nRF2401A 2.4Hz Wireless RF Transceiver

 
 

 

 

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nRF2401A GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The nRF2401A wireless RF transceiver is the Industry's smallest, lowest cost, lowest current consumption and low voltage supply 2.4GHz wireless RF transceiver. The nRF2401A provides global wireless equipment vendors with global 2.4GHz wireless transceiver technology at the price and complexity of lower frequencies.

A "green" Pb (lead) free alternative
The nRF2401A wireless RF transceiver is offered in a "green" lead free alternative - The nRF2401AG from Nordic Semiconductor conforms to current and future environmental standards.

The nRF2401A wireless RF transceiver from Nordic is a highly integrated component for wireless communication manufactured in an ultra modern 0.18µm CMOS process. The entire transceiver including all inductors and filters is integrated in a single chip that provides the end user with the lowest cost wireless solution possible. The only external components needed to make a complete RF system are a crystal and a resistor. Maximum current consumption is less than 18mA in receive mode, and 10.5mA in transmit mode @ -5dBm. The total solution fits into a 5x5mm package. The nRF2401A is designed for wireless transceiver applications in wireless game controllers, PC peripherals, wireless headsets, sports and leisure equipment, toys, RF-ID, remote control, and interactive equipment. All configuration of the nRF2401A transceiver is done via a standard serial interface. The nRF2401 wireless RF transceiver can replace IR and typical 27MHz communication in most applications. Innovative features have been embedded into the nRF2401 transceiver to reduce cost and current consumption - "DuoCeiver™" and "ShockBurst™". The nRF2401A receiver can receive on 2 channels simultaneously, for example from a wireless mouse and keyboard. This eliminates the need for adding 2 separate RX modules, so costs are halved and space is saved.

nRF2401A FEATURES

  • True single chip GFSK transceiver in a small 24-pin package (QFN24 5x5mm)
  • Data rate 0 to1Mbps
  • Only 2 external components
  • Multi Channel operation
  • 125 channels 
  • Support frequency hopping
  • Channel switching time <200µs.
  • Power supply range: 1.9 to 3.6 V
  • Address and CRC computation
  • Shock Burst™ mode for ultra-low power operation and relaxed MCU performance
  • DuoCeiver™ for simultaneous dual receiver topology
  • Low supply current (TX), typical 10.5mA peak @ -5dBm output power
  • Data slicer / clock recovery of data
  • 100% RF tested
  • No need for external SAW filter
  • World wide use
  • Low supply current (RX), typical 18mA peak in receive mode
  • "Green" lead free alternative

nRF2401A BENEFITS

  • World wide use
  • No need for external SAW filter
  • Short time to market
  • Small PCB size for compact product
  • Made for volume production - surface mount and RF tested
  • Easy to use 3-wire serial interface
  • Layout information available for free

nRF2401A APPLICATIONS

  • Wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, wireless joystick
  • Keyless entry
  • Wireless data communication
  • Alarm and security systems
  • Home Automation
  • Remote control
  • Surveillance
  • Automotive
  • Telemetry
  • Intelligent sports equipment
  • Industrial sensors
  • Toys
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