
Product Overview
The N209AS is a cost-optimized, long-range 2.4 GHz wireless module designed for developers of battery-powered, medium-complexity IoT devices. By integrating TI's proven CC2510 SoC with the CC2592 range extender, it delivers an exceptional +20 dBm output power—enabling reliable connectivity beyond typical 2.4GHz solutions—while maintaining the low power consumption and integrated MCU benefits of a single-chip design. It's the ideal foundation for proprietary or Wireless M-Bus based applications where range, cost, and battery life are critical.
Key Features & Benefits
Enhanced Range & Reliability: The CC2592 front-end boosts output power to +20 dBm, significantly extending communication range and improving link robustness in the 2.4 GHz band.
Highly Integrated Design: The CC2510 combines an RF transceiver, enhanced 8051 MCU, programmable Flash (up to 32 kB), and RAM (up to 4 kB) on a single chip, reducing system complexity and BOM cost.
Ultra-Low Power: Features multiple low-power modes, with deep sleep current as low as 1 µA, enabling multi-year operation on battery power.
Protocol Flexibility: Ready for integration with IEEE 802.15.4, Wireless M-Bus (T/S/C modes), 6LoWPAN, and proprietary stacks, accelerating time-to-market.
Compact & Easy to Integrate: Small 32 x 18 x 3 mm SMD package with integrated antenna options (PCB trace or IPEX connector), simplifying PCB layout.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RF Performance | Frequency Range | 2400 – 2483.5 MHz | Worldwide 2.4 GHz ISM band. |
| Max. Output Power | +20 dBm | With CC2592 PA. Programmable. | |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -103 dBm | @ 2.4 kBaud, typical. | |
| Max. Data Rate | 500 kBaud | Software programmable. | |
| Modulation | 2-FSK, (G)FSK, MSK, OOK | Supported by CC2510. | |
| Antenna Interface | PCB antenna pad / IPEX connector | 50Ω impedance matched. | |
| Electrical | Supply Voltage | 2.0 – 3.6 V | 3.3V typical. |
| Transmit Current | 160 mA (typ.) | @ +20 dBm output. | |
| Receive Current | 21 mA (typ.) | ||
| Sleep Current | 1 µA (typ.) | ||
| Physical | Operating Temperature | -30°C to +75°C | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 32 x 18 x 3 mm |
CC2510 MCU Core Features
Microcontroller: Enhanced 8-bit 8051 core.
Memory: Up to 32 kB In-System Programmable Flash, 4 kB RAM.
Peripherals: 2 USARTs, SPI, I2S, 12-bit ADC (8 ch.), 128-bit AES coprocessor, hardware debug support.
GPIO: 21 programmable I/O pins.
Applications
Smart Home & Consumer Electronics: Remote controls, smart lighting, sensors, toys.
Industrial Monitoring & Control: Wireless sensor networks, data loggers, industrial remotes.
Wireless Metering: Sub-metering solutions compatible with Wireless M-Bus.
Low-Power IoT Networks: Proprietary or 6LoWPAN-based mesh networks.
Audio Streaming: Wireless audio applications utilizing the I2S interface.
Development & Integration
Standard Interfaces: UART and SPI for easy host communication and in-system programming.
Antenna Flexibility: Supports integrated PCB trace antennas or external antennas via IPEX connector.
Comprehensive Support: Fully leverages TI's CC2510 development ecosystem. Refer to the module datasheet for layout and integration guidelines.
Ordering Information
| Model Number | Core IC | Frequency Band | Output Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| N209AS-2400M | CC2510 + CC2592 | 2400 – 2483.5 MHz | +20 dBm |
The N209AS delivers a unique balance of extended range, low power, and low cost for 2.4 GHz applications. It combines the simplicity of an integrated MCU+RF SoC with the boost of an external PA, providing a ready-made solution that accelerates development for volume-sensitive, battery-powered designs.
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Download the [N209AS Datasheet] for detailed schematics, layout guidelines, and full specifications.
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