MeshConnect™
EM357 Mini Modules
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Description
MeshConnect™ ZICM357SPx Module
Unit
Min
Max
Power Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
-0.3
3.6
VDC
Voltage on any I/O Line
-0.3
V
DD
+ 0.3
VDC
RF Input Power
ZICM357SP0
ZICM357SP2
–
–
+15
+5
dBm
Storage Temperature Range
-40
125
°C
Reflow Soldering Temperature
–
260
°C
Note:
Exceeding the maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the module or devices.
RECOMMENDED (OPERATING CONDITIONS)
Description
MeshConnect™ ZICM357SPx Module
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
Power Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
2.1
3.3
3.6
VDC
Input Frequency
2405
–
2480
MHz
Ambient Temperature Range
-40
25
85
°C
DC CHARACTERISTICS
(@ 25⁰ C, VDD = 3.3V, ZICM357SP0 TX power mode 1, ZICM357SP2 TX power mode 2)
Description
MeshConnect
™
ZICM357SPx Module
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
Transmit Mode Current @ 8dBm
ZICM357SP0
–
44
–
mA
Transmit Mode Current @ 0dBm
–
31
–
mA
Receive Mode Current
–
30
–
mA
Transmit Mode Current @ 20dBm
ZICM357SP2
–
150
–
mA
Transmit Mode Current @ 0dBm
–
58
–
mA
Receive Mode Current
–
34
–
mA
Sleep Mode Current
–
1
–
µA
RF CHARACTERISTICS
(@ 25⁰ C, VDD = 3.3V, ZICM357SP0 TX power mode 1, ZICM357SP2 TX power mode 2)
Description
MeshConnect
™
ZICM357SPx Module
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
General Characteristics
RF Frequency Range
2405
–
2480
MHz
RF Channels
11
–
26
–
Frequency Error Tolerance
-96.2
–
96.2
kHz
Transmitter
Maximum Output Power
ZICM357SP0
–
8
–
dBm
Minimum Output Power
–
-40
–
dBm
Offset Error Vector Magnitude
–
5
35
%
Maximum Output Power
(using power mode 2, power setting -2)
ZICM357SP2
–
20
21
dBm
Minimum Output Power
–
-40
–
dBm
Offset Error Vector Magnitude
–
5
35
%
Receiver
Sensitivity (1% PER, boost mode)
ZICM357SP0
–
-100
-94
dBm
Saturation (maximum input level)
0
–
–
dBm
Sensitivity (1% PER, normal mode)
ZICM357SP2
–
-103
-97
dBm
Saturation (maximum input level)
-10
–
–
dBm
Note:
For the ZICM357SP2, Power mode 2 with Power Setting "-2" is the maximum setting allowed for FCC compliance. Operating in power
mode 3 at higher power settings may damage the power amplifier.
