IPEX Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-ZTU-IPEX)

Before you buy the Tuya Global IPEX, check what's inside.

The Tuya IPEX (ZTU-IPEX) is a low-power Zigbee module based on the TLSR8258F1KAT32 chipset. It is designed for embedded IoT applications requiring Zigbee connectivity, operating on battery power.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure correct battery polarity when installing.

Quick Specs

Manufacturer: Tuya Global
Model: IPEX
Protocol: Zigbee
Chipset: Tuya Zigbee
Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
App: Smart Life

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

Chipset: TLSR8258F1KAT32
Flashable: ❌ No
Info: The TLSR8258 chipset is not commonly supported for flashing custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome. It is designed to run Tuya's Zigbee firmware.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

IPEX Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

IPEX Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

IPEX PCB

Verdict

The IPEX is a Zigbee device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.

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ZTU-IPEX Module Datasheet
Hardware Product Development > Network Modules > Zigbee Module
> ZT Series Module
Version: 20210308
Online Version
Contents
Contents
1 Overview 2
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Change history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Module interfaces 3
2.1 Dimensions and package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Pin deﬁnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Electrical parameters 9
3.1 Absolute electrical parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Normal working conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 TX and RX power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Working current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 RF parameters 11
4.1 Basic RF features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 TX performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 RX performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Antenna 13
5.1 Antenna type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2 Antenna interference reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Packaging and production 14
6.1 Mechanical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.3 Schematic diagram of a packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4 PCB Packaging-pin header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.5 Production instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.6 Recommended oven temperature curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.7 Storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 MOQ and packaging information 23
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Contents
8 Appendix: Statement 23
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Contents
ZTU-IPEX is a low-power embedded Zigbee module that T uya has developed. It con-
sists of a highly integrated RF processing chip (TLSR8258F1KAT32), a few periph-
erals, a built-in 802.15.4 PHYMAC Zigbee network protocol stack, and rich library
functions. ZTU-IPEX is embedded with a low-power 32-bit CPU, 1-MB ﬂash program
memory, 64-KB RAM, and abundant peripheral resources.
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1 OVERVIEW
1 Overview
ZTU-IPEX is a FreeRTOS platform that integrates all function libraries of the Zig-
bee MAC and TCP/IP protocols. Y ou can develop embedded Zigbee products as re-
quired.
1.1 Features
• Embedded with a low-power 32-bit CPU processor
• The clock rate: 48 MHz
• Wide working voltage: 1.8 to 3.6 V
• Peripherals: 9 general-purpose input/output (GPIO), 1 universal asynchronous
receiver/transmitter (UART), and 2 analog-to-digital converters (ADC)
• Zigbee connectivity
– Support 802.15.4 MAC/PHY
– Working channels 11 to 26 @2.400 to 2.483 GHz, air interface...