AM TRANSMITTER MODULE QAM-TX3 Features Complete RF Transmitter SAW Resonator Transmit Range Up To 50m CMOS / TTL Input No Adjustable Components Stable Operating Frequency Wide Operating Voltage (3-12v) ASK Modulation Available as 315 or 433 MHz Applications Wireless Security Systems Garage Door controller Remote Gate Controls Remote Sensing Data Capture Sensor Reporting Description The Quasar UK AM hybrid transmitter module provides a complete RF transmitter which can be used to transmit data at up to 3KHz from any standard CMOS/TTL source. The module is very simple to operate and offers a wide operating voltage range, the RF Power output increases in line with the voltage level applied to the module. Data can be supplied directly from a microprocessor or encoding device, thus keeping the component count down and ensuring a low hardware cost. The modules are compatible with the Quasar UK Ltd. range of AM receivers to provide a complete solution. Typical Application For further information on this circuit please refer to the RF Solutions datasheet DS600. Vcc Antenna SW1-4 QAM-TX3 1 8 A0 Vcc 2 A1 LED 1 2 3 4 3 6 A2 DATA 5 4 A3 GND RF600E Part Numbers Part Number Description QAM-TX3-433 AM Transmitter Module, 433MHz DSQAM-TX3-2 June 09 2009 Quasar (UK) Ltd. Page 1 AM TRANSMITTER MODULE QAM-TX3 Module mounting considerations Good RF layout practice should be observed, in particular: 1. All grounds must be low impedance, keep all ground returns as short as possible, do not use shared vias 2. Any ground return required by the module s antenna or feed should be connected directly to the RF GND pins at the antenna end of the module 3. All connecting tracks should be kept as short as possible to avoid any problems with stray RF pickup 4. Where the connection between the module and it s antenna does not form part of the antenna itself, it should be made using 50 microstrip line or coax or a combination of both 5. Fill all unused PCB area around the module with ground plane 6. Use of an uninterrupted ground plane (dual layer PCB) can be highly effective in cutting radiated interference and its use is strongly recommended 7. It is essential that a stable power supply is used. The RF Power output of this module changes in line with the supply voltage level, do not exceed the voltage level stated for the module s output power level specification 8. Ensure that the modules power supply pins are adequately decoupled using a low pass filter (LC), choose an inductor with a low dc series resistance (<0.1) and place the filter as close to the module s power supply pins as possible 9. The choice of antenna is important, it must not have gain in any direction as this will increase the radiated emissions beyond approval levels 10. Use a reactive pi (low pass) matching network between the module s RF output and the antenna, this will maximise the RF power transfer and improve harmonics filtering Technical Specifications A B A F C Please Note 1 2 1. Components on reverse 2. Dimensions in mm 3. Tolerance of +/- 0.15 D 4 3 C E Dimensions Pin Measurements (mm) A 1 B 5.08 C 1.0 D 3.2 E 1.2 F 1.8 Pin Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 IN Data input 2 GND Ground 3 ANT External Antenna 4 Vcc Supply Voltage DSQAM-TX3-2 June 09 2009 Quasar (UK) Ltd. Page 2