Microchip Technology RN-XV Evaluation Kit RN-XV-EK1 RN-XV-EK1 Data Sheet

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Version 1.0 12/3/12

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• Fully qualified Bluetooth

®

 version 2.1 Class 1 

(RN41XV) and Class 2 (RN42XV) data module, 
supports version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate 
(EDR)

• Backwards-compatible with Bluetooth version 2.0, 

1.2, and 1.1

• Pin compatible with widely used 2 x 10 2-mm 

socket typically used by 802.15.4 applications

• RN42XV: 26 

μA sleep, 3 mA connected, 30 mA 

transmit

• RN41XV: 30 mA connected, < 10 mA sniff mode
• UART data connection interface
• Supports secure simple pairing (SPP)
• Sustained data rates: 240 Kbps (slave), 300 Kbps 

(master)

• Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles: SPP and HID 

profile support as well as GAP, SDP, RFCOMM, 
and L2CAP protocols

• Bluetooth SIG certified 
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE
• Environmentally friendly, RoHS compliant

• Bluetooth replacement for 802.15.4 modules
• Cable replacement
• Barcode scanners/readers
• Measurement and monitoring systems
• Industrial sensors and controls
• Medical devices
• Computer accessories
• Asset tracking

The RN41XV and RN42XV are small form factor, low-
power Bluetooth radio modules offering plug-in com-
patibility for the widely used 2 x 10 (2-mm) socket typi-
cally used by 802.15.4 radio modules.
Based on the popular 2 x 10 (2-mm) socket footprint
often found in embedded applications, the Roving Net-
works’ RN41XV and RN42XV modules provide Blue-
tooth connectivity in legacy and existing designs that
may have been based upon the 802.15.4 standard.
The RN41XV Class 1 Bluetooth module is based on the
RN41, and the RN42XV Class 2 Bluetooth module is
based on the RN42. These modules are simple to
design in and are fully certified, making them a com-
plete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN42 is func-
tionally compatible with the RN41. 
The Class 1 RN41 module has a range up to
100 meters. The Class 2 RN42 module has a range up
to 20 meters.