RN42N-I/RM Roving Networks, RN42N-I/RM Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: RN42N-I/RM
• Description: Bluetooth / 802.15.1 Modules Class2 Bluetooth Mod v2.0+EDR w/o Antenna
• Manufacturer: Roving Networks

Specifications of RN42N-I/RM

• Product Category: Bluetooth / 802.15.1 Modules
• Rohs: yes
• Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
• Data Rate: 1200 bps to 921 Kbps
• Operating Supply Voltage: 3.3 V
• Output Power: 2 dBm
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 85 C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 40 C
• Modulation Technique: FHSS, GFSK

OVERVIEW
The module’s moisture sensitivity level (MSL) is 1. Table 1 shows the module’s size and weight.
Table 1. Module Size & Weight
Tables 2 through 6 provide detailed specifications for the module.
Table 2. Environmental Conditions
Table 3. Digital I/O Characteristics
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Temperature Range (Operating)
Temperature Range (Storage)
Relative Humidity (Operating)
Relative Humidity (Storage)
Input Logic Level Low
Input Logic Level High
Output Logic Level Low
Output Logic Level High
All I/O pins (Except reset) Default to Weak Pull Down
Size
Weight
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Baud rate speeds: 1,200 bps up to 921 Kbps, non-standard baud rates can be programmed
Class 2 radio, 60 feet (20 meters) distance, 4 dBm output transmitter, -80 dBm typical receive sensitivity
Frequency 2,402 ~ 2,480 MHz
FHSS/GFSK modulation, 79 channels at 1-MHz intervals
Secure communications, 128-bit encryption
Error correction for guaranteed packet delivery
Configuration via the local UART and over-the-air RF
Auto-discovery/pairing does not require software configuration (instant cable replacement)
Auto-connect master, I/O pin (DTR), and character-based trigger modes
Parameter
Parameter
3.0 V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.3 V
13.4 x 25.8 x 2
0.045
RN-42
Version 2.31r 10/15/2012
VDD - 0.2
-40
-40
0.7 VDD
Min.
+0.2
-0.4
o
o
19 x 13.4 x 2
0.040
≤ 90%
≤ 90%
Value
-
C ~ 85
C ~ 85
RN-42-N
o
o
C
C
Typ.
+1.0
-
-
-
-
mm
Oz.
Units
VDD + 0.4
Max.
+0.8
+5.0
0.2
-
Units
uA
V
V
V
V
RN -42 -DS
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