Setting TX power to max values on JN516x devices

[alpay]

I have JN5168-001-M05 module (max 9.5dBm) on my gateway and jn5169 SoC (max 10 dBm) on custom end device. How can I set the max tx power levels on these devices?

From the datasheets I have tried,

for JN5168-001-M05 module,

vAppApiSetHighPowerMode(APP_API_MODULE_HPM05, TRUE);
eAppApiPlmeSet(PHY_PIB_ATTR_TX_POWER, (uint32)9);

for JN5169 SoC ,

vAppApiSetHighPowerMode(APP_API_MODULE_STD, TRUE);
eAppApiPlmeSet(PHY_PIB_ATTR_TX_POWER, (uint32)10);

But I did not see any change on distance. What is the exact code for setting the max power level?

Alpay

[francoisrobbe]

Hello Alpay,

The usage of eAppApiPlmeSet is described in the JN-UG-3087 (chapter 2.2.1 page 26).

This document can be downloaded from  http://www.nxp.com/products/wireless-connectivity/2.4-ghz-wireless-solutions/ieee-802.15.4-for-jn516...

Best regards

François Robbe

[limcb]

On some application note you can see,

/* Define HIGH_POWER_ENABLE to enable high power module */
#ifdef HIGH_POWER_ENABLE
vAHI_HighPowerModuleEnable(TRUE, TRUE);
#endif

Just try TRUE, TRUE.

It looks like no settings to control it to lower power. Only Turn ON High Power and TX at maximum power.

[aonbasi]

Thank you Lib.

In JN516x Api datahsheet it is written "This function should only be used with a JN516x high-power module manufactured by NXP." I think it enables external gain circuit assembled on NXP's high power modules. So it can be used for JN5168-001-M05 module but not on NXP's standard JN5169 modules or custom boards that has only JN5169 IC's.

The power issues are not clear for JN516x devices.

Alpay