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TR8100

10.7x6.8mm case
916.50 MHz Transceiver

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• Designed for Short-Range Wireless Data Communications
• Supports RF Data Transmission Rates Up to 115.2 kbps
• 3 V, Low Current Operation plus Sleep Mode
• Up to 10 mW Transmitter Power under FCC 15.247 Regulations
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The TR8100 hybrid transceiver is ideal for short-range wireless data applications where robust operation, small size, low power consumption and low cost are required. The TR8100 employs RFM’s amplifier-sequenced hybrid (ASH) architecture to achieve this unique blend of characteristics. All critical RF functions are contained in the hybrid, simplifying and speeding design-in. The receiver section of the TR8100 is sensitive and stable. A wide dynamic range log detector, in combination with digital AGC and a compound data slicer, provide robust performance in the presence of on-channel interference or noise. Two stages of SAW filtering provide excellent receiver out-of-band rejection. The transmitter uses an internal “digital modulation” BPSK spreading code, with data carried by either OOK or ASK modulation. The transmitter employs SAW filtering to suppress output harmonics, facilitating compliance with FCC 15.247 regulations.

   
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Operating Frequency fo 916.30 916.70 MHz
Digital Modulation Spreading Code BPSK
Data Modulation Type OOK/ASK
OOK Data Rate 30 kb/s
ASK Data Rate 115.2 kb/s
Receiver Performance
Sensitivity 4.8 kbps 10-3 BER AM Test Method -108 dBm
Sensitivity 4.8 kbps 10-3 BER Pulse Test Method -102 dBm
Current 4.8 kbps 4.2 mA
Sensitivity 19.2 kbps 10-3 BER AM Test Method -104 dBm
Sensitivity 19.2 kbps 10-3 BER Pulse Test Method -98 dBm
Current 19.2 kbps 4.25 mA
Sensitivity 115.2 kbps 10-3 BER AM Test Method -99 dBm
Sensitivity 115.2 kbps 10-3 BER Pulse Test Method -93 dBm
Current 115.2 kbps 4.3 mA
Receiver Out-of-Band Rejection ±5% fo R±5% 80 dB
Receiver Ultimate Rejection RULT 100 dB

Application Notes                                                                                                 see All Product Application Notes
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Developer Kits
The DR8100-DK kit allows for full demonstration or development of the third-generation (3G) TR8100 Virtual Wire device. The kit provides “Out of the box” operation with or without the accompanying software. 2-way Range Test capability is included by simply snapping on the included 9V battery, turn on power, and configuring the opposite board for transmit. A small area is available for custom development with other popular microprocessors. The DR8100 Data Radio boards are configured to operate at a data rate of 4.8 kbps. The kits are shipped with a pair of data radio boards and matching antennas. Data Radio boards with antennas can be purchased separately for development of applications.

Kit Includes:
• 2x USB 2.0 Cables
• 2x 9V batteries
• VWO Configuration software
• 2x tuned, SMA antennas
• 2x DR development boards
• CD with documentation

RFM Part   Frequency   Description  
DR8100-DK
916.50 MHz
3G Development Kit
Evaluation Kits
The DR8100-EV hybrid transceiver module is ideal for short-range wireless data applications where robust operation, small size, low power consumption and low cost are required. The DR8100-EV utilizes RFM’s TR8100 amplifier-sequenced hybrid (ASH) architecture to achieve this unique blend of characteristics. All critical RF functions are contained in the hybrid, simplifying and speeding design-in. The receiver section of the DR8100-EV is sensitive and stable. A wide dynamic range log detector, in combination with digital AGC and a compound data slicer, provide robust performance in the presence of on-channel interference or noise. Two stages of SAW filtering provide excellent receiver out-of-band rejection. The transmitter uses an internal “digital modulation” BPSK spreading code, with data carried by either OOK or ASK modulation. The transmitter employs SAW filtering to suppress output harmonics, facilitating compliance with FCC 15.247 regulations.
RFM Part   Frequency   Description  
DR8100-EV
916.50 MHz
Developer Modules
The DR8100 hybrid transceiver module is ideal for short-range wireless data applications where robust operation, small size, low power consumption and low cost are required. The DR8100 utilizes RFM’s TR8100 amplifier-sequenced hybrid (ASH) architecture to achieve this unique blend of characteristics. All critical RF functions are contained in the hybrid, simplifying and speeding design-in. The receiver section of the DR8100 is sensitive and stable. A wide dynamic range log detector, in combination with digital AGC and a compound data slicer, provide robust performance in the presence of on-channel interference or noise. Two stages of SAW filtering provide excellent receiver out-of-band rejection. The transmitter uses an internal “digital modulation” BPSK spreading code, with data carried by either OOK or ASK modulation. The transmitter employs SAW filtering to suppress output harmonics, facilitating compliance with FCC 15.247 regulations.
RFM Part   Frequency   Description  
DR8100
916.50 MHz
3G Transceiver Module
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