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Sub-1 GHz Value Line

Low-cost device family based on low-power CC1101 RF technology

The Sub-1GHz Value Line family offers developers low-cost connectivity solutions for sub-1 GHz RF applications such as remote controls, toys, home and building automation, and security systems. The CC110L transceiver, CC113L receiver and CC115L transmitter devices are all based on TI's Sub-1 GHz CC1101 RF technology, and are pin-, register- and code-compatible, as well as backwards compatible with existing sub-1 GHz systems. In high volume, the Value Line offers a two-chip, one-way RF link for less than USD $1.00.

The Sub-1 GHz Value Line includes new low-cost reference designs, with a compact PCB antenna for 433, 868, 915 MHz, featuring a reduced component count and complete designs ready for FCC and ETSI certification. The small-size, compact PCB helix antenna represents only a quarter of the size of previous PCB antennas, and is useful for applications requiring high antenna efficiency in a compact area.

Available Dev Kits

The CC11xLDK-868-915 and CC11xLEMK-433 development kits provide complete hardware performance testing and software development platforms for the Sub-1 GHz Value Line product family.

CC11xLDK-868-915 | CC11xLEMK-433

Sub-1 GHz Value Line key features and benefits

Features	Benefits
$1.00 price tag on transmitter + receiver bundle.	Complete one-way RF link for USD $1.00 in high volume.
Low-cost reference design with compact PCB antenna.	50% cost reduction on external components. Complete design ready for FCC and ETSI certification.
Fast startup-time with 0.24ms from power down to RX or TX 0.2 µA sleep current	Low power, long battery life time. Enables battery-operated meters to last for 10+ years.
Supports multiple modulation formats with 2-FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK and OOK. Programmable data rate from 0.6 to 600kbps Supports multiple frequency bands: 300-348, 387–464 and 779– 928 MHz	Flexible and backwards compatible with existing sub-1 GHz systems.
All Value Line devices are pin-, register- and code-compatible.	Easy to switch between one-way and two-way solutions.
Seamless integration with CC1190 range extender: Up to +27 dBm output power and -120 dBm sensitivity. Up to +20 dBm output power without frequency hopping (FHSS) under FCC regulations.	Long range communications, up to several kilometers. Solid RF link.