MICROCHIP RN4020-V/RM

RN4020 Bluetooth Low Energy Module provides a highly integrated solution for delivering low-power Bluetooth 4.1 solutions. The advanced command interface offers rapid time to market. The module complies with Bluetooth specification version 4.1. The module integrates RF, a baseband controller, and a command API processor, making it a complete Bluetooth Low Energy solution. The RN4020 can be used with ultra-low cost microcontroller for intelligent Bluetooth Low Energy applications. For simple sensor applications, the RN4020 internal scripting capabilities enable basic functions to be implemented without the need for external host MCU or software development tools.

• Fully certified Bluetooth version 4.1 module
• On-board Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 stack
• ASCII command interface API over UART
• Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) over UART or Over the Air (OTA)
• Microchip Low-energy Data Profile (MLDP) for serial data applications
• Remote commands over-the-air
• 64 KB internal flash
• Compact form factor: 11.5×19.5×2.5 mm
• Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
• Environmentally friendly, RoHS compliant
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, QDID, VCCI, KCC, and NCC
• Single operating voltage: 1.8V to 3.6V (3.3V typical)
• Temperature range: -30°C to 85°C
• Low-power consumption
• Simple, UART interface
• Integrated Crystal, I²C Interface, Internal Voltage Regulator, Matching Circuitry, and PCB Antenna
• Multiple IOs for control and status
• GPIO, ADC
• Three Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) outputs
• ISM Band 2.402 to 2.480 GHz operation
• Channels 0 - 39
• RX Sensitivity: -92.5 dBm at 0.1% BER
• TX Power: -19.0 dBm to +7.5 dBm
• RSSI Monitor
• Secure AES128 encryption
• GAP, GATT, SM, L2CAP, and integrated public profiles
• Create custom services using command API
• Keyboard I/O Authentication
• Software configurable role as peripheral or central and client or server
• Built-in scripting capabilities for hostless operation

• Health/Medical Devices - Glucose meters - Heart rate - Scale Sports Activity and Fitness - Pedometer Cycling computer - Heart rate
• Retail - Point of Sale (POS) - Asset tagging and tracking - Proximity advertising
• Beacon Applications
• Internet of Things (IoT) Sensor tag
• Remote Control - Embedded Device Control - AV consoles and game controllers
• Wearable Smart Devices and Accessories
• Industrial Control - Private (custom) services - Low bandwidth cable replacement
• Smart Energy/Smart Home