E180-Z6907A - 2.4GHz ZigBee 3.0 SoC Module, 7dBm, TLSR8269
MPN: E180-Z6907A ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| 10 | $3.2 | $32.00 |
| 100 | $2.85 | $285.00 |
| 500 | $2.55 | $1,275.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.3 | $2,300.00 |
E180-Z6907A Overview
A ZigBee module is a pre-certified, RF-tested sub-system that integrates the radio transceiver, microcontroller, antenna, and matching network into a single drop-in component, allowing designers to add mesh networking capability without performing RF layout, impedance matching, or radio regulatory compliance from scratch. Within the broader taxonomy, the E180-Z6907A sits inside RF & Wireless > RF Modules, and the underlying TLSR8269 belongs to the IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee family of low-power, low-data-rate mesh protocols used for short-range IoT connectivity. This background matters because antenna integration, regional RF certification (FCC, CE, SRRC), and firmware stack licensing are typically the largest engineering risks in any wireless product, and integrating a certified module eliminates most of them.
Key specifications include 7 dBm typical transmit power, a stated link range of approximately 130 m line-of-sight at low data rate, and a supply voltage of 3.3 V with peak TX current near 65 mA and RX/TX-idle current near 40 mA. The module exposes GPIO for host interfacing, supports on-chip battery telemetry for battery-powered devices, and includes an RF diagnostic function for production testing and link debugging. The integrated PCB antenna eliminates the need for an external antenna trace.
Architecturally, the TLSR8269 combines a 32-bit MCU core with an IEEE 802.15.4 / Bluetooth Low Energy / RF 6E capable 2.4 GHz radio, allowing the same module to participate in ZigBee 3.0 mesh networks or proprietary point-to-point links depending on firmware. Ebyte ships the module with a ZigBee 3.0 stack pre-loaded; engineers who need BLE or proprietary protocols can reflash using Telink's TLSR8269 SDK and the Ebyte hardware programming pins.
Typical applications include smart-home lighting, door/window sensors, occupancy and environmental sensors, smart plugs, and ZigBee coordinators or routers for mesh networks. The small SMD footprint suits space-constrained designs such as in-wall switches and battery-powered sensor nodes.
Design consideration: this module is SMD reflow-only (220C peak per JEDEC J-STD-020), and the antenna keep-out zone on the host board must remain clear of copper, traces, and grounded metal within roughly 5 mm of the PCB antenna edge to preserve radiated performance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for E180-Z6907A — 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 E180-Z6907A (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Antenna, Module Type, Mounting Type, Host Interface, Operating Frequency.
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E180-ZG120A
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View Datasheet →E180-Z6907A Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Module Type | ZigBee 3.0 SoC Module |
| Chipset | Telink TLSR8269 |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) |
| Wireless Protocol | IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee 3.0 |
| Transmit Power | 7 dBm (typical) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| TX Current | 65 mA (typical peak at 7 dBm) |
| RX / Standby Current | 40 mA (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C |
| Range (line-of-sight) | 130 m (typical, low data rate) |
| Package | SMD, 11.5 x 22 mm |
| Antenna | On-board PCB antenna |
| Host Interface | GPIO (UART/SPI/I2C via GPIO mapping) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (reflow) |
| Special Features | RF diagnostic function, built-in battery voltage monitoring |
| Compliance | RoHS |
E180-Z6907A Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 2 | VCC — 3.3 V supply input |
| Pin 3 | RESET — Module reset input (active low) |
| Pin 4 | GPIO0 — General-purpose I/O / UART TX |
| Pin 5 | GPIO1 — General-purpose I/O / UART RX |
| Pin 6 | GPIO2 — General-purpose I/O / SPI CLK |
| Pin 7 | GPIO3 — General-purpose I/O / SPI MOSI |
| Pin 8 | GPIO4 — General-purpose I/O / SPI MISO |
| Pin 9 | GPIO5 — General-purpose I/O / I2C SCL |
| Pin 10 | GPIO6 — General-purpose I/O / I2C SDA |
| Pin 11 | ANT — RF antenna pad (on-board PCB antenna) |
| Pin 12 | TEST — RF test point for production diagnostics |
Power & Thermal Characteristics
| Power Input | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C |
Power input and thermal parameters for E180-Z6907A as published by the manufacturer.
Typical Applications
E180-Z6907A is suitable for 6 applications: Smart Home Lighting, Door/Window Contact Sensors, Smart Plugs and Wall Outlets, HVAC and Environmental Sensors, ZigBee Coordinator and Router Gateways, Industrial Wireless Sensor Nodes.
Smart Home Lighting
The E180-Z6907A fits ZigBee 3.0 mesh lighting networks because of its 7 dBm transmit power and TLSR8269 stack, which natively supports ZigBee touchlink commissioning used by many smart bulbs. Its -40C to +85C range covers enclosed-in-CE fixture environments, and the 11.5x22mm SMD footprint drops into in-wall switch or bulb-driver PCBs. With 65 mA peak TX current, the module suits always-mains-powered drivers but is not optimized for coin-cell bulbs.
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Door/Window Contact Sensors
Battery-powered ZigBee door/window sensors use the E180-Z6907A's built-in battery voltage monitoring to report coin-cell state to the gateway. The TLSR8269's low-duty-cycle TX profile aligns with the 40 mA RX/standby figure, and the on-board PCB antenna avoids an external antenna tab inside thin sensor housings. The 130 m LOS range comfortably covers typical residential distances between sensors and the nearest ZigBee router.
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Smart Plugs and Wall Outlets
Mains-powered smart plugs use the E180-Z6907A as the ZigBee radio paired with an AC-zero-cross and relay driver circuit. Its 7 dBm output and integrated PCB antenna maintain reliable mesh links inside metal plug enclosures, provided designers observe the 5 mm copper keep-out around the antenna edge. Industrial temperature rating ensures operation in warm interior plug environments during continuous load.
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HVAC and Environmental Sensors
ZigBee-based temperature, humidity, and air-quality sensors deploy the E180-Z6907A to feed HVAC thermostats and indoor-air-quality dashboards. The module's GPIO can host I2C sensors (SHT40, CCS811) without an external host MCU, leveraging the TLSR8269's 32-bit core for on-module sensor fusion. Industrial -40C to +85C rating supports garage, attic, and outdoor-shielded installations.
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ZigBee Coordinator and Router Gateways
Designers building a dedicated mesh coordinator or router gateway use the E180-Z6907A as the 2.4 GHz radio front end paired with a Linux host processor running ZigBee 3.0 host stack software. The 7 dBm output extends gateway coverage in larger homes, and the SMD mounting suits compact gateway housings. Using the same module family as end devices reduces firmware-port effort across the product line.
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Industrial Wireless Sensor Nodes
Factory-floor wireless sensor nodes leverage the E180-Z6907A's industrial -40C to +85C window and ZigBee 3.0 mesh self-healing for vibration, current, and proximity monitoring. The 65 mA TX peak from a 3.3 V rail suits 24V-to-3.3V buck-powered nodes, and the on-board PCB antenna avoids external connectors subject to vibration loosening. The integrated RF diagnostic function aids factory acceptance testing.
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Engineering reference data for E180-Z6907A — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | E180-ZG120A | E180-ZG120B | E104-BT10-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | SMD, 11.5 x 22 mm | SMD, 11.5 x 22 mm - same | SMD, 11.5 x 22 mm - same | SMD, ~16 mm - smaller, NOT pin-compatible |
| Brand | Chengdu Ebyte Elec Tech | Chengdu Ebyte Elec Tech | Chengdu Ebyte Elec Tech | Chengdu Ebyte Elec Tech |
| Chipset | Telink TLSR8269 | Silicon Labs EFR32 | Silicon Labs EFR32 | Telink TLSR8258 |
| Transmit Power | 7 dBm | 7 dBm | 8 dBm | 7 dBm |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Protocol | ZigBee 3.0 | ZigBee 3.0 | ZigBee 3.0 | ZigBee 3.0 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Antenna | On-board PCB | On-board PCB | On-board PCB | On-board PCB |
Key Differentiators
- Telink TLSR8269 ecosystem with mature ZigBee 3.0 stack (vs E180-ZG120A (EFR32-based))
- On-board RF diagnostic function for production testing (vs E104-BT10-G (TLSR8258))
- Integrated battery voltage monitoring on-chip (vs Bare TLSR8269 chip-down design)
Design Notes
Maintain a copper keep-out zone of at least 5 mm around the on-board PCB antenna on all host PCB layers. Do not place components, traces, ground pours, or batteries beneath the antenna region. Violating this keep-out is the single most common cause of degraded range in E180-series modules and can drop the effective 130 m LOS figure by half or more.
Provide a 10 uF bulk decoupling capacitor close to the module VCC pad, plus a 0.1 uF ceramic high-frequency bypass in parallel. The peak TX current of approximately 65 mA creates fast load steps; without local bulk capacitance the 3.3 V rail may sag and trigger TLSR8269 brownouts, which manifest as random link drops in the field.
Reflow profile must follow JEDEC J-STD-020 lead-free reflow with a peak of 245 C for 30 seconds maximum. Hand-soldering the castellated edge pads is not recommended; production-grade reflow or selective soldering is required to avoid cold joints. Also confirm regulatory certification coverage for your target market - the E180-Z6907A carries FCC/CE/SRRC for typical regions; check Ebyte documentation for the latest certification status before shipping.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per LCSC listing. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this module targets consumer and industrial IoT, not automotive. Halogen-free and conflict-mineral status not explicitly stated in the verified web data; flagged as unknown.
