RN4020 Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy Module

RN4020 Bluetooth 4.1 BLE Module

The RN4020 from Microchip is a fully certified Bluetooth version 4.1 Low Energy (BLE or BTLE) Module. This module offers a simple embedded solution to add low-power Bluetooth communication into a design.
The small form factor surface mount module has the complete Bluetooth stack, includes all Bluetooth SIG profiles and the Microchip Low-Energy Data Profile (MLDP) for custom data. Control is via simple ASCII commands over UART and in addition the RN4020 can be controlled by another Bluetooth module wirelessly. The RN4020 also features internal scripting capabilities that allow operation without a host Processor or Microcontroller in simple applications.

Features

• Fully certified Bluetooth version 4.1 module
• On-board Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 stack
• Low-power consumption
• Simple ASCII command interface over UART
• Device Firmware upgrade over UART or over-the-air
• Microchip Low-energy Data Profile (MLDP) for serial data applications
• GAP, GATT, SM, L2CAP and integrated public profiles
• Remote commands over-the-air
• Built-in scripting capabilities for hostless operation
• 64 KB internal flash
• Compact form factor: 11.5 x 19.5 x 2.5 mm
• Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
• Multiple IOs for control and status
• Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) Monitor
• Secure AES128 encryption
• Create custom services using command API
• Keyboard I/O authentication
• Software configurable role as peripheral or central and client or server
• Integrated PCB antenna

Performance

• Carrier frequency range: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz ISM-band with 40 channels
• RX Sensitivity: -92.5 dBm at 0.1% BER
• TX Power: -19.0 dBm to +7.5 dBm
• Maximum Data Rate: 1 Mbps
• Single operating voltage: +1.8 V to +3.6 V dc (3.3 V typical)
• Temperature range: -30°C to 85°C

Bluetooth - Microchip

Approvals

FCC, IC, CE, QDID, VCCI, KCC and NCC