Anaren A8520E24A91 Radio Module and Evaluation Module

Anaren A8520E24A91 Radio Module and Evaluation Module

The Anaren A8520E24A91 Radio Module is a high-performance, FCC/IC-certified radio module that incorporates the Texas Instruments CC8520 PurePath™ wireless audio transceiver, the CC2591 PA/LNA device range extender, and an integral antenna all in the industry’s smallest package, 11 x 19 x 2.5mm. The Anaren A8520E24A91 Radio Module includes a crystal, the required RF matching and filtering for FCC/IC compliance, and filtering on all digital lines for good noise reduction and sensitivity. These modules operate in the global non-licensed 2.4GHz ISM/SRD frequency band, and are ideal for achieving low power wireless connectivity without having to deal with extensive Protocol, RF, antenna design, and regulatory compliance, allowing quick time to market.

The A8520E24A91-EM2 Evaluation Module is a high-performance interface board with the A8520E24A91 module mounted for quick connection to the Texas Instruments CC8520DK Development Kit.

Features

Un-Compressed Wireless Audio Connectivity
Pre-defined protocol
Configurable human interface
Operates in the world wide 2.4GHz ISM band
FCC/IC compliant, shielded package
Autonomous or hosted mode
Integral Antenna
Integrated CC2591 Range Extender for long range applications (A8520E24A91)
Co-existence with WIFI and Bluetooth

Specifications

Sensitivity: 87dBm
Output power: 16dBm
Line of sight range: 150m
Master current consumption: 48mA
Range through multiple walls: typ. 30m indoor
Operating temperature: –20 to +85C

Benefits

100% RF Tested in production for repeatable performance
Common footprint for US and European needs
No RF engineering experience necessary
No protocol experience necessary
Only requires a 2 layer Host PCB implementation
FCC & IC certified
No regulatory “Intentional radiator” testing required to integrate module into end product;simple certification labeling replaces testing