ASK 433MHz
ASK 433MHz
ASK 433MHz
These days, the term wireless is very much hyped! Whenever we hear the term wireless,
stuffs like Mobile telecommunication GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF Communication, Wireless
networks, Zigbee, I2C, SPI, DTMF, 802.11b etc. Well, fortunately or unfortunately, all of these
protocols can be interfaced with a microcontroller in one way or the other. But what matters is
the level of complexity. To start off, RF (Radio Frequency) Communication is the most
preferred and low cost solution. All you need is a RF Module (Transmitter-Receiver Pair). Now,
that’s not all. RF Communication works on the principle of Serial Communication. Thus, you
need something which converts the conventional n-bit (4-bit, 8-bit, 16-bit, etc) data into serial
data. For this, we have two choices:
Use a microcontroller to convert the n-bit data into serial data and vice-versa
Use serial encoders/decoders to do the same
3.3.2 RF Module
RF Modules are used wireless transfer data. This makes them most suitable for remote
control applications, as in where you need to control some machines or robots without getting in
touch with them (may be due to various reasons like safety, etc). Now depending upon the type
of application, the RF module is chosen. For short range wireless control applications, an ASK
RF Transmitter-Receiver Module of frequency 315 MHz or 433 MHz is most suitable.
Pin Description:
Features:
This has single channel for data transfer, thus serial data communication is used. Its required to
have an antenna for signal transmission. Usually, a 20-30 cm wire serves best. It is sufficient to
give a range of 80 meters in open region. To improve the efficiency, you can also use a coiled
wire (take a wire and make it into a coil). It increases the signal strength.