CC2420, Status:ACTIVE
Single-Chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant and ZigBee(TM) Ready RF Transceiver
 
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 Datasheet
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2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee-Ready RF Transceiver (Rev. B) (cc2420.pdf, 768 KB)
20 Mar 2007 Download
CC2420 Errata Notes (swrz003.pdf, 252 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Download

CC2420
Frequency(Min)(MHz)2400  
Frequency(Max)(MHz)2483.5  
Operating Voltage(Min)(V)2.1  
Operating Voltage(Max)(V)3.6  
Pin/Package48QFN  
Operating Temp Range(Celsius)-40 to 85  
Current Consumption (RX)(mA)19.7  
Current Consumption (TX)(mA)17.4  
Programmable Output Power Ranging From(dBm)-25 to 0  
RSSI OuputDigital  
Frequency Resolution(MHz)1  
Data Rate(Max)(kbps)250  
Data Buffering128 bytes (TX)  
RF Chip InterfaceDifferential  
Voltage Regulator (Input Voltage)(V)2.1 - 3.6  
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Product Information
Back to TopFeatures
  • 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
Back to TopDescription

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.

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CC2420-RTB1ACTIVE-40 to 854.15 | 100uQFN (RTC) | 48 View 43 | TUBE Download CAD Format for this SymbolPurchase Samples
CC2420-RTR1ACTIVE-40 to 854.15 | 100uQFN (RTC) | 48 View 4000 | LARGE T&R Download CAD Format for this SymbolContact TI Distributor or Sales Office
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CC2420Z-RTB1ACTIVE-40 to 854.15 | 100uQFN (RTC) | 48 View 43 | TUBE Download CAD Format for this SymbolPurchase Samples
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Inventory
Back to TopTI Inventory StatusReported Distributor Inventory
CC2420-RTB1As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
 In StockIn Progress QTY | DateLead TimeRegionCompanyIn StockPurchase
 0*  20 Weeks EuropeEBV Elektronik 172 Buy Now
  Farnell 633 Buy Now
CC2420-RTR1As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
 In StockIn Progress QTY | DateLead TimeRegionCompanyIn StockPurchase
 0*  20 Weeks AmericasArrow >1k Buy Now
  Avnet >1k Buy Now
CC2420RTCAs of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
 In StockIn Progress QTY | DateLead TimeRegionCompanyIn StockPurchase
 0*  20 Weeks AmericasArrow 22 Buy Now
  Mouser Electronics >1k Buy Now
  EuropeAbacus Polar 43 Buy Now
  Arrow Southern Europe >1k Buy Now
CC2420RTCRAs of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
 In StockIn Progress QTY | DateLead TimeRegionCompanyIn StockPurchase
 0*  20 Weeks AmericasAvnet >1k Buy Now
  DigiKey >1k Buy Now
CC2420Z-RTB1As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
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 0*  20 Weeks EuropeFarnell 53 Buy Now
CC2420Z-RTR1As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
 In StockIn Progress QTY | DateLead TimeRegionCompanyIn StockPurchase
 0*  20 WeeksNone Reported
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CC2420ZRTCAs of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
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 0*  20 Weeks EuropeAvnet-SILICA 43 Buy Now
CC2420ZRTCRAs of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008As of 10:06 AM GMT, 25 Jul 2008
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 0*  20 WeeksNone Reported
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Technical Documents
Back to TopDatasheets
2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee-Ready RF Transceiver (Rev. B) (cc2420.pdf, 768 KB)
20 Mar 2007 Download
CC2420 Errata Notes (swrz003.pdf, 252 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Download
Back to TopApplication Notes
DN000 - Design Note Overview (Rev. J) (swra120j.htm, 8 KB)
10 Jul 2008 Abstract
AN060 - Security on TI IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant RF Devices (swra209.htm, 8 KB)
16 Jun 2008 Abstract
DN018 -- Range Measurements in an Open Field Environment (Rev. A) (swra169a.htm, 8 KB)
15 Apr 2008 Abstract
DN007 - 2.4 GHz Inverted F Antenna (Rev. B) (swru120b.htm, 8 KB)
04 Apr 2008 Abstract
AN043 -- Small Size 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna (Rev. D) (swra117d.htm, 8 KB)
04 Apr 2008 Abstract
DN003 - Implementation of Microstrip Balun for CC2420 and CC243x and CC2480 (Rev. D) (swra098d.htm, 8 KB)
04 Apr 2008 Abstract
AN040 - Folded dipole antenna for CC2400, CC2420, CC2430/31 and CC2480 (Rev. D) (swra093d.htm, 8 KB)
04 Apr 2008 Abstract
AN048 -- 2.4GHz Chip Antenna (Rev. B) (swra092b.htm, 8 KB)
04 Mar 2008 Abstract
AN033 -- Porting of RF Blinking LED Software Example to CC2420 - MSP430 (Rev. A) (swra059a.htm, 8 KB)
07 Feb 2008 Abstract
DN201 - Using the Direct Join Request Feature in Z-Stack (Rev. A) (swru124a.htm, 8 KB)
11 Jan 2008 Abstract
AN058 – Antenna Selection Guide (swra161.htm, 8 KB)
26 Nov 2007 Abstract
DN011 -- RF Module Testing using SmartRF_Studio (swra149.htm, 8 KB)
04 Oct 2007 Abstract
AN054 -- Anaren balun optimized for CC2420 (swra155.htm, 8 KB)
05 Sep 2007 Abstract
DN303 -- Cleanup of Installed PC Tools (swra108.htm, 8 KB)
20 Dec 2006 Abstract
DN302 -- Register View in SmartRF Studio (swra107.htm, 8 KB)
20 Dec 2006 Abstract
DN002 -- Practical Sensitivity Testing (swra097.htm, 8 KB)
20 Dec 2006 Abstract
DN001 -- Antenna measurment With Network Analyzer (swra096.htm, 8 KB)
20 Dec 2006 Abstract
AN045 -- Z-Tool (swra119.htm, 8 KB)
12 Dec 2006 Abstract
AN037 -- CC2420 with external PA (Rev. B) (swra056b.htm, 8 KB)
29 Nov 2006 Abstract
AN41 -- CC2420 Coexistence (swra094.htm, 8 KB)
19 Jun 2006 Abstract
AN003 -- SRD Antennas (swra088.htm, 8 KB)
01 Feb 2006 Abstract
AN014 -- Frequency Hopping Systems (swra077.htm, 8 KB)
01 Feb 2006 Abstract
AN021 -- Voltage Level Conversion (swra071.htm, 8 KB)
01 Feb 2006 Abstract
LC Filter with Improved High-Frequency Attenuation (swra064.htm, 8 KB)
01 Feb 2006 Abstract
AN032 -- 2.4 GHz Regulations (swra060.htm, 8 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Abstract
CC2420DBK ZigBee Light Switch Demo (swra053.htm, 8 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Abstract
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Back to TopUser Guides
CC2420MSP430ZDK Purchase Guide (swru119.pdf, 81 KB)
22 May 2007 Download
CC2420MSP430ZDK Quick Start Guide (swru118.pdf, 248 KB)
22 May 2007 Download
CC2420DK Quick Start (swru044.pdf, 917 KB)
30 Jan 2006 Download
Back to TopWhite Papers
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Back to TopMore Literature
MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCUs and Low-Power RF Devices (Rev. B) (slyt265b.pdf, 115 KB)
23 Jun 2008 Download
Zigbee Overview Brochure (Rev. A) (slyb134a.pdf, 2230 KB)
28 Nov 2007 Download
CC2420 Material content  (swrd059.pdf, 120 KB)
16 Jul 2007 Download
ZigBee Brochure (slyb127.pdf, 1096 KB)
12 Jul 2006 Download
Reliability Report (swrk007.pdf, 119 KB)
28 Apr 2006 Download
CC2420 RoHS Confirmation (swrd013.pdf, 56 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Download
CC2420 Product Change Notification 001 (swrd012.pdf, 49 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Download
ZigBee Training Outline (swrd011.pdf, 90 KB)
31 Jan 2006 Download
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Reference Designs
Back to TopDescription 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
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CC2591EMK Evaluation Module KitCC2591EMKTexas InstrumentsDesigner's Kits
CC2420+MSP430 ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 development kitCC2420MSP430ZDKTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
CC2420DK Development KitCC2420DKTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
CC2420EMK Evaluation Module IEEE 802.15.4/ZigbeeCC2420EMKTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
CC2430 ZigBee Development KitCC2430ZDKTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
CC2431 ZigBee Development KitCC2431ZDKTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
IEEE802.15.4 Medium Access control (MAC) software stackTIMACTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
SmartRF Studio DownloadSMARTRFTM-STUDIOTexas InstrumentsDevelopment Boards/EVMs
Sensor Network Analyzer from DaintreeSENSOR_NETWORK_ANALYZER_FROM_DAINTREEDaintree Networks, Inc.Software Tools
Z-Stack - ZigBee Protocol StackZ-STACK Texas Instruments Application Software 
Texas Instruments Flash Programmer 1.5.0 (Rev. E) (swrc044e.zip, 7685 KB )
02 Jan 2008 zip
CC2420DBK Examples Release (swrc023.zip, 12 KB )
31 Jan 2006 zip

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