Analog Devices Inc. DC9018A-B

Overview

LTC5800-IPM from Analog Devices (formerly Linear Technology) is a SmartMesh IP™ System-on-Chip (SoC) integrating an ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit microprocessor, IEEE 802.15.4e radio transceiver with on-chip PA, embedded SmartMesh IP networking stack, and Micrium µC/OS-II RTOS. It delivers >99.999% network reliability, sub-50µA routing node current, and NIST-certified security for battery-powered industrial wireless sensor networks.

For engineers reviewing the LTC5800-IPM datasheet, LTC5800-IPM pinout, LTC5800-IPM application, or LTC5800-IPM equivalent, key selection considerations include TSCH time-synchronized mesh operation, 2.4GHz 802.15.4e compliance, integrated flash and analog peripherals, ultra-low-power sleep modes (0.8µA deep sleep), and QFN-72 package compatibility with RF modular certifications.

Technical Context

The LTC5800-IPM implements Time-Slotted Channel Hopping (TSCH) at the MAC layer, enabling deterministic, collision-free multi-hop routing with per-transmission frequency hopping and spatially diverse redundant topologies. Its autonomous MAC manages radio scheduling without CPU intervention, supporting duty cycles <1%.

It integrates a 2.4GHz Eterna® low-power radio with calibrated +8dBm output power, –93dBm receiver sensitivity (1% PER), and hardware-accelerated AES-128 encryption. The SoC includes dual crystal oscillators (20MHz and 32.768kHz), on-chip temperature sensor (±0.25°C offset), and configurable analog input chain with 12-bit ADC and DAC.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

72-pin plastic QFN (10mm × 10mm × 0.85mm) with exposed GND pad soldered to PCB for thermal and RF grounding. Pin functions include dual crystal interfaces (20MHz and 32.768kHz), dedicated RF pins (ANTENNA, RADIO_TX/RADIO_TXn, LNA_EN), multiple GPIOs (GPIO0–GPIO26), UART/SPIM/I2C/1-Wire interfaces, analog inputs (AI_0–AI_3), and power domains (VSUPPLY, VDDA, VCORE, VDDPA).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar wireless SoC applications.

Compared with CC2652R and EFR32MG21, the LTC5800-IPM provides out-of-box SmartMesh IP compliance, hardware-accelerated TSCH timing, and factory-certified security-reducing time-to-deployment for mission-critical industrial wireless networks by eliminating protocol stack porting and security certification tasks.

Availability

LTC5800-IPM is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial process monitoring, building automation, oil & gas remote asset tracking, and smart grid distribution sensor applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and regulatory-compliant RF modules.

Supply support for LTC5800-IPM 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

Analog Devices acquired Linear Technology in 2017 and maintains its high-reliability analog and mixed-signal product lines, including precision timing, power management, and industrial wireless solutions.

The LTC5800-IPM belongs to the SmartMesh IP product line, designed specifically for ultra-reliable, low-power, time-synchronized industrial wireless sensor networks operating in harsh RF environments with stringent cybersecurity requirements.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the LTC5800-IPM in a SmartMesh IP network?

The LTC5800-IPM serves as a fully autonomous SmartMesh IP mote, integrating radio, ARM Cortex-M3 processor, and pre-validated networking stack to form self-healing, time-synchronized mesh networks. Unlike generic SoCs, the LTC5800-IPM executes the complete SmartMesh IP protocol-including TSCH scheduling, security, and routing-without requiring external host processing or software porting.

Does the LTC5800-IPM require external RF components to operate as a complete wireless node?

The LTC5800-IPM requires only external power supply decoupling capacitors, a 20MHz crystal, a 32.768kHz crystal, and an antenna with matching circuitry to operate as a complete wireless node. Its integrated PA, LNA, and RF front-end eliminate the need for external amplifiers, filters, or baluns-though a discrete balun may be used for single-ended antenna interfaces.

How does the LTC5800-IPM achieve >99.999% network reliability?

The LTC5800-IPM achieves >99.999% reliability through hardware-enforced Time-Slotted Channel Hopping (TSCH), which combines millisecond-level time synchronization, per-packet frequency hopping across 15 channels, and spatially diverse redundant parent selection. Network Manager–driven health reports continuously optimize paths, ensuring failover within milliseconds upon link degradation.

What power-saving features does the LTC5800-IPM offer for battery-operated deployments?

The LTC5800-IPM offers multiple ultra-low-power states: deep sleep (0.8µA), doze (1.2µA), and active radio receive (4.5mA). Its autonomous MAC enables sub-1% duty cycling by waking only during scheduled TSCH slots. Combined with hardware-accelerated AES and flash write/erase, it sustains >10-year battery life in typical routing node configurations.

Is the LTC5800-IPM compatible with standard 802.15.4 development tools and stacks?

The LTC5800-IPM is not compatible with generic 802.15.4 stacks like Zigbee or Thread. It exclusively runs the proprietary SmartMesh IP stack, which is pre-compiled and validated for this SoC. Interoperability is limited to other SmartMesh IP devices (e.g., LTP5901/5902 modules) and requires Dust Networks–certified Network Managers for commissioning and management.