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

Microchip RN-41-EK & RN-42-EK Evaluation Kit RN42 Bluetooth Module for RN41 and RN42 modules RN-42-EK

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RS Stock No.:: 798-9590
Mfr. Part No.:: RN-42-EK
Brand:: Microchip

Specifications

Technical Reference

Legislation and Compliance

Product Details

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Select all	Attribute	Value
	Brand	Microchip
	Kit Classification	Module
	RF Technology	Bluetooth
	Product Type	Communication & Wireless Development Tool
	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
	Kit Classification Module
	RF Technology Bluetooth
	Product Type Communication & Wireless Development Tool
	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