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Again, fc as a function of RXParam_ButterFilt is given in the section 3.4.6.
N.B. In the specific case where the frequency of the companion transmitter is not well controlled (i.e. it can drift by
more than +/-100kHz), the user can artificially set the fo to a higher value (such as 150kHz), and increase the filter
bandwidth. This, of course, leads to a concomitant decrease in sensitivity.
3.4.5. Channel Filters Setting in FSK Mode
Fc, the 3dB cutoff frequency of the Butterworth filter used in FSK reception, is programmed through the bit
RXParam_ButterFilt. However, the whole receiver chain influences this cutoff frequency. Thus the channel select
and resultant filter bandwidths are summarized in the following chart:
Theoretical
BW (kHz)
Actual
BW (kHz)
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Va l(RXPa ra m _Butte rFilt)
Figure 19: Butterworth Filter's Actual BW
3.4.6. Channel Filters Setting in OOK Mode
The center frequency, fo, is always set to 100kHz. The following chart shows the receiver bandwidth when
changing RXParam_Butterfilt bits, while the polyphase filter is activated.
Theoretical BW=fc-fo
Actual
BW (kHz)
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Va l(RX Pa ra m _Butte rFi lt)
RXPa ra m _PolypFilt="0011"
Figure 20: Polyphase Filter's Actual BW
3.4.7. RSSI
3.4.7.1. General Description
After filtering, the I and Q signals are amplified by a chain of 11 amplifiers, each with 6 dB gain. The outputs of
these amplifiers are used to evaluate the Received Signal Strength (RSSI). A limiting amplifier is located after the I
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