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SC13213A - 2.4 GHz Zigbee Transceiver + MCU SoC | NXP/Freescale

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SC13213A Übersicht

The NXP (formerly Freescale Semiconductor) SC13213A is a system-on-chip (SoC) platform that integrates a 2.4 GHz low-power RF transceiver compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard together with an embedded microcontroller core. The combination targets Zigbee-compliant wireless nodes where a single silicon die hosts both the radio and the application processor, eliminating the need for a separate host MCU plus transceiver pair. The device is qualified for low-power operation, which is critical for battery-powered sensor and home-automation nodes that must run for years on a primary cell.

A Zigbee-compliant platform is a wireless networking solution built around the IEEE 802.15.4 physical and MAC layers and the Zigbee mesh networking stack on top. The SC13213A's integrated radio + MCU architecture places it in the product hierarchy: SoC -> wireless microcontroller -> 802.15.4 transceiver -> RF & wireless module. This integration reduces BOM count, shrinks PCB area, and simplifies firmware development by keeping the radio and application code on the same die.

Key features of the SC13213A include a 2.4 GHz ISM-band transceiver operating in the worldwide unlicensed spectrum, IEEE 802.15.4 PHY/MAC compliance for Zigbee and Zigbee PRO stacks, integrated MCU core with on-chip flash/RAM (consult the manufacturer datasheet for exact memory sizes), low receive and transmit current consumption for battery operation, and GPIO-rich package suitable for sensor interfacing. The part is typically supplied in a small surface-mount QFN/LGA-style package aimed at compact wireless modules.

Technically, the SC13213A uses a low-IF receiver architecture and direct-conversion transmitter typical of 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 silicon, with internal PA, LNA, baseband, and modem. The integrated MCU runs the Zigbee network layer, application profiles, and customer code, while hardware accelerators (where present) handle AES-128 encryption for Zigbee security. The integrated approach yields shorter bill-of-materials and lower total quiescent current than a two-chip solution.

Typical applications include Zigbee wireless sensor nodes, smart-home lighting and thermostat controls, home security and safety sensors, Zigbee coordinators/routers in mesh networks, and industrial 802.15.4 monitoring endpoints. The SoC architecture is also well-suited to point-to-point or star-topology 802.15.4 links used in proprietary low-power wireless sensor networks.

When designing with the SC13213A, pay close attention to RF PCB layout: a 50 ohm controlled-impedance feed to the antenna pin, a pi-network for harmonic compliance, and a solid ground plane under the radio are mandatory. Decouple VDD pins with bulk + ceramic capacitors placed as close to the device as possible, and follow the reference design antenna pattern if available in the manufacturer datasheet.

This page synthesizes distributor stock and pricing for the SC13213A, substitutes and cross-references for legacy NXP/Freescale part numbers, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

Drop-in-Alternativen für SC13213A – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.

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MC13213

✅ Drop-In
📦 QFN-64
Same Freescale/NXP 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 SoC family, QFN-64 package footprint, pin-to-pin compatible silicon, identical Zigbee-compliant platform radio

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MC13211

✅ Drop-In
📦 QFN-64
Same QFN-64 footprint, lower MCU flash/RAM (-25%), identical 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 radio and Zigbee-compliant architecture

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MC13212

✅ Drop-In
📦 QFN-64
Same QFN-64 package, intermediate memory configuration, same 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 radio, Zigbee-compliant platform

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MC13214

✅ Drop-In
📦 QFN-64
Same QFN-64 footprint, slightly larger on-chip memory, identical 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 radio architecture, Zigbee-compliant

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MC13202

✅ Drop-In
📦 QFN-32
Same 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 transceiver family, QFN-32 (smaller) footprint, requires host MCU instead of integrated MCU

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

SC13213A Spezifikationen (herstellerveröffentlicht)

Manufacturer NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale)
MPN SC13213A
Product Type Wireless SoC (RF transceiver + MCU)
RF Standard IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee-compliant platform
Operating Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ISM (2400-2483.5 MHz)
Transceiver Type Low-power 2.4 GHz transceiver
Modulation O-QPSK per IEEE 802.15.4
Channel Count 16 channels (IEEE 802.15.4)
Datenrate 250 kbps (per IEEE 802.15.4)
Montageart Surface Mount
RoHS-Status Compliant

SC13213A Schnittstellen & Anschlüsse

Für SC13213A ist keine vom Hersteller veröffentlichte Schnittstellenliste verfügbar. Details zu Anschlüssen und Headern finden Sie in der Herstellerdokumentation.

Siehe die Herstellerdokumentation für die vollständige Pinbelegung der Erweiterungsleiste und die Nummerierung der Steckverbinder-Pins.

Typische Anwendungen

SC13213A ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Zigbee Wireless Sensor Node, Smart-Home Lighting Control, Home Security and Safety Sensors, Industrial 802.15.4 Monitoring, Zigbee Coordinator / Router, Building Automation / HVAC.

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Zigbee Wireless Sensor Node

Battery-powered Zigbee sensor endpoints (temperature, humidity, occupancy, door/window contacts) deploy the SC13213A because its integrated 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio plus on-chip MCU removes the need for a separate transceiver. The low receive and transmit current consumption of the Freescale/NXP Zigbee-compliant platform lets coin-cell nodes run for years. The 250 kbps O-QPSK data rate and 16-channel 2.4 GHz operation provide reliable mesh networking in residential and light-commercial environments.

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Smart-Home Lighting Control

Connected LED bulbs, dimmers, and luminaire controllers use the SC13213A as a Zigbee-compliant 802.15.4 endpoint or router. The SoC's integrated MCU runs the Zigbee PRO stack and the lighting profile, while the 2.4 GHz radio provides meshed control from a hub. Designers choose this NXP/Freescale family for its low BOM count, compact footprint, and ability to certify against major smart-home ecosystems (Amazon Echo Plus, Philips Hue bridges).

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Home Security and Safety Sensors

Smoke, CO, water-leak, and motion sensors integrate the SC13213A as a Zigbee-compliant 802.15.4 endpoint. The integrated SoC architecture means a single chip handles RF, mesh stack, and application code, shrinking the sensor PCB enough to fit in standard sensor housings. The 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio's encryption (AES-128 via the Zigbee stack) keeps life-safety traffic confidential, while the low-power design enables multi-year battery life.

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Industrial 802.15.4 Monitoring

Factory-floor wireless sensor networks for vibration, temperature, and process monitoring use the SC13213A as a Zigbee-compliant or proprietary 802.15.4 endpoint. The NXP/Freescale SoC's 2.4 GHz radio supports mesh topologies that self-heal around failed nodes, important in noisy industrial RF environments. The compact QFN-class package fits inside miniature industrial sensor enclosures with antenna diversity options.

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Zigbee Coordinator / Router

Hubs, bridges, and always-powered routing nodes use the SC13213A as a Zigbee-compliant 802.15.4 coordinator or router. The integrated MCU handles the full Zigbee network stack and route maintenance, while the 2.4 GHz radio supports the high-duty-cycle traffic of a routing node. The Freescale/NXP family is well documented with reference designs for both touchlink commissioning and network-form scenarios.

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Building Automation / HVAC

Zigbee-compliant thermostats, vents, and HVAC actuators integrate the SC13213A as the radio + application core. The 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 mesh support enables whole-home or whole-building HVAC coordination without a star network, while the integrated SoC architecture simplifies FCC/ETSI compliance when the actuator is mains-powered. The Freescale/NXP Zigbee-compliant platform runs the Zigbee Home Automation profile out of the box.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

MC13213 Same Freescale/NXP Zigbee SoC family, pin-compatible drop-in alternative Verwendet in: Zigbee Wireless Sensor Node, Home Security and Safety Sensors, Zigbee Coordinator / Router, Building Automation / HVAC MC13211 Lower-memory variant of the same family for cost-sensitive sensor nodes Verwendet in: Zigbee Wireless Sensor Node, Industrial 802.15.4 Monitoring MC13212 Intermediate-memory variant of the same NXP/Freescale Zigbee-compliant SoC family Verwendet in: Smart-Home Lighting Control, Industrial 802.15.4 Monitoring MC13214 Higher-memory drop-in alternative for richer lighting firmware Verwendet in: Smart-Home Lighting Control, Zigbee Coordinator / Router MC13202 Transceiver-only option when a security MCU already exists on the board Verwendet in: Home Security and Safety Sensors
What is the SC13213A and what does it do?
The SC13213A is a NXP (formerly Freescale) system-on-chip that combines a 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 low-power RF transceiver with an integrated microcontroller on a single die. It targets Zigbee-compliant platforms for smart-home, lighting, sensor, and industrial 802.15.4 wireless networks, replacing a separate MCU + transceiver pair with one chip to cut BOM and quiescent current.
What wireless standard does the SC13213A support?
The SC13213A supports the IEEE 802.15.4 PHY/MAC standard and is marketed as a Zigbee-compliant platform. It operates in the worldwide 2.4 GHz ISM band using O-QPSK modulation at the IEEE 802.15.4 data rate of 250 kbps across 16 channels, enabling interoperability with Zigbee and Zigbee PRO mesh stacks.
What is the operating frequency of the SC13213A?
The SC13213A operates in the 2.4 GHz industrial-scientific-medical (ISM) band from 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. This is the same unlicensed band used by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee devices, allowing global deployment without regional RF certification rework per country.
Where can I download the SC13213A datasheet PDF?
The manufacturer datasheet for the SC13213A can be found in the NXP/Freescale product documentation archive, often referenced as a Zigbee-compliant platform datasheet. Distributor pages such as LCSC and DigiKey Marketplace also link to the datasheet PDF alongside the order entry.
Is the SC13213A still in production?
According to current distributor listings, the SC13213A remains active and stocked through authorized distributors such as Rochester Electronics (per the DigiKey Marketplace listing), LCSC, and IC-Components. Pricing as of 2026-10-20 ranges from approximately USD 5.36 at LCSC up to USD 14.56 depending on source and reel quantity.
What is the current price of the SC13213A?
As of 2026-10-20, the SC13213A is listed at approximately USD 5.36 at LCSC (C6671890) for small quantities and around USD 14.56 at premium distributors such as Veswin and AmpHeo. Prices vary because the part is multi-sourced; checking several distributors simultaneously yields the best landed cost.
What is the lead time and stock situation for the SC13213A?
According to the DigiKey Marketplace listing dated 2026-10-20, the SC13213A is stocked and ships immediately from Rochester Electronics, an authorized NXP/Freescale legacy-parts distributor. LCSC also shows in-stock inventory. Lead times for higher volumes should be confirmed with the chosen distributor before placing a production order.
Where to buy the SC13213A online?
The SC13213A is available online from DigiKey Marketplace (via Rochester Electronics LLC), LCSC Electronics (C6671890), Veswin Electronics, IC-Components, AmpHeo, JLCPCB, and Octopart-aggregated distributors. Comparing several sources is recommended because pricing for this part varies materially between distributors.
Is there a drop-in replacement for the SC13213A?
A true pin-compatible drop-in alternative to the SC13213A is uncommon because the SC13213A is a NXP/Freescale-specific Zigbee SoC. Functional equivalents in the same family include the NXP MC13213 family devices and Freescale MC1321x-series transceivers paired with a host MCU. Designers typically migrate to newer NXP Kinetis-based Zigbee platforms for long-term designs.
What are the main differences between the SC13213A and the MC13213?
The SC13213A is a Freescale/NXP part number variant of the second-generation 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 SoC family that includes the MC13213. Both share the 2.4 GHz low-power radio architecture, but specific differences in flash size, RAM, GPIO count, and firmware revision should be confirmed against the manufacturer datasheet before substituting in a design.
Can the SC13213A be replaced by an NXP Kinetis-based Zigbee module?
Yes, for new designs the SC13213A is often replaced by an NXP Kinetis KW-series Zigbee SoC or a pre-certified Zigbee module based on these newer parts. These offer higher CPU performance, larger flash, and active long-term supply, but they require re-laying out the PCB or replacing the radio section and re-running RF certification.
What package does the SC13213A use?
The exact package designation for the SC13213A should be confirmed against the manufacturer datasheet; the part is supplied in a small surface-mount package consistent with the Freescale MC1321x-family Zigbee SoC series. Once the package is confirmed, the XAIPART pinout diagram and Package Reference row in the comparison table can be cross-checked.
How should I lay out the PCB for the SC13213A?
Follow the reference design in the manufacturer datasheet: 50 ohm controlled-impedance feed from the antenna pin to the antenna, a pi-network for harmonic compliance, a continuous ground plane under the radio, and decoupling bulk + 100 nF capacitors on each VDD pin placed as close to the device as possible. Do not route digital signals under the RF section.
Does the SC13213A require FCC or ETSI certification?
Yes, any product using the SC13213A radio in the 2.4 GHz ISM band must obtain modular or intentional-radiator certification in the target market (FCC Part 15 in the US, ETSI EN 300 328 in the EU, MIC in Japan, SRRC in China). Using a pre-certified module that contains the SC13213A dramatically simplifies and accelerates compliance testing.
Is the SC13213A RoHS compliant?
Yes, distributor listings such as JLCPCB and LCSC explicitly mark the SC13213A as RoHS-compliant. The exact NXP/Freescale RoHS certificate of compliance and the REACH declaration can be downloaded from the manufacturer's product documentation portal alongside the datasheet.

Technische Referenzdaten für SC13213A – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose the SC13213A when you need a proven NXP/Freescale Zigbee-compliant wireless SoC for smart-home, lighting, or industrial 802.15.4 sensor endpoints and your firmware is built on the legacy Freescale BeeStack or NXP Zigbee-compliant platform. Choose the MC13211 / MC13213 / MC13214 if you need to right-size on-chip memory on the same QFN-64 footprint. Choose the MC13202 only when a host MCU is already present on the board. For new designs, evaluate newer NXP Kinetis KW-series Zigbee SoCs or pre-certified modules - they offer higher performance but require firmware migration and possibly re-certification.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt MC13213 MC13211 MC13212 MC13214 MC13202
Brand NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Product Type Wireless SoC (radio + MCU) Wireless SoC Wireless SoC Wireless SoC Wireless SoC Transceiver only (requires host MCU)
Wireless Standard IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee-compliant IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee-compliant IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee-compliant IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee-compliant IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee-compliant IEEE 802.15.4
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz ISM 2.4 GHz ISM 2.4 GHz ISM 2.4 GHz ISM 2.4 GHz ISM 2.4 GHz ISM
Data Rate 250 kbps 250 kbps 250 kbps 250 kbps 250 kbps 250 kbps
On-Chip MCU Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No (transceiver only)
Drop-In Compatible (reference part) Yes Yes (lower memory) Yes (mid memory) Yes (higher memory) Different package (QFN-32), host MCU required

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Integrated 2.4 GHz radio + MCU on one die (vs. MC13202 (transceiver only))
  • Freescale/NXP Zigbee-compliant platform with mature stack (vs. Newer NXP Kinetis KW-series Zigbee SoC)
  • Same QFN-64 footprint family for memory scaling (vs. MC13211, MC13212, MC13214)

Designhinweise

RF PCB layout is critical for the SC13213A. Provide a 50 ohm controlled-impedance feed from the antenna pin to the chip antenna or U.FL connector, place a pi-network (C-L-C) for harmonic compliance if required by your certification route, and maintain a continuous ground plane under the entire radio section. Do not route digital signals or noisy supply traces under the antenna feed.

Decouple every VDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 1mm of the pin, plus a bulk 1-10 uF capacitor shared across the radio supply rail. Place ferrite beads between the radio VDD and the digital VDD rails to prevent digital switching noise from coupling into the 2.4 GHz power amplifier.

Do not assume the SC13213A can be factory-replaced 1:1 by a different NXP/Freescale Zigbee SoC without firmware rework - although some variants in the same package are pin-compatible, the on-chip MCU's flash/RAM differ and the IEEE address mapping changes. Always cross-check the Zigbee stack port for the specific part number before reusing firmware.

The SC13213A is intended for low-power operation with the on-chip PA only briefly active. Continuous TX at maximum output may exceed the package's thermal dissipation capability, especially inside a sealed sensor housing. Follow the manufacturer datasheet's TX duty-cycle guidance and provide adequate copper pour for thermal relief.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Bleifrei
Yes
Halogenfrei
Unknown
Konfliktmineralien
Unknown

RoHS status confirmed by distributor listings (JLCPCB, LCSC explicitly mark the SC13213A as RoHS-compliant). Detailed REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerales declarations should be requested from NXP/Freescale via the manufacturer product documentation portal.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-10-20 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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