TWR-RF-SNAP User’s Manual
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3.2
IEEE 802.15.4 RF Engine
The TWR-RF-SNAP features the Synapse Wireless SM700 IEEE 802.15.4 RF Engine. The SM700 RF
Engine is based on the Freescale MC13224V transceiver platform. The SM700 comes with SNAP®
preloaded and ready to perform out of the box. SNAP is Synapse’s award-winning, mesh network
operating system that provides wireless connectivity for Internet-to-machine and machine-to-machine
communications.
SM700 RF Engine: Synapse Part # SM700PC1
Powerful 32-bit TDMI ARM7 microprocessor
Large on-board memory resources
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Allows for over-the-air SNAPpy script and SNAP OS upgrades
Accurate 12-bit ADC for precision sensors
SNAP – Instant-ON mesh network operating system
Powerful, reliable wireless connection in 2.4GHz license-free band
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2.4 GHz RF Frequency (2400 - 2483.5 MHz)
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16 RF Channels
Up to 100mW output power
-96 dBm Rx sensitivity
+20dBm Tx output power
2.0 to 3.6 Volts Vcc
Small footprint: 1” x 1.4” (25.4mm x 36.5mm)
Low power consumption:
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Transmit mode……193mA
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Receive mode………30mA
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Hibernate mode……1.1μA
Integrated F-antenna
Over 1.5 miles range
Available AES 128-bit encryption
FCC, CE and IC certified
