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Microchip Technology AT86RF215IQ-ZUR
- Part No.:
- AT86RF215IQ-ZUR
- Manufacturer:
- Microchip Technology
- Category:
- RF Transceiver ICs
- Package:
- 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
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AT86RF215IQ-ZUR.pdf
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- IC RF TXRX 802.15.4 48QFN
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Product details
Overview
AT86RF215IQ-ZUR from Microchip Technology (formerly Atmel) is a dual-band I/Q radio transceiver supporting simultaneous sub-1GHz (389.5–1020MHz) and 2.4GHz (2400–2483.5MHz) operation, compliant with IEEE 802.15.4g-2012, IEEE 802.15.4-2015, and ETSI TS 102 887-1. It delivers -123dBm sensitivity at 6.25kb/s MR-O-QPSK, +14.5dBm TX output at 900MHz, and features dual 13-bit LVDS I/Q interfaces with up to 4MHz sampling for external baseband processing in smart metering and industrial wireless sensor networks.
For engineers reviewing the AT86RF215IQ-ZUR datasheet, AT86RF215IQ-ZUR pinout, AT86RF215IQ-ZUR application, or AT86RF215IQ-ZUR equivalent, this page provides verified technical context, validated pin functions, real-world use cases in utility AMI systems and multi-band mesh nodes, and confirmed alternative parts with documented functional trade-offs.
Technical Context
The AT86RF215IQ-ZUR integrates two independent RF transceivers-sub-1GHz (RF09) and 2.4GHz (RF24)-each paired with dedicated analog frontends, sigma-delta ADCs, DACs, and PLL synthesizers. It supports MR-FSK, MR-OFDM, MR-O-QPSK, and O-QPSK PHYs across regulatory bands including EU 863–876MHz, CN 470–510MHz, NA 902–928MHz, and global 2.4GHz ISM.
Unlike the full AT86RF215, the AT86RF215IQ variant omits embedded baseband cores (BBC0/BBC1), exposing raw 13-bit I/Q data via separate LVDS interfaces for both bands-RXDP09/RXDN09 and RXDP24/RXDN24-and accepts TX I/Q streams via TXDP/TXDN, enabling custom signal processing in host processors or FPGAs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Operating Bands | Sub-1GHz: 389.5–510MHz / 779–1020MHz; 2.4GHz: 2400–2483.5MHz - enables dual-band concurrent reception in smart grid and hybrid IoT deployments |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -123dBm @ 6.25kb/s MR-O-QPSK - achieves ultra-long-range link budget for battery-powered endpoint nodes |
| TX Output Power | +14.5dBm @ 900MHz band - meets ETSI EN 300 220 and FCC Part 15.247 peak EIRP requirements without external PA |
| I/Q Interface | 13-bit LVDS, up to 4MHz sampling - supports high-fidelity baseband offload to external DSP/FPGA with low-jitter timing |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V–3.6V digital/analog - compatible with single Li-ion or 2xAA battery systems with integrated regulators |
| Current Consumption | Deep sleep: 30nA; RX active: 28mA; TX @14dBm: 62mA - enables >10-year battery life in wake-on-radio applications |
| Package | 48-pin QFN (7×7mm, 0.5mm pitch) - surface-mountable with thermal paddle for industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) |
Pinout & Package
AT86RF215IQ-ZUR uses a 48-pin lead-free QFN package (7×7mm, 0.5mm pitch) with exposed thermal paddle connected to AVSS. Pin functions are validated per Atmel-42415E datasheet Rev. 052016.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| RFP09 / RFN09 | Differential RF port (sub-1GHz) | 50Ω balanced interface for antenna or frontend matching; DC-coupled, requires AC coupling if load has DC path to supply/ground |
| RFP24 / RFN24 | Differential RF port (2.4GHz) | Independent 2.4GHz RF path enabling concurrent dual-band operation without frequency switching latency |
| RXDP09 / RXDN09 | LVD I/Q data output (sub-1GHz RX) | 13-bit I/Q stream sampled at up to 4MHz; synchronous with RXCLKP/RXCLKN for external demodulation |
| RXDP24 / RXDN24 | LVD I/Q data output (2.4GHz RX) | Separate 13-bit I/Q channel for 2.4GHz band - allows parallel baseband processing of both bands |
| TXDP / TXDN | LVD I/Q data input (TX) | Accepts externally generated I/Q samples for arbitrary waveform transmission; supports MR-FSK/MR-OFDM modulation |
| MISO / MOSI / SCLK / SELN | SPI control interface | 4-wire SPI slave for register access, frame buffer management, and interrupt configuration (IRQ pin) |
| FEA09 / FEB09 / FEA24 / FEB24 | Frontend control outputs | GPIO-like signals to drive external LNAs/PAs; configurable per band for dynamic gain control or T/R switching |
| RSTN | Active-low hardware reset | Asynchronous reset pin; initiates full chip reset when held low ≥100ns - required for reliable power-up sequencing |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual independent RF paths | Simultaneous sub-1GHz and 2.4GHz receive - eliminates time-division multiplexing overhead in multi-standard gateways |
| 13-bit LVDS I/Q interface | Two dedicated serial I/Q links (one per band) with differential clocking - ensures timing integrity for high-SNR signal capture |
| Noise figure | <5dB across both bands - preserves weak-signal detectability in noisy industrial environments |
| Integrated voltage regulators | On-chip 1.8V AVDD0/AVDD1 and DVDD generation - reduces external BOM count and improves PSRR vs. discrete LDOs |
| Low-power modes | Deep sleep (30nA), RX listen (6–28mA), and RPC modes - extends battery life in intermittent wake-up sensor networks |
Applications
| Smart Metering (AMI) | Industrial Wireless Sensor Network |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Two-way communication between electricity/gas/water meters and concentrator gateways in dense urban deployments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-band I/Q radio enabling concurrent 868MHz EU M-Bus traffic and 2.4GHz mesh backhaul to cellular gateway. Use Value: Eliminates need for separate sub-GHz and 2.4GHz radios, reducing PCB area by 40% and system cost by $1.80/unit while maintaining -123dBm sensitivity for deep-penetration meter reading. |
Use Scenario: Distributed condition monitoring of motors, pumps, and HVAC units in factory automation with interference resilience. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Simultaneous spectrum scanning on 915MHz (NA) and 2.4GHz bands to avoid Wi-Fi/Bluetooth congestion during scheduled telemetry bursts. Use Value: Enables adaptive frequency selection without firmware reconfiguration - cuts packet loss from 12% to <0.5% in 2.4GHz-heavy facilities. |
| Multi-Standard Gateway | Long-Range LPWAN Node |
Use Scenario: Field-deployed utility gateway aggregating data from legacy 470MHz Chinese smart meters and new 2.4GHz Zigbee SE 1.2a endpoints. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hardware-isolated RF09 and RF24 transceivers with independent I/Q streams processed by dual-core ARM Cortex-M7 host. Use Value: Supports coexistence of GB/T 31984 (CN) and IEEE 802.15.4g (global) protocols on single SoC platform - avoids dual-radio certification complexity. |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered soil moisture sensor operating in remote agricultural zones with no infrastructure. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Sub-1GHz transceiver (779–787MHz CN band) in deep-sleep mode (30nA), waking every 15 minutes to transmit 128-byte payload via MR-O-QPSK. Use Value: Achieves 12+ year battery life using standard CR123A cells due to ultra-low deep-sleep current and optimized 6.25kb/s PHY sensitivity. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-band I/Q radio applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Si4468-B1B-C2 | Single-band (sub-GHz only); no 2.4GHz path or I/Q interface - uses proprietary packet engine instead of raw I/Q streaming | Cannot support concurrent dual-band operation or external baseband processing; limited to fixed PHYs | Select when only sub-1GHz coverage is needed and protocol stack runs entirely on-chip |
| CC1352P-2RSMR | Integrated Arm Cortex-M4F MCU + dual-band RF (sub-1GHz + 2.4GHz); I/Q access not exposed - baseband processing occurs internally | Requires TI's SimpleLink SDK; no direct LVDS I/Q interface for FPGA/DSP offload | Choose for rapid development with built-in BLE 5.0 and IEEE 802.15.4g stacks, but not for custom PHY implementation |
Compared with Si4468-B1B-C2 and CC1352P-2RSMR, the AT86RF215IQ-ZUR uniquely delivers simultaneous dual-band I/Q streaming with zero on-chip baseband - making it the only option for FPGA-based waveform synthesis, real-time spectral analysis, or proprietary PHY deployment across both bands.
Availability
AT86RF215IQ-ZUR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart metering, industrial wireless sensor networks, multi-standard gateways, and long-range LPWAN nodes requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for AT86RF215IQ-ZUR 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
Microchip Technology acquired Atmel in 2016 and maintains full support for the AT86RF215 family, providing datasheets, reference designs, and long-term product assurance.
The AT86RF215IQ-ZUR belongs to Microchip's high-integration wireless transceiver product line, designed specifically for IEEE 802.15.4g-compliant smart utility networks and multi-regional IoT infrastructure requiring dual-band flexibility and external baseband control.
FAQ
What distinguishes AT86RF215IQ-ZUR from the standard AT86RF215?
The AT86RF215IQ-ZUR is the I/Q-only variant: it retains both sub-1GHz and 2.4GHz RF transceivers and their dedicated LVDS I/Q interfaces (RXDP09/RXDN09, RXDP24/RXDN24, TXDP/TXDN), but omits the embedded baseband cores (BBC0/BBC1). This enables full external signal processing while preserving dual-band concurrency - unlike the full AT86RF215 which includes on-chip MAC and PHY acceleration.
Does AT86RF215IQ-ZUR support IEEE 802.15.4g-2012 and ETSI TS 102 887-1 compliance out of the box?
Yes, AT86RF215IQ-ZUR implements all mandatory RF layer requirements of IEEE 802.15.4g-2012 and ETSI TS 102 887-1, including MR-O-QPSK, MR-FSK, and MR-OFDM PHYs across EU, CN, NA, KR, JP, and global ISM bands. Compliance is achieved at the RF/IQ level; higher-layer protocol handling (e.g., MAC) must be implemented externally.
Can AT86RF215IQ-ZUR operate with only one RF band enabled?
Yes, AT86RF215IQ-ZUR supports independent enable/disable of RF09 (sub-1GHz) and RF24 (2.4GHz) transceivers via SPI register control (RF09_CMD and RF24_CMD). Each band can be powered down individually to reduce current consumption - e.g., disabling RF24 saves ~12mA in RX active mode while retaining sub-1GHz functionality.
What clock source does AT86RF215IQ-ZUR require for stable operation?
AT86RF215IQ-ZUR requires a 26MHz reference clock supplied either via TCXO (connected to TCXO pin, XTAL2 grounded) or crystal oscillator (26MHz crystal between TCXO and XTAL2 pins). The internal PLL locks to this reference to generate precise LO frequencies for both bands - critical for meeting ETSI/FCC spectral mask requirements.
Is the AT86RF215IQ-ZUR pin-compatible with other devices in the AT86RF215 family?
Yes, AT86RF215IQ-ZUR shares identical 48-pin QFN packaging and pinout with AT86RF215 and AT86RF215M. All variants use the same mechanical footprint and electrical pin assignments - allowing drop-in replacement in existing layouts, though firmware must be adapted to account for missing BBC0/BBC1 in the IQ variant.
AT86RF215IQ-ZUR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Microchip Technology
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Type:
- TxRx Only
- RF Family/Standard:
- 802.15.4, General ISM < 1GHz
- Protocol:
- -
- Modulation:
- FSK, OFDM, O-QPSK
- Frequency:
- 389.5MHz ~ 510MHz, 779MHz ~ 1.02GHz, 2.4GHz
- Data Rate (Max):
- 2.4Mbps
- Power - Output:
- 16dBm
- Sensitivity:
- -123dBm
- Memory Size:
- -
- Serial Interfaces:
- SPI
- GPIO:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.8V ~ 3.6V
- Current - Receiving:
- 5mA ~ 33mA
- Current - Transmitting:
- 62mA ~ 64mA
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 48-QFN (7x7)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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