Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout in the CC1150RSTRG3 datasheet, but it's also available in the CC1150 Development Kit documentation. The layout is critical for optimal performance, especially for the antenna and decoupling capacitors.
TI provides a SmartRF Studio software tool that helps configure the CC1150RSTRG3 for optimal performance. The tool allows you to adjust parameters such as frequency, data rate, modulation, and transmission power to suit your specific application.
The maximum transmission distance achievable with the CC1150RSTRG3 depends on various factors such as transmission power, antenna gain, and operating frequency. In general, the CC1150RSTRG3 can achieve transmission distances of up to 10 km (6.2 miles) in ideal conditions, but this can vary significantly in real-world applications.
TI provides a range of debugging tools and techniques, including the SmartRF Studio software, to help troubleshoot issues with the CC1150RSTRG3. Additionally, engineers can use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to debug issues at the physical layer.
The CC1150RSTRG3 is a proprietary wireless transceiver designed for use in proprietary wireless systems. It is not compatible with other wireless protocols such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but it can be used in conjunction with other TI wireless devices to create a hybrid wireless system.