CC1150RGVR - Sub-1GHz RF Transmitter 10dBm | TI | ISM/SRD
MPN: CC1150RGVR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.61 | $2.61 |
| 10 | $2.35 | $23.50 |
| 100 | $1.94 | $194.00 |
| 500 | $1.71 | $855.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.52 | $1,520.00 |
CC1150RGVR Overview
A low-power RF transmitter is a semiconductor device that generates and modulates an RF carrier for wireless transmission, forming the transmit half of a wireless link. In the system hierarchy, the CC1150 sits within the sub-1 GHz radio family of wireless connectivity ICs, sitting above discrete VCO/PA solutions and complementary to TI's CC11xx receiver and transceiver line.
Key features include a highly integrated architecture requiring only a crystal, a few passives, and an antenna; programmable data rate up to 500 kBaud; flexible FSK, GFSK, ASK, and OOK modulation; and a low-power design intended for battery-operated nodes. Power-down and wake-on-radio style operating modes minimize average current consumption in duty-cycled links.
Technically, the CC1150 integrates a fractional-N synthesizer, direct modulation path, and power amplifier controlled through an SPI-compatible configuration interface, allowing register-level programming of frequency, deviation, channel spacing, and packet hardware. Configurable packet handling, CRC generation, and RSSI/status signaling simplify MCU firmware.
Typical applications include 433 MHz and 868/915 MHz remote keyless entry, wireless alarm and security sensors, industrial telemetry, and AMR utility metering, where single-direction low-cost links dominate.
Design consideration: RF layout quality dominates range - keep the VQFN exposed pad solidly grounded and follow the TI reference design for the matching network.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in alternatives, and practical design guidance not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for CC1150RGVR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with CC1150RGVR (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Frequency Range, Interface, Package.
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CC1150RSTR
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
CC1150RGVR Specifications
| Device Type | Single-chip UHF RF transmitter |
| Frequency Range | 300 MHz to 348 MHz, 400 MHz to 464 MHz, 800 MHz to 928 MHz |
| ISM/SRD Bands | 315, 433, 868, 915 MHz |
| Max RF Output Power | 10 dBm |
| Max Data Rate | 500 kBaud |
| Modulation Formats | FSK, GFSK, ASK, OOK |
| Package | 16-VQFN with exposed pad (RGV) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Interface | SPI-compatible configuration interface |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Antenna Connection | Single-ended antenna pin with external matching network |
| Packet Handling | Hardware packet engine with CRC |
CC1150RGVR 16-vqfn with exposed pad (rgv) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for CC1150RGVR (16-vqfn with exposed pad (rgv) package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for CC1150RGVR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
CC1150RGVR is suitable for 6 applications: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Wireless Alarm and Security Sensors, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Transmitters, Industrial Telemetry and Sensor Networks, Home Automation Sensor Transmitters, Low-Cost Wireless Module Designs.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
The CC1150RGVR is a natural fit for remote keyless entry transmitters because RKE is a transmit-only, duty-cycled application where battery life and cost dominate. The 315 MHz and 433 MHz band coverage matches regional RKE allocations in Asia, Europe, and North America, and the 10 dBm maximum output meets typical regulatory ERP limits. Its hardware packet engine with CRC offloads the low-cost MCU, and power-down modes keep standby current negligible between button presses. Using 2-5 kBaud FSK with a SAW-less crystal design yields compact fob PCBs.
Recommended
Wireless Alarm and Security Sensors
Battery-powered door/window and PIR sensors transmit short bursts to a central panel, exactly the profile the CC1150RGVR was designed for. At 433 MHz or 868 MHz, the 10 dBm output with a small PCB antenna covers typical residential ranges, while the 500 kBaud capability allows fast burst transmissions that minimize airtime and collision probability in multi-sensor systems. Register-programmable channel spacing lets multiple sensors share one frequency plan. Power-down modes preserve multi-year CR2032 battery life in sensors that wake only on events.
Recommended
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Transmitters
Utility meters periodically broadcast consumption data, a unidirectional traffic pattern well served by the CC1150RGVR. At 868 MHz or 915 MHz, its 10 dBm output and configurable data rates up to 500 kBaud allow either long-range low-rate reporting or short high-rate bursts to reduce duty-cycle exposure. The SPI interface pairs cleanly with the metering MCU, and hardware CRC protects billing-grade data integrity. The 16-pin VQFN keeps the RF section small inside dense meter enclosures with conformal-coated PCBs.
Recommended
Industrial Telemetry and Sensor Networks
In factory and process telemetry, many nodes report status to one gateway. The CC1150RGVR supports this star topology at 433-915 MHz with programmable channel spacing and deviation, letting integrators build multi-channel networks that avoid interference. Its 10 dBm output penetrates typical industrial obstructions at short range, and FSK modulation at moderate baud rates balances sensitivity against throughput. Because the transmitter is register-identical to TI CC11xx receivers, gateway and node firmware can share configuration code, cutting development time.
Recommended
Home Automation Sensor Transmitters
Smart-home devices such as window contacts, thermostats, and scene controllers frequently use proprietary sub-1 GHz one-way links for reliability through walls. The CC1150RGVR covers 868 MHz (Europe) and 915/433 MHz regions from one PCB design, which reduces SKU count for global products. Its low-power profile suits mains-free wall sensors, and the SPI configuration interface is supported by common MCU stacks. The 16-VQFN exposed-pad package suits compact, cost-sensitive consumer radio modules.
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Low-Cost Wireless Module Designs
RF module vendors embed the CC1150RGVR on small carrier boards sold to OEMs for one-way links. The highly integrated architecture - needing only a crystal, bias resistors, a matching network, and decoupling - keeps the module bill of materials short and yield high. Because frequency, modulation, and packet format are all register-programmable, one hardware module can be certified and flashed for 315, 433, 868, or 915 MHz variants. The exposed-pad VQFN also provides good thermal and RF grounding on two-layer module PCBs.
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Engineering reference data for CC1150RGVR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | CC1150RSTR |
|---|---|---|
| Package | VQFN-16 (RGV) exposed pad | VQFN-16 - same class |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Frequency Coverage | 300-348 / 400-464 / 800-928 MHz | Same (CC1150 die) |
| Max Output Power | 10 dBm | 10 dBm |
| Max Data Rate | 500 kBaud | 500 kBaud |
| Modulation | FSK, GFSK, ASK, OOK | FSK, GFSK, ASK, OOK |
| Device Type | Transmitter only | Transmitter only |
| Configuration Interface | SPI-compatible | SPI-compatible |
Key Differentiators
- Transmitter-only cost and size advantage (vs CC1101)
- Multi-band single design (vs CC1150RSTR)
- Trade-off: no receive capability (vs CC1101)
Design Notes
The exposed pad of the 16-VQFN is the primary RF and thermal ground. Solder it to a contiguous ground plane using a 3x3 or 4x4 via array under the pad. Break the ground plane under the crystal and keep the crystal within 2 mm of the CC1150 oscillator pins with short guard rings, following the TI CC1150 reference design. Do not route digital SPI traces under the RF matching network.
Use the TI reference matching network for the target band rather than computing values from scratch - the DC-blocking LC network also sets output power accuracy and harmonic performance. Verify conducted output power and harmonics on a pre-production board against your regional ISM/SRD regulatory limit (e.g., 10 dBm ERP class for 868 MHz SRD) because antenna mismatch directly shifts these figures.
Duty-cycle aggressively: put the CC1150 in power-down between transmissions and only wake the crystal when a packet is due. Estimated: average current in a 433 MHz RKE fob sending one 5 ms packet per minute is dominated by sleep current, not the ~10 dBm transmit burst, so firmware gating of the power-down register is the main battery-life lever. Decouple VDD with 100 nF plus 1 uF close to the supply pins.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per DigiKey/Mouser listings. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in verified data.
