AK2404

Product Overview

AK2404 is an RF transceiver IC from Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM. It provides transmit/receive RF functionality for the communication section of the end product. It is commonly selected for embedded wireless products, sensor networks, telemetry equipment and communication modules.

For design-in, continuation sourcing or repair work, engineers should review RF matching, antenna layout, interface timing, supply filtering and firmware compatibility. The selected orderable code should also be checked for package footprint, firmware or stack support, RF band, regulatory requirements and lifecycle status before approval.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM
• Part Number: AK2404
• Device Type: RF transceiver IC
• Wireless / RF Technology: sub-GHz or 2.4 GHz ISM
• RF Band / Frequency Focus: RF operating band should be verified against the exact orderable part number and datasheet
• Architecture / Integration: radio transceiver architecture intended for embedded wireless communication designs
• System Design Value: provides transmit/receive RF functionality for the communication section of the end product
• Host / Peripheral Interface Review: host interface, supply rails, GPIO or serial control pins should be checked against the datasheet
• Package / Case: 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
• PCB / Assembly Review: compact surface-mount IC package; confirm land pattern, thermal pad, RF keepout and assembly profile
• Application Fit: embedded wireless products, sensor networks, telemetry equipment and communication modules
• Design Verification Notes: RF matching, antenna layout, interface timing, supply filtering and firmware compatibility
• Procurement Review: verify ordering suffix, package marking, date code, lifecycle status and approved substitutes before release

Applications

AK2404 is useful in ISM-band wireless products such as remote controls, alarm systems, metering equipment, industrial telemetry, security devices and low-power RF sensor nodes.

Designers should confirm frequency band, modulation format, output power, receiver sensitivity, antenna network and host-control interface before using it as a replacement or new design-in.

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support AK2404 sourcing with stock availability checks, RFQ quotation, date code review, package confirmation and shipment arrangement. For faster quotation, buyers can provide target quantity, acceptable date code, packaging preference, target price, required wireless protocol, frequency band, firmware or module version, and end-application information.

For quality control, Antrex Electronics can help arrange product photos, label review, visual inspection and third-party testing support when required. OEMs, EMS providers, wireless module manufacturers, IoT device makers, repair centers and electronic component buyers are welcome to send BOM lists or hard-to-find RF transceiver requirements for sourcing assistance.