Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout in the CC1000PW datasheet, but it's also recommended to follow the guidelines in the CC1000PW Layout Guidelines application note (SWRA095).
Optimizing the CC1000PW's performance requires careful consideration of factors such as antenna design, PCB layout, and component selection. TI provides a range of application notes and design guides to help with this process.
The maximum transmit power of the CC1000PW is +10 dBm, but this can be limited by regulatory requirements and the specific application.
Yes, the CC1000PW can be used with an external power amplifier to increase the transmit power, but this requires careful design and consideration of factors such as impedance matching and power handling.
Frequency hopping can be implemented using the CC1000PW's built-in frequency synthesizer and a microcontroller to control the frequency switching. TI provides example code and application notes to help with this process.