https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-moduleProduct Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-moduleFri, 05 May 2023 15:54:13 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:94d590d9-9ae5-4fbe-90c4-4b6bc98d4d35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 3:54:13 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">RN-42-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-bc56a" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('bc56a'));" data-farnell="2321377" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The RN-42-EK is a fully certified Class 2 Bluetooth evaluation kit for the RN42 module. It has the flexibility to connect directly to a PC via a standard USB interface or to embedded processors through the TTL UART interface. The status LEDs, switches, and signal headers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</p> <p>The RN 42 is a small form factor, low power, class 2 Bluetooth radio for designer&rsquo;s who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN 42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in, and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN 42 is functionally compatible with the RN 41. With its high performance, on-chip antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN 42 delivers up to a 3 Mbps data rate for distances up to 20 meters.</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> Cable replacement, Barcode scanners /readers</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation board with USB interface</li> <li>Fully certified Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/2.1/2.0/1.1 module</li> <li>Low power (8-30 mA connected, 2 mA idle)</li> <li>Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles included (requires no host stack): GAP, SDP, RFCOMM and L2CAP, with SPP, HID, and DUN profiles</li> <li>Supports various modes including HCI and SPP/DUN</li> <li>FCC, IC, CE certified, RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation Kit</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-42-ds-v2.32r.pdf" target="_blank">RN42 - Class 2 Bluetooth Module (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-4142-ek-ug-1.0.pdf" target="_blank">RN-42 Bluetooth Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1782, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-42-EK" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: bluetooth, microchip, rn-42, Class 2 Bluetooth, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:26:57 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:94d590d9-9ae5-4fbe-90c4-4b6bc98d4d35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:26:57 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1782, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-42-EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">RN-42-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-a5cab" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a5cab'));" data-farnell="2321377" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The RN-42-EK is a fully certified Class 2 Bluetooth evaluation kit for the RN42 module. It has the flexibility to connect directly to a PC via a standard USB interface or to embedded processors through the TTL UART interface. The status LEDs, switches, and signal headers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</p> <p>The RN 42 is a small form factor, low power, class 2 Bluetooth radio for designer&rsquo;s who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN 42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in, and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN 42 is functionally compatible with the RN 41. With its high performance, on-chip antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN 42 delivers up to a 3 Mbps data rate for distances up to 20 meters.</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> Cable replacement, Barcode scanners /readers</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation board with USB interface</li> <li>Fully certified Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/2.1/2.0/1.1 module</li> <li>Low power (8-30 mA connected, 2 mA idle)</li> <li>Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles included (requires no host stack): GAP, SDP, RFCOMM and L2CAP, with SPP, HID, and DUN profiles</li> <li>Supports various modes including HCI and SPP/DUN</li> <li>FCC, IC, CE certified, RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation Kit</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-42-ds-v2.32r.pdf" target="_blank">RN42 - Class 2 Bluetooth Module (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-4142-ek-ug-1.0.pdf" target="_blank">RN-42 Bluetooth Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: bluetooth, microchip, rn-42, Class 2 Bluetooth, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:13:50 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:94d590d9-9ae5-4fbe-90c4-4b6bc98d4d35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:13:50 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1782, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-42-EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">RN-42-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-6c33c" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6c33c'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The RN-42-EK is a fully certified Class 2 Bluetooth evaluation kit for the RN42 module. It has the flexibility to connect directly to a PC via a standard USB interface or to embedded processors through the TTL UART interface. The status LEDs, switches, and signal headers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</p> <p>The RN 42 is a small form factor, low power, class 2 Bluetooth radio for designer&rsquo;s who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN 42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in, and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN 42 is functionally compatible with the RN 41. With its high performance, on-chip antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN 42 delivers up to a 3 Mbps data rate for distances up to 20 meters.</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> Cable replacement, Barcode scanners /readers</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation board with USB interface</li> <li>Fully certified Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/2.1/2.0/1.1 module</li> <li>Low power (8-30 mA connected, 2 mA idle)</li> <li>Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles included (requires no host stack): GAP, SDP, RFCOMM and L2CAP, with SPP, HID, and DUN profiles</li> <li>Supports various modes including HCI and SPP/DUN</li> <li>FCC, IC, CE certified, RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation Kit</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-42-ds-v2.32r.pdf" target="_blank">RN42 - Class 2 Bluetooth Module (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-4142-ek-ug-1.0.pdf" target="_blank">RN-42 Bluetooth Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: bluetooth, microchip, rn-42, Class 2 Bluetooth, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:19:11 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:94d590d9-9ae5-4fbe-90c4-4b6bc98d4d35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21754/evaluation-kit-for-rn-42-class-2-bluetooth-module#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:19:11 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1782, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-42-EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x307_1579631925.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_rn42_class_2_bluetooth_module_500x311_1579631926.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN-42 Class 2 Bluetooth Module" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">RN-42-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-9148b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9148b'));" data-farnell="2321377" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The RN-42-EK is a fully certified Class 2 Bluetooth evaluation kit for the RN42 module. It has the flexibility to connect directly to a PC via a standard USB interface or to embedded processors through the TTL UART interface. The status LEDs, switches, and signal headers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</p> <p>The RN 42 is a small form factor, low power, class 2 Bluetooth radio for designer&rsquo;s who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN 42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in, and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN 42 is functionally compatible with the RN 41. With its high performance, on-chip antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN 42 delivers up to a 3 Mbps data rate for distances up to 20 meters.</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> Cable replacement, Barcode scanners /readers</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation board with USB interface</li> <li>Fully certified Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/2.1/2.0/1.1 module</li> <li>Low power (8-30 mA connected, 2 mA idle)</li> <li>Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles included (requires no host stack): GAP, SDP, RFCOMM and L2CAP, with SPP, HID, and DUN profiles</li> <li>Supports various modes including HCI and SPP/DUN</li> <li>FCC, IC, CE certified, RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluation Kit</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-42-ds-v2.32r.pdf" target="_blank">RN42 - Class 2 Bluetooth Module (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-4142-ek-ug-1.0.pdf" target="_blank">RN-42 Bluetooth Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: bluetooth, microchip, rn-42, Class 2 Bluetooth, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div>