Semtech SX1212
Ultra Low Power (3mA RX) RF Transceiver 310-510 MHz

The SX1212 is a low cost single-chip transceiver operating in the frequency ranges from 300 MHz to 510 MHz. The SX1212 is optimized for very low power consumption (3mA in receiver mode).
Overview
Features
- Low Rx power consumption: 3mA
- Low Tx power consumption: 25 mA @ +10 dBm
- Good reception sensitivity: down to -104 dBm at 25 kb/s in FSK, -110 dBm at 2kb/s in OOK
- Programmable RF output power: up to +12.5 dBm in 8 steps
- Packet handling feature with data whitening and automatic CRC generation
- RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator)
- Bit rates up to 150 kb/s, NRZ coding
- On-chip frequency synthesizer
- FSK and OOK modulation
- Incoming sync word recognition
- Built-in Bit-Synchronizer for incoming data and clock synchronization and recovery
- 5 x 5 mm TQFN package
- Optimized Circuit Configuration for Low-cost applications
Applications
- Wireless alarm and security systems
- Wireless sensor networks
- Automated Meter Reading
- Home and building automation
- Industrial monitoring and control
- Remote Wireless Control
- Active RFID PHY
Packaging
TQFN32
Order Codes
- SX1212IWLTRT: Transceiver Ultra-Low Power Integrated 300-510MHz Transceiver
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