The QPG6095 from Qorvo is a 2.4 GHz Smart Home Communications Controller that supports Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth Low Energy. It is compliant with the IEEE Standard 802.15.4 for Zigbee and Thread, and the Bluetooth Core Specification v5.0 for Bluetooth Low Energy. The integrated multi-stack, multi-protocol support enables vendors to operate multiple protocols on different channels, enabling innovative new applications combining Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth Low Energy in one product. It provides a fully integrated solution for ultra-low power wireless communications for Smart Home sentroller devices such as thermostats,motion sensors, smart plugs, keypads and door/window sensors. The excellent receiver sensitivity and superior receiver signal processing allow extended coverage. The QPG6095 features a radio transceiver,integrated real-time Medium Access Control and Bluetooth Low Energy Controller, integrated Arm® Cortex®-M4 microprocessor, RAM and Flash memory, security engine, event scheduler.
It also includes an extensive set of peripherals including analog signal monitors and comparators. It has integrated RF baluns and filters to reduce RF design complexity and enable very low-cost single layer applications using simple PCB antennas requiring no shielding and a minimum number of external components. For Zigbee communications, antenna diversity offers additional robustness in a crowded wireless 2.4 GHz environment.
This module utilizes advanced power management features to ensure that power consumption is minimized in active as well as in standby states. It requires a DC supply from 1.8 to 3.6 V and can operate from a standard lithium coin cell battery or from intermittent power supplies like photovoltaic (solar), with a minimum of additional components. For lower power consumption, the integrated DC/DC Buck converter can be used together with a few external components. Alternatively, the internal regulator can be used instead of the integrated DC/DC converter, to minimize the bill of material. It includes ultra-low power voltage level detectors and overvoltage protection circuitry, allowing safe operation and shutdown. The QPG6095 is available in a surface-mount QFN40 package that measures 6 x 6 mm and has been optimized for reliable communication in harsh radio environments. It provides a flexible interface to an external FEM or PA to boost the output power.
