The Radio Controller Board RCB230 V3.2 is an affordable, high-performance radio module based on the 2.4 GHz radio transceiver AT86RF230 combined with Atmel´s low power AVR microcontroller ATmega1281V.

The RCB230 V3.2 module can be used for wireless solutions in accordance with the standard IEEE 802.15.4 for ISM and ZigBeeTM applications.

The module´s transmitting power is 6 dBm ERP and its receiving sensitivity is -104 dBm. Ranges of over 500 m in a free field can be reached even with low energy usage. The module´s 60 pin interface allows for flexible operation with various periphery boards and all of the ATmega1281V components and because of this, quick realization of different applications.

Power is supplied either by 2 AAA batteries or the 60 pin interface and operates in the range of 1.8..3.6 VDC. Energy consumption is approximately 25 mA in sending and receiving mode and less than 1 µA in standby. The module features a 32 kHz low power timer

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Radio Controller Board RCB230 V3.2

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