Product Overview
The EBYTE E180-Z5812SX is a compact, industrial-grade Zigbee 3.0 wireless module built on the Telink TLSR8258F512ET32 SoC. Operating at 2.4 GHz (2405–2480 MHz ISM band), it delivers 12 dBm transmit power and up to 500 m line-of-sight range. With a 32-bit MCU @ 48 MHz, 512 KB Flash, 64 KB RAM, and a sleep current as low as 2.5 μA, it is purpose-built for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, smart home devices, and industrial mesh networks.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Remark |
| Chip / SoC | Telink TLSR8258F512ET32 | 32-bit MCU @ 48 MHz |
| Protocol | Zigbee 3.0 | IEEE 802.15.4 |
| Frequency Range | 2405 – 2480 MHz | 2.4 GHz ISM band |
| Max TX Power | 12 dBm | TX current 24 mA @ 12 dBm |
| RX Current | 9 mA (typ.) | — |
| Sleep Current | 2.5 μA (avg.) | Periodic sleep mode |
| Air Data Rate | 250 kbps | — |
| Communication Range | Up to 500 m | LOS, 5 dBi antenna @ 5 m height; mesh routing extends range |
| Flash / RAM | 512 KB / 64 KB | — |
| Working Voltage | 1.9 – 3.6 V (typ. 3.3 V) | ≥3.3 V recommended for rated TX power |
| IO Logic Level | 3.3 V | Do NOT connect 5 V TTL directly |
| Antenna Interface | IPEX (50 Ω) | Equivalent impedance ~50 Ω |
| Module Type | SMD Stamp Hole | 1.27 mm pitch |
| Dimensions | 11.5 × 18 mm | Weight: 0.9 g |
| Operating Temperature | -40 ℃ to +85 ℃ | Industrial grade |
| Origin | Chengdu, China | EBYTE / Cdebyte |
Key Features
Zigbee 3.0 Mesh Networking
Fully compliant with Zigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4), the E180-Z5812SX supports coordinator, router, and end-device roles. Zigbee mesh routing allows multi-hop communication, effectively extending coverage beyond the 500 m LOS baseline without additional infrastructure cost.
Ultra-Low Power Design
Periodic sleep current averages just 2.5 μA, enabling multi-year battery life on AA cells. The TLSR8258 SoC's hardware sleep/wake architecture minimizes latency on wake-up, making it ideal for duty-cycled sensor nodes in smart agriculture, building automation, and asset tracking.
Compact SMD Stamp Hole Form Factor
At only 11.5 × 18 mm and 0.9 g, the stamp hole (castellated) SMD design enables reliable reflow soldering directly onto host PCBs. The 1.27 mm pitch and IPEX antenna connector (50 Ω) simplify integration into space-constrained product designs.
Ideal Applications
Smart Home & Building Automation: Lighting control, occupancy sensors, smart plugs, HVAC control nodes.
Industrial IoT & Telemetry: Remote sensor data acquisition, equipment status monitoring, factory floor mesh networks.
Smart Agriculture: Soil moisture, temperature/humidity nodes, irrigation control over Zigbee mesh.
Smart City & Metering: Water/gas/electricity sub-metering, streetlight control, environmental monitoring.
Security & Access Control: Door/window sensors, motion detectors, alarm systems.
Resources & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the E180-Z5812SX compatible with standard Zigbee 3.0 ecosystems such as Amazon Echo, Philips Hue, or Home Assistant?
A: Yes. The E180-Z5812SX is fully Zigbee 3.0 compliant (IEEE 802.15.4), making it interoperable with any certified Zigbee 3.0 coordinator or hub, including Amazon Echo (Zigbee hub), Philips Hue Bridge, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant with a Zigbee USB dongle. Role configuration (coordinator / router / end device) is set via firmware.
Q: What is the actual communication range, and can it be extended?
A: Under line-of-sight conditions with a 5 dBi antenna at 5 m height, the E180-Z5812SX achieves up to 500 m. In real-world indoor/urban environments, expect 30–100 m per hop. Zigbee mesh routing via router nodes can extend total network coverage to hundreds of meters or more without additional gateways.
Q: What voltage levels are safe for the IO pins?
A: All IO pins operate at 3.3 V logic. Connecting 5 V TTL signals directly risks permanent damage to the TLSR8258 SoC. Use a level shifter if your host MCU operates at 5 V.
Q: How is the module configured and integrated into a host system?
A: The E180-Z5812SX is configured using the E180-ZGxxxx Setting Tool V1.3 (downloadable above) via USB-to-UART adapter. PCB footprint files and schematic references are provided in the PCB Library download. EBYTE also provides the Xcom serial debugging tool for real-time communication testing.
Q: What is the sleep current and expected battery life?
A: In periodic sleep mode, average current is 2.5 μA. With a 2000 mAh AA battery and a typical duty cycle (e.g., 1 transmission per minute), battery life can exceed 2–3 years depending on payload size and network topology.
