Datasheet Texas Instruments CC2500-RTR1

ManufacturerTexas Instruments
SeriesCC2500
Part NumberCC2500-RTR1
Datasheet Texas Instruments CC2500-RTR1

Datasheets

Low-Cost Low-Power 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver datasheet
PDF, 2.3 Mb, Revision: C, File published: May 19, 2009
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Status

Lifecycle StatusObsolete (Manufacturer has discontinued the production of the device)
Manufacture's Sample AvailabilityNo

Packaging

Pin20
Package TypeRTK
Industry STD TermVQFNP
JEDEC CodeS-PQFP-N
CarrierLARGE T&R
Device MarkingCC2500
Width (mm)4
Length (mm)4
Thickness (mm).85
Pitch (mm).5
Max Height (mm).9
Mechanical DataDownload

Parametrics

Data Rate(Max)500 kbps
Device TypeSmart RF Transceiver
Key Software FeaturesSimpliciTI Supported
Max VCC3.6
Min VCC1.8
Modulation TechniquesOOK,2-FSK,GFSK
Operating Temperature Range-40 to 85 C
RAM size1, 2, 4 KB
RX Current (Lowest)13.3 mA
RatingCatalog
Sensitivity (Best)-104 dBm
TX Power(Max)1 dBm
TechnologyProprietary 2.4 GHz
Throughput(Max)0.5 Mbps
USB 2.0No

Eco Plan

RoHSNot Compliant

Design Kits & Evaluation Modules

  • Daughter Cards: BOOST-CCEMADAPTER
    EM Adapter BoosterPack
    Lifecycle Status: Active (Recommended for new designs)
  • Development Kits: EZ430-RF2500
    MSP430 Wireless Development Tool
    Lifecycle Status: Active (Recommended for new designs)
  • Evaluation Modules & Boards: SMARTRFTRXEBK
    SmartRF Transceiver Evaluation Board
    Lifecycle Status: Active (Recommended for new designs)
  • Daughter Cards: CC2500EMK
    CC2500EMK Evaluation Module 2.4 GHz
    Lifecycle Status: Active (Recommended for new designs)
  • Evaluation Modules & Boards: EZ430-RF2500T
    MSP430 2.4-GHz Wireless Target Board
    Lifecycle Status: Active (Recommended for new designs)
  • Evaluation Modules & Boards: EZ430-RF2500-SEH
    MSP430 Solar Energy Harvesting Development Tool
    Lifecycle Status: Active (Recommended for new designs)

Application Notes

  • DN000 - Design Note Overview (Rev. T)
    PDF, 126 Kb, Revision: T, File published: Oct 12, 2011
  • AN003 -- SRD Antennas
    PDF, 358 Kb, File published: Feb 1, 2006
  • DN300 -- SmartRF04EB Troubleshooting (Rev. B)
    PDF, 490 Kb, Revision: B, File published: Mar 24, 2009
  • AN048 -- 2.4GHz Chip Antenna (Rev. B)
    PDF, 1.9 Mb, Revision: B, File published: Mar 4, 2008
    This application note describes the performance and characteristics of the Compact Reach Xtendв„ў chip antenna. This antenna is specifically designed to operate at 2.4 GHz and combines small size with high performance to improve the functionality of RF devices.
  • AN085 -- Implementing Diversity Using Low Power Radios
    PDF, 459 Kb, File published: Jan 26, 2010
    CC1101, CC1110, CC2500, CC2510, CC430 Implementing 'Diversity' Using Low Power Radios
  • DN400 -- Interfacing CC1100 - CC2500 with MSP430 (Rev. A)
    PDF, 292 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Mar 24, 2009
  • DN018 -- Range Measurements in an Open Field Environment (Rev. A)
    PDF, 607 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Apr 15, 2008
    This design note is a general description of how to set up open field range measurements and what has to be considered. Applies to all low power RF-ICs.
  • 2.4-GHz Inverted F Antenna (Rev. C)
    PDF, 470 Kb, Revision: C, File published: Feb 8, 2017
  • DN021 - CC2500 and CC2510 Sensitivity versus Frequency Offset and Crystal Accura
    PDF, 110 Kb, File published: Mar 10, 2008
    This design note provides plots from sensitivity versus frequency offset measurements for different data rates on the CC2500 device. The results are also applicable for CC2510/CC2511. The required crystal accuracy is calculated from these plots.
  • DN507 -- FEC Decoding
    PDF, 264 Kb, File published: Jan 28, 2010
    The purpose of this design note is to show how the FEC decoding implemented in HW on the CC1100, CC1100E, CC1101, CC1110Fx, CC1111Fx, CC1150, CC2500, CC2510Fx, CC2511Fx, and CC2550 can be implemented in SW. This is in particular very important for the CC430Fx device, which has the same radio as the CC1101 and CC1110/11Fx but without HW FEC included.
  • DN509 -- Data Whitening and Random TX Mode
    PDF, 183 Kb, File published: Apr 12, 2010
    This document gives an overview of the data whitening and random data transmission circuitry in the CC430, CC1100, CC1100E, CC1101, CC1110, CC1111, CC1150, CC2500, CC2510, CC2511, and CC2550 devices.
  • AN095 -- Continuous Data Streaming Applications - Using Serial Synchronous Mode (Rev. A)
    PDF, 381 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Jul 18, 2011
  • AN032 -- 2.4 GHz Regulations
    PDF, 332 Kb, File published: Jan 31, 2006
  • DN303 -- Cleanup of Installed PC Tools
    PDF, 545 Kb, File published: Dec 20, 2006
  • AN058 -- Antenna Selection Guide (Rev. B)
    PDF, 1.8 Mb, Revision: B, File published: Oct 6, 2010
  • DN111 - Current Consumption for a Polling Receiver (Rev. A)
    PDF, 687 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Mar 24, 2009
  • AN103 -- Basic RF Testing of CCxxxx Devices
    PDF, 596 Kb, File published: Aug 8, 2011
    This document presents users of Texas Instruments' low-power RF products with an overview of the different characterization tests (conducted, not radiated) that are performed during the device verification process. The document covers the basic setup of the test system and gives procedural information about each test.
  • DN503 -- SPI Access (Rev. B)
    PDF, 94 Kb, Revision: B, File published: Oct 22, 2007
    The purpose of this design note is to show how the serial peripheral interface (SPI) must be configured to be able to communicate with the CC1100/CC1101/CC1150/CC2500/CC2550. It also shows how the status bytes should be interpreted and how SW reset is done over the SPI interface.
  • DN014 -- Programming Output Powers on CC2500 and CC2550
    PDF, 176 Kb, File published: Oct 4, 2007
    This document gives a complete overview of the register settings required to adjust the output power of the CC2500 and CC2550 devices. The tables within this document include typical output power, harmonics, and current consumption at the different register settings.
  • DN504 -- FEC Implementation (Rev. A)
    PDF, 110 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Oct 22, 2007
    This design note explains the functionality of forward error correction (FEC) and how it is used in the CC1100, CC1101, CC1110, CC1111, CC1150, CC2500, CC2510, CC2511, and CC2550 devices. Example code for FEC implementation is included.
  • DN502 -- CRC Implementation (Rev. D)
    PDF, 55 Kb, Revision: D, File published: Oct 27, 2009
  • Clear Channel Assessment Using TI MSP430 and CC2500 Radio
    PDF, 950 Kb, File published: Jul 31, 2007
    This application report describes a 2.4-GHz anti-jamming frequency-hopping system consisting of a designated Transmitter and Receiver, each with distinct functions to avoid RF-channel interference. The Transmitter board emulates the control device (e.g., remote control) by sending commands to be processed on the Receiver side (e.g., TV, stereo, set top box, or gaming console). Since many popular c
  • DN011 -- RF Module Testing using SmartRF Studio (Rev. A)
    PDF, 325 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Mar 23, 2009
  • DN002 -- Practical Sensitivity Testing
    PDF, 364 Kb, File published: Dec 20, 2006
  • DN004 Folded Dipole Antenna for CCC25xx
    PDF, 383 Kb, File published: Dec 5, 2006
    DN00x Folded Dipole Antenna for CCC25xx
  • AN028 -- LC Filter with Improved High-Frequency Attenuation
    PDF, 254 Kb, File published: Feb 1, 2006
    AN028 -- Improved LC Filter
  • AN049 -- Software for CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430 – Examples and Function Library
    PDF, 485 Kb, File published: May 31, 2007
    The Software for CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430 - Examples and Function Library is the recommended starting point for developing software for the CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430 combination.The software demonstrates how to use some of the many advanced digital features and packet handling capabilities of the CC1100/CC2500. The software examples have been developed for the MSP430 Experimenter’s Board, but c
  • DN034 -- YAGI 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna
    PDF, 1.9 Mb, File published: Oct 14, 2010
  • AN098 - Layout Review Techniques for Low Power RF Designs (Rev. A)
    PDF, 456 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Aug 2, 2012
  • DN035 -- Antenna Quick Guide (Rev. A)
    PDF, 138 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Feb 12, 2013
  • AN043 -- Small Size 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna (Rev. D)
    PDF, 2.3 Mb, Revision: D, File published: Apr 4, 2008
  • DN031 -- CC-Antenna-DK Documentation and Antenna Measurements Summary
    PDF, 2.3 Mb, File published: Aug 26, 2010
    DN031 -- Design Notes
  • DN506 -- GDO Pin Usage (Rev. A)
    PDF, 219 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Oct 22, 2007
    The purpose of this design note is to explain how to use the different general digital output (GDO) pins for control and monitoring purposes. The focus is set on interfacing with a microcontroller unit (MCU) and is related to the CC1100, CC1101, CC1150, CC2500 and CC2550 devices.
  • AN068 - Design Steps and Results for Changing PCB Layer Thickness (Rev. A)
    PDF, 792 Kb, Revision: A, File published: Oct 8, 2009
  • DN501 -- PATABLE Access (Rev. B)
    PDF, 66 Kb, Revision: B, File published: Mar 24, 2009
  • DN500 -- Packet Transmission Basics (Rev. C)
    PDF, 174 Kb, Revision: C, File published: Apr 6, 2009
  • AN047 -- CC1100/CC2500 Wake on Radio (Rev. B)
    PDF, 220 Kb, Revision: B, File published: Mar 23, 2009
    AN047--CC1100/CC2500 Wake on Radio
  • DN505 -- RSSI interpretation and timing (Rev. D)
    PDF, 129 Kb, Revision: D, File published: Jun 16, 2010
  • AN021 -- Voltage Level Conversion
    PDF, 212 Kb, File published: Feb 1, 2006
  • AN014 -- Frequency Hopping Systems
    PDF, 210 Kb, File published: Feb 1, 2006
  • DN019 -- Powering Low-Power RF Products (Rev. B)
    PDF, 327 Kb, Revision: B, File published: Sep 18, 2009

Model Line

Manufacturer's Classification

  • Semiconductors > Wireless Connectivity > Proprietary 2.4 GHz

Other Names:

CC2500RTR1, CC2500 RTR1