Texas Instruments CC2538NF
CC2538NF variants from Texas Instruments
CC2538NF Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.
Key Features
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 2 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 11RTQT, 53RTQT. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 2 CC2538NF part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC2538NF11RTQT | 32-bit Arm Cortex-M3 Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, and IEEE 802.15.4 wireless MCU with 512kB Flash and 32kB RAM 56-QFN -40 to 125 | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| CC2538NF53RTQT | 6LoWPAN/802.15.4/ZigBee SOC 2507MHz 250Kbps 56-Pin VQFN EP T/R | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on CC2538NF map to package, grade, and reel options.
How to Choose the Right CC2538NF Microcontrollers
Match the footprint first
Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For CC2538NF, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "CC2538NF" — include the full suffix (e.g. 11RTQT, 53RTQT). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for CC2538NF product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
Source CC2538NF with Octatronics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the CC2538NF product family.