RN41-I/RM RN41 by Microchip Technology

Bluetooth 2.1 class 1 module with built in antenna

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Series: -
RoHS: Unknown
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The RN41 is a small form factor, low power, simple to integrate Class 1 Bluetooth radio for OEMs adding wireless capability to their products. The RN41 is perfect for battery powered applications and by default is ready to use in the SPP (Serial Port Profile) configuration.  It uses only 250 µA in sleep mode while still being discoverable and connectable.  Multiple low power modes available allow you to dial in the lowest power profile for your application.  The RN41 supports multiple Bluetooth profiles, is fully certified, and is simple to design in, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. 

The RN41 is also available without antenna (RN41N).  This is useful when the application requires an external antenna.  The RN41N is form, function, and pin compatible with the RN41.  A similar module, the RN42, is a fully certified Class 2 low power Bluetooth module.

Note:  The Bluetooth SIG changed the product listing process effective February 1, 2014.  Click HERE for more information.

Firmware version 6.30 is the latest production firmware version available for the standard RN41.  To receive the latest firmware version 6.30, please order part number RN41-I/RM630

Firmware version 5.50 is the latest production firmware version available for the RN41APL.  To receive the latest firmware version 5.50, please order part number RN41APL-I/RM550

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Features

Fully-certified Class 1 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR module
Onboard embedded Bluetooth stack (no host processor required)
UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI only) data connection hardware interfaces
Supports Bluetooth data link to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
Supports HID profile for making accessories such as keyboards, mouse, pointing devices
Programmable low power modes
Secure communications, 128 bit encryption
Error correction for guaranteed packet delivery
UART local and over-the-air RF configuration
Auto-discovery/pairing requires no software configuration (instant cable replacement)
Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
The standard part number (RN41-I/RM) supports SPP and DUN profiles
Available in multiple configurations: Apple-compatible firmware (RN41APL-I/RM), HCI mode (RN41HCI-I/RM), HID mode (RN41HID-I/RM), USB mode (RN41U-I/RM), and socket module (RN41SM-I/RM)
Available without antenna (RN41N-I/RM)
Bluetooth SIG qualified

Specifications

Type Module
Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth Classic-Data/SPP Yes
On Board Antenna Yes
On Board Shield Yes
BT SIG Certified Yes
FCC Certified Yes
Host Interface UART
ASCII Interface Yes
Security AES128
RSSI Yes
Rx Sensitivity -80 dBm
Tx Power +15dBm
GPIO 11
Memory Type Flash
Pin Count 35
Package Type Surface mount module
Package Size 13.4 x 25.8 x 2 mm
Temp Range Min -40C
Temp Range Max 85C
Operation Voltage Min 3.0V
Operation Voltage Max 3.6V
Temperature Range -40C to +85C

Alternative Descriptions

MODULE, BLUETOOTH CLASS 1, ANTENNA | Farnell
Bluetooth Module V2.1, Class 1, 1.5Mbps | Newark Electronics


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