CC2430ZF128RTCR

The CC2430ZF128RTCR is TI’s ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 System-on-Chip (SoC) that combines an 8051 microcontroller with a 2.4 GHz transceiver. It targets low‑power wireless networks such as sensor nodes and home automation, offering integrated radio, MCU, memory, and peripherals in a single device.
Key features:
- 128 KB flash for code, 8 KB on‑chip RAM for data
- 2.4 GHz transceiver supporting ZigBee and 802.15.4, up to 250 kbps
- Hardware accelerators for AES‑128 encryption and CRC, plus typical MCU peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, timers, GPIO, ADC)
- Flexible power management with sleep modes and fast RF wake
- Platform‑level support with TI ZigBee stacks and development tools
Typical uses include wireless sensing, remote controls, lighting, and building automation with mesh networking. The RTCR suffix denotes a specific TI package/version variant (packaging/delivery option).

Key features of CC2430ZF128RTCR:
- 8051-compatible MCU core with up to 32 MHz operation
- Integrated 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee transceiver with on-chip RF front-end
- Memory: up to 128 KB flash, up to 8 KB RAM (device variant dependent)
- Hardware AES-128 cryptography module for security
- RF data rate: 250 kbps
- Rich peripherals: UART, SPI, I2C, timers, PWM, 10-bit ADC, watchdog
- Flexible power management and ultra-low-power modes; operates 1.8–3.6 V
- Robust industrial temperature range; suitable for harsh environments
- On-chip RF front-end with PA/LNA/balun
- Development support: TI tools (SmartRF Studio, CC Debugger) and ZigBee/802.15.4 stacks
- Applications: wireless sensor networks, home/building automation, ZigBee devices
Note: exact memory and packaging options vary by variant; consult the datasheet for precise specs on CC2430ZF128RTCR.

- Pin count: 40 pins (QFN-40)
- Function: ZigBee-ready system-on-chip (8051 MCU with integrated 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee transceiver; 128 KB flash, 8 KB RAM).

- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI).
- What kind of company: An American multinational that designs and manufactures semiconductors and integrated circuits (analog, embedded processing, wireless, and related electronics).

CC2430ZF128RTCR is TI’s ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 System-on-Chip with an integrated 8051 MCU and 128 KB flash (2.4 GHz, low power). Typical application areas include:
- Wireless sensor networks for home/building automation
- Smart energy/meters monitoring and control
- Wireless home automation and smart lighting
- Industrial automation and process monitoring
- Asset tracking and indoor localization
- Remote sensing devices and gateways
- Consumer electronics requiring wireless control interfaces

128-pin LQFP package (RoHS-compliant).