RF-ZM-2530P1/P1I
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Table of Contents
1 Device Overview............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Description............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Applications.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.6 Part Number Conventions.............................................................................................................................. 3
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Module Configuration and Functions ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Module Parameters........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Module Pin Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Pin Functions....................................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Recommended Operating Conditions .....................................................................................................10
3.2 Handling Ratings..............................................................................................................................................10
4 Application, Implementation, and Layout.............................................................................................................11
4.1 Module Photos..................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Recommended PCB Footprint....................................................................................................................11
4.3 Schematic Diagram.........................................................................................................................................12
5.4 Reference Design of RF-BM-2530P1/P1I..............................................................................................13
5.5 Antenna................................................................................................................................................................14
5.5.1 Antenna Design Recommendation ..............................................................................................14
5.5.2 Antenna Output Mode Modification of RF-ZM-2530P1I.......................................................15
5.5.3 External Antenna Design Recommendation of the Half-Hole ANT Pin..........................15
5.5.4 IPEX Connector Specification........................................................................................................17
5.6 Basic Operation of Hardware Design ......................................................................................................17
5.7 Trouble Shooting..............................................................................................................................................18
5.7.1 Unsatisfactory Transmission Distance........................................................................................18
5.7.2 Vulnerable Module..............................................................................................................................19
5.7.3 High Bit Error Rate .............................................................................................................................19
5.8 Electrostatics Discharge Warnings ...........................................................................................................19
