The part number you provided, "ST25R3911B-AQFT," refers to a product from STMicroelectronics. This is an advanced RF ID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader IC used for near-field Communication (NFC) and various RF applications.
1. Packaging and Pinout Specifications:
The ST25R3911B-AQFT is available in a QFN-56 package, which has 56 pins. I'll break down the function of each of these pins in a detailed manner as requested. This information includes the full specification for each pin in the package, along with their corresponding functionality.
2. Pinout Function Table for ST25R3911B-AQFT:
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function Description 1 VSS Ground (GND) connection 2 VDD Power supply pin (3.3V) 3 NC No connection (reserved) 4 IRQ Interrupt Request pin; used for signaling interrupt 5 RST Reset pin; used to reset the chip 6 RF1 RF Input/Output pin for NFC communication 7 RF2 RF Input/Output pin for NFC communication 8 VDD_1 Additional supply voltage pin 9 SDA I2C data pin for serial communication 10 SCL I2C Clock pin for serial communication 11 VSS_RF Ground for RF section 12 GND_RF RF Ground for internal circuitry 13 IRQ1 Interrupt Request pin 1 for external signals 14 IRQ2 Interrupt Request pin 2 for external signals 15 SPI_CLK SPI Clock pin for SPI communication 16 SPI_MISO SPI Master In Slave Out pin for SPI communication 17 SPI_MOSI SPI Master Out Slave In pin for SPI communication 18 SPI_CS SPI Chip Select pin for SPI communication 19 NFC_LF Low-frequency pin for Near Field Communication 20 VSS_ADC Ground for analog-to-digital converter 21 ADC_OUT Analog-to-digital converter output 22 RF_EN RF enable pin to power up the RF section 23 VDD_RF RF power supply pin 24 VSS_DIG Digital ground for internal logic 25 TX Transmit pin for data transmission 26 RX Receive pin for data reception 27 EN_VREF Voltage reference enable pin 28 VREF Voltage reference input pin 29 FS_ANT antenna feedback signal pin 30 VDD_F Auxiliary power supply for specific parts of the chip 31 GPIO0 General-purpose input/output pin 0 32 GPIO1 General-purpose input/output pin 1 33 GPIO2 General-purpose input/output pin 2 34 GPIO3 General-purpose input/output pin 3 35 GPIO4 General-purpose input/output pin 4 36 GPIO5 General-purpose input/output pin 5 37 GPIO6 General-purpose input/output pin 6 38 GPIO7 General-purpose input/output pin 7 39 GPIO8 General-purpose input/output pin 8 40 GPIO9 General-purpose input/output pin 9 41 GPIO10 General-purpose input/output pin 10 42 GPIO11 General-purpose input/output pin 11 43 GPIO12 General-purpose input/output pin 12 44 GPIO13 General-purpose input/output pin 13 45 GPIO14 General-purpose input/output pin 14 46 GPIO15 General-purpose input/output pin 15 47 GPIO16 General-purpose input/output pin 16 48 GPIO17 General-purpose input/output pin 17 49 GPIO18 General-purpose input/output pin 18 50 GPIO19 General-purpose input/output pin 19 51 VDD_RF2 Second RF power supply pin 52 VSS_RF2 Second RF ground pin 53 RF_RX RF Receive pin for communication 54 RF_TX RF Transmit pin for communication 55 AREF Analog reference pin for A/D converters 56 RESET Chip reset pin3. 20 Common FAQ for ST25R3911B-AQFT:
Q1: What is the recommended operating voltage for the ST25R3911B-AQFT?
A1: The recommended operating voltage for the ST25R3911B-AQFT is 3.3V.Q2: How many pins does the ST25R3911B-AQFT have?
A2: The ST25R3911B-AQFT comes in a 56-pin QFN package.Q3: What is the purpose of the RF1 and RF2 pins?
A3: RF1 and RF2 are the input/output pins used for NFC communication and RF data transmission/reception.Q4: Can I use the SDA and SCL pins for SPI communication?
A4: No, SDA and SCL are for I2C communication, not SPI. Use SPIMISO, SPIMOSI, SPICLK, and SPICS for SPI communication.Q5: What is the role of the IRQ pin?
A5: The IRQ pin is used to signal an interrupt from the device to the microcontroller or external system.Q6: Can the chip be reset using the RST pin?
A6: Yes, the RST pin is used to reset the chip and restart its operation.Q7: What is the purpose of the GPIO pins?
A7: GPIO pins (General Purpose Input/Output) can be configured for various uses, such as signaling, external device control, or other custom functions.Q8: What does the "VDD_RF" pin represent?
A8: The VDD_RF pin provides power to the RF section of the ST25R3911B-AQFT, which handles the RF signals.Q9: How do I enable or disable the RF section?
A9: The RF_EN pin is used to enable or disable the RF section of the chip.Q10: Can I use the ADC functions on this chip?
A10: Yes, the ST25R3911B-AQFT features an analog-to-digital converter, and the ADC_OUT pin provides the digital output of the ADC.Q11: How is the chip powered?
A11: The chip is powered through the VDD pin, with additional supply pins for analog and RF sections like VDD_RF.Q12: What is the significance of the VSS_RF pin?
A12: VSS_RF is the ground pin specifically for the RF circuitry of the chip.Q13: Can the ST25R3911B-AQFT communicate using NFC?
A13: Yes, it supports Near Field Communication (NFC) through the RF pins (RF1 and RF2).Q14: What is the maximum clock frequency for SPI communication?
A14: The maximum clock frequency depends on the configuration of the SPI interface , but typical values are up to several MHz.Q15: What is the purpose of the RESET pin?
A15: The RESET pin is used to reset the chip and bring it to a known state.Q16: What voltage range can the analog reference input (VREF) handle?
A16: The voltage range for VREF is typically from 1.8V to 3.3V depending on the internal configuration.Q17: What is the importance of the VSS_ADC pin?
A17: The VSS_ADC pin provides the ground reference for the analog-to-digital converter.Q18: How do I connect the antenna to the ST25R3911B-AQFT?
A18: The antenna is typically connected to the RF1 and RF2 pins for NFC communication.Q19: How do I configure the chip for I2C communication?
A19: You can configure the chip for I2C communication by connecting the SDA and SCL pins to the microcontroller or I2C master device.Q20: Are there any special considerations for the power supply?
A20: Yes, ensure that the VDD pin is properly powered with 3.3V, and the VDDRF and VSSRF pins are used for the RF section.This should provide a thorough and detailed explanation of the pin functions and common questions related to the ST25R3911B-AQFT!