The N209AS is a high-performance 2.4 GHz wireless communication module designed for applications requiring robust, medium-range connectivity. It integrates Texas Instruments' cost-effective CC2510 System-on-Chip (SoC) with the CC2592 range extender, delivering an output power of up to +20 dBm. This combination provides an excellent balance of RF performance, integrated microcontroller capabilities, and power efficiency for a wide array of IoT and consumer wireless solutions.

N209 datasheet

Key Features & Benefits

Enhanced 2.4 GHz Performance: The CC2592 front-end significantly boosts the output power of the CC2510, extending communication range and improving link reliability.
Integrated Solution: The CC2510 combines an RF transceiver, an enhanced 8051 MCU, programmable flash (up to 32 kB), and RAM (up to 4 kB) on a single chip, reducing external component count and system complexity.
Low Power Operation: Features multiple low-power modes, with a deep sleep current as low as 1 µA, ideal for battery-powered devices.
Rich Protocol Support: Ready for integration with IEEE 802.15.4, Wireless M-Bus (T/S/C mode), 6LoWPAN, and MIOTY stacks, accelerating development for standardized networks.
Compact Form Factor: Small 32 x 18 x 3 mm SMD package with integrated antenna options (PCB trace or IPEX connector), simplifying PCB design and integration.

Technical Specifications

RF & Performance Characteristics

Parameter	Specification	Notes
Frequency Range	2400 – 2483.5 MHz	Worldwide 2.4 GHz ISM band.
Max. Output Power	+20 dBm	With CC2592 PA. Programmable.
Receiver Sensitivity	-103 dBm	@ 2.4 kBaud data rate (CC2510).
Max. Data Rate	500 kBaud	Software programmable.
Modulation	Supported by CC2510 (FSK, OOK, etc.)
Antenna Interface	PCB antenna pad / IPEX connector	50Ω impedance matched.

Electrical & Physical Specifications

Parameter	Min	Typical	Max	Unit	Conditions
Supply Voltage	2.0	3.3	3.6	V
Transmit Current	–	160	–	mA	@ +20 dBm output (Module level).
Receive Current	–	21	–	mA
Sleep Current	–	1	–	µA
Operating Temperature	-30	–	+75	°C
Dimensions (L x W x H)	32 x 18 x 3	mm

CC2510 MCU Core Features

Microcontroller: Enhanced 8051 core.
Memory: Up to 32 kB In-System Programmable Flash, 4 kB RAM.
Peripherals: 2 USARTs, SPI, I2S, 12-bit ADC (8 ch.), 128-bit AES coprocessor, hardware debug, multiple timers.
GPIO: 21 programmable I/O pins.

Applications

Smart Home & Consumer Electronics: Remote controls, smart lighting, sensors, toys.
Industrial Monitoring & Control: Wireless sensor networks, data logging, industrial remote controls.
Wireless Metering: Compatible with Wireless M-Bus for utility sub-metering.
Low-Power IoT Networks: Supporting 6LoWPAN and proprietary mesh/networking protocols.
Audio Streaming: Utilizing the I2S interface for wireless audio applications (CC2510/11).

Development & Integration

Interfaces: Standard UART and SPI interfaces for easy host communication and programming.
Antenna Flexibility: Supports both PCB trace antennas for compact designs and external antennas via IPEX connector for optimal range.
Comprehensive Support: Leverages TI's development ecosystem for the CC2510. Module datasheet provides specific layout and integration guidelines.

Ordering Information

Model Number	Core IC	Frequency Band	Output Power
N209AS-2400M	CC2510 + CC2592	2400 – 2483.5 MHz	+20 dBm

Why Choose the N209AS Module?

The N209AS module offers a cost-optimized, yet powerful 2.4 GHz wireless solution by pairing the proven CC2510 SoC with the CC2592 power amplifier. It provides developers with a ready-to-use module that delivers increased range over basic solutions, integrated processing power for standalone applications, and support for key industry protocols—all in a compact, easy-to-integrate package.

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