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This document describes the Q5)(9%2$5' and its use with the Nordic VLSI Q5)
Single Chip 433/868/915MHz RF Transceiver. Q5)(9%2$5'V for operation at
433MHz and 868/915MHz are available. This document covers both versions.
Figure 1: The Q5)(9%2$5'
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The Evaluation Board for the Q5) Single Chip 433/868/915MHz RF Transceiver has
been developed to enable customers to test functionality, run communication and verify the
performance parameters of the device. This document describes the usage of the Q5)
(9%2$5' and suggests some test benches for performance tests.
The Q5)(9%2$5' is intended for evaluation purposes only. It is not intended for
incorporation into an end product.
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The Q5)(9%2$5' is supplied with a configuration board, the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU
%RDUG. The Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG enables you to configure and run ShockBurst™
communication with Q5) via the Q'31ordic 'evelopment 3latform) configuration and
control software for PC. When the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG is removed, the full
Q5) digital interface is available for any micro controller unit (MCU) through a flat cable
connector.
To test the Q5) device to its full extent, the following instrumentation should be at your
disposal:
• PC, running (supplied) the Q'31ordic 'evelopment 3latform) configuration
and control software for PC
• Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG (supplied) or other micro controller board
• A +1.9 V to +3.6V DC voltage supply
• Logic anal yzer
• Ampere meter
• RF signal generator with GFSK modulation capability
• RF spectrum analyzer
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Appendix 1 shows the Q5)(9%2$5' circuit diagram. The PCB layout and component
placement is shown in Appendix 2. The component list is given in Appendix 3.
Figure 2 shows the block diagram of the Q5)(9%2$5'.
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JP1
TXEN
TRX_CE
PWR_UP
CD
AM
DR
MISO
MOSI
SCK
J2
J1
RF I/O
Digital I/O
VDD_C
S1
J3
GND
1.9-3.6V
CSN
VDD Select
uPCLK
Figure 2: Block diagram of the Q5)(9%2$5'
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Power and ground can be applied to the Q5)(9%2$5' either by feed from the MCU
board through the data interface JP1 or through a separate power connector J1. The “VDD
Select” switch (S1) selects which connector to use. If VDD is not fed in through JP1 (pin 15),
S1 functions as an ordinary ON/OFF switch.
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When VDD is fed from the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGthrough JP1, the supply
voltage is fixed at +3V.
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All digital I/O signals of the Q5) device can be accessed through connector JP1 for easy
connection to the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG, MCU evaluation boards or other control
circuitry. To operate the Q5) a MCU must be present for device configuration and
control. The pin-out is listed in Table 1.
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Pin # Signal name
1CSN
2GND
3SCK
4MOSI
5MISO
6DR
7AM
8CD
9 Pull Up
10 GND
11 PWR_UP
12 TRX_CE
13 TXEN
14 Not used
15 VDD
16 GND
Table 1: Q5)(9%2$5', JP1 pin-out
The microprocessor clock output µPCLK is available on a separate connector J3. Please see
the Q5) product specification for further details.
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The Q5)(9%2$5'has a 16 MHz reference crystal fitted. The Q5) must hence be
configured for 16 MHz crystal operation in order to work.
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For convenient connection of the differential antenna output/input pins to a single ended
antenna or 50Ω test equipment, a differential to single ended matching network is included.
This network matches the 50VLQJOHHQGHGDQWHQQDRUΩ test equipment impedance at the
SMA connector J2 to the recommended differential load impedance at the Q5)’s RF I/O
stage (pins ANT1 & ANT2). The employed matching network introduces an insertion loss of
approximately 1-2dB at 433/868/915MHz. The components utilized in the single ended
matching network on the Q5)(9%2$5'have the tightest tolerances available. This is
done to minimize the influence of component variations in the matching network during
Q5) RF performance tests. In a final application less accurate and hence lower cost
components can be utilized if some variation in output power and sensitivity can be accepted.
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The Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG is fitted “on-top” (Figure 3) of the Q5)(9%2$5'
and controls the Q5) via the Q'3PC software. The Q'3 software is documented in the
1RUGLF'HYHORSPHQW3ODWIRUP8VHU*XLGH[1].
Figure 3: Q5)(9%2$5' with Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU %RDUG
The Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG is meant as an aid in the early stages of evaluation and
protocol testing. It facilitates device configuration and ShockBurst™ communication.
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In normal use the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG is connected to the USB port of a PC. Main
power supply to the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG is fed through the USB interface
connector “USB” from the PC. The power supply is regulated on board to +3V. This voltage
can also be fed to the Q5)(9%2$5' by setting the “RF-VDD” switch to ON.
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The signal levels on the digital interface connector “DEVICE” to the Q5)
(9%2$5' will follow the regulated +3V supply of the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG. If
a separate power supply is fed to the Q5)(9%2$5' (“RF-VDD” switch must be
OFF), verify that the supply level on the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG never exceeds the
supply level on the Q5)(9%2$5'
To be able to utilize the full power supply range of the Q5) a MCU with similar
supply range must be utilized.
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The Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGincludes 3 user LEDs (marked “1”, “2” and “3” on the
PCB silkscreen). The functionality of these LEDs is dynamic and will be described when
used together with the Q'3.
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The Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGincludes one user switch (marked “FUNCTION 1” on the
PCB silkscreen). The functionality of this switch is dynamic and will be described when used
together with the Q'3.
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The pin-out of the digital interface connector “DEVICE” to the Q5)(9%2$5' can be
found under the Q5)(9%2$5' description, Table 1.
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The interface to the PC is a standard USB interface.
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On the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG, switch “USB ADDRESS” can be set to USB address 1
or 2. This is used as an easy way to visually identify the two Q5)(9%2$5'V.
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ETSI document (1 describes the technical characteristics and test methods for
radio equipment to be used in the 433MHz and 868MHz ISM bands (Europe). The US
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standard &)5, 3DUW describes the
technical characteristics and test methods for radio equipment to be used in the 260MHz –
470MHz band and the 902MHz – 928MHz band (North America).
The parameters that are directly related to the approval of equipment operating in the above
mentioned frequency bands are:
• Carrier frequency and RF output power (conducted)
• Effective radiated power (radiated)
• Modulation bandwidth
• Spurious emissions (in transmit mode)
• Spurious radiation (in receive mode)
In addition, the following measurements are of interest to the user:
• Bit Error Rate (BER) as a function of RF input level (receiver sensitivity)
• RX/TX peak current consumption
When measuring performance related parameters, losses in differential to single ended
matching network, connectors and cables must be taken into account. These losses are
typically in the order of 2 – 4 dB @ 433/868/915MHz.
In this document you can find test benches for measurements of some of the parameters
mentioned above which is easily done with the Q5)(9%2$5' together with the Q5)
86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG and the Q'3 software. Also, the Q'3 has an in-built feature for
easy range testing between twoQ5)(9%2$5'V.
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The test bench for RF frequency and output power measurements is shown Figure 4.
RF in/out 50 Ohm
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Figure 4 RF frequency and output power test bench
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Do the following arrangements:
• Connect the RF I/O port (SMA connector J2) of a Q5)(9%2$5' to the input
of a spectrum analyzer using a 50Ω coaxial cable
• Connect a Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG to the Q5)(9%2$5'
• Launch the Q'3 on a PC
• Connect the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG to the PC, using the USB cable
• The Q'3 should now launch a Q5) Configuration window
• Double click on the “)L[HG&DUULHU” in the Q'3 configuration database access list
• The Q'3 should now launch a Q5) Configuration “)L[HG&DUULHU” window as
shown in Figure 4
In the Q5) Configuration “)L[HG&DUULHU” window, do the following settings:
• Set 3:5B8375;B&(and 7;B(1 ON (green “LEDs” in the Q5)
Configuration “)L[HG&DUULHU” window)
• Set &U\VWDOIUHTXHQF\ to 16 MHz (the Q5)(9%2$5'has a 16 MHz reference
crystal fitted)
• Select )UHTXHQF\EDQG, 433 MHz or 868/915 MHz (the Q5)(9%2$5' is
made for either 433 MHz or 868/915 MHz)
• Select wanted )UHTXHQF\FKDQQHO and 2XWSXWSRZHU
• Set $XWRUHWUDQVPLVVLRQ OFF (leave check box un-checked)
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The Q5) will now transmit a fixed carrier on a frequency channel and with an output
power according to the chosen settings, until 3:5B8375;B&(or 7;B(1 is set OFF (red
“LEDs” in the Q5) Configuration window).
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If power supply is fed to J1 on the Q5)(9%2$5', the peak current consumption in
transmit mode can also be measured while the device is active.
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The test bench for TX modulation bandwidth and spurious emission measurements is shown
Figure 5.
RF in/out 50 Ohm
Q5)
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Figure 5 TX modulation bandwidth and spurious emission test bench
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Do the following arrangements:
• Connect the RF I/O port (SMA connector J2) of a Q5)(9%2$5' to the input
of a spectrum analyzer using a 50Ω coaxial cable
• Connect a Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG to the Q5)(9%2$5'
• Launch the Q'3 on a PC
• Connect the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG to the PC, using the USB cable
• The Q'3 should now launch a Q5) Configuration window
• Double click on the “0RGXODWLRQ%:” in the Q'3 configuration database access list
• The Q'3 should now launch a Q5) Configuration “0RGXODWLRQ%:” window as
shown in Figure 5
In the Q5) Configuration “0RGXODWLRQ%:” window, do the following settings:
• Set 3:5B8375;B&(and 7;B(1 ON (green “LEDs” in the Q5)
Configuration “0RGXODWLRQ%:” window)
• Set &U\VWDOIUHTXHQF\ to 16 MHz (the Q5)(9%2$5'has a 16 MHz reference
crystal fitted)
• Select )UHTXHQF\EDQG, 433 MHz or 868/915 MHz (your Q5)(9%2$5' is
made for either 433 MHz or 868/915 MHz)
• Select wanted )UHTXHQF\FKDQQHO and 2XWSXWSRZHU
• Set $XWRUHWUDQVPLVVLRQ ON (leave check box checked)
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The Q5) is now put into TX ShockBurstTM mode and transmits a modulated carrier on a
frequency channel and with an output power according to the chosen settings, until
3:5B8375;B&(or 7;B(1 is set OFF (red “LEDs” in the Q5) Configuration
window).
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To test spurious output level, utilize the TX modulation bandwidth procedure. Shift the center
frequency and span of the spectrum analyzer to look at the frequency band of interest.
Remember that actual spurious emission data is specified with an antenna included. Adding
an antenna will change the conducted values measured in this procedure depending on the
antenna gain and frequenc y response characteristics.
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The Q'3 has an in-built feature for easy range testing between twoQ5)(9%2$5'V.
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Figure 6 Communication range test set-up
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Do the following arrangements:
• Connect a 9V battery to the connector marked “+4.5-16V” on both Q5)86%
&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGV
• Connect both Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGV to a Q5)(9%2$5'
• Launch the Q'3 on a PC
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• Connect one of the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGV to the PC, using the USB cable
• The Q'3 should now launch a Q5) Configuration window
• In the Q5) Configuration window, do the following settings:
• Select )UHTXHQF\EDQG, 433 MHz or 868/915 MHz (your Q5)(9%2$5'
is made for either 433 MHz or 868/915 MHz)
• Select wanted )UHTXHQF\FKDQQHO and 2XWSXWSRZHU
• Select if you want to used 5HGXFHG5;FXUUHQW or not (check or un-check the
check box)
• When ready, press the ' button as shown in Figure 6
• The settings you have chosen will be saved as “/DVW'HPR” in the Q'3 configuration
database
• Disconnect the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGfrom the PC
• This Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG together with the Q5)(9%2$5' should
now be powered from the 9V battery
Then:
• Connect the other Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG to the PC, using the USB cable
• The Q'3 should now launch a Q5) Configuration window
• Double click on the “/DVW'HPR” in the Q'3 configuration database access list
• The same configuration as you used with the previous board should now be loaded
• Press the ' button in the Q5) Configuration window
• Disconnect the Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUGfrom the PC
• This Q5)86%&RQILJXUDWRU%RDUG together with the Q5)(9%2$5' should
now be powered from the 9V battery
Then:
• Connect an antenna (e.g the supplied ¼ wave monopole antenna) to both of the
Q5)(9%2$5'V
• Put one Q5)(9%2$5' in TX ShockBurstTM mode by setting the “Function 1”
switch to ON
• Put the other Q5)(9%2$5' in RX ShockBurstTM mode by setting the
“Function 1” switch to OFF
When the set-up and configuration as explained above is finished, the Q5)(9%2$5'
in TX ShockBurstTM mode will transmit packets with 32 bits address (default address is
used), one byte payload and 16 bits CRC. The payload is an incremented packet number that
loops around from 0 to 99. The packet transmission rate is 500 packets/sec. LED 1 on this
board will flash when the board is transmitting.
The Q5)(9%2$5' in RX ShockBurstTM mode will receive the packets from the board
in TX ShockBurstTM mode. The received payload is used to calculate the packet loss ratio,
and the packet loss ratio is visualized with LED 1, LED 2 and LED 3 in the following
manner:
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• When all LEDs are lit, the packet loss ratio is < 5%
• When two LEDs are lit, the packet loss ratio is < 25%
• When only one LED is lit, the packet loss ratio is < 50%
• When no LEDs are lit, the packet loss ratio is > 50%
The LEDs are updated every hundredth packet received, five times/second.
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The Q5)(9.,7 is NOT intended to be a reference on maximum range
achievable with Q5) devices in a communication system. The gain of the
antennas used together with the Q5)(9%2$5'V severely affects the achievable
range in the described test. Be aware of that the performance of a ¼ wave monopole
antenna as contained in the Q5)(9.,7 is very dependent on size of the
available ground plane, and that the loss of antenna gain because of an under-sized
ground plane can be considerable. A ¼ wave monopole antenna connected directly to
connector J2 on the Q5)(9%2$5' has only the board itself as ground plane
and this ground plane is also offset with respect to the antenna, and hence the antenna
is not operating in ideal conditions.
Also remember that environmental conditions like obstacles and objects in the path
between the transmitter and receiver antennas will decrease the range.
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15pF
0603
C6
4.7nF
0603
C5
33pF
0603
R2
22K
0603
C7
10nF
0603
VDD
C1
15pF
0603
R1
1M
J2
SMA
50 ohm RF I/O
X1
16 MHz
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TRX_CE
1VSS 24
VSS 18
VDD 17
VSS
16
PWR_UP
2
uPCLK
3
VDD
4
VSS
5
CD
6
AM
7
DR
8
VSS
9
MISO
10
MOSI
11
SCK
12
XC2
15 XC1
14 CSN
13
VDD_PA 19
ANT1 20
ANT2 21
VSS 22
IREF 23
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VSS 26
VSS 27
VSS 28
VSS 29
VSS 30
DVDD_1V2 31
TXEN 32
U1
nRF905
VDD
L1
0603
C3
0603
C11
Not fitted
0603
C12
0603
L3
0603
L2
0603
C9
0603
C10
0603
C4
3.3nF
0603
C8
33pF
0603
VDD
VDD
1
2
J1
1.9-3.6V
GND
S1
VDD Select C14
100nF
0603
C13
0603
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
JP1
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TRX_CE
PWR_UP
CD
AM
DR
MISO
SCK
CSN
TXEN
VDD_C
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VDD_C
VDD_C VDD_C
MOSI
1
2
J3
R3
10K
0603
R5
10K
0603
VDD
R4
10K
0603
uPCLK
GND
uPCLK
1
J4
GND
C3
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
L1
L2
L3
868/915MHz 433MHz
33pF, ±5%
3.9pF, ±0.25pF
3.9pF, ±0.25pF
Not fitted Not fitted
33pF, ±5%
Not fitted
12nH, 2%
12nH, 2%
12nH, 2%
180pF, ±5%
18pF, ±5%
18pF, ±5%
6.8pF, ±5%
Not fitted
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39nH, 5%
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xxx
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Top silkscreen
No components in bottom layer
Top signal layer Bottom signal layer
Figure A.2.1 Q5)(9%2$5' PCB layout
The Q5)(9%2$5' is manufactured on a 1.6mm thick, 2 layer FR4 substrate.
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C1 Capacitor ceramic 15pF, ±5%, 50V, NPO 0603
C2 Capacitor ceramic 15pF, ±5%, 50V, NPO 0603
C3 Capacitor Ceramic
@ 433MHz
@ 868/915MHz 180pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0
33pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0
0603
C4 Capacitor Ceramic 3.3nF, +/-10%, 50V, X7R 0603
C5 Capacitor Ceramic 33pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0 0603
C6 Capacitor Ceramic 4.7nF, +/-10%, 50V, X7R 0603
C7 Capacitor Ceramic 10nF, +/-10%, 50V, X7R 0603
C8 Capacitor Ceramic 33pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0 0603
C9 Capacitor Ceramic
@ 433MHz
@ 868/915MHz 18pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0
3.9pF, ±0.25pF, 50V, NP0
0603
C10 Capacitor Ceramic
@ 433MHz
@ 868/915MHz 18pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0
3.9pF, ±0.25pF, 50V, NP0
0603
C11 0603 Not fitted
C12 Capacitor Ceramic
@ 433MHz
@ 868/915MHz 6.8pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP 0
33pF, +/-5%, 50V, NP0
0603
C13 Capacitor Ceramic
@ 433MHz
@ 868/915MHz Not fitted
Not fitted
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C14 Capacitor Ceramic 100nF, +/-10%, 50V, X7R 0603
C15 Capacito r Tant al um 4.7µF, +/-20%, 16V 3216
J1 Power supply connector through-hole
J2 RF I/O SMA through-hole
J3 µPCLK output 2 pin header through-hole
J4 Test point through-hole GND for test
equipment
JP1 Digital I/O Flat cable connector 16 pin through-hole
L1 Wire wound chip inductor
@ 433MHz: SRF>433MHz
@ 868/915MHz: SRF>915MHz 12nH, +/-2%
12nH, +/-2%
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L2 Wire wound chip inductor
@ 433MHz: SRF>433MHz
@ 868/915MHz: SRF>915MHz 39nH, +/-5%
12nH, +/-2%
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L3 Wire wound chip inductor
@ 433MHz: SRF>433MHz
@ 868/915MHz: SRF>915MHz 39nH, +/-5%
12nH, +/-2%
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R1 Resistor 1M 0603 1%
R2 Resistor 22k 0603 1%
R3 Resistor 10k 0603 1%
R4 Resistor 10k 0603 1%
R5 Resistor 10k 0603 1%
S1 Slide switch, VDD Select through-hole
U1 Nordic VLSI, 433/868/915MHz RF
Transceiver Q5) QFN32L/5x5
X1 Toyocom Devices, 16MHz crystal TSX-10A SMD LxWxH =
4.0x2.5x0.8mm,
CL=9pF, ESR <
100Ω, tolerance +
temperature drift
< +/- 30 ppm
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Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress
ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the
Specifications sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may
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malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Nordic
VLSI ASA customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at
their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Nordic VLSI ASA for any damages resulting
from such improper use or sale.
Product specification, revision date : 30.01.2004
All rights reserved ®. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written
permission of the copyright holder.
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