Identify your Garage Door Encoding

Chip
16 Apr 2014 | Garage Door Technology

Overview Typical RF Remote Control PCB Layout

A typical RF remote controls PCB is comprised of many electronic components, such
as SAW resonator which controls the transmitting frequency and encoder IC which
encodes the transmitting data. The typical inner photo of RF remote control is listed as
follows.
Identify Operating Frequency
There are two types of RF remote controls based on operating frequency controlling
circuit, one is the fixed frequency model, while the other one is the adjustable frequency
model.

Fixed frequency model usually uses SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) resonators to
stabilize transmitting frequency, and is easier for operating frequency identification,
while adjustable frequency model uses LC circuit, center frequency change is done
using adjustable capacitor or adjustable inductor, and the operating frequency can be
detected by spectrum or oscilloscope.

The following identification manual applies to fixed frequency model which usually
used SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) resonators and has its operating frequency printed
on the enclosure of SAW component.

The detailed comparisons between fixed frequency model and adjustable frequency
model are listed as follows.

Major Differences Between Fixed Frequency and Adjustable Frequency Model

Freq. Control
Type Major Differences
Component
Reduced size and weight
High reliability and ruggedness
Fixed Frequency SAW filter
No tuning or readjustment required
Mass production capable
Adjustable frequency from 290MHz to
Adjustable Adjustable Ceramic 480MHz
Frequency Capacitor Frequency deviates after long time
using

NOTE: Fixed frequency model utilizing SAW filter is strongly recommended since it
has performance and stability advantages over adjustable frequency model which
utilizes adjustable ceramic capacitor or adjustable inductor.
Identify Encoding Type
There are basically three encoding types in RF remote control field, which are fixed
code, learning code and rolling code, encoding type is determined by the encoder IC the
remote control is using. The detailed comparisons between three encoding types are
listed as follows.

Fixed Code VS Learning Code VS Rolling Code Comparison

Typical
Type Encoding Method Security Price
IC
Manual Encoding, using dip switch or
Fixed Code PT2262 Low Low
soldering to set address code
Learning Automatic Encoding, copying fixed code or
EV1527 Medium Medium
Code learning code remote
Rolling Automatic Encoding, using algorithm to
HCS301 High High
Code generate different code every time

INFORMATION: Learning code remote control using EV1527 chip is also known as
self-learning copy remote, which can copy fixed code or learning code remote controls
face to face. Rolling code remote control is usually duplicated using remote control
duplicator, the number of rolling code remote control which can be duplicated is also
limited.

Chip Model & Encoding Type Corresponding Relationship

Fixed Rolling Learning
Chip Model
Code Code Code
[2240] PT2240
[2242] PT2242
[2260] PT2260
[2262] PT2262 / M3E / CT5062
[6010] HT6010 / HT6012 / HT6014 / SH312E
[H600] HT600 / HT680 / HT6187 / HT6270 /
X
TT13 / PK10T
[5026] AX5026 / CT5026 / SMC5026
[5326] AX5326 / AX5326S
[8092] TT8092
[4134] MC4134 / MC1450 / SC4134
[918] SMC918
HCS301 / HCS300 / HCS200 X
EV1527 / FP527 / HT6P20B / HT6P20D X

NOTE: The encoder IC listed above are common encoder chips in the market, if you
cant find your chip in the list, you can ask the corresponding manufacturer for detailed
information.
Identify Oscillation Resistance
The oscillator resistor value determines the transmitting OSC frequency, a higher
oscillator resistor value will result in a lower OSC frequency, thus a longer wavelength,
which will make the receiver pickup the signal easier.

Oscillation Resistor Corresponding Sheet PT2262 / PT2272 / Other Fixed Code

IC

Oscillation Resistor Corresponding Table PT2262 / PT2272 / Other Fixed Code IC

PT2262 PT2260 SC2260 CS5211 PT2272 / SC2272 / CS5212
4.7 M 1.2 M 12.0 M 4.3 M 820 K*
3.3 M X 9.1 M 3.0 M 680 K*
2.2 M X 6.2 M 2.0 M 390 K*
1.5 M X 4.3 M 1.4 M 270 K*
1.2 M X 3.3 M 1.1 M 200 K**

NOTE: * Operates when PT2272s Vcc is 5V to 15V ** Operates when PT2272s

Vcc is 3V to 15V, which means when PT2272s supply voltage is lower than 5V, you
need to use a lower oscillator resistor value for both PT2262 and PT2272.

Oscillation Resistor Correspondence EV1527 / Other Learning Code IC

EV1527 chip is a learning code IC which is widely used in self-learning copy remote or
universal RF remote control duplicator. Self-learning copy remote can duplicate a fixed
code or learning code RF remote control face-to-face(e.g. Garage Door Opener Remote
Control), making it very popular in todays market.

The typical oscillator resistor value of EV1527 chip is 300 K, 330 K, 360 K, 390 K and
430 K. Commonly an EV1527 chip with 300 K oscillator resistor can pair with PT2262
chip with oscillator resistor values ranging from 1.5 M to 4.7 M. That explains why self-
learning copy remote can copy most fixed code and learning code RF remote controls in
the market, regardless of the oscillator resistor they are using.