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ZMN2430HPA
Rating Value Units
All Input/Output Pins -0.3 to +6.0 V
Non-Operating Ambient Temperature Range -40 to +85 oC
ZMN2430HPA Absolute Maximum Ratings
ZMN2430HPA Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Sym Notes Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Operating Frequency Range 2405 2475 MHz
Operating Frequency Tolerance -300 300 kHz
Spread Spectrum Method Direct Sequence
Modulation Type O-QPSK
Number of RF Channels 15
RF Data Transmission Rate 250 kb/s
Symbol Rate Tolerance 120 ppm
RF Channel Spacing 5 MHz
Receiver Sensitivity, 10E-5 BER -95 dBm
Upper Adjacent Channel Rejection, +5 MHz 41 dB
Lower Adjacent Channel Rejection, -5 MHz 30 dB
Upper Alternate Channel Rejection, +10 MHz 55 dB
Lower Alternate Channel Rejection, -10 MHz 53 dB
Maximum RF Transmit Power 14 15 16 dBm
Transmit Power Adjustment 20 dB
Optimum Antenna Impedance 50 Ω
•2.4 GHz ZigBee Transceiver Module
•Small Size, Light Weight, Built-In Antenna
•Sleep Current less than 3 µA
•FCC and ETSI Certified for Unlicensed Operation
The ZMN2430HPA 2.4 GHz transceiver module is a low cost, high-power solution for
point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and MESH wireless systems. The ZMN2430HPA
module provides the flexibility and versatility to serve applications ranging from cable
replacements to sensor networks. Based on the IEEE 802.15.4 wireless standard and
the ZigBee protocol stack, the ZMN2400HPA module is easy to integrate, requires no
external antenna, and provides robust wireless communications including MESH net-
work operation. The ZMN2430HPA also includes RFM’s powerful CSM application
profile, which eliminates the need for customer firmware programming.
Shown with Shield Removed
High Power
ZigBee Module
with Chip
Antenna
DEVELOPMENT KIT
(Info Click here)
ZMN2430HPA Firmware Configurations
ZMN2430HPA modules are shipped loaded with one of three firmware configurations: coordinator, router or end
node. Each ZigBee network will include one, and only one coordinator. This module coordinates the overall net-
work operation and is the host application or gateway interface point for the network. The part number designation
for a coordinator is ZMN2430HPA-C. Router modules are capable of retransmitting messages and provide the
mesh networking infrastructure in a ZigBee network. The part number for a router is ZMN2430HPA-R. End node
modules provide field connection points for sensors, data loggers, PLCs, etc. The coordinator and the routers in a
ZigBee network must stay active (awake) continuously to support network operation. End nodes can be sleep
duty cycled where needed for extended battery life operation. The part number designationfor an end node is
ZMN2430HPA-E. A router can provide the same field connection support as an end node, but a router cannot be
sleep duty cycled without affecting mesh network operation. Specify the number of modules for each firmware
configuration when ordering ZMN2430HPA modules.
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Characteristic Sym Notes Minimum Typical Maximum Units
ADC Input Range 0 3.3 V
ADC Input Resolution 7 12 bits
ADC Input Impedance 55 MΩ
PWM Output Resolution 12 bits
UART Baud Rate 1.2 115.2 kb/s
Digital I/O:
Logic Low Input Level -0.3 0.5 V
Logic High Input Level 2.8 3.6 V
Logic Input Internal Pull-up/Pull-down Resistor 20 KΩ
GPIO3 Logic Low Sink Current 20 mA
Power Supply Voltage Range VCC +3.3 +5.5 Vdc
Power Supply Voltage Ripple 10 mVP-P
Receive Mode Current 33 mA
Transmit Mode Current 130 mA
Sleep Mode Current 3µA
Operating Temperature Range -40 85 oC
ZMN2430HPA Electrical Characteristics
CAUTION: Electrostatic Sensitive Device. Observe precautions when handling.
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ZMN2430HPA Hardware
The major hardware component of the ZMN2430HPA is
the CC2430 IEEE 802.15.4 compatible transceiver with
integrated 8051 microcontroller. The ZMN2430HPA
operates in the frequency band of 2405 to 2475 MHz at
a nominal output power of 40 mW.
The ZMN2430HPA includes a low noise preamplifier in
the receiver path and a power amplifier in the transmit-
ter path, greatly increasing the operating range of the
CC2430. Two crystals are provided to operate the
CC2430, a 32 MHz crystal for normal operation and a
32.768 kHz crystal for precision sleep mode operation.
The ZMN2430HPA provides a variety of application
hardware interfaces including an SPI interface, UART
interface, three 12-bit ADC inputs, two PWM (DAC) out-
puts, and six general purpose digital I/O ports.
ZMN2430HPA Firmware
The main firmware components in the ZMN2430HPA
include the ZigBee protocol stack and the RFM’s CSM
standard module application profile. The ZigBee proto-
col stack implements networking and security, with
underlying support from the 802.15.4 Media Access
Control (MAC) layer. The CSM profile provides an
application programming interface (API) for all the
ZMN2430HPA hardware interfaces. The CSM profile
includes Network Discovery, Send/Receive Serial Data,
Read/Write SPI Port, Read ADC Inputs, Write DAC
Outputs, Read/Write GPIO and Module Configuration
services. In addition, the CSM profile provides two
sleep modes - timer sleep and interrupt sleep. See the
ZMN2430HP ZigBee Module Developer’s Kit User’s
Manual for complete details of the CSM profile API.
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Pad Name Description
1 GND Power supply and signal ground. Connect to the host circuit board ground.
2 RSVD Reserved pin. Leave unconnected.
3 RSVD Reserved pin. Leave unconnected.
4 GPIO0 Configurable digital I/O port 0. When configured as an output, the power-on state is also configurable.
5 UART_TX Serial data output from UART.
6 UART_RX Serial data input to UART.
7 GPIO4 Configurable digital I/O port 4. When configured as an output, the power-on state is also configurable.
8 GPIO5 Configurable digital I/O port 5. When configured as an output, the power-on state is also configurable.
9 PWMA Pulse-width modulated output A with internal low-pass filter. Provides a DAC function.
10 GPIO2 Configurable digital I/O port 2. When configured as an output, the power-on state is also configurable.
11 GPIO1 Configurable digital I/O port 1. When configured as an output, the power-on state is also configurable.
12 GPIO3 Configurable digital I/O port 3. When configured as an output, this high current port can sink up to 20 mA. The
power-on output state is also configurable.
13 PWMB Pulse-width modulated output B with internal low-pass filter. Provides a DAC function.
14 VCC Power supply input, +3.3 to +5.5 Vdc.
15 GND Power supply and signal grounds. Connect to the host circuit board ground.
16 GND Power supply and signal grounds. Connect to the host circuit board ground.
17 /RESET Active low module hardware reset. Hold this input low when the power supply input is less than 2.7 Vdc.
18 ADCX 7-bit to 12-bit ADC input 0. ADC full scale reading can be referenced to the module’s +3.3 V regulated supply or
to the ADC’s internal +2.5 V reference.
19 ADCY 7-bit to 12-bit ADC input 1. ADC full scale reading can be referenced to the module’s +3.3 V regulated supply or
to the ADC’s internal +2.5 V reference.
20 SPI_MISO SPI port data input.
21 SPI_MOSI SPI port data output.
22 SPI_EN Active-low enable output for SPI bus devices.
23 SPI_SCLK SPI port clock signal.
24 ADCZ 7-bit to 12-bit ADC input 2. ADC full scale reading can be referenced to the module’s +3.3 V regulated supply or
to the ADC’s internal +2.5 V reference.
25 ADC REF Module’s +3.3 V regulated supply, used for ratiometric ADC readings. Current drain on this output should be no
greater than 5 mA.
26 NC No connection.
27 NC No connection.
28 GND RF ground. Connect to the host circuit board ground plane.
29 NC No connection.
30 GND RF ground. Connect to the host circuit board ground plane.
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ZMN2430HPA I/O Pad Descriptions
Reflow Profile
An example solder reflow profile for mounting the radio module on its host circuit board is shown in Figure 3.
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Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
