PREVIEW N523CS: CC1407P RF Module | +33dBm | 169/433/868/915/1100MHz | ESD Protected

N523CS: 2-Watt (+33 dBm) Extreme-Power Wideband RF Module
Engineered for Extreme Range and Ultra-Low Power

Powered by the Texas Instruments CC1407P transceiver and an integrated high-efficiency power amplifier, the N523CS is an industrial-grade 2-Watt RF module designed for the most demanding IoT applications. It delivers a massive +33 dBm TX power and an exceptional -122 dBm RX sensitivity, achieving reliable, extreme long-distance communication in the harshest environments.

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🚀 Why Choose the N523CS?

• Extreme Link Budget (2W): +33 dBm output and -122 dBm sensitivity (at 1.25 kbps LRM) ensure unparalleled penetration through dense structures and massive long-range connectivity.

• True Ultra-Low Power: Features an industry-leading < 1 µA sleep current and a highly efficient RX mode for maximum battery life when not transmitting at full power.

• Rugged & Reliable: Built-in 48 MHz TCXO, external SAW filter, and comprehensive full-pin ESD protection for harsh industrial environments.

• Unmatched Frequency Coverage: Wide 118 – 1435 MHz tuning range covers all major Sub-1GHz ISM bands as well as L-band applications.

• Advanced Modulation Support: Powered by the CC1407P, it supports a wide array of modulations including SUN OFDM and OFDM-LR, alongside standard (G)FSK and OOK.

• Rapid Integration: Compact 36.0 × 24.0 × 3.0 mm SMD package, 4-layer PCB design, and native compatibility with TI SimpleLink™ SDK.

📊 Key Technical Specifications

🎯 Target Applications

• Long-Range Telemetry: Agricultural sensors, asset tracking, and remote infrastructure monitoring in rural areas.

• Smart Metering (AMR/AMI): Water, gas, and electricity meters in deep underground or heavily obstructed indoor environments.

• Industrial IoT (IIoT): Wireless sensor networks in harsh, high-interference RF environments.

• Smart City: Security systems, smart lighting, and parking sensors requiring extreme coverage.

• LPWAN & Proprietary Networks: Wi-SUN, TI 15-4-Stack, OFDM-based systems, and custom Sub-1GHz protocols.

⚙️ Hardware Design Note: Power Sequence

For proper operation (especially when using TCXO sleep control), follow this strict power sequence:

1. Power TCXO (VTC)

2. Wait > 2 ms

3. Assert Reset (RST)

4. Configure via SPI

📦 Ordering Information

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