Status: | Not Recommended |
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Series: | RN42 |
RoHS: | Compliant |
Prices starting from US$13.95
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RS | US$20.18 |
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Microchip Technology | US$17.77 |
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Newark Electronics | US$21.59 |
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Chip One Stop | US$18.10 |
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Future Electronics | US$18.06 |
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element14 | US$21.96 |
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Richardson RFPD | US$19.37 |
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Farnell | US$13.95 |
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Fully certified Class 2 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 (RN42-I/RM) supports SPP and DUN profiles |
Available in multiple configurations: Apple-compatible firmware (RN42APL-I/RM), HCI mode (RN42HCI-I/RM), HID mode (RN42HID-I/RM), USB mode (RN42U-I/RM), and socket module (RN42SM-I/RM) |
Available without antenna (RN42N-I/RM) |
Bluetooth SIG qualified |
Bluetooth Classic-Data/SPP | Yes |
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Bluetooth Classic-Audio | No |
Bluetooth Low-Energy | No |
On Board Antenna | Yes |
On Board Shield | Yes |
BT SIG Certified | Yes |
FCC Certified | Yes |
Unshielded Option Available | No |
Host Interface | UART |
ASCII Interface | Yes |
Audio Channels | No |
Analog Audio Out | No |
Digital Audio Out | No |
MIC-in | 0 |
Line-in | No |
SPI | No |
PWM | No |
ADC Channels | No |
Security | AES128 |
Temp Sensor | No |
RSSI | Yes |
Rx Sensitivity | -80 dBm |
Memory Type | Flash |
Tx Power | +4dBm |
GPIO | 11 |
Pin Count | 35 |
Package Type | Surface mount module |
Package Size | 13.4 x 25.8 x 2.4 mm |
Temp Range Min | -40C |
Temp Range Max | 85C |
Operation Voltage Min | 3.0V |
Operation Voltage Max | 3.6V |
Pins | Packaging | 35 | MODULE |
Temp Range | -40C to +85C |
Packing Media | Tray (70) |
Application Notes |
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Cable Replacement Solution |
RN42 PCB Trace antenna characteristics |
AN2160 - Classic Bluetooth Communication Using Microchip RN41/42 Module and 8-bit PIC Microcontroller |
Board Design Files |
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DIM RN42 |
Altium PCB Footprint Library |
Altium Schematic Symbol Library |
RN42 Antenna Profile Data |
Brochures |
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Bluetooth® Modules for Apple® Sell Sheet |
RN41/42 Firmware v6.30 Release Notes |
RN41APL/42APL Firmware v5.50 Release Notes |
Certifications |
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RN42 Regulatory Approval Documentation |
Bluetooth Qualification Guideline |
Bluetooth CCAT |
RN42 Bluetooth SIG QDID Listing |
Supporting Collateral |
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Wireless Hardware Design Checklist |
User Guides |
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RN41/42 Evaluation Kit User's Guide |
JEDEC Indicator | e4 |
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ROHS | Compliant |
China EFUP | Compliant |
Device Weight (g) | 1.6282 |
Shipping Weight (kg) | 1.5 |
Lead Count | 35 |
Package Type | MODULE |
Package Width or Size | 13.4x25.8x2mm |
Soldering Composition | NiAu |
Bluetooth 2.1 class 2 surface mount module with built in antenna | Microchip Technology |
Bluetooth Module V2.1, Class 2, 921Kbps, Hid Profile Default | Newark Electronics |
Bluetooth 2.1 class 2 SMD Module | RS |
RN42 Series 3.6 V 2.4 GHz 4 dBm Class 2 Bluetooth« Module with EDR Support | Future Electronics |
MODULE, BLUETOOTH CLASS 2, W/ ANT | element14 |
BLUETOOTH MODULE | Richardson RFPD |
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Is the RN42-I/RM RoHS compliant?
Yes. This part has been flagged as RoHS Compliant by Microchip Technology.
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