ATR2434-DEV-BOARD - 2.4GHz ISM RF Eval Board | Microchip
MPN: ATR2434-DEV-BOARD ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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ATR2434-DEV-BOARD Overview
An RF evaluation and development board is a hardware platform that lets engineers prototype, test, and validate wireless designs before committing to custom PCB layout. In the product hierarchy, it belongs to development tools supporting RF transceivers, which combine a radio front end, a modem, and a baseband in one device. Evaluation boards typically expose all key signals, antenna connectors, and configuration interfaces so the target IC can be exercised under real operating conditions.
The underlying ATR2434 device contains a 2.4 GHz radio transceiver, a GFSK modem, and a dual DSSS reconfigurable baseband. Both radio and baseband are code- and frequency-agile: 49 Gold spreading codes are supported across 78 1-MHz channels, yielding a theoretical spectral capacity of 3822 channels and a communication range of up to 50 meters or more. A four-wire SPI interface connects the transceiver to an application MCU and supports single-byte and multi-byte serial transfers.
Typical applications include ISM-band wireless sensor networks, proprietary 2.4 GHz data links, remote control and telemetry systems, and evaluation of DSSS/GFSK modulation schemes for short-range communication.
When working with this board, note the compliance status: it is listed as containing lead and RoHS non-compliant, so it should be treated as an engineering evaluation tool rather than a production reference for RoHS-restricted products.
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| Product Type | RF Evaluation and Development Kit / Board |
| Radio Band Type | ISM |
| Target Device | ATR2434 |
| Supplied Contents | Board, Software and Documentation |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Modulation | GFSK |
| Spread Spectrum | Dual DSSS reconfigurable baseband |
| Spreading Codes | 49 Gold codes |
| Channels | 78 channels at 1 MHz spacing |
| Theoretical Spectral Capacity | 3822 channels |
| Communication Range | Up to 50 m or more |
| Host Interface | 4-wire SPI |
| RoHS Status | RoHS Non-Compliant |
| Lead Free Status | Contains Lead |
| Manufacturer | Micrel / Microchip Technology (originally Atmel) |
ATR2434-DEV-BOARD Interfaces & Connectors
No manufacturer-published interface list is available for ATR2434-DEV-BOARD. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for connector and header details.
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Typical Applications
ATR2434-DEV-BOARD is suitable for 6 applications: 2.4 GHz ISM Wireless Prototyping, Wireless Sensor Network Node Development, DSSS Modem Research and Education, Remote Control and Telemetry Links, Legacy ATR2434 Design Maintenance, RF Coexistence and Interference Testing.
2.4 GHz ISM Wireless Prototyping
The ATR2434-DEV-BOARD is the dedicated evaluation platform for prototyping proprietary 2.4 GHz ISM-band links built on the ATR2434 transceiver. Its silicon combines a GFSK modem with a dual DSSS reconfigurable baseband that is code- and frequency-agile, so engineers can experiment with 49 Gold spreading codes across 78 1-MHz channels to find robust channel and code combinations for their environment. Because the theoretical spectral capacity reaches 3822 channels, multiple coexisting links can be tested for interference resilience. The included software and documentation let developers exercise radio registers over the 4-wire SPI interface before committing to custom PCB layouts.
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Wireless Sensor Network Node Development
Short-range wireless sensor nodes benefit from the ATR2434's combination of up to 50 meters or more of range and frequency agility across 78 channels. Using the ATR2434-DEV-BOARD, engineers can measure real-world link budgets, packet error rates, and retry behavior in the target deployment environment before finalizing sensor node hardware. The dual DSSS baseband allows testing of code-division schemes that let multiple sensor nodes share the band without tight coordination, while the GFSK modem supports simpler single-channel operation for low-complexity nodes. SPI-based control makes it straightforward to pair the board with low-power MCUs during battery-life profiling.
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DSSS Modem Research and Education
Universities and R&D groups teaching or researching spread-spectrum techniques can use the ATR2434-DEV-BOARD as a hands-on platform for direct-sequence spread spectrum. The reconfigurable dual DSSS baseband and the documented set of 49 Gold codes provide concrete, measurable examples of code-division multiple access, processing gain, and spectral capacity up to a theoretical 3822 channels. Students can observe how frequency agility across 78 1-MHz channels mitigates narrowband interference, and how GFSK modulation compares against DSSS in range and data robustness. The bundled software and documentation shorten the learning curve for register-level radio control via SPI.
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Remote Control and Telemetry Links
Point-to-point remote control and telemetry systems in the 2.4 GHz band can be rapidly validated on the ATR2434-DEV-BOARD. The 4-wire SPI host interface supports single-byte and multi-byte transfers, so command payloads and telemetry frames can be exercised realistically through the packet-oriented modem. With a stated range of up to 50 meters or more, the platform suits in-building control, asset monitoring, and hobby-scale telemetry. Engineers can use the board's frequency agility to hop away from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth congestion in the crowded 2.4 GHz band, and the supplied documentation guides register configuration for packet formats and retry behavior.
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Legacy ATR2434 Design Maintenance
Teams supporting products already shipped with the ATR2434 can use this development board to reproduce field issues, validate firmware updates, and characterize replacement strategies. Because the ATR2434-DEV-BOARD is the manufacturer-recommended tool for the ATR2434, it preserves continuity with the original design environment, including the documented radio and baseband behavior across the 78-channel plan. Note that the board is listed as RoHS non-compliant and containing lead, which restricts its use to engineering benches rather than production references. Sourcing is quote-based given the product's legacy status, so securing units early is advisable for long-term support programs.
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RF Coexistence and Interference Testing
The crowded 2.4 GHz band makes coexistence testing essential, and the ATR2434-DEV-BOARD supports it through 78 discrete 1-MHz channels and 49 selectable Gold spreading codes. Engineers can map interference from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other ISM occupants by stepping the radio across channels and measuring packet success under each DSSS code, leveraging the theoretical 3822-channel capacity to quantify how many orthogonal links the environment tolerates. The code- and frequency-agile architecture allows realistic adaptive frequency-hopping experiments, and range trials up to 50 meters or more validate fade margins before the radio design is committed to production hardware.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product |
|---|---|
| Package | Development board (not an IC package) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Micrel/Atmel legacy) |
| Radio Band Type | ISM |
| Target Device | ATR2434 |
| Supplied Contents | Board, Software and Documentation |
| RoHS Status | RoHS Non-Compliant |
| Lead Free Status | Contains Lead |
| Pricing Model | Request quote |
Key Differentiators
- Dedicated DSSS evaluation capability (vs Generic 2.4 GHz evaluation boards)
- Complete kit contents (vs Bare transceiver modules)
- Compliance trade-off (vs Current-generation Microchip RF kits)
Design Notes
Compliance check before bench-to-production transfer: the ATR2434-DEV-BOARD is listed with RoHS Status Non-Compliant and Lead Free Status Contains Lead. This is normal for a legacy evaluation tool but means it must not be used as a compliance exemplar for RoHS-restricted production designs. Evaluate the final product's own BOM separately, and treat the board strictly as an engineering instrument for exercising the ATR2434 silicon.
The ATR2434 communicates with the host MCU over a four-wire SPI interface supporting single-byte and multi-byte serial transfers. When replacing the bundled software with your own MCU driver, respect the SPI timing in the ATR2434 datasheet (document atr2434_141004) and keep chip-select lines stable during multi-byte transfers to avoid corrupting register writes. Verify frequency- and code-agility register settings after every reset, since the radio and baseband are reconfigurable.
During range testing, the stated capability of up to 50 meters or more assumes appropriate antenna conditions and line of sight. Position the board away from metal surfaces and USB hubs when performing sensitivity measurements, and use consistent channel and spreading-code settings between boards when comparing results, because the 78-channel, 49-Gold-code agility means mismatched configurations can produce misleading link-budget numbers.
Compliance Information
Distributor specification summary states Lead Free Status: Contains Lead and RoHS Status: RoHS Non-Compliant.