Chips cc2420

cc2420 ir RF transceiver for 2.4GHz communication, originally made by ChipCon, now owned by TI.

Main characteristics:

• 2.4 GHz, 1MHz resolution
• max data rate: 250kbps max
• output power: -25dbm - 0dbm
• energy consumption at 3V is just under 20mA. Can be less in various modes and tx powers.

Webpage:

• http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/cc2420.html

Major datasheets:

• 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee-Ready RF Transceiver (Rev. B) (cc2420.pdf, 765 KB)
• CC2420 Errata Notes (swrz003.pdf, 252 KB)

Note, another chip cc2430 is SoC with cc2420 core for RF.