RF430F5978
The Texas Instruments RF430F5978 is an Dual-Frequency RFID tag IC, with 16 KB Flash, 1 KB RAM, operating at 134.2 kHz (LF) / Sub-1 GHz (315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz), under ISO 11784/11785 (FDX-B) Proprietary Sub-1 GHz.
Sub-1-GHz / LF wireless MCU with integrated 134.2 kHz transponder used in livestock and asset trackers.
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | Dual-Frequency |
| Frequency | 134.2 kHz (LF) / Sub-1 GHz (315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz) |
| Protocol | ISO 11784/11785 (FDX-B), Proprietary Sub-1 GHz |
| Memory | 16 KB Flash, 1 KB RAM |
| Interface | RF (contactless 134.2 kHz transponder), SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Form Factor | RGZ (VQFN-48) |
| Security | AES-128, hardware encryption accelerator |
Engineering Brief
The RF430F5978 is a dual-frequency wireless MCU combining a 134.2 kHz ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B compliant RFID transponder with a Sub-1 GHz radio transceiver and MSP430 core. It enables battery-powered tracking devices to be read by standard livestock RFID readers while also transmitting extended data over long-range Sub-1 GHz wireless links. The integrated hardware AES-128 encryption and low-power modes make it ideal for secure, long-life livestock tags and remote asset monitoring applications in agricultural and industrial environments.
Typical Applications
Standards & Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What frequencies does the RF430F5978 support?
The RF430F5978 operates on dual frequencies: 134.2 kHz for low-frequency RFID transponder functionality and Sub-1 GHz bands (315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz) for long-range wireless communication.
Is the RF430F5978 compatible with ISO 11784/11785 livestock readers?
Yes, the RF430F5978 includes an integrated 134.2 kHz transponder that is fully compliant with ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B standard, making it compatible with standard livestock RFID readers used worldwide.
How much memory does the RF430F5978 have?
The RF430F5978 has 16 KB of Flash memory for program storage and 1 KB of RAM for runtime operations.
What security features does the RF430F5978 provide?
The RF430F5978 includes hardware AES-128 encryption with a dedicated hardware encryption accelerator for secure data transmission and authentication in tracking applications.
What interfaces are available on the RF430F5978?
The RF430F5978 provides RF contactless communication at 134.2 kHz, plus SPI, UART, I2C, and GPIO interfaces for external sensor integration and system connectivity.
What is the primary application for the RF430F5978?
The RF430F5978 is designed for battery-powered livestock tags and asset trackers that require both short-range ISO 11784/11785 RFID identification and long-range Sub-1 GHz wireless data transmission in agricultural and industrial environments.
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