ATMEGA128RFR2-ZU

RF Transceiver ICS Overview

The ATMEGA128RFR2-ZU is an 8-bit AVR microcontroller with an integrated 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio transceiver, housed in a 64-pin VFQFN package. It features 128 KB of programmable flash memory, 16 KB of data RAM, and operates at a maximum clock frequency of 16 MHz. The device supports supply voltages between 1.8 V and 3.6 V, includes a 10-bit ADC, and offers high transmit output power with receiver sensitivity suitable for low-power wireless applications.

RF Transceiver ICS Feature Summary

• Integrates an 8-bit AVR MCU core with a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver supporting IEEE 802.15.4 standards
• Provides hardware AES encryption support for secure data transmission
• Delivers high throughput approaching 1 MIPS per MHz for optimal power efficiency

RF Transceiver ICS Applications

• Zigbee network nodes
• IEEE 802.15.4 compliant wireless sensor networks
• Low-power IoT end devices requiring secure communication

RF Transceiver ICS Procurement Notes

Verify the ordering suffix ZU corresponds to the 64-VFQFN exposed pad package variant. Confirm RoHS compliance status matches project requirements. Ensure the specific revision level aligns with design-in documentation. Cross-reference the datasheet electrical characteristics against system voltage constraints. Validate that the industrial temperature range meets environmental specifications.

RF Transceiver ICS Selection Notes

Select this component when combining processing capabilities with 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity in a single chip solution. Consider the 128 KB flash capacity for complex protocol stacks. Evaluate the 16 KB RAM availability for buffer management. Assess the 16 MHz operating speed against real-time processing demands. Verify compatibility with existing antenna designs for the integrated transceiver.

RF Transceiver ICS Part Context

This part belongs to the Microchip ATmega128RF family of radio microcontrollers. It shares architectural similarities with the ATMEGA128RFR2-ZF but differs in packaging and potentially thermal characteristics. The series targets applications requiring efficient integration of computation and wireless transmission without external RF components.

RF Transceiver ICS Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation.