Radio Controller Board RCB230 V3.2

The Radio Controller Board RCB230 V3.2 is an affordable, high-performance radio module based on the 2.4 GHz radio transceiver AT86RF230 [datasheet] combined with Atmel's low power AVR microcontroller ATmega1281V [datasheet].

The RCB230 V3.2 module can be used for wireless solutions in accordance with the standard IEEE 802.15.4 for ISM and ZigBee^TM applications.

The module's transmitting power is 6 dBm ERP and its receiving sensitivity is -104 dBm. Ranges of over 500 m in a free field can be reached even with low energy usage. The module's 60 pin interface allows for flexible operation with various periphery boards and all of the ATmega1281V components and because of this, quick realization of different applications.

Power is supplied either by 2 AAA batteries or the 60 pin interface and operates in the range of 1.8..3.6 VDC. Energy consumption is approximately 25 mA in sending and receiving mode and less than 1 µA in standby. The module features a 32 kHz low power timer

Accessories:
Recommended connectors 30-pin:
- SAMTEC TFM-115-02-S-D (available at Farnell, article no. 1690087)
- Tyco 5-104655-4 (available at Farnell, article no. 1106324 or RS Components, article no. 406-893)

Using the following evaluation boards made by dresden elektronik the radio controller board (RCB) can be started quickly:
Sensor Terminal Board (RCB)
RCB Breakout Board
RCB Breakout Board light

Further radio boards from dresden elektronik
- Further radio boards with transceiver and microcontroller can be found under Radio Controller Boards.
- Radio boards without microcontrollers can be found under Radio Extender Boards.

The Radio Controller Board RCB230 V3.2 is an affordable, high-performance radio module based on the 2.4 GHz radio transceiver AT86RF230 [datasheet] combined with Atmel's low power AVR microcontroller ATmega1281V [datasheet].

The RCB230 V3.2 module can be used for wireless solutions in accordance with the standard IEEE 802.15.4 for ISM and ZigBee^TM applications.

The module's transmitting power is 6 dBm ERP and its receiving sensitivity is -104 dBm. Ranges of over 500 m in a free field can be reached even with low energy usage. The module's 60 pin interface allows for flexible operation with various periphery boards and all of the ATmega1281V components and because of this, quick realization of different applications.

Power is supplied either by 2 AAA batteries or the 60 pin interface and operates in the range of 1.8..3.6 VDC. Energy consumption is approximately 25 mA in sending and receiving mode and less than 1 µA in standby. The module features a 32 kHz low power timer

Accessories:
Recommended connectors 30-pin:
- SAMTEC TFM-115-02-S-D (available at Farnell, article no. 1690087)
- Tyco 5-104655-4 (available at Farnell, article no. 1106324 or RS Components, article no. 406-893)

Using the following evaluation boards made by dresden elektronik the radio controller board (RCB) can be started quickly:
Sensor Terminal Board (RCB)
RCB Breakout Board
RCB Breakout Board light


Further radio boards from dresden elektronik
- Further radio boards with transceiver and microcontroller can be found under Radio Controller Boards.
- Radio boards without microcontrollers can be found under Radio Extender Boards.

Technical data
Dimensions	50 x 50 mm
Control and display elements	1 button (freely programmable) 3 LEDs (freely programmable)
Power supply	2 AAA batteries (1.8 - 3.6V)
Power consumption	Active: 25 mA Power down: <1 µA
Interfaces	2 x 30 PIN I/O-Connector
Antenna	PCB antenna Optional U.FL socket
Antenna gain	5 dBi
Range	>500 m
Frequency range	2.4 GHz
Transmitting power	6 dBm ERP
Receiver sensitivity	-104 dBm
Communication standard	IEEE 802.15.4
Microcontroller	Atmel ATmega1281V [datasheet]
Transceiver	Atmel AT86RF230 [datasheet]