ZIGBIT 900MHZ WIRELESS MODULES
ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN
DATASHEET
Features
Compact size (30.0 x 20.0mm)
MCU less transceiver module with SPI interface
High RX sensitivity (-103dBm)
Outperforming link budget (up to +112dB)
Up to +9.0dBm output power
Very low power consumption:
8.7mA in RX mode (1)
27mA in TX mode (1)
0.7µA in sleep mode (2)
Internal clock output
Preassigned Atmel® MAC address that can be used on end product
Capability to use MAC address into the internal EEPROM
IEEE® 802.15.4 compliant transceiver
900MHz ISM band
Serial bootloader
Rapid design-in with built-in chip antenna
RF test point using MS-147 RF connector
Small physical footprint and low profile for optimum fit in very small application
boards
Mesh networking capability
Easy-to-use low cost development kit
Single source of support for HW and SW
Worldwide license-free operation
Note: 1. RX RPC enabled (for RX current), PHY_TX_PWR=0x0 (for TX current).
2. Controller Sleep Mode: SLEEP_MODE_PWR_DOWN.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................ 4
1.4 Related Documents ........................................................................................... 5
2. ZigBit Module Overview ..................................................................... 6
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 6
3. Specification....................................................................................... 8
3.1 Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................ 8
3.1.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 RF Characteristics .............................................................................. 9
3.2 Physical/environmental Characteristics and Outline ....................................... 10
3.3 Pin Configuration ............................................................................................. 10
3.4 Antenna Orientation Recommendation ........................................................... 11
3.5 Mounting Information ...................................................................................... 11
3.6 Soldering Profile .............................................................................................. 14
4. Schematics ...................................................................................... 15
4.1 Handling Instructions ....................................................................................... 17
4.2 General Recommendations ............................................................................ 17
5. Persistence Memory ........................................................................ 18
6. Ordering Information ........................................................................ 19
7. Agency Certifications ....................................................................... 20
7.1 United States (FCC) ........................................................................................ 20
7.2 Industry Canada (IC) Compliance statements ................................................ 20
8. Revision History ............................................................................... 22
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1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN ZigBit® is an ultra-compact and low-power 900MHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee® OEM module from
Atmel. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the AT86RF212B [3]
700/800/900MHz ISM band Transceiver alone on a very compact module design that provides the customer to integrate
the module to any of the recommended Atmel Microcontrollers that the application fits. The radio transceiver provides
high data rates from 20kb/s up to 1Mb/s, frame handling, outstanding receiver sensitivity and high transmit output power
enabling a very robust wireless communication. The module is designed for wireless sensing, monitoring, control, data
acquisition applications, to name a few. This ZigBit module eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming RF
development, and shortens time-to-market for wireless applications.
The module has an MS-147 RF connector that can be used as an RF test port. The built-in chip antenna is designed
and tuned for the ZigBit design to enable quick integration of the ZigBit into any application.
1.2 Applications
The ZigBit module is compatible with robust IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee stack that supports a self-healing, self-organizing
mesh network, while optimizing network traffic and minimizing power consumption.
For detailed Software support information, visit http://www.atmel.com/products/wireless.
The applications include, but are not limited to:
Building automation and monitoring
Lighting controls
Wireless smoke- and CO-detectors
Structural integrity monitoring
HVAC monitoring and control
Inventory management
Environmental monitoring
Security
Water metering
Industrial monitoring
Machinery condition and performance monitoring
Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity,
vibration, etc.
Automated meter reading (AMR)
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1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter
API Application Programming Interface
DC Direct Current
DTR Data Terminal Ready
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
GPIO General Purpose Input/output
HAF High Frequency
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
HW Hardware
I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IRQ Interrupt Request
ISM Industrial, Scientific, and Medical radio band
JTAG Digital interface for debugging of embedded device, also known as IEEE 1149.1 standard
interface
MAC Medium Access Control layer
MCU Microcontroller Unit. In this document it also means the processor, which is the core of a ZigBit
module
NRE Network layer
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OTA Over-The-Air upgrade
PA Power Amplifier
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PER Package Error Ratio
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RPC Reduced Power Consumption
RTS/CTS Request to Send/ Clear to Send
RX Receiver
SMA Surface Mount Assembly
SoC System on Chip
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SW Software
TTM Time-To-Market
TX Transmitter
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USART Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
ZigBee, ZigBee PRO Wireless networking standards targeted at low-power applications
802.15.4 The IEEE 802.15.4-2003 standard applicable to low-rate wireless Personal Area Network
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1.4 Related Documents
[1] IEEE Std 802.15.4-2003 IEEE Standard for Information technology - Part 15.4 Wireless Medium Access Control
(MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs).
[2] ZigBee Specification. ZigBee Document 053474r17, October 19, 2007.
[3] AT86RF212B Datasheet in http://www.atmel.com/devices/AT86RF212B.aspx?tab=documents.
[4] AT24MAC602 Datasheet in http://www.atmel.com/devices/AT24MAC602.aspx.
[5] MS-147 Series Interface RF Connector with Switch, 3.9mm High, DC to 6GHz
http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e35801505.pdf.
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2. ZigBit Module Overview
2.1 Overview
The ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN ZigBit is a compact, low-power, high sensitivity IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module. Based
on a solid combination of the latest Atmel MCU Wireless hardware platform, 900MHz ISM band transceiver and Atmel
Studio Wireless Composer - the ZigBit offers an unmatched combination of superior radio performance, ultra-low power
consumption and exceptional ease of integration.
Figure 2-1. ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN User Interface Diagram
This ZigBit module contains the Atmel AT86RF212B 900MHz ISM band Transceiver for ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 [1].
The compact all-in-one board design of Radio Transceiver with very minimal components on the RF path to Antenna
connector dramatically improves the ZigBit’s compact size, range performance on signal transmission and increases its
sensitivity. This ensures stable connectivity within a larger coverage area, and helps develop applications on smaller
footprint. The MS-147 connector [5] can be used as an RF Test port.
ZigBit Module contains a complete RF design with all the necessary passive components included. The module can be
easily mounted on a simple 2-layer PCB with a minimum of required external connection. The ZigBit Module Evaluation
kit containing the ZigBit Extension board for the Atmel Xplained PRO HW Evaluation platform can be used to develop
FW using the Atmel Studio and evaluate using the Wireless Composer. Compared to a custom RF/MCU solution, a
module-based solution offers considerable savings in development time and NRE cost per unit during the HW/FW
design, prototyping, and mass production phases of product development.
Depending on end-user design requirements, the ZigBit can operate as a sensor node, where it can be paired with a
host processor driving the module over a serial interface.
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The MAC stack running on the host processor can then control data transmission. Thus very minimal firmware
customization is required for successful module design-in. Third-party sensors can then be connected directly to the
host MCU.
Every ZigBit Module come pre loaded with Atmel assigned 64-bit MAC address stored in the EEPROM built-in the
module. This unique IEEE MAC address can be used as the MAC address of the end product, so there is no need to
buy a MAC address separately for the product using the ZigBit.
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3. Specification
3.1 Electrical Characteristics
3.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 3-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings (1)(2)
Parameter
Minimum
Maximum
Voltage on any pin, except RESET with respect to ground
-0.3V
3.6V (VDD max)
Input RF level
+10dBm
Current into VCC pins
200mA
Notes: 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings are the values beyond which damage to the device may occur. Under no
circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings given in this table be violated. Stresses beyond those listed
under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only. Functional operation of the device at these or other conditions, beyond those indicated
in the operational sections of this specification, is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
2. Attention! ZigBit is an ESD-sensitive device. Precaution should be taken when handling the device in order to
prevent permanent damage.
3.1.2 Power Supply
Table 3-2. Test Conditions (unless otherwise stated), Vcc = 3V, Tamb = 25°C
Parameter
Range
Unit
Supply voltage, VDD
1.8 to 3.6
V
Current consumption: RX mode
9.3
mA
Current consumption: TX mode, PLL ON
5
mA
Current consumption: TX mode (1) BUSY_TX Transmit state
26.9
mA
Current consumption: TRX_OFF
617
µA
Sleep Current consumption: TRX Sleep
0.7
µA
Note 1: Output TX power (when measuring consumption in TX mode) is +9dBm.
Current consumption depends on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the board design and materials. When
this module is assembled on a base board, the MCU current also should be considered in estimating Active and Sleep
currents of the product.
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3.1.3 RF Characteristics
Table 3-3. RF Characteristics (1)
Parameter
Condition
Range
Frequency bandFCC and Industry Canada(2)
902 928
Numbers of channels (FCC and Industry
Canada)
10
Channel spacing (FCC and Industry Canada)
2
Frequency band ETSI (European Union)(2)
863 870
Number of channels (European Union) 1
Transmitter output power Adjusted in 36 steps -25 to +11 dBm
Receiver sensitivity
PER = 1%
-103
On-air data rate 20 up to 1000 Kbps
TX output/ RX input nominal impedance
For balanced
50
Range (US Band)(3)
Open field, LoS, Elevated
180 730
Range (Euro Band)(3)
Open field, LoS, Elevated
140 440
Table 3-4. TX Power Settings
PHY_TX_PWR 3:0 Register Value Power Register Setting [dBm]
Output Power [dBm]
(typical values at RF connector)
C0
11
8.59
C1
10
8.14
80
9
7.43
82
8
5.85
83
7
4.97
84
6
4.1
40
5
3.58
86
4
2.12
00
3
1.4
01
2
0.42
02
1
-0.93
03
0
-2.09
04
-1
-3.16
27 -2 -4.29
91 -6 -7.86
0D -10 -12.27
15 -18 -19.51
1D
-25
-26.82
Note 1: For detailed characteristics, refer to [3].
Note 2: Appropriate FW (Register selection) must be used for operating this ZigBit in United States and Canada.
Note 3: Range measured is Line of Sight and at 10ft elevation from Ground at different combinations of orientations of transmitter and
receiver, with special conditions were there is minimal or no RF interference from other sources. For best case orientation of the
ZigBits to achieve maximum range, refer to Section 3.4.
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3.2 Physical/environmental Characteristics and Outline
Table 3-5. Physical Characteristics
Parameters
Value
Comments
Size 30.0 x 20.0mm
Operating temperature range -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C operational
3.3 Pin Configuration
Table 3-6. ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN Pinout Description
Pin Out
Pin Descriptions
Function
1
AVSS
Analog Ground
2
AVSS
Analog Ground
3
DEVDD
Digital Power input pin
4
DEVDD
Digital Power input pin
5
RST
RESET active low
6
SEL
SPI select, active low
7
MOSI
SPI data input
8
MISO
SPI data output
9
SCLK
SPI clock
10
DIG1
Reserved
11
FEM_CSD
Reserved
32
DIG3
RX TX Indication
33
DIG4
RX TX Indication (Inverted)
34
DIG2
Tx- Rx time-stamp
35
SLP_TR
Controls sleep, deep sleep, transmit start, receive states; active high
36
SCL
TWI- EEPROM
37
SDA
TWI- EEPROM
38
FEM_CPS
Reserved
39
CLKM
Master Clock output
40
IRQ
Interrupt request signal output
41
DVSS
Digital Ground
42
DVSS
Digital Ground
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3.4 Antenna Orientation Recommendation
The Antenna in this module is designed to provide the best possible LoS range in the direction indicated in this
illustration.
3.5 Mounting Information
Figure 3-1 shows the PCB pinout of a ZigBit module. Neither via-holes nor wires are allowed on the PCB upper layer in
the area occupied by the module. As a critical requirement, RF_GND pins should be grounded via several via-holes to
be located right next to the pins thus minimizing inductance and preventing both mismatch and losses.
Figure 3-1. ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN Dimensions and Pinout
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Figure 3-2. ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN Mounting Information (preferred placement)
Figure 3-3. ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN Mounting Information (alternative placement)
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3.6 Soldering Profile
The J-STD-020C-compliant soldering profile is recommended according to Table 3-7.
Table 3-7. Soldering Profile (1)
Profile Feature
Green Package
Average ramp-up rate (217°C to peak)
3°C/s max.
Preheat temperature 175°C ±25°C
180s max.
Temperature maintained above 217°C
60s to 150s
Time within 5°C of actual peak temperature
20s to 40s
Peak temperature range
260°C
Ramp-down rate
6°C/s max.
Time within 25°C to peak temperature
8 minutes
Note: 1. The package is backward compatible with PB/Sn soldering profile.
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4. Schematics
Connector schematics
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2
3
3
4
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5
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C C
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GND
GND
RESET_N
SLP_TR
CLKM
DIG3
DIG4
IRQ
nSEL
MOSI
SCLK
MISO
DIG2
DIG1
GND
GND
i
PCB Rule
i
PCB Rule
RESET_N
IRQ
GND
GND
MAC_SCL
MAC_SDA
AN_VCC_3V3
VCC_3V3
VCC_3V3 CLKM
VCC_3V3
DIG4 2
AVSS 3
RFP 4
RFN 5
AVSS 6
DVSS 7
/RST 8
DIG1 9
DIG2 10
SLP_TR 11
DVSS 12
DVDD 13
DVDD 14
DEVDD 15
DVSS 16
CLKM
17
DVSS
18
SCLK
19
MISO
20
DVSS
21
MOSI
22
/SEL
23
IRQ
24
XTAL2
25
XTAL1
26
AVSS
27
EVDD
28
AVDD
29
AVSS
30
AVSS
31
AVSS
32
DIG3 1
PAD
33
AT86RF212B-ZU
U1
GND
GND
50Ohm 1
GND 2
Bal
3
Bal
4
GND
5
GND
6
0896FB15A0100B1
GND
SLP_TR
MAC_SCL
MAC_SDA
DIG2
MISO
MOSI
SCLK
nSEL
GND
0R
R2
0R
R3
GND
2SDA 3
SCL 1
WP 5
VCC
4
AT24MAC602-STUM-T
U2
VCC_3V3
GND
ZigBit Sub-GHz RF-only board PCB
PCB1
AN_VCC_3V3 VCC_3V3
BLM15BB221SN1
L3
1uF
C6
1uF
C7
1uF
C1
1uF
C2
2.2 pF
C3
10 pF
C5
10 pF
C8
100nC9
10 k
R5
10 k
R6
680R
R1
Product number/revision
Serial number
Label PCBALABEL1
RF_N
RF_P
FEED POINT
1NC 2
0915AT43A0026
A1
RF_IN
1RF_OUT 2
GND 3
GND
4
MS147J1
GND
GND
GND
GND
GNDGND
GND GND GND
GND GND
68pF
C10
GND
1
nRST
5
VDD
3
GND
2
DIG2 34
SLP_TR 35
SCL 36
SDA 37
MISO
8
MOSI
7
nSEL
6
FEM_SEL 38
GND 41
VDD
4
IRQ 40
GND 42
CLKM 39
SCLK
9
DIG1
10
FEM_CSD
11
DIG4 33
DIG3 32
ATZB-RF-4-0-C-915
Z1
DIG1
DIG3
DIG4
1 3
2
4
16.0MHz
Q1
1
2
3
4
EMI Shield
Z2 Ba
5.6pF
C11
5.6pF
C4
2.7 nH
L1
Place de-coupling closer
to TRX
Place de-coupling closer
to TRX
Place xtal circuit closer
to TRX . Isolate from
digital signals.
Layout:
Maintain two ground planes and
two power planes
PIA101
PIA102
COA1
PIB101
PIB102
PIB103
PIB104
PIB105 PIB106
COB1
PIC101
PIC102
COC1
PIC201
PIC202
COC2
PIC301PIC302
COC3
PIC401
PIC402
COC4
PIC501 PIC502
COC5
PIC601 PIC602
COC6
PIC701 PIC702
COC7
PIC801 PIC802
COC8
PIC901 PIC902
COC9
PIC1001 PIC1002
COC10
PIC1101
PIC1102
COC11
PIJ101
PIJ102
PIJ103
PIJ104
COJ1
PIL101 PIL102
COL1
PIL301 PIL302
COL3
COLABEL1
COPCB1
PIQ101
PIQ102
PIQ103
PIQ104
COQ1
PIR101 PIR102
COR1
PIR201 PIR202
COR2
PIR301 PIR302
COR3
PIR501
PIR502
COR5
PIR601
PIR602
COR6
PIU101
PIU102
PIU103
PIU104
PIU105
PIU106
PIU107
PIU108
PIU109
PIU1010PIU1011PIU1012PIU1013PIU1014PIU1015PIU1016
PIU1017
PIU1018
PIU1019
PIU1020
PIU1021
PIU1022
PIU1023
PIU1024
PIU1025 PIU1026 PIU1027 PIU1028 PIU1029 PIU1030 PIU1031 PIU1032 PIU1033
COU1
PIU201
PIU202
PIU203
PIU204
PIU205
COU2
PIZ101
PIZ102
PIZ103
PIZ104
PIZ105
PIZ106
PIZ107
PIZ108
PIZ109
PIZ1010
PIZ1011 PIZ1032
PIZ1033
PIZ1034
PIZ1035
PIZ1036
PIZ1037
PIZ1038
PIZ1039
PIZ1040
PIZ1041
PIZ1042
COZ1
PIZ201 PIZ202 PIZ203 PIZ204
COZ2
PIC701
PIL301
PIU1028
PIC301PIR101
PIZ1039
PIU109
PIZ1010
PIU1010
PIZ1034
PIU101
PIZ1032
PIU102
PIZ1033
PIB102
PIB105 PIB106
PIC101
PIC202
PIC302
PIC402
PIC501
PIC602
PIC702
PIC801
PIC901
PIC1102
PIJ103
PIJ104
PIQ102
PIQ104
PIU103
PIU106
PIU107
PIU1012PIU1016
PIU1018
PIU1021
PIU1027 PIU1030 PIU1031 PIU1032 PIU1033
PIU202 PIU205
PIZ101
PIZ102
PIZ1041
PIZ1042
PIZ201 PIZ202 PIZ203 PIZ204
PIU1024
PIZ1040
PIR601
PIU201
PIZ1036
PIR501
PIU203
PIZ1037
PIU1020
PIZ108
PIU1022
PIZ107
PIZ1038
PIZ1011
PIR302
PIR202
PIR301
PIR102
PIU1017
PIC1002
PIJ101
PIC802
PIQ101
PIU1026
PIC601
PIU1029
PIC502
PIQ103
PIU1025
PIC401
PIJ102
PIL101
PIC102
PIU1013PIU1014
PIB101
PIC1001
PIA102
PIR201
PIA101
PIC1101
PIL102
PIU1023
PIZ106
PIU108
PIZ105
PIB103PIU105
NLRF0N
PIB104
PIU104
NLRF0P
PIU1019
PIZ109
PIU1011
PIZ1035
PIC201
PIC902
PIL302
PIR502 PIR602
PIU1015
PIU204
PIZ103
PIZ104
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4.1 Handling Instructions
The ZigBit Modules are fixed with an EMI Shield to ensure compliance to Emission and Immunity rules. This shield is
galvanic and NOT air tight. So cleaning of the module with IPA / other similar agents is not advised. Humidity protection
coating (conformal) will cause deviated RF behavior and coating material being trapped inside EMI Shield. So this
should be avoided. For products requiring conformal coating, it is advised to suitably mask the ZigBit before applying
the coating to rest of the ZigBit carrier board. To protect ZigBit from humidity, the housing of the product should ensure
suitable Ingress Protection standards are complied with.
The UFL RF connector should never be exposed to Varnish / similar conformal coating material which will affect
electrical connection on the surfaces of connector.
The in-built chip antenna has been tuned for the particular design.
4.2 General Recommendations
Metal enclosure should not be used. Using low profile enclosure might also affect antenna tuning.
Placing high profile components next to antenna should be avoided
Having holes/vias punched around the periphery of the board eliminates parasitic radiation from the board
edges also distorting antenna pattern
ZigBit module should not be placed next to consumer electronics which might interfere with ZigBit's RF
frequency band
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5. Persistence Memory
A dedicated memory space is allocated to store product specific information and called the Persistence Memory. The
organization of the persistence memory is as follows:
Table 5-1. Persistence Memory
Data
Size
Structure Revision
2 bytes
MAC address (1)
8 bytes
Board information overall
49 bytes
Board information PCBA Name
30 bytes
Board information PCBA Serial number 10 bytes
Board information PCBA Atmel Part Number 8 bytes
Board information PCBA Revision 1 byte
Reserved 3 bytes
XTAL Calibration Value
1 byte
Reserved
7 bytes
Reserved
4 bytes
CRC
1 byte
Note: 1. The MAC address stored inside the AT24MAC602 is a uniquely assigned ID for each ZigBit and owned
by Atmel. User of the ZigBit application can use this unique MAC ID to address the ZigBit in end-
applications. The MAC ID can be read from the ZigBit using the Performance Analyzer Application that
is supplied through Atmel Studio Gallery Extension.
ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN ZigBit contains AT24MAC602, which has a globally unique MAC address that can be assigned as
the physical address of a system hardware device or node. Persistence memory is stored in the first-half of the standard
2kbit EEPROM of AT24MAC602 starting from address 0x00.
Special commands are available to read the unique 64-bit MAC ID and the persistent memory via the I2C compatible (2-
wire) serial interface (see section “Device Addressing” in AT24MAC602 [4] for details).
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6. Ordering Information
Table 6-1. Ordering Information
Part number
Description
ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN 900MHz IEEE802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module based on AT86RF212B Transceiver with UFL RF
connector, single unit
ATZB-RF-212B-0-CNR 900MHz IEEE802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module based on AT86RF212B Transceiver with UFL RF
connector, Tape & Reel
Note: Tape & reel quantity: 200.
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7. Agency Certifications
7.1 United States (FCC)
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. To fulfill FCC Certification requirements, an
OEM manufacturer must comply with the following regulations:
1. The ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and, if the FCC ID
is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the
module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use
wording such as the following:
IMPORTANT: Contains FCC ID: VW4A091743. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation (FCC 15.19).
The internal antenna used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all
persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This device is approved as a mobile device with respect to RF exposure compliance, and may
only be marketed to OEM installers. Use in portable exposure conditions (FCC 2.1093) requires separate equipment
authorization.
IMPORTANT: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment (FCC section 15.21).
IMPORTANT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
(FCC section 15.105).
7.2 Industry Canada (IC) Compliance statements
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by Industry Canada for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the device and
the user or bystanders.
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Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences définies par Industrie Canada pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20cm de distance entre le
dispositif et l'utilisateur ou des tiers.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required
with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
This Module is labelled with its own IC ID. If the IC ID Certification Number is not visible while installed inside another
device, then the device should display the label on it referring the enclosed module. In that case, the final end product
must be labelled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains Transmitter Module IC: 11019A-091743
OR
“Contains IC: 11019A-091743
Ce module est étiqueté avec son propre ID IC. Si le numéro de certification IC ID n'est pas visible lorsqu'il est installé à
l'intérieur d'un autre appareil, l'appareil doit afficher l'étiquette sur le module de référence ci-joint. Dans ce cas, le
produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible par le texte suivant:
“Contains Transmitter Module IC: 11019A-091743
OR
“Contains IC: 11019A-091743
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8. Revision History
Doc. Rev.
Date
Comments
42269C 02/2015 The former Section 7.2 “European Union (ETSI)” and all references to the European
Unionhave been removed
42269B
07/2014
The schematic on page 16 has been updated
42269A
04/2014
Initial document release
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