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RF module for radio controller application

Danilo A.
Mastermind 30870 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC2520, CC2500, CC2652RSIP, CC2650MODA, CC2652P, CC1352P

Hi Team,

Our customer is going to develop a radio controller for drone application. The generic specifications of the radio controller are as follows.

Frequency = 2.4 GHz, they could consider a lower band later such as 868 MHz (EU).

Maximum TxPower = up to 20 dBm for maximum range

Package = Module with antenna

According to the customer the RC communication protocol will be chosen afterwards depending on the IC. Some companies are using IC's such as the TI CC2500 and TI CC2520.

It seems that our RF modules are for bluetooth and WiFi applications only. Do we have an RF module which he can use for radio control?

Regards,

Danilo

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    TI__Mastermind 38095 points

    Hi Danilo,

    Unfortunately I don't think we have a device that meets all of those requirements. But, we have a few that meet many if not all of them.

    1. CC2652RSIP is a module with an integrated balun, but no integrated antenna. It can only supply 5 dBm of output power.

    2. CC2650MODA is a completely integrated module with a balun and antenna, but it can only supply 5 dBm of output power.

    3. CC2652P operates in the 2.4 GHz band and can supply 20 dBm of output power, but it doesn't come in a module form. You could come close by using one of the Integrated Passive Components specified in the design guide. The baluns listed for the 1352P at 2.4 GHz should work for the 2652P just fine. We also have a reference design that shows all the connections needed if you choose to use that for your design.

    4. CC1352P has 14 dBm of output power at 868 MHz. It would need a similar Integrated Passive Component as the CC2652P, but since it's in the SimpleLink family, nearly all the code written for 2652 should work on the 1352 with only minor changes.

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    Prodigy 10 points

    Hello,

    Than you both so much for your support.

    Nathan thank you for your answers and, after analyzing all your suggestions, I think one of this components will be perfect for what we need. Enough TxPower, possibility of integrating appropriate RC protocols, low power, external antenna, modules/IC's which can be easily soldered by a technician. Some of these products seem to be perfect for our development and prototyping phase.

    Best regards,

    Duarte Guerra