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RN42 (11)
The RN42 is available from Microchip Technology at Xecor. Designed for adding wireless Bluetooth capability to products, the RN42 offers high-performance Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity, low power consumption, and multiple interface protocols. Available in multiple configurations, including Apple-compatible firmware, HCI mode, HID mode, and USB mode, it is ideal for applications such as wireless accessories, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. Whether used in keyboards, mice, or IoT devices, this series ensures reliable data transmission, secure communications, and ease of integration for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Microchip Technology. Please view our extensive selection of the RN42 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN42-I/RM630 | The RN42-I/RM630 comes in a 35-pin tray packaging | MODULE | 9,883 | |
| RN42-I/RM615 | SMD 35-Pin Tray | MODULE-35 | 7,075 | |
| RN42APL-I/RM | Easily add Bluetooth capability | MODULE-35 | 5,005 | |
| RN42HID-I/RM | Low Power Consumption | SMD-35 | 8,267 | |
| RN42-I/RM477 | Wireless data transfer | 35-SMDModule | 70 | |
| RN42XVP-I/RM | Socket Module with Integrated Antenna | 20-DIPModule | 6,115 | |
| RN42XVU-I/RM | With its Class II capabilities, 3 | MODULE-20 | 8,893 | |
| RN42SM-I/RM | RN42SM-I/RM Bluetooth module with 2dBm UART | Module | 5,931 | |
| RN42N-I/RM | Compact Bluetooth module without antenna for wireless connectivity" | 24-SMDModule | 5,041 | |
| RN-42-SM | Compact Bluetooth Module | SMD Module-35 | 6,991 | |
| RN42-I/RM | Streamline your device connectivity with this reliable and easy-to-use Bluetooth module | MODULE-35 | 1,000 |
Key Featrues
Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR Support: The RN42 module supports Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), enabling data transfer rates of up to 3 Mbps. This feature enhances performance for applications requiring faster data transmission, such as wireless peripherals or IoT devices, while maintaining compatibility with older Bluetooth devices.
Integrated Trace Antenna: The module includes an onboard PCB trace antenna, simplifying design and reducing the need for external components. This feature improves efficiency by minimizing space requirements and ensuring reliable wireless communication up to 20 meters in Class 2 operation.
Multiple Interface Protocols: The RN42 supports UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI) interfaces, offering flexibility for various host processor connections. This versatility expands use cases, enabling seamless integration into diverse applications like industrial automation, consumer electronics, and medical devices.
Low Power Modes: Programmable low power modes allow the RN42 to optimize energy consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered devices. This feature enhances efficiency, extending battery life in portable applications such as wearables or remote sensors.
Bluetooth SIG Certification: The module is fully certified by the Bluetooth SIG, ensuring compliance with industry standards and interoperability with other Bluetooth devices. This certification simplifies the development process and reduces time-to-market for certified products, making it a reliable choice for designers.
Integrated Trace Antenna: The module includes an onboard PCB trace antenna, simplifying design and reducing the need for external components. This feature improves efficiency by minimizing space requirements and ensuring reliable wireless communication up to 20 meters in Class 2 operation.
Multiple Interface Protocols: The RN42 supports UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI) interfaces, offering flexibility for various host processor connections. This versatility expands use cases, enabling seamless integration into diverse applications like industrial automation, consumer electronics, and medical devices.
Low Power Modes: Programmable low power modes allow the RN42 to optimize energy consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered devices. This feature enhances efficiency, extending battery life in portable applications such as wearables or remote sensors.
Bluetooth SIG Certification: The module is fully certified by the Bluetooth SIG, ensuring compliance with industry standards and interoperability with other Bluetooth devices. This certification simplifies the development process and reduces time-to-market for certified products, making it a reliable choice for designers.
Applications
Wireless Sensor Interface: The RN42 Bluetooth module is ideal for creating wireless interfaces for high-impedance sensors, such as thermocouples, strain gauges, or pH sensors. Its UART interface allows seamless communication with microcontrollers, enabling real-time data transmission from sensors to a host device. With its Class 2 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR support, it ensures reliable wireless connectivity for precision sensor applications in industrial and scientific environments.
Remote Data Logger: The RN42 can be used to build a remote data logging system for environmental monitoring. By integrating it with sensors like temperature, humidity, or gas sensors, the module can wirelessly transmit collected data to a central hub or mobile device. Its low power modes and secure 128-bit encryption make it suitable for long-term, energy-efficient, and secure data logging in remote or hard-to-access locations.
Bluetooth-Enabled HID Devices: The RN42 supports the HID profile, making it perfect for designing Bluetooth-enabled human interface devices such as keyboards, mice, or pointing devices. Its compact size and castellated SMT pads allow for easy integration into portable or wearable devices, providing a reliable wireless connection for user input applications in consumer electronics or industrial control systems.
IoT Gateway for Sensor Networks: The RN42 can serve as a Bluetooth-to-UART bridge in IoT gateways, enabling communication between Bluetooth-enabled sensors and a central IoT hub. Its support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR ensures compatibility with a wide range of legacy devices, while its UART interface simplifies integration with microcontrollers or single-board computers. This makes it ideal for building scalable IoT solutions in smart home, agriculture, or industrial automation applications.
Remote Data Logger: The RN42 can be used to build a remote data logging system for environmental monitoring. By integrating it with sensors like temperature, humidity, or gas sensors, the module can wirelessly transmit collected data to a central hub or mobile device. Its low power modes and secure 128-bit encryption make it suitable for long-term, energy-efficient, and secure data logging in remote or hard-to-access locations.
Bluetooth-Enabled HID Devices: The RN42 supports the HID profile, making it perfect for designing Bluetooth-enabled human interface devices such as keyboards, mice, or pointing devices. Its compact size and castellated SMT pads allow for easy integration into portable or wearable devices, providing a reliable wireless connection for user input applications in consumer electronics or industrial control systems.
IoT Gateway for Sensor Networks: The RN42 can serve as a Bluetooth-to-UART bridge in IoT gateways, enabling communication between Bluetooth-enabled sensors and a central IoT hub. Its support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR ensures compatibility with a wide range of legacy devices, while its UART interface simplifies integration with microcontrollers or single-board computers. This makes it ideal for building scalable IoT solutions in smart home, agriculture, or industrial automation applications.