FM TRANSMITTER MODULES.

FMTX1- XXXX
FEATURES
• COMPLETE TRANSMITTER SIL MODULE.
• WIDE 10Kbps BANDWIDTH.
• WIDE VOLTAGE ‘A‘ RANGE 6 - 12V DC.
• LOW VOLTAGE ‘F‘ RANGE 2.5 - 4V DC.
• 5 VOLT ‘F5‘ RANGE AVAILABLE.
• DTI APPROVED FOR USE IN THE U.K.
• DIRECTLY COMPATIBLE WITH R.F. SOLUTIONS FM
RECEIVER UNITS.
• UP TO 200 METRES RANGE.
• AVAILABLE AS 418MHz (0.25mW ERP)
• AVAILABLE AS 433MHz (10mW ERP)
• ANALOGUE OR DIGITAL INPUTS.

APPLICATIONS
• REMOTE SWITCHING • ALARM SYSTEMS
• REMOTE DATA COMMS • REMOTE TELEMETRY SYSTEMS.
• GARAGE DOOR OPENERS • PAGERS
•
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The R.F. Solutions range of FM Radiometrix Transmitters are complete single in line board modules
capable of transmitting analogue or digital data up to 200 metres.
The units are suitable for general purpose telemetry applications where small size and high data rates are
needed. These transmitters are designed to be used in conjunction with R.F. Solutions’ series of
Receivers (see data sheet FMRX1-XXX). Each unit is supplied complete and ready to operate.
Several versions of the transmitter are available in either 418 or 433MHz frequency, with either 0.25mW
or 10mW ERP (RF power output)
The transmitter may also be supplied as a bare board or as a custom solution unique to customer-specific
requirements. Please contact R.F. Solutions for further information.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

Vcc
3

LOW PASS
FILTER
47K WBFM SAW 418MHz
DATA 5 MODULATOR OSCILLATOR BAND PASS
IN FILTER R.F.
OUT
470pF 2

0V 0V
4 1

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OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
Data in can accept data in either digital or direct analogue form (AFSK). The input frequency bandwidth
ranges from DC to 10KHz; however, it is not possible to pass data with a DC component because of
frequency errors and drifts between the transmitter and receiver. The frequency differences between
transmitter and receiver will produce a DC offset error which will result in the receiver module producing
errors on long high or low pulses which exceed the maximum pulse width specification (please refer to the
Receiver data sheet, RF Solutions Doc FMRX1-XXX).

Data in should be driven from a CMOS logic output. The power supply for the CMOS circuit should be the
same as that for the transmitter.

Analogue drive (e.g. two tone FSK) is possible; however the peak to peak level must be in the range 5 to
9V, and never fall below 0V. Please note that there may be some 2nd harmonic distortion due to the
varactor modulator (typically <15%). This can be reduced somewhat by predistorting the analogue
waveform.

LICENCE EXEMPTION
This range of Radio transmitters is approved by the Department of Trade & Industry (D.T.I. Specification
MPT1340) in the U.K., and therefore the user requires no radio operating licence in the U.K.
Please note however the following requirements to comply with MPT1340;

1. All transmitters shall use integral antennas only. Receivers may use an external or integral
antenna. An integral antenna is defined as one which is designed to be connected permanently
to the transmitter or receiver without the use of an external feeder.

2. The equipment in which the module is used must carry an inspection mark located on the
outside of the equipment which is clearly visible. It shall state “MPT1340 W.T. Exempt”. The
minimum dimensions of the mark shall be 10 x 15mm and the figure height shall be not less
than 2mm.

ANTENNA DESIGN
The range achieved from the system is dependant on the choice and position of the antenna. The space
around the antenna is as important as the antenna itself. The optimum position is to locate the antenna
so that is protrudes directly out the top of the transmitter box. If this is not possible due to other design
constraints, try to keep the antenna away from other metal in the system such as transformers, batteries
and PCB tracks, especially ground planes. In particular, the ‘HOT’ end of the antenna should be kept as
far away as possible from these.
For further information on Antenna design please see our full product catalogue which gives
recommended applications guidance.

PIN ASSIGNMENTS
PIN No NAME DESCRIPTION
1 R.F. GND Ground Plane.
The Antenna radiates against this (Internally connected to pin 4)
2 R.F. OUT Connect to Antenna (Output Impedance = 50Ω)
3 Vcc Supply Voltage
4 Vss 0 Volt Supply (Internally connected to pin 1)
5 DATA IN Input pin. Should be driven by CMOS Drive with same supply as pin 3

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FM-TX1-418A
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage (Vcc to GND).......................................’A’ = -0.7 to +13 Volts. ‘F’ = -0.7 to +6 Volts
Voltage on Modulation Input (Pin 5)..............................-0.7 to +13 Volts.
o
Storage Temperature....................................................-40 to +100 Celsius.
o
Operating Temperature.................................................-10 to +55 Celsius.
o
Ambient temperature = 20 Celcius. Supply Voltage Vcc = 8.0 Volts.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION SEE NOTE
Supply Voltage 6 12 V
Supply Current (Vcc = 6.0V) 3.0 6.0 10.0 mA
Supply Current (Vcc = 9.0V) 5.0 10.0 15.0 mA
Supply Current (Vcc = 12.0V) 8.0 14.0 20.0 mA
Radiated Power (ERP) (Vcc = 6.0V) -16 -10 -7 dBm 1
Radiated Power (ERP) (Vcc = 9.0V) -13 -8 -5 dBm 1
Radiated Power (ERP) (Vcc = 12.0V) -10 -6 -3 dBm 1
Transmission Frequency 418 MHz
Initial Frequency Accuracy -50 0 +50 KHz
Overall Frequency Accuracy 0 +80 0 KHz 2
FM Deviation (+/-) 15 25 40 KHz 3
Modulation Bandwidth analogue (-3dB) DC 10 KHz 3
Modulation Digital Pulse Width 100 µS 4
Spurious Radiation Meets MPT 1340 5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FM-TX1-418F

o
Ambient temperature = 20 Celcius. Supply Voltage Vcc = 3.0 Volts.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION SEE NOTE
Supply Voltage 2.7 3.0 4.0 V
Supply Current (Vcc = 2.7V) 13.0 mA
Supply Current (Vcc = 4.0V) 17.0 mA
Conducted Power into 50Ω
(Vcc = 2.7V) -5 dBm
(Vcc = 4.0V) 0 dBm
Transmission Frequency 418 MHz
Initial Frequency Accuracy -40 0 +40 KHz
Overall Frequency Accuracy - 60 0 +60 KHz 2
FM Deviation (+/-) 15 25 40 KHz
Modulation Bandwidth analogue (-3dB) DC 20 KHz
Modulation Digital Pulse Width 50 µS 5
Spurious Radiation Meets MPT 1340 4

NOTES
1. Module on 50 mm square ground plane, helical antenna
o
2. Supply Voltage 6 to 12 Volts for ‘A’ device and 2.7-4.0 for ‘F’ device, Temperature -10 to +55 Celcius.
3. High or Low Pulse
4. <-54 dBm in bands 41-68, 87.5-118, 162-230 & 470-862MHz.
<-36 dBm elsewhere below 1GHz, <-30dBm above 1GHz.
5. Standard Modulation: 2 KHz square wave, 0 - Vcc

TEST CIRCUIT

Helical Vcc = +8V

Antenna
+Vcc
0V
1 2 3 4 5
2KHz

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FM-TX1-433HP
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage (Vcc to GND).......................................’A’ = -0.7 to +13 Volts. ‘F’ = -0.7 to +6 Volts
Voltage on Modulation Input (Pin 5)..............................-0.7 to +13 Volts.
o
Storage Temperature....................................................-40 to +100 Celsius.
o
Operating Temperature.................................................-10 to +55 Celsius.
o
Ambient temperature = 20 Celcius. Supply Voltage Vcc = 8.0 Volts.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION SEE NOTE
Supply Voltage 6 12 V
Supply Current (Vcc = 6.0V) 3.0 6.0 10.0 mA
Supply Current (Vcc = 9.0V) 5.0 10.0 15.0 mA
Supply Current (Vcc = 12.0V) 8.0 14.0 20.0 mA
Radiated Power (ERP) (Vcc = 6.0V) -16 -10 -7 dBm 1
Radiated Power (ERP) (Vcc = 9.0V) -13 -8 -5 dBm 1
Radiated Power (ERP) (Vcc = 12.0V) -10 -6 -3 dBm 1
Transmission Frequency 433.920 MHz
Initial Frequency Accuracy -80 0 +80 KHz
Overall Frequency Accuracy - 100 0 +100 KHz 2
FM Deviation (+/-) 15 25 40 KHz 3
Modulation Bandwidth analogue (-3dB) DC 10 KHz 3
Modulation Digital Pulse Width 100 µS 4
Spurious Radiation Meets ETSI 300 - 220 4

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FM-TX1-433F

Ambient temperature = 20o Celcius. Supply Voltage Vcc = 3.0 Volts.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION SEE NOTE
Supply Voltage 2.5 3.0 4.0 V
Supply Current
(Vcc = 2.5V) 12.0 mA
(Vcc = 4.0V) 15.0 mA
Conducted Power into 50Ω
(Vcc = 2.5V) -5 dBm
(Vcc = 4.0V) 0 dBm
Transmission Frequency 433.920 MHz
Initial Frequency Accuracy -80 0 +80 KHz
Overall Frequency Accuracy - 100 0 +100 KHz 2
FM Deviation (+/-) 15 25 40 KHz 5
Modulation Bandwidth analogue (-3dB) DC 10 KHz 5
Modulation Digital Pulse Width 50 µS
Spurious Radiation Meets ETSI 300 - 220 4

NOTES
1. Module on 50 mm square ground plane, helical antenna (fig 5A)
o
2. Supply Voltage 6 to 12 Volts for ‘A’ device and 2.5-4.0 for ‘F’ device, Temperature -10 to +55 Celcius.
3. High or Low Pulse
4. <-54 dBm in bands 41-68, 87.5-118, 162-230 & 470-862MHz.
<-36 dBm elsewhere below 1GHz, <-30dBm above 1GHz.
5. Standard Modulation: 2 KHz square wave, 0 - Vcc

TEST CIRCUIT

Helical Vcc = +8V

Antenna
+Vcc
0V
1 2 3 4 5
2KHz

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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (FMTX1-418A)

Ambient Temperature = 20 oC.

Supply Voltage = +8.0 Volts.
(unless otherwise stated)

0 16
14
Radiated 12
Power Supply 10
-10
ERP Current 8
(dBm) (mA) 6
4
-20 2
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 0
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supply Voltage Vcc
(Pin 3) Supply Voltage (Pin 3)

40 0
30 10 20 30 40 50
20 -5
Freq Freq
10
Shift Error -10
0 (KHZ)
(KHz)
-10 2 4 6 8 10 12 -15
-20
-30 -20

Modulation Voltage Temperature

(Pin 5) (deg C)

0 15

Radiation -20 10
dBm (ERP)
-40 Freq 5
(Helical
Error
Antenna) -60
(Hz) 0
-80 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
-5
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.23 1.65
-10
Frequency
(GHz) Supply Voltage (Pin 3)

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MECHANICAL DETAILS

6 mm

9.5 COMPONENT 10.7

mm SIDE mm

PCB LEVEL

1 2 3 4 5
20.32 mm SIDE VIEW

30 mm
TOP VIEW

PCB MOUNTING DETAIL (TOP VIEW)

5 HOLES DIA 0.7 mm

20.32 PIN SPACING 2.54mm

6mm 1 2 3 4 5

3mm

PART NUMBERING
PART No DESCRIPTION OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE
FM-TX1-418A Transmitter. 418MHz 6 - 12Vdc
FM-TX1-418F Transmitter. 418MHz 2.7 - 4Vdc
FM-TX1-418F5 Transmitter. 418MHz 5Vdc
FM-TX1-433HP Transmitter. 433MHz (10mW ERP) 6 - 12Vdc
FM-TX1-433F Transmitter. 433MHz 2.7 - 4Vdc
FM-TX1-433F5 Transmitter. 433MHz 5Vdc

Should you require further assistance, please call;

R. F. Solutions Ltd,
Pannets Building,
Railway Lane,
Lewes,
E Sussex, BN7 2AQ. England.
Tel +44 (0)1273 488 880. Fax +44 (0)1273 480 661.
Email icepic@pavilion.co.uk
http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk
RF Solutions is a member fo the Low Power Radio Association.
RF module data appears courtesy of Radiometrix Ltd, Southall, Middlesex, England.
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate , however no representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by R.F. Solutions Ltd. with respect to the accuracy of
such information. Use of R.F.Solutions as critical components in life support systems is not authorised except with express written approval from R.F.Solutions Ltd.

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