AX5243: Ultra-low Power RF Transceiver, 1050 MHz

The AX5243 is a true single chip ultra-low power narrow-band CMOS transceiver for use in licensed and unlicensed bands from 27 and 1050 MHz. The on-chip transceiver consists of a fully integrated RF front-end with modulator, and demodulator. Base band data processing is implemented in an advanced and flexible communication controller that enables user friendly communication via the SPI interface. It supports any data rate from 0.1 kbps to 125 kbps for FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK, GMSK, MSK, ASK and PSK modulations. The AX5243 can be operated from a 1.8 V to 3.6 V power supply over a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. It consumes 7 - 48 mA for transmitting at 868 MHz carrier frequency, 4 – 51 mA for transmitting at 169 MHz depending on the output power. In receive operation, it consumes 9 - 11 mA at 868 MHz carrier frequency and 6.5 - 8.5 mA at 169 MHz. It also features an internal lowest power fully integrated oscillator. In default mode the frequency of oscillation is 640 Hz +/- 1.5%, in fast mode it is 10.2 kHz +/- 1.5%. These accuracies are reached after the internal hardware has been used to calibrate the low power oscillator versus the RF reference clock. The AX5243 features make it an ideal interface for integration into various battery powered solutions such as ticketing or as transceiver for telemetric applications e.g. in sensors.

Features
  • Carrier frequency range of 27 - 1050 MHz
  • High Sensitivity and High Selectivity Receiver
  • Low Power Oscillator and Wake on Radio (WOR) Mode
  • Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
Benefits
  • Wide frequency range to work with
  • Data rates from 0.1 kbps to 125 kbps and 45 dB adjacent channel rejection
  • Allows for very low average receiver power
  • Capable of tracking transmitter frequency within the RX filter band width
Applications
  • Internet of Things (IOT)
  • Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
  • Security Applications
  • Building Automation
  • Wireless Networks
Software (4)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
AX-RadioLab (Windows Installer)AX-RadioLab (Windows Installer) (6933kB)0
AX8052-IDE Software Package (Binary RPMs for Fedora 16 x86_64)AX8052-IDE Software Package (Binary RPMs for Fedora 16 x86_64) (58514kB)1.17Aug, 2016
AX8052-IDE Software Package (Source RPMs under GNU Public License)AX8052-IDE Software Package (Source RPMs under GNU Public License) (18845kB)1.17Aug, 2016
AX8052-IDE Software Package (Windows Installer)AX8052-IDE Software Package (Windows installer) (55125kB)1.17Aug, 2016
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Advanced High Performance ASK and FSK Narrow-Band Transceiver for 27-1050 MHz RangeAX5243/D (405kB)3May, 2016
Application Notes (6)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
AX-RadioLAB for AX5043 User ManualAND9356/D (525kB)4Jul, 2016
AX5043 AXRadio V2 API Software ManualAND9359/D (140kB)2Aug, 2016
AX5043 Programming ManualAND9347/D (1578kB)3Aug, 2016
AX5043 Sending FM Tones (ZVEI)AND9316/D (80kB)3Jul, 2016
AX5043 Use as Analog FM TransceiverAND9313/D (90kB)3Jul, 2016
AX5043 Use with a TCXO Reference ClockAND9317/D (90kB)3Jul, 2016
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
QFN20 4x4, 0.5P485EE (35.2kB)A
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
AX5243-1-TA05ActivePb-free Halide freeQFN-20485EE1Tape and Reel500$0.72
AX5243-1-TW30ActivePb-free Halide freeQFN-20485EE1Tape and Reel3000$0.72
Specifications
ProductData Transmission StandardFrequency Band (MHz)Carrier Frequency (MHz)
AX5243-1-TA05GFSK ASK GMSK 4-FSK AFSK PSK MSK FSK FM27-1050
AX5243-1-TW30FSK PSK 4-FSK ASK GMSK MSK AFSK FM GFSK27-1050
Advanced High Performance ASK and FSK Narrow-Band Transceiver for 27-1050 MHz Range (405kB) AX5243
AX-RadioLab (Windows Installer) AX8052F143
AX8052-IDE Software Package (Binary RPMs for Fedora 16 x86_64) AX8052F151
AX8052-IDE Software Package (Source RPMs under GNU Public License) AX8052F151
AX8052-IDE Software Package (Windows Installer) AX8052F151
AX-RadioLAB for AX5043 User Manual AX5243
AX5043 AXRadio V2 API Software Manual AX5243
AX5043 Programming Manual AX8052F143
AX5043 Sending FM Tones (ZVEI) AX5243
AX5043 Use as Analog FM Transceiver AX5243
AX5043 Use with a TCXO Reference Clock AX8052F143
QFN20 4x4, 0.5P AX5243