L6360TR Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Introduction

The L6360TR is a high performance, low power transmitter and receiver device that has been designed to support data rates up to in 2.45GHz ISM band wireless applications. It is a part of the STMicroelectronics L6360TR product line, which has been developed to support and enable robust, secure, and reliable wireless connectivity solutions. Providing an integrated solution, the L6360TR includes hardware, software, and reference designs for improved development time.

Application Field

The L6360TR is commonly used for applications requiring Bluetooth Low Energy, ZigBee, and IEEE 802.15.4 protocols in the 2.45GHz ISM Band, such as RFID tags, low-power remote controls, automotive key fobs, healthcare & medical applications, industrial equipment control, home & office automation, and close proximity networking applications. This device\'s integrated, low power consumption design and its performance in areas such as linking, sniffing, wake-up, and ranging make it well suited for these applications.

Working Principle

The L6360TR is a low-power, integrated transceiver device that is capable of operating in various protocols in the 2.45GHz ISM band. It integrates Bluetooth Low Energy, ZigBee, and IEEE 802.15.4 protocols in a single chip, enabling wireless communication over long-distance up to 1000m, depending on the environment.The device provides both transmitter and receiver functions within its single chip. The transmitter has three independent operating modes, namely continuous wave (CW), FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum), and WBR (Wideband Receiver). Using these, the device is able to transmit over multiple channels and spread the output to a wider range.The receiver has two operating modes, namely narrow-band (NB) and wide-band (WB). These modes allow the receiver to tune in to different frequencies, depending on the data being received. The wide-band operating mode is particularly useful in applications such as home and office automation, enabling long-range communication. The L6360TR is equipped with Low-Power Listening (LPL) and Wake-Up Manager, which are two proprietary solutions providing further power saving and operational stability for the device. Low-Power Listening (LPL) is a technology that enables low-power operation of the device and allowing it to listen for brief periods at a time.The Wake-Up Manager allows the device to switch from low-power listening to full operation without the need for any external devices or manual intervention. It also provides a platform for remote wake-up signals using a pre-defined sequence of digital pulses.

Conclusion

The L6360TR is a highly advanced low-power transmitter and receiver device. It is designed to support 2.45GHz ISM band wireless applications and to provide an integrated, low-power solution. The transmitter and receiver operation modes, along with the proprietary Low-Power Listening and Wake-Up Manager technologies, make this device ideal for applications such as RFID tags, low-power remote controls, automotive key fobs, healthcare and medical applications, industrial equipment control, home and office automation, and close proximity networking.