MCHPAT86RF233-ZFR
Overview
The AT86RF233-ZFR is a high-performance 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant radio transceiver designed for low-power wireless applications. It features hardware-accelerated AES encryption and a built-in Random Number Generator to support secure communication protocols like Zigbee and 6LoWPAN. With a wide operating temperature range up to 125C, it is suitable for both industrial and consumer-grade mesh networking environments.
Why Choose This Part
The AT86RF233-ZFR offers an excellent link budget with -101dBm sensitivity and +4dBm output power while consuming only 13.8mA in TX mode. Its hardware-accelerated AES-128 engine and random number generator offload critical security tasks from the host microcontroller, significantly reducing overall system power consumption.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Development is supported by the Microchip ATMEGA256RFR2-XSTK starter kit and the Atmel Studio IDE. Engineers interface with the transceiver via a standard SPI connection and can leverage the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) for 802.15.4 and Zigbee stack integration.
AT86RF233 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Temp Range | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| AT86RF233-ZFR (this part) | -40degC ~ 125degC | 3,333 |
| AT86RF233-ZUR | -40degC ~ 85degC | 22,515 |
