Microchip (RN42-I/RM630) Class 2 Bluetooth® v2.1 Module + EDR

Class 2 Bluetooth® v2.1 Module + EDR, 2.4GHz, 3MBPS

Product Overview
The RN42-I/RM630 from Microchip is a Bluetooth data module with firmware version 6.30. The RN42 is a small form factor, low power, Class 2 Bluetooth radio for designers who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN42 is functionally compatible with the RN41. With its high-performance PCB trace antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN42 delivers up to 3Mbps data rate for distances up to 20meters.

Fully certified class 2 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR module, SPP profile
Onboard embedded Bluetooth stack (no host processor required)
UART data connection hardware interfaces
Supports Bluetooth data link to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
VDD range from 3V to 3.6V, temperature of -40°C to +85°C, package size is 13.4mm x 25.8mm x 2.4mm
Supports HID profile for making accessories such as keyboards, mouse, pointing devices
Programmable low power modes, secure communications, 128bit encryption
UART local and over-the-air RF configuration, auto-discovery/pairing requires no software
Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
Supports SPP and DUN profiles, Bluetooth SIG qualified

Applications
Industrial, Wireless

Product Information
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Supply Voltage Min: 3V
Supply Voltage Max: 3.6V
Signal Range Max: 100m
Data Rate: 3Mbps
Bluetooth Class: Class 1
Receive Sensitivity: -80dBm
Operating Temperature Min: -40°C
Operating Temperature Max: 85°C
Product Range: –

What’s in the box
1 x Bluetooth Module