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Preliminary Product Specification
PS014507-0603
ZHX1403
SIR UltraSlim
TM
Transceivers
P R E L I M I N A R Y
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Table of Contents
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pin Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
VCC Positive Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GND Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SD Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RXD Receive Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TXD Transmit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LEDA LED Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TAB Shield Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Application Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical and Timing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ZHX1403 Tape and Reel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ZHX1403 Soldering and Cleaning Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reflow Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Moisture Prevention Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mechanical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Feedback Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Return Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Problem Description or Suggestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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List of Figures
Figure 1. UltraSlim Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2. ZHX1403 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 3. ZHX1403 Application Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 4. ZHX1403 Reel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 5. ZHX1403 Tape Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 6. Temperature Profile for the Top Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 7. ZHX1403 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 8. ZHX1403 Mechanical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
List of Tables
Table 1.
ZHX1403 Transceiver Pin Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table 2.
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 3.
Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 4.
Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Description
The ZILOG ZHX1403 for PDAs, internet appliances, medical electronics, and gen-
eral-purpose interactive handheld devices is the smallest, lowest power, and high-
est functional standard-power (01 meter minimum range) transceiver available.
The ZiLOG ZHX1403 features exclusive AlwaysOn
TM
technology that allows the
transceiver to "listen" for an IrDA communication at a typical current of 6 A,
allowing the default mode to be left on with negligible effect on the battery life.
The UltraSlim form factor (7.3 mm long x 2.8 mm wide x 1.9 mm high) allows
placement in virtually any small device (see Figure 1). Application circuit space is
also minimized because only two external components are required.
Figure 1. UltraSlim Form
The ZHX1403 is designed to support IrDA-Data SIR mode (115.2 Kbits/s) and pro-
vides typical data links with other standard-power IrDA transceivers up to 1.0
meter away.
The transceiver combines an IRED emitter, a PIN photodiode, and a unique
driver/control ASIC in a single package, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. ZHX1403 Block Diagram
The ZILOG ZHX1403 also features a shutdown control that minimizes current
draw to 0.1
mA typical.
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Features
Compliant to IrDA Data Specification 1.4 Standard Power SIR
Low-power supply voltage range: 2.4 to 3.6 V
ZHX1403 listening current: only 6
mA (typically) at 3.0 V (ZiLOG exclusive)
UltraSlim package: 7.3 mm long x 2.8 mm wide x 1.9 mm high
Extended operating temperature range: 30 C to +85 C
Internal current source eliminates need for a current-limiting resistor for IR
LED
Meets IEC 825-1 Class 1 eye safety specifications
Pin Description
Table 1 lists the pin out for the ZHX1403 transceivers. The pins are described in
this section.
V
CC
Positive Supply
(Power)
Connect to positive power supply (2.43.6 V). Filter with a 1.0-
mF ceramic bypass
capacitor and terminating resistor as close as possible to the V
CC
pin.
Table 1. ZHX1403 Transceiver Pin Out
Pin
Name
Function
I/O
1
NC
NC (future use)
--
2
V
CC
Supply voltage
--
3
GND
Ground
--
4
SD
Shutdown
I
5
RXD
Receiver output
O
6
TXD
Transmitter input
I
7
LEDA
IRED anode
--
--
TAB
Shield connection
--
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GND Ground
(Power)
Connect to ground of the power supply. A solid ground plane is recommended for
proper operation.
SD Shutdown
(Input, active high)
This input is used to place the transceiver into a shutdown mode.
RXD Receive Data
(Output, active low)
This output provides received serial data. It is a tri-state, slew rate controlled
CMOS output (tri-stated during shutdown) driver capable of driving a standard
CMOS or LS series TTL load. No external resistor is required.
TXD Transmit Data
(Input, active high)
This CMOS input is used to transmit serial data and has an internal pull-down
resistor that is enabled during shutdown.
LEDA LED Driver
(Output, active low)
This output is internally connected to the LED anode and contains an internal
current source. The voltage range on this pad is 2.24.2 volts.
TAB
Shield Connection
The shield tab must be soldered to ground for proper operation.
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Application Block Diagrams
Figure 3 shows the application block diagrams for the ZHX1403 transceivers.
Figure 3. ZHX1403 Application Block Diagrams
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Electrical and Timing Specifications
Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4 list the electrical and timing specifications.
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Comment
Supply voltage
V
CC
0.3
3.6
V
V
CC
, GND
Supply voltage
V
LED
0.3
4.4
V
Input voltage
V
IN
GND0.3
V
CC
+0.3
V
TXD, SD
Output (Ext.) voltage V
OUT
GND0.3
V
CC
+0.3
V
RXD
Storage temperature T
ST
40
100
C
Solder temperature
T
SOL
230
C
Table 3. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Supply voltage
V
CC
2.4
3.6
V
Supply voltage, LEDA
V
LED
2.2
4.2
V
Ambient operating temperature
T
OP
30
85
C
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol Condition
Min
Typical Max Unit
Remarks
High-level input
voltage
V
IH
0.75V
CC
V
TXD, SD
Low-level input
voltage
V
IL
0.4
V
TXD, SD
High-level output
voltage
V
OH
I
OH
=100
m
A
V
CC
0.4
V
RXD
Low-level output
voltage
V
OL
I
OL
=100
m
A
0.4
V
RXD
Transmitter current
I
LED
260
320 mA
Listening current
I
CC
6
m
A
Receive current
I
CC
100
125
m
A
Idle
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Standby current
I
STB
0.1
1.0
m
A
SD=V
CC
, TXD=0 V
RXD pulse width
t
PWA
SIR<115.2 Kbps
1.0
5
m
s
Input pulse=1.6
m
s;
rise/fall time<600 ns
Power shutdown
time
T
SD
1
m
s
Startup time
T
STU
200
m
s
Latency
T
RRT
150
m
s
Transmitter LED
timeout
130
270
m
s
Protects LED when
TXD is left high
Rise/fall time
T
r
, T
f
Cload=25 pF
10
40
ns
Trans. radiant
intensity
I
E
I
LED
=260 mA
40
100 mW/sr
On-axis
Minimum threshold
irradiance
E
emin
V
CC
=3.3 V
4
m
W/cm
2
q
h,
q
v<(+15
)
Maximum input
irradiance
E
emax
V
CC
=3.3 V
500
mW/cm
2
q
h,
q
v<(+15
)
Peak wavelength
lr
870
nm
Unless otherwise noted: V
CC
=3.3 V, GND=0 V, TA=25
C
Note: To minimize power dissipation, the part has been designed for optimal operation in 1.6
m
s mode. If
used in the 3/16
th
pulse duration mode, some devices will exhibit a phantom RxD pulse at 9.6 Kbits/s.
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Parameter
Symbol Condition
Min
Typical Max Unit
Remarks
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ZHX1403 Tape and Reel Specifications
Figure 4 shows the ZHX1403 reel specifications, and Figure 5 shows the
ZHX1403 tape specifications.
Figure 4. ZHX1403 Reel Specifications
Figure 5. ZHX1403 Tape Specifications
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ZHX1403 Soldering and Cleaning Recommendations
Follow these recommendations to maintain the performance of the ZHX1403
transceivers.
Reflow Soldering
Reflow soldering paste is recommended.
Preheat: 140
C~160 C, 60 to 120 seconds
Heating up and cooling down: 5
C/second
Maximum number of reflows: 2
The temperature profile at the top surface of the ZHX1403 transceivers,
shown in Figure 6, is recommended.
Figure 6. Temperature Profile for the Top Surface
Manual Soldering
Use 63/37 or silver solder.
Temperature at solder iron tip: no more than 280
C
Finish soldering within 3 seconds.
Handle only after the ZHX1403 transceivers have cooled off.
Cleaning
Perform cleaning under the following conditions:
Cleaning agent: alcohol
Temperature and time 30 seconds below 50
C or 3 minutes below 30 C
Ultrasonic cleaning: below 20 W
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Moisture Prevention Guidelines
To avoid moisture absorption during transportation and storage, ZHX1403 reels
are packed in aluminum envelopes (see Figure 7) that contain a desiccant with a
humidity indicator. While this packaging is an impediment to moisture absorption,
it is by no means absolute, and no warranty is implied. The user must store these
parts in a controlled environment to prevent moisture entry. Please read the label
on the aluminum bag for indicator instructions.
Figure 7. ZHX1403 Packaging
Baking
Parts that have been stored over 12 months or unpacked over 72 hours should be
baked under the following guidelines.
Reels
60 C for 48 hours or more
Loose Parts
100 C for 4 hours or more
or
125 C for 2 hours or more
or
150 C for 1 hour or more
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Mechanical Specification
Figure 8 shows the mechanical specification for the ZHX1403 transceivers.
The ZHX1403 transceivers will be marked as follows:
ZHX1403 = Z1403
Figure 8. ZHX1403 Mechanical Specification
Note:
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Ordering Information
Use the following information to order the ZHX1403 transceivers:
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mail or fax it to ZiLOG (see Return Information, below). We also welcome your sugges-
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