TX-SAW/433 s-Z

Instruction Manual
TX-SAW / 433 s-Z Transmitter
SAW Transmitter module with external antenna, for utilisations with ON-OFF modulation of a RF carrier with digital data.

Pin-out

Lot (Week/Year) Code

15

Connections
Pin 1-4-13 Ground GND Connections. To be externally connected to a single ground plate.
(see fig. 3)
Pin 2 Input Mod. TTL 05V type data input with a minimum 5K resistance. Connection
utilized only if the supply to pin 15 is +12V 10% (see fig. 2)
Pin 3 Input Mod. TTL 05V type data input with a minimum 5K resistance. Connection
utilized only if the supply to pin 15 is +5V 10% (see fig. 2)
Pin 11 RF output RF output with a characteristic impedence of 50
Pin 15 +V Connection to the positive pole of the +5V 10% supply

Max voltage values allowed

Description Max Unity Remarks
Voltage supply (Vs) to pin 15 13,5 V

Technical features [ETS 300 200]

Description Min Typical Max Unity Remarks
Working frequency centre 433.82 433.92 434.02 MHz See notes 1 and 2
Voltage supply (Vs) 4.5 5 5.5 V
Absorbed current 4 mA
RF output power (E.R.P.) +10 dBm See note 1
Output impedance pin 11 50
RF spurious emissions -50 dBm See note 1
Modulation frequency 4 kHz
Input high logic level 4.5 5 5.5 V
Input low logic level 0 0.2 V
Working temperature -20 +80 C See fig. 5
Working temperature [ETS 300 200] -20 +55 C See fig. 5
Dimensions 38.1 x 13.2 x 3 mm See Pin-out

Note1: Values have been obtained by applying the test system shown in Fig. 1 and maximum 5,5 V power supply.
Note2: The minimum and maximum showed values are determined by the devices construction tolerance.
To define the working frequency of the device, add to these values the deviation caused by the thermal variations (see fig. 3).
Note3: To keep the parameters within the limits established by the rules in force, (see para. Reference Rules), it is recommended to
supply the circuit with not more than 5,5V and to comply with all the recommendations specified in para Device usage.

Messrs AUREL declines all responsibilities in case the a.m. recommendations are disregarded.

Technical features are subject to change without notice. AUREL S.p.A does not feel responsible for any damage caused by the devices misuse.

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The declared technical features have been obtained by applying the following testing system:

Fig. 1
Square wave generator : Spectrum
+5V DC 4 KHz frequency analyzer
Power
Supplier 5V
Out Level 0
RF 50 Input

Pin 3
50
TX-SAW/433 s-Z coaxial
cable
Pin 11 connection

Device usage
In order to obtain the performances described in the technical specifications and to comply with the
operating conditions, which characterize the Certification, the transmitter has to be mounted on a printed
circuit, and keep into consideration what follows:

5V dc supply
1. The transmitter must be supplied by a very low voltage source, safely protected against short circuits.
2. Maximum voltage variations allowed: 0,5 V.
3. De-coupling, next to the transmitter, by means of a minimum 100.000 pF ceramic capacitor.

Ground
1. It must surround at the best the welding area of the transmitter. The circuit must be double layer, with
throughout vias to the ground planes, approximately each 15 mm.
2. It must be properly dimensioned, especially in the antenna connection area, in case a radiating whip
antenna is fitted in it (an area of approximately 50 mm radius is suggested).

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Fig. 2

50 Ohm line
1. It must be the shortest as possible.
2. 1,8 mm wide for 1 mm thick FR4 printed circuits and 2,9 mm wide for 1,6 mm thick FR4 printed circuits.
It must be kept 2 mm away from the ground circuit on the same side.
3. On the opposite side a ground circuit area must be present.

Antenna connection
1. It may be utilized as the direct connection point for the radiating whip antenna.
2. It can bear the connection of the central wire of a 50 coaxial cable. Be sure that the braid is welded to
the ground in a close point.

Antenna
1. A whip antenna, 16,5 mm long and approximately 1 mm dia, brass or copper wire made, must be
connected to the RF output of the transmitter (pin 11), (see fig. 2).
2. The antenna body must be keep straight as much as possible and it must be free from other circuits or
metal parts (5 cm minimum suggested distance.)
3. It can be utilized either vertically or horizontally, provided that a good ground plane surrounds the
connection point between antenna and transmitter output.

N.B: As an alternative to the a.m. antenna it is possible to fit the whip model manufactured by
AUREL (see related Data Sheet and Application Notes).
By fitting whips too different from the described ones, the EEC Certification is not assured.

Other components
1. Keep the transmitter separate from all other components of the circuit (more than 5 mm).
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2. Keep particularly far away and shielded all microprocessors and their clock circuits.
3. Do not fit components around the 50 Ohm line. Keep them at least at 5 mm distance.
4. If the Antenna Connection is directly used for a radiating whip connection, keep at least 5 cm radius free
area. In case a 50 impedance coaxial cable is connected, then 5 mm radius will suffice.

Reference Rules
The TX-SAW/433 s-Z transmitter complies with the EU Rules ETS 300-220, with a 5,5V max. supply. The
equipment has been tested according to rule EN 60950 and it can be utilized inside a special insulated
housing that assures its compliance with the above mentioned rule. The transmitter must be supplied by a
very low voltage source, safely protected against short circuits.

The use of the transmitter module is foreseen inside housings that assure the overcoming of the rules EN
61000 not directly applicable to the module itself. In particular, it is left at the Users care, the insulation of
the external antenna connection, and of the antenna itself, since the RF output of the transmitter is not built
to directly bear the electrostatic charges foreseen by the EN 61000-4-2 rules.

CEPT 70-03 Recommendation

In order to comply with such rule, the device must be used only for a 10% of an hourly duty-cycle, (that
means 6 minutes of utilisation over 60). The device utilisation inside the italian territory is governed by the
Codice Postale and Telecomunicazioni rules in force (art. no. 334 and subsequents).

BTX-SAW/433 s-Z module was previously BZT approved by mean of Test Report obtained c/o the
laboratory: SENTON GmbH - ussere Frhlingstrasse 45 D 94315 STRAUBIN

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Reference curves

Fig.3 Temperature - Frequency delta

100
80
60
Delta F [KHz]

40 F0=433.92
20
100KHz
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature [C]

The curve has been obtained by the testing system shown in Fig.1.
5V Power supply

Fig.4 Temperature - Output power delta

2
Output power delta [dB]

-1

-2
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature [C]

The curve has been obtained by the testing system shown in Fig.1
5V supply, RF output 433,92MHz, 100 kHz, output power 8dBm 2dB

Technical features are subject to change without notice. AUREL S.p.A does not feel responsible for any damage caused by the devices misuse.

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