The maximum transmission power of the CC2531F256RHAR is +4.5 dBm.
To configure the CC2531F256RHAR for optimal power consumption, use the lowest possible transmission power, disable unnecessary peripherals, and use the device's built-in power modes (e.g., sleep mode) when not transmitting or receiving data.
Yes, the CC2531F256RHAR can be used with an external antenna. However, the device's internal antenna must be disabled by connecting the ANT_SEL pin to GND, and the external antenna must be matched to the device's 50-ohm output impedance.
Frequency hopping can be implemented using the CC2531F256RHAR's built-in frequency synthesizer and the device's software-controlled channel selection feature. The device's frequency synthesizer can be programmed to hop between different channels using the device's API.
The CC2531F256RHAR supports a maximum data rate of 2 Mbps.