas	Arrow	>1k
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420RTC
Americas	Arrow	108
Europe	Abacus Polar	43
	Arrow Southern Europe	43
	Avnet-SILICA	>1k
	Compel	258
Worldwide	DigiKey	Available
Worldwide	Mouser Electronics	>1k
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420RTCR
Americas	Rochester Electronics	>1k
Europe	Avnet-SILICA	>1k
Worldwide	DigiKey	>1k
Worldwide	Mouser Electronics	59
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420Z-RTB1
Asia	Farnell Asia	126
Europe	Avnet-SILICA	32
Europe	Farnell	126
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420Z-RTR1
None Reported View Distributors
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420ZRTC
Europe	Compel	83
TI Lead Time*: 20 WeeksCC2420ZRTCR
None Reported View Distributors
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** Lead time information is not available at this time. However, our information is updated daily so please check back with us soon. Please contact your preferred TI Authorized Distributor for additional information.

Quality & Lead (Pb)-Free Data

	Product Content				DPPM / MTBF / FIT Rate
Device	Eco Plan*	Lead / Ball Finish	MSL Rating / Peak Reflow	Details	Details
CC2420-RTB1	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420-RTR1	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420RTC	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420RTCR	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420Z-RTB1	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420Z-RTR1	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420ZRTC	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View
CC2420ZRTCR	TBD	Call TI	Call TI	View	View

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Technical Documents

Most useful technical documents for CC2420

Datasheet

2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee-Ready RF Transceiver (Rev. B) (PDF, 768 KB)
20 Mar 2007

Application Notes

AN043 -- Small Size 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna (Rev. D) (HTM, 8 KB) 28911 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
AN033 -- Porting of RF Blinking LED Software Example to CC2420 - MSP430 (Rev. A) (HTM, 9 KB) 11268 views
07 Feb 2008 Read Abstract
AN037 -- CC2420 with external PA (Rev. B) (HTM, 8 KB) 5675 views
29 Nov 2006 Read Abstract
CC2420DBK ZigBee Light Switch Demo (HTM, 8 KB) 4412 views
31 Jan 2006 Read Abstract
AN054 -- Anaren balun optimized for CC2420 (HTM, 8 KB) 2506 views
05 Sep 2007 Read Abstract
AN045 -- Z-Tool (HTM, 8 KB) 4952 views
12 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
DN303 -- Cleanup of Installed PC Tools (HTM, 8 KB) 4780 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
AN048 -- 2.4GHz Chip Antenna (Rev. B) (HTM, 8 KB) 20532 views
04 Mar 2008 Read Abstract
AN040 - Folded dipole antenna for CC2400, CC2420, CC2430/31 and CC2480 (Rev. D) (HTM, 8 KB) 15202 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
DN018 -- Range Measurements in an Open Field Environment (Rev. A) (HTM, 8 KB) 14405 views
15 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
AN068 - Design Steps and Results for Changing PCB Layer Thickness (Rev. A) (HTM, 8 KB) 2274 views
08 Oct 2009 Read Abstract
DN302 -- Register View in SmartRF Studio (Rev. A) (HTM, 8 KB) 5299 views
16 Sep 2009 Read Abstract
AN060 - Security on TI IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant RF Devices (Rev. A) (HTM, 9 KB) 1568 views
18 Aug 2009 Read Abstract
AN058 -- Antenna Selection Guide (Rev. A) (HTM, 8 KB) 24933 views
03 Jun 2009 Read Abstract
DN011 -- RF Module Testing using SmartRF Studio (Rev. A) (HTM, 8 KB) 8706 views
23 Mar 2009 Read Abstract
DN030 -- ACR measurements on IEEE 802.15.4 systems (HTM, 8 KB) 1152 views
30 Jan 2009 Read Abstract
DN007 - 2.4 GHz Inverted F Antenna (Rev. B) (HTM, 8 KB) 17686 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
DN003 -- Implementation of Microstrip Balun for CC2420 and CC243x and CC2480 (Rev. D) (HTM, 8 KB) 8902 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
DN201 - Using the Direct Join Request Feature in Z-Stack (Rev. A) (HTM, 8 KB) 1709 views
11 Jan 2008 Read Abstract
DN002 -- Practical Sensitivity Testing (HTM, 8 KB) 8100 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
DN001 -- Antenna measurement With Network Analyzer (HTM, 8 KB) 13339 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
AN41 -- CC2420 Coexistence (HTM, 8 KB) 3071 views
19 Jun 2006 Read Abstract
AN003 -- SRD Antennas (HTM, 8 KB) 11622 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN014 -- Frequency Hopping Systems (HTM, 8 KB) 9094 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN021 -- Voltage Level Conversion (HTM, 8 KB) 6951 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN028 -- LC Filter with Improved High-Frequency Attenuation (HTM, 8 KB) 7222 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN032 -- 2.4 GHz Regulations (HTM, 8 KB) 10611 views
31 Jan 2006 Read Abstract

View Application Notes for ZigBee

User Guides

CC2420MSP430ZDK Purchase Guide (PDF, 81 KB) 2070 views
22 May 2007
CC2420MSP430ZDK Quick Start Guide (PDF, 248 KB) 2406 views
22 May 2007
CC2420DK Quick Start (PDF, 917 KB) 2331 views
30 Jan 2006

Selection Guides

Zigbee Overview Brochure (Rev. A) (PDF, 2230 KB) 33379 views
28 Nov 2007

Errata

CC2420 Errata Notes (PDF, 252 KB) 5060 views
31 Jan 2006

More Literature

Reliability Report (PDF, 119 KB) 774 views
28 Apr 2006
Introduction to the Daintree Sensor Network Analyzer [SNA] [WMV] (WMV, 18790 KB) 437 views
09 Apr 2009
RF made easy – SmartRF Studio Quick Start [WMV] (WMV, 7796 KB) 842 views
16 Feb 2009
CC2420 Material content (PDF, 120 KB) 772 views
16 Jul 2007
ZigBee Brochure (PDF, 1096 KB) 16362 views
12 Jul 2006
CC2420 RoHS Confirmation (PDF, 56 KB) 623 views
31 Jan 2006
CC2420 Product Change Notification 001 (PDF, 49 KB) 786 views
31 Jan 2006
ZigBee Training Outline (PDF, 90 KB) 1740 views
31 Jan 2006

View More Literature for ZigBee

Reference Designs

Description	Part #	Company
CC2420 Anaren Balun Reference Design	CC2420BALUN_REFDES	Texas Instruments
CC2420DB Reference Design	CC2420DB_REFDES	Texas Instruments
CC2420EM Reference Design	CC2420EM_REFDES	Texas Instruments

Tools & Software

Name	Part #	Company	Tool / Software Type
CC2420+MSP430 ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 development kit	CC2420MSP430ZDK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
CC2420DK Development Kit	CC2420DK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
CC2420EMK Evaluation Module IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee	CC2420EMK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
CC2430 ZigBee Development Kit	CC2430ZDK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
CC2431 ZigBee Development Kit	CC2431ZDK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
CC2590 EMK Evaluation Module Kit	CC2590EMK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
CC2591EMK Evaluation Module Kit	CC2591EMK	Texas Instruments	Development Boards/EVMs
SmartRF Protocol Packet Sniffer	PACKET-SNIFFER	Texas Instruments	Software Tools
SmartRF Studio	SMARTRFTM-STUDIO	Texas Instruments	Software Tools
Sensor Network Analyzer from Daintree	SENSOR_NETWORK_ANALYZER_FROM_DAINTREE	Daintree Networks, Inc.	Software Tools
IEEE802.15.4 Medium Access control (MAC) software stack	TIMAC	Texas Instruments	Application Software
Z-Stack - ZigBee Protocol Stack	Z-STACK	Texas Instruments	Application Software
SmartRF Flash Programmer (Rev. H)(ZIP 8327 KB ) 28627 views 10 May 2009
CC2420DBK Examples Release(ZIP 12 KB ) 2502 views 31 Jan 2006

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CC2430	System-on-Chip Solution for 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee™	Low Power RF ICs - 2.4 GHZ	System on Chip version of CC2420
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Single-Chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant and ZigBee™ Ready RF Transceiver

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