RF430FRL152H
The Texas Instruments RF430FRL152H is an NFC tag IC, with 2 KB FRAM, 4 KB SRAM, 8 KB ROM, operating at 13.56 MHz, under ISO/IEC 15693 ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1.
NFC ISO 15693 sensor transponder with integrated MSP430 core
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | NFC |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Protocol | ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1 |
| Memory | 2 KB FRAM, 4 KB SRAM, 8 KB ROM |
| Interface | RF (contactless ISO 15693), SPI (3-wire/4-wire), I2C, JTAG (4-wire debug) |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
| Form Factor | VQFN-24 (RGE), 4 mm × 4 mm |
| Security | JTAG password protection, vacant memory access NMI, write-protected FRAM banks |
Engineering Brief
The RF430FRL152H is a 13.56-MHz NFC sensor transponder integrating a programmable 16-bit MSP430 microcontroller with 2 KB FRAM, 4 KB SRAM, and 8 KB ROM. It supports ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1 contactless communication and offers SPI/I2C interfaces for external sensors. The device features a 14-bit sigma-delta ADC, internal temperature sensor, resistive sensor bias interface, and can operate fully passively (RF-powered) or semi-actively from a 1.45–1.65 V battery, making it ideal for low-power wireless sensing applications.
Typical Applications
Standards & Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What microcontroller is integrated in the RF430FRL152H?
The RF430FRL152H integrates a programmable 16-bit MSP430 microcontroller core with 2 KB FRAM, 4 KB SRAM, and 8 KB ROM, enabling custom sensor data processing and algorithm execution.
Can the RF430FRL152H operate without a battery?
Yes, the RF430FRL152H can operate fully passively using RF energy harvesting from the 13.56 MHz field, or semi-actively with a 1.45–1.65 V battery for extended range and enhanced functionality.
What communication protocols does the RF430FRL152H support?
The RF430FRL152H supports ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1 contactless communication at 13.56 MHz, plus SPI (3-wire/4-wire) and I2C interfaces for connecting external sensors.
What ADC resolution does the RF430FRL152H provide for sensor measurements?
The RF430FRL152H features a 14-bit sigma-delta ADC with an internal temperature sensor and resistive sensor bias interface, enabling precision analog measurements for wireless sensing applications.
What security features are available on the RF430FRL152H?
The RF430FRL152H offers JTAG password protection for firmware security, write-protected FRAM banks to prevent unauthorized data modification, and vacant memory access NMI (non-maskable interrupt) for debugging.
What is the total memory capacity of the RF430FRL152H?
The RF430FRL152H contains 2 KB of non-volatile FRAM for data logging and parameter storage, 4 KB of SRAM for runtime operations, and 8 KB of ROM for firmware, totaling 14 KB.
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