BiM3B

869MHz Wide Band FM Radio Transceiver

Frequency:Standard: 869.85MHz (5mW) and 868.30MHz (25mW)

The BiM3B radio transceiver module is an enhanced high power replacement for the European version BiM3A-869-64.

The BiM3B suited to battery-powered portable and handheld equipment requiring a high degree of miniaturisation.

Two frequency variants are available in the European unlicensed band, one with 5mW RF power with no duty cycle restriction other with 25mW RF power with 1% duty cycle restriction.

The small footprint of 33 x 23mm and low profile of 5mm facilitate convenient integration onto a motherboard. The raw data rate capability of 64kbps supports high data throughput in ‘streaming’ applications, or alternatively allows efficient airtime utilisation in multi-node scanning networks.

The BiM3B is now superseded by BiM3C transceiver.

Features

  • Complies with European harmonised standards EN 300 220 and EN 301 489
  • 869.85MHz 5mW 100% duty cycle or 868.30MHz 25mW 1% duty cycle
  • RF power output: +14dBm (25mW) on 868.30MHz +7dBm (5mW) on 869.85MHz
  • Data rates up to 64kbps
  • Crystal controlled PLL FM circuitry for both Tx and Rx
  • SAW front end filter and full screening
  • Receiver Sensitivity: -101dBm for 1ppm BER (64kbps) -104dBm for 1ppm BER (10kbps)
  • Supply: 2.9V - 16V @ 35mA Tx (25mW), 17mA TX (5mW), 11mA Rx
  • Usable range up to 300 metres external, 75 metres in building
  • SAW front end filter and full screening
  • RSSI
  • Analogue and digital baseband
  • Low profile with small footprint
  • 33 x 23 x 5mm

Applications

  • PDAs, organisers and laptops
  • Handheld terminals
  • EPOS equipment, barcode scanners, belt clip printers
  • Data loggers
  • Audience response systems
  • In-building environmental monitoring and control
  • Security and fire alarms
  • Restaurant ordering systems
  • Vehicle data up/download