Microchip RN-41-EK & RN-42-EK Evaluation Kit RN42 Bluetooth Module for RN41 and RN42 modules RN-42-EK
- RS Stock No.:
- 798-9590
- Mfr. Part No.:
- RN-42-EK
- Brand:
- Microchip
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- RS Stock No.:
- 798-9590
- Mfr. Part No.:
- RN-42-EK
- Brand:
- Microchip
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Product Details
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Select all | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip | |
| Product Type | Communication & Wireless Development Tool | |
| RF Technology | Bluetooth | |
| Kit Classification | Module | |
| Technology | Bluetooth | |
| For Use With | RN41 and RN42 modules | |
| Featured Device | RN42 | |
| Kit Name | RN-41-EK & RN-42-EK Evaluation Kit | |
| Interface Type | UART, USB | |
| Standards/Approvals | Bluetooth SIG Qualified | |
| Select all | ||
|---|---|---|
Brand Microchip | ||
Product Type Communication & Wireless Development Tool | ||
RF Technology Bluetooth | ||
Kit Classification Module | ||
Technology Bluetooth | ||
For Use With RN41 and RN42 modules | ||
Featured Device RN42 | ||
Kit Name RN-41-EK & RN-42-EK Evaluation Kit | ||
Interface Type UART, USB | ||
Standards/Approvals Bluetooth SIG Qualified | ||
RN-42-EK Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Class 2 Evaluation Kit
The RN-42-EK is an evaluation kit for the RN42 Bluetooth Class 2 module. It has the flexibility to connect directly to a PC via a standard USB interface or to embedded processors through the TTL UART interface.
RN42-EK Evaluation Module
RN42 Bluetooth module
USB-UART serial interface
Mini USB socket
DIP switches for: Default Baudrate, Auto Discovery, Auto Master and Factory Reset
2 x Status LEDs
GPIO header pads
Programming header pads
On-board +3.3V regulator
Powered from USB socket
Dimensions: 44 x 24 x 13mm
RN42 Class 2 Bluetooth module
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) transceiver module
Backwards-compatible with Bluetooth 2.0, 1.2 and 1.1
RF Frequency Range: 2.402 to 2.480GHz with 79 channels
Modulation: GFSK with FHSS
RF Output Power: +4dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: -80dBm
Host communication: serial UART with RTS/CTS flow control
Sustained SPP data rates: 240kbps (slave), 300kbps (master)
Embedded Bluetooth stack: GAP, SDP, RFCOMM and L2CAP protocols, with SPP and DUN profiles
AES-128 encryption
PCB antenna
Power supply: +3.0V to +3.6Vdc
Operating temperature range: -40 to +85°C
Applications: Cable replacement, Barcode scanners, Measurement & monitoring systems, Industrial sensors & controls, Medical devices
Bluetooth - Microchip
Note
RN42 Bluetooth module also available separately under RS Part No. 765-2879
Approvals
Bluetooth, FCC, IC, CE
Supplied with
USB cable
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