Description

Silicon Labs Si4386DY is a high-performance, low-current receiver in the field effect tube (MOSFET) category. It covers the sub-GHz frequency bands from 142 to 1050 MHz and is part of the EZRadioPRO® family. The Si4386DY offers outstanding sensitivity of –126 dBm and extremely low active and standby current consumption. With a 60 dB adjacent channel selectivity and 12.5 kHz channel spacing, it ensures robust receive operation in harsh RF conditions.

Specifications and features

Frequency range: 142–1050 MHz
Receive sensitivity: –126 dBm
Modulation: (G)FSK, 4(G)FSK, (G)MSK, OOK, and ASK
Low active power consumption: 10/13 mA RX
Ultra low current powerdown modes: 30 nA shutdown, 50 nA standby
Data rate: 100 bps to 1 Mbps
Power supply: 1.8 to 3.6 V
Excellent selectivity performance: 60 dB adjacent channel, 75 dB blocking at 1 MHz
Antenna diversity and T/R switch control
Highly configurable packet handler
RX 64 byte FIFOs
Auto frequency control (AFC)
Automatic gain control (AGC)
Low BOM
Low battery detector
Temperature sensor
20-Pin QFN package

Application Scenarios

This model is suitable for various applications including:

• Smart metering (802.15.4g and MBus)
• Remote control
• Home security and alarm
• Telemetry
• Garage and gate openers
• Remote keyless entry
• Home automation
• Industrial control
• Sensor networks
• Health monitors
• Electronic shelf labels

Comparison

- High-performance and low-current receiver

- Outstanding sensitivity of –126 dBm

- Extremely low active and standby current consumption

- Robust receive operation in harsh RF conditions

- None mentioned in the provided information