Microchip Technology RN41, Manual

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RN41/RN41N
Features
• Fully qualified Bluetooth
®
version 2.1 module,
supports version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate
(EDR)
• ASCII command interface over UART
• Postage-stamp sized form factor:
- RN41: 13.4 mm x 25.8 mm x 2 mm
- RN41N: 13.4 mm x 20 mm x 2 mm
• Low-power (30 mA connected, < 10 mA sniff
mode)
• UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI only) data
connection interfaces
• Sustained SPP data rates: 240 Kbps (Peripheral
mode), 300 Kbps (Central mode)
• HCI data rates: 1.5 Mbps sustained, 3.0 Mbps
burst in HCI mode
• Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles include: GAP,
SDP, RFCOMM, L2CAP protocols, with SPP, HID
and DUN profile support (does not require any
host stack).
• Bluetooth SIG qualified, end product listing
• Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB
mounting
• Class 1 high-power amplifier with on-board
ceramic chip antenna (RN41) or external antenna
(RN41N)
• Compliance:
- Modular Certified for the United States (FCC)
and Canada (ISED)
- European RED Assessed Radio Module
- Australia/New Zealand/Korea/Taiwan/Japan
- Bluetooth SIG QDID
• Integrated Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator,
Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier, Low Noise,
Memory Amplifier and PCB Antenna
• Easy Integration into Final Product - Minimize
Product Development, Quicker Time to Market
• Compatible with Microchip Microcontroller Fami-
lies (PIC16F, PIC18F, PIC24F/H, dsPIC33 and
PIC32)
• Up to 100 meter range
Applications
• Cable replacement
• Barcode scanners
• Measurement and monitoring systems
• Industrial sensors and controls
• Medical devices
Class 1 Bluetooth
®
Module with EDR Support