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1. Description..............................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

2. Features...................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

3. Application..............................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

4. Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

5. Electrical Specifications......................................................................................................................................... - 4 -

6. Schematic................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -

7. Pinout:.....................................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

8. Antenna...................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -

9. Mechanism dimensions(Unit: mm)........................................................................................................................- 7 -

10. Products Ordering Information............................................................................................................................ - 7 -

Appendix：................................................................................................................................................................ - 8 -

Note: Revision History

Revision Date Comment
V1.0 2015-10-16 First release
V2.0 2016-8-5 Updated layout
V2.1 2017-06 Logo updated
V2.2 2018-12-15 Update the PIN photo

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1. Description

RF4463F30 is 1W RF module embedded with amplifier and LNA circuit. High quality of component,
tightened inspection and long term test make this module reliable for long time, long distance
communication in varies environment. RF4463F30 adopts Silicon Lab si4463 RF chip, which is a
highly integrated wireless ISM band transceiver (EzradioPro2). The features of high sensitivity (-126
dBm), +30 dBm output power, 10PPM crystal, and good RF matching circuit make this module work
well in hot/cold environment with reliable communication and long distance.

RF4463F30 is manufactured and tested strictly using lead-free process and complies with RoHS and
Reach standards.

2. Features

 Frequency Range: 150/433/490/868/915  Configurable packet structure

（Customizable 142-1050 MHz）  Preamble detection
 Sensitivity up to -126 dBm  64/128byte transmit and receive data
 Maximum output power: +30dBm register（FiFo）
 10mA@receiver status  Low-power detection
 Data transfer rate：0.1-1000 Kbps  Temperature sensor and 8-bit
 (G)FSK,4(G)FSK, (G)MSK,OOK and ASK analog-to-digital converters
 3.3-6.5 V Power supply  Operating Temperature Range:-40 ~ + 85 °C
 Digital received signal strength indicator (RSSI)  Integrated voltage regulator
 Timed wake-up function  Frequency hopping
 The antenna automatically match and  Power-on reset function
two-way switch control  Built-in crystal adjustment function

3. Application

 Remote control  sensor network

 Remote meter reading  tire pressure monitoring
 Industrial control  health monitoring
 home automation remote sensing  wireless PC peripherals
 Individual data records  tag reading and writing

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4. Block Diagram

5. Electrical Specifications

★ Note: the following parameters is VCC = 5 v, with 50 ohm copper axis test instrumentation.

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Condition

Working Condition
Working voltage
3.3 5 6.5 V
range
Temperature voltage -40 85 ℃

Current Consumption

Receiving current 13.5 mA Low sensitivity mode

Receiving current 10 mA High sensitivity mode

Transmitting current 500 550 mA Vcc=5v,Tx=30dBm

Sleep current <2 3 uA

Parameter

410 433 450 MHz @433MHz

Frequency range 470 490 510 MHz @490MHz
863 868 873 MHz @868MHz
Modulation rate 0.1 1000 Kbps FSK

Output power range 29.5 30 31 dBm 433MHz，VCC = 5V

Receiving sensitivity -125 -126 dBm 433MHz@data=600bps,Fdev=3kHz

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6. Pinout:

★ The GPIO2, GPIO3 of the Si4463 is connected to the antenna switch on the module.

GPIO2=RX EN；GPIO3=TX EN
Pin NO. Pin Name Description
1 VCC Positive power supply
2 GND Connected to power ground
3,4,14 NC Vacant, not connected
Power down control.
5 SDN
SDN = 1, power down SDN = 0, normal working
6 nIRQ Interrupt output
7 nSEL Serial data selection for SPI interfaces.
8 GND Connected to power ground
9 SCLK Serial data clock for SPI interface.
10 SDI Serial data in for SPI interface.
11 SDO Serial data out for SPI interface.
12 GPIO1 GPIO1 of Si4463
13 GPIO0 GPIO0 of Si4463 for I/O interface
15 GND Connected to power ground
16 ANT From 50 ohm coaxial antenna

★ Note: Pin 15 (ANT GND ) is connected to the ground of antenna, do not connect to the ground of

power supply. The routing between antenna pad and antenna shall be as short as possible, and
thickness larger than 1mm,shown as below:

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7. Schematic

8. Antenna
Antenna is very important for RF communication, its performance will affect the communication
directly. Module needs antenna in 50ohm. Common antenna has rubber straight/ elbow/ foldable rod
and sucker antenna and etc. Users can order accordingly. To ensure module in the best performance,
we suggest to use the our antennas

★To ensure modules get the best performance, user must obey the following principles when using the antennas：
 Put the antenna away from the ground and obstacles as possible as you could；

 If you choose the sucker antenna, pull straight the lead wire as possible as it can be, the sucker under arches

should be attached on the metal object.

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9. Mechanism dimensions(Unit: mm)

10. Products Ordering Information

RF4463F30-433

Module Model Frequency

For example：If the customer needs a patch module small crystal 433MHz band module that order
model: RF4463F30-433.

Product Name Description

RF4463F30-150 Working frequency is 150MHz

RF4463F30-433 Working frequency is 433MHz

RF4463F30-490 Working frequency is 490MHz

RF4463F30-868 Working frequency is 868MHz

RF4463F30--915 Working frequency is 915MHz

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Appendix：

The module is equipped with a standard DEMO board for customer to debug the program and test
distance. It shows as below:

The LCD Full Segment is as below:

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Users can set the parameters of the RF module such as frequency / transmitter power / transmission
data rate / working mode through the buttons, and measure the wireless communication distance.
Also, all the connection Pins of the module are extended to the demo board, user can use
oscilloscope, multi-meter to monitor the operation of the RF module, which is very useful for
software programming.

 Working Mode

There are 5 working modes in the DEMO. They are: Master mode, Slave mode, Tx Test mode, Rx
test mode, Standby mode, accordingly, they are displayed on the LCD as: Tx normal / Rx normal /
Tx Test / Rx test / Standby. When one packet is transmitted, the Red LED will blink once, the
number of Tx packets will increase; when one packet is received, the Blue LED will blink once, the
number of Rx packets will increase.
1) Master Mode: Send 1 packet per second, and waiting for the acknowledge;
2) Slave Mode: Stay in Rx mode to wait for the data from the master, it will send back the
acknowledged signal after received the data from the master.
3) Tx Test Mode: RF module continuously transmit signal;
4) Rx Test Mode: RF module is always in Rx mode;
5) Standby Mode: RF module is always in standby state.

 Button Operation

1) [SET] Button
Press the [SET] button to enter setting mode if not in setting mode. In setting mode, press [SET]
button to toggle between the set parameters: frequency /output power / data rate / working mode.
The related LCD ICON will flash to indicate.
2) [UP] Button
In setting mode, press the [UP] button to increase the value of flash icon.
3) [Down] Button
In setting mode, press the [Down] button to decrease the value of flash icon.
Note: The DEMO board has FLASH memory inside, all the setting parameters will be saved
automatically and keep unchanged even power-off.

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