Product Overview

The N526CP is a professional-grade, fully integrated USB dongle designed to simplify development and testing of narrowband wireless systems. It combines Texas Instruments' high-performance CC1200 transceiver with an onboard MCU and a stable TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator) into a compact, plug-and-play device. Operating across the globally significant 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, and 915 MHz ISM bands, this dongle provides a complete RF-to-USB bridge, enabling engineers and developers to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy long-range wireless applications without designing custom RF hardware.

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete USB Development Platform: Integrates the CC1200 RF transceiver, microcontroller, USB-UART bridge, and TCXO on a single board. Simply connect to a PC to gain immediate wireless capability.

• Multi-Band Global Readiness: A single hardware unit supports major narrowband frequencies worldwide, making it an ideal tool for developing products for multiple regional markets.

• Reliable Long-Range Performance: Delivers +15 dBm output power and -120 dBm receiver sensitivity, enabling stable communication links over distances up to 1500 meters under optimal conditions.

• Engineered for Stability: The integrated TCXO ensures precise frequency control (±1 kHz), which is critical for the performance and regulatory compliance of narrowband systems.

• Robust & Developer-Friendly: Built on a 4-layer PCB for superior RF performance and EMC. All critical CC1200 and MCU pins are accessible for deep customization, firmware development, and debugging.

• Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Enumerates as a standard Virtual COM Port (VCP) over USB, compatible with any serial communication software on Windows, Linux, or macOS.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Target Applications

• Wireless Protocol Development & Testing: Rapid prototyping and validation of proprietary or standard narrowband protocols.

• IoT Sensor Network Gateways: Acting as a simple, PC-connected base station to collect data from field sensors.

• Field Testing & Site Surveys: Portable tool for evaluating wireless coverage, link quality, and interference.

• Educational & Research: Excellent platform for university courses and projects in wireless communications and embedded systems.

• Configuration & Monitoring Tool: Wireless handheld device for configuring and diagnosing industrial equipment.

Development & Customization

The N526CP supports two primary use cases:

1. Out-of-Box Operation: Use with serial terminal software. Pre-loaded firmware may support AT-style commands for basic wireless control.

2. Full Custom Development: Developers have full access to reprogram the onboard MCU and directly control the CC1200 via its SPI interface, enabling implementation of any custom protocol or application logic.

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