Microchip RN171-I/RM 3 to 3.7V WiFi Module, IEEE 802.11 GPIO, SPI, UART
- RS Stock No.:
- 765-2881
- Mfr. Part No.:
- RN171-I/RM
- Brand:
- Microchip
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- RS Stock No.:
- 765-2881
- Mfr. Part No.:
- RN171-I/RM
- Brand:
- Microchip
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Select all | Attribute | Value |
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| Brand | Microchip | |
| Supported Protocol | IEEE 802.11 | |
| Supported Security Standards | WEP, WPA, WPA2 | |
| Supported Bus Interfaces | GPIO, SPI, UART | |
| Supply Voltage | 3 to 3.7V | |
| Dimensions | 27 x 18 x 3.1mm | |
| Height | 3.1mm | |
| Length | 27mm | |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +85 °C | |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40 °C | |
| Width | 18mm | |
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Brand Microchip | ||
Supported Protocol IEEE 802.11 | ||
Supported Security Standards WEP, WPA, WPA2 | ||
Supported Bus Interfaces GPIO, SPI, UART | ||
Supply Voltage 3 to 3.7V | ||
Dimensions 27 x 18 x 3.1mm | ||
Height 3.1mm | ||
Length 27mm | ||
Maximum Operating Temperature +85 °C | ||
Minimum Operating Temperature -40 °C | ||
Width 18mm | ||
RN-171 802.11b/g WiFi Modules
The Microchip RN171 is a compact 802.11b/g WiFi Module that simplifies adding WiFi connectivity into designs.
The module integrates all the required hardware with an on-board TCP/IP stack to provide a full featured 802.11b/g module. Configuration of the RN171 is via simple ASCII commands over UART.
The Power Management features of the RN171 are ideal for portable, battery powered applications. The module features Battery Boost Circuitry and in Sleep Mode consumes only 4 μA.
The module integrates all the required hardware with an on-board TCP/IP stack to provide a full featured 802.11b/g module. Configuration of the RN171 is via simple ASCII commands over UART.
The Power Management features of the RN171 are ideal for portable, battery powered applications. The module features Battery Boost Circuitry and in Sleep Mode consumes only 4 μA.
Device Features
Complete, Embedded 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Module
14 GPIO Pins (Four GPIOs shared with UART)
Eight Analogue Sensor Inputs
Compact Form Factor: 26.67 x 17.78 x 3.18 mm
Integrated Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator, Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier
Configured using Simple ASCII Commands
Supports Infrastructure and SoftAp Networking Modes
Built-in Networking Applications: TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, HTTP Client, and
FTP Client
Complete On-Board TCP/IP Networking Stack
Unique MAC Address
Upgrade Firmware Over the Air using FTP
Supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
Security: WEP-128, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES)
14 GPIO Pins (Four GPIOs shared with UART)
Eight Analogue Sensor Inputs
Compact Form Factor: 26.67 x 17.78 x 3.18 mm
Integrated Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator, Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier
Configured using Simple ASCII Commands
Supports Infrastructure and SoftAp Networking Modes
Built-in Networking Applications: TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, HTTP Client, and
FTP Client
Complete On-Board TCP/IP Networking Stack
Unique MAC Address
Upgrade Firmware Over the Air using FTP
Supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
Security: WEP-128, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES)
RF Features
Frequency: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz
802.11b Modulation Compatibility: DSSS (CCK-11, CCK-5.5, DQPSK-2, DBPSK-1)
802.11g Modulation Compatibility: OFDM
Receive (Rx) Sensitivity: -83 dBm (typical)
Power Output: 0 to +12 dBm
802.11b Modulation Compatibility: DSSS (CCK-11, CCK-5.5, DQPSK-2, DBPSK-1)
802.11g Modulation Compatibility: OFDM
Receive (Rx) Sensitivity: -83 dBm (typical)
Power Output: 0 to +12 dBm
Power Management Features
Ultra Low-Power Sleep Mode (4 μA)
Battery Boost Control Circuitry
Real-Time Clock for Time Stamping, Auto-Sleep, and Auto-Wake
Battery Boost Control Circuitry
Real-Time Clock for Time Stamping, Auto-Sleep, and Auto-Wake
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