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Silicon Labs 4463CPCE27F868

Name: 4463CPCE27F868
Brand: Silicon Labs
SKU: 4463CPCE27F868
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Part No.:: 4463CPCE27F868

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Category:: RF, RFID, Wireless Evaluation Boards

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Datasheet:: 4463CPCE27F868.pdf

Description:: WIRELESS RF PICO BOARD

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Overview

4463CPCE27F868 from Silicon Laboratories is an RF transceiver pico board designed for sub-GHz wireless evaluation and development, featuring the Si4463 IC operating at 868 MHz with +27 dBm output power in a switched PA configuration, integrated matching network, SMA antenna interface, and factory-programmed EBID memory for WDS identification.

For engineers reviewing the 4463CPCE27F868 datasheet, 4463CPCE27F868 pinout, 4463CPCE27F868 application, or 4463CPCE27F868 equivalent, this board enables rapid prototyping of ISM-band sensor networks, smart metering links, and industrial telemetry systems using the Wireless Motherboard platform and WDS software toolset.

Technical Context

The 4463CPCE27F868 implements the Si4463 transceiver IC in a fully populated, shielded RF pico board form factor, supporting FSK/GFSK/OOK modulation schemes, programmable packet handling via SPI, and hardware-accelerated CRC and whitening. It interfaces to the Wireless Motherboard through standardized 20-pin connectors (J1/CON1 and J2/CON2) with dedicated GPIOs, interrupt, and SPI signals.

Power delivery is optimized for evaluation: VDD supplied from motherboard (3.3 V), shutdown controlled via SDN pin, and RF output routed through a Class-E +27 dBm matching network tuned for 868 MHz operation. The board includes on-board 24AA64T-I/MNY EBID memory for automatic kit identification in WDS v3.2.7+.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
RF IC	Si4463 transceiver with integrated synthesizer, LNA, PA, and digital baseband
Operating Frequency	868 MHz ISM band - supports ETSI-compliant narrowband and wideband operation
Output Power	+27 dBm - achieved via external switched PA stage and optimized matching network
Modulation Support	FSK, GFSK, OOK - configurable via WDS or API for legacy and low-power protocols
Interface	SPI (SCLK/SDI/SDO/NSEL) + GPIOs (4x) + NIRQ - direct connection to C8051F930 MCU on WMB
Board Identification	Factory-programmed 24AA64T-I/MNY EBID EEPROM - enables automatic detection in WDS
Antenna Interface	SMA connector with 50 Ω impedance - supports external antennas for range testing and regulatory compliance validation

Availability

4463CPCE27F868 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless sensor node development, smart utility metering, and industrial telemetry applications requiring stable component supply and full evaluation platform compatibility.

Supply support for 4463CPCE27F868 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Silicon Laboratories Inc. is a U.S.-based semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog-intensive mixed-signal ICs for timing, wireless, MCU, and sensor applications.

The 4463CPCE27F868 belongs to the EZRadioPRO development kit family, engineered specifically to accelerate sub-GHz RF system evaluation, interoperability testing, and firmware development for ISM-band IoT and industrial wireless solutions.

FAQ

What is the function of the 4463CPCE27F868 in the EZRadioPRO development ecosystem?

The 4463CPCE27F868 serves as a preconfigured RF pico board containing the Si4463 transceiver IC, enabling immediate integration into the Wireless Motherboard platform for evaluating 868 MHz wireless links. It provides calibrated +27 dBm output, factory-loaded EBID memory, and complete RF front-end matching - allowing engineers to skip RF layout and focus on protocol and application layer development using the 4463CPCE27F868 without custom hardware design.

Does the 4463CPCE27F868 support both transmit and receive modes?

Yes, the 4463CPCE27F868 integrates the full-duplex Si4463 transceiver IC and supports simultaneous TX/RX configuration via WDS or API commands. Its hardware design includes separate RX input (RXP/RXN) and TX output (TX) paths with internal switch control, enabling bidirectional communication in time-division or frequency-division schemes - verified in standard packet TX/RX examples shipped with the 4463CPCE27F868.

How is the 4463CPCE27F868 powered and interfaced to the Wireless Motherboard?

The 4463CPCE27F868 receives 3.3 V power (VDD) and ground (GND) from the Wireless Motherboard via its 20-pin J1/J2 connectors. It communicates over SPI (SCLK, SDI, SDO, NSEL), uses P0.1 as NIRQ, P2.3 as SDN, and exposes four GPIOs (P2.6, P1.3, P2.5, P2.4) - all mapped per Table 4 in the EZRadioPRO-DK User's Guide. No external power or level-shifting is required for operation with the 4463CPCE27F868.

Can the 4463CPCE27F868 be used independently outside the Wireless Motherboard platform?

No - the 4463CPCE27F868 is not a standalone module; it lacks onboard MCU, USB interface, or debug circuitry. It requires mating with the Wireless Motherboard (MSC-WMB93X) and UPPI-930-RF MCU pico board to provide clocking, SPI host control, and USB-to-C2 debugging. All firmware loading, radio configuration, and packet testing for the 4463CPCE27F868 depend on this integrated platform architecture.

Is the 4463CPCE27F868 recommended for new designs?

No - the 4463CPCE27F868 is marked "Not Recommended for New Designs" in Silicon Labs documentation. While fully functional and supported by WDS v3.2.7+, it is superseded by newer EZRadioPRO kits based on C2A-revision ICs and updated pico board variants. Customers initiating new projects should evaluate current-generation alternatives, though the 4463CPCE27F868 remains valid for legacy system maintenance and existing design continuity.

4463CPCE27F868 Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Series:: EZRadioPRO®

Packaging:: Bulk

Product Status:: Obsolete

Type:: Transceiver

Frequency:: 868MHz

Contents:: Board(s)

Utilized IC / Part:: Si4463

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7.What is the process for return or replacement of 4463CPCE27F868?

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