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CC1120 vs CC1121: Key Differences in TI RF Transceivers

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This article compares the TI CC1120 module with the TI CC1121 module, highlighting the key differences between these two RF Transceiver ICs from Texas Instruments. Both the CC1120 and CC1121 are designed for low-power and low-voltage wireless applications and function as radio transceivers for various frequency bands.

They support frequencies ranging from 274 to 320 MHz, 410 to 480 MHz, and 820 to 960 MHz. Common applications include wireless metering, medical healthcare, alarm and security systems, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), RFID, and industrial automation.

The following table outlines the similarities and differences between the CC1120 and CC1121 based on their technical specifications:

SpecificationsTI CC1120 moduleTI CC1121 module
Frequency of operation (MHz)169, 433, 470, 868, 915, 920Same as CC1120
Data rate200 Kbps200 Kbps
Receiver Sensitivity-123 dBm-117 dBm
Transmit power16 dBm16 dBm

For more detailed information on the CC1120 and CC1121 modules from TI, used as RF Transceiver ICs, please visit www.ti.com/product/CC1120.