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) 39339 views
20 Mar 2007
CC2420 Errata Notes (PDF 252 KB) 4673 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
Rating	Catalog
RF Chip Interface	Differential
RSSI Ouput	Digital
Voltage Regulator (Input Voltage)(V)	2.1 - 3.6
	Samples
	Inventory

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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	4.55 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420-RTR1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.15 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Contact TI Distributor or Sales Office
CC2420RTC	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.55 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420RTCR	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.15 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Contact TI Distributor or Sales Office
CC2420Z-RTB1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.55 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420Z-RTR1	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.15 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	4000 \| LARGE T&R	Purchase Samples
CC2420ZRTC	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.55 \| 100u	QFN (RTC) \| 48	View	43 \| TUBE	Purchase Samples
CC2420ZRTCR	ACTIVE	-40 to 85	4.15 \| 100u	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

	TI Inventory Status	Reported Distributor Inventory
CC2420-RTB1	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	Americas	Arrow	173
		Americas	Mouser Electronics	23
		Europe	Avnet-SILICA	57
		Europe	Farnell	574
CC2420-RTR1	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	None Reported View Distributors
CC2420RTC	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	Americas	Arrow	224
			DigiKey	>1k
			Mouser Electronics	>1k
		Europe	Abacus Polar	43
			Arrow Northern Europe	43
			Arrow Southern Europe	86
			Avnet-SILICA	>1k
			EBV Elektronik	258
CC2420RTCR	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	Americas	DigiKey	>1k
		Americas	Mouser Electronics	>1k
		Europe	Avnet-SILICA	>1k
CC2420Z-RTB1	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	Europe	Farnell	46
CC2420Z-RTR1	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	None Reported View Distributors
CC2420ZRTC	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	Europe	Compel	129
CC2420ZRTCR	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009	As of 11:59 AM GMT, 03 Jul 2009
	Lead Time	Region	Company	In Stock	Purchase
	12 Weeks	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

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Datasheet

2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee-Ready RF Transceiver (Rev. B) (PDF 768 KB) 39339 views
20 Mar 2007

Application Notes

AN043 -- Small Size 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna (Rev. D) (HTM 8 KB) 25156 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
AN033 -- Porting of RF Blinking LED Software Example to CC2420 - MSP430 (Rev. A) (HTM 9 KB) 10531 views
07 Feb 2008 Read Abstract
AN037 -- CC2420 with external PA (Rev. B) (HTM 8 KB) 5335 views
29 Nov 2006 Read Abstract
CC2420DBK ZigBee Light Switch Demo (HTM 8 KB) 4049 views
31 Jan 2006 Read Abstract
AN054 -- Anaren balun optimized for CC2420 (HTM 8 KB) 2169 views
05 Sep 2007 Read Abstract
AN045 -- Z-Tool (HTM 8 KB) 4465 views
12 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
DN303 -- Cleanup of Installed PC Tools (HTM 8 KB) 4139 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
DN302 -- Register View in SmartRF Studio (HTM 8 KB) 4362 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
AN048 -- 2.4GHz Chip Antenna (Rev. B) (HTM 8 KB) 18915 views
04 Mar 2008 Read Abstract
AN040 - Folded dipole antenna for CC2400, CC2420, CC2430/31 and CC2480 (Rev. D) (HTM 8 KB) 14442 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
DN018 -- Range Measurements in an Open Field Environment (Rev. A) (HTM 8 KB) 12163 views
15 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
AN058 -- Antenna Selection Guide (Rev. A) (HTM 8 KB) 20641 views
03 Jun 2009 Read Abstract
DN011 -- RF Module Testing using SmartRF Studio (Rev. A) (HTM 8 KB) 7616 views
23 Mar 2009 Read Abstract
DN030 -- ACR measurements on IEEE 802.15.4 systems (HTM 8 KB) 939 views
30 Jan 2009 Read Abstract
DN007 - 2.4 GHz Inverted F Antenna (Rev. B) (HTM 8 KB) 15589 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
DN003 -- Implementation of Microstrip Balun for CC2420 and CC243x and CC2480 (Rev. D) (HTM 8 KB) 7910 views
04 Apr 2008 Read Abstract
DN201 - Using the Direct Join Request Feature in Z-Stack (Rev. A) (HTM 8 KB) 1539 views
11 Jan 2008 Read Abstract
DN002 -- Practical Sensitivity Testing (HTM 8 KB) 6997 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
DN001 -- Antenna measurement With Network Analyzer (HTM 8 KB) 11511 views
20 Dec 2006 Read Abstract
AN41 -- CC2420 Coexistence (HTM 8 KB) 2982 views
19 Jun 2006 Read Abstract
AN003 -- SRD Antennas (HTM 8 KB) 10246 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN014 -- Frequency Hopping Systems (HTM 8 KB) 7955 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN021 -- Voltage Level Conversion (HTM 8 KB) 6235 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN028 -- LC Filter with Improved High-Frequency Attenuation (HTM 8 KB) 6435 views
01 Feb 2006 Read Abstract
AN032 -- 2.4 GHz Regulations (HTM 8 KB) 9315 views
31 Jan 2006 Read Abstract

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User Guides

CC2420MSP430ZDK Purchase Guide (PDF 81 KB) 1888 views
22 May 2007
CC2420MSP430ZDK Quick Start Guide (PDF 248 KB) 2124 views
22 May 2007
CC2420DK Quick Start (PDF 917 KB) 2066 views
30 Jan 2006

Selection Guides

Zigbee Overview Brochure (Rev. A) (PDF 2230 KB) 23011 views
28 Nov 2007

Errata

CC2420 Errata Notes (PDF 252 KB) 4673 views
31 Jan 2006

More Literature

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28 Apr 2006
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RF made easy – SmartRF Studio Quick Start [WMV] (WMV 7796 KB) 450 views
16 Feb 2009
CC2420 Material content (PDF 120 KB) 717 views
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ZigBee Brochure (PDF 1096 KB) 15947 views
12 Jul 2006
CC2420 RoHS Confirmation (PDF 56 KB) 600 views
31 Jan 2006
CC2420 Product Change Notification 001 (PDF 49 KB) 753 views
31 Jan 2006
ZigBee Training Outline (PDF 90 KB) 1508 views
31 Jan 2006
CC2420DBK Examples Release (ZIP 12 KB) 2289 views
31 Jan 2006

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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
IEEE802.15.4 Medium Access control (MAC) software stack	TIMAC	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
Z-Stack - ZigBee Protocol Stack	Z-STACK	Texas Instruments	Application Software

Part #	Name	Product Family	Comments
CC2431	System-on-Chip (SoC) Solution for ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network		System on Chip version of CC2420 but includes a location enginee for tracking objects and etc.
CC2430	System-on-Chip Solution for 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee™		System on Chip version of CC2420
MSP430F1611	16-bit Ultra-Low-Power MCU, 48kB Flash, 10240B RAM, 12-Bit ADC, Dual DAC, 2 USART, I2C, HW Mult, DMA	MSP430 16-BIT ULTRA-LOW POWER MCUS - MSP430X1XX 8MHZ SERIES	Interconnect example of MSP430 and CC2420 for RF transmission and reception See Literature swra059a Porting of RF Blinking LED Software Example to CC2420-MSP430
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