https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-moduleProduct Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-moduleFri, 05 May 2023 15:54:30 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3798377a-619d-415b-8309-7df55a925132e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 3:54:30 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly 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_rn171___wifly_module_500x276_1579631943.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly Module" /> </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-171-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-aad88" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2281722&nsku=47W7782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" 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('aad88'));" data-farnell="2281722" data-newark="47W7782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p><span>The RN-171-EK is an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi evaluation kit for the RN171&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en558370"></a><span>module that can be used to quickly add Wi-Fi connectivity to embedded applications. 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 board includes 2 convenient push buttons for controlling both SoftAP and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) mode without software configuration. The status LEDs and jumpers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</span><br /><br /><span>The RN-171-EK can be powered by both a USB cable (included in the kit) or batteries. The board contains a battery boost circuit which makes it possible to power the board using two AAA batteries (the input voltage can go down to 2.0 V DC when using the battery boost circuit). The battery boost circuit makes the RN-171-EK perfect for battery powered applications such as sensors, data acquisition systems, controllers, etc.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Ultra-low power: 4 &micro;A sleep, 40 mA Rx, 180 mA Tx at +10 dBm</li> <li>Complete on-board TCP/IP networking stack</li> <li>Configurable transmit power: 0 to +12 dBm</li> <li>UART hardware interface</li> <li>Up to 1 Mbps data rate over UART</li> <li>Powered by battery pack (2 AAA batteries) or via USB cable</li> <li>Push buttons for AP/WPS mode and reset signals</li> <li>Supports both Adhoc and SoftAP mode (including SoftAP for Android)</li> <li>10 general-purpose digital I/O pins</li> <li>8 analog sensor interfaces, configurable sensor power outputs 0 to 3.3V DC</li> <li>Real-time clock for wakeup and time stamping</li> <li>Wi-Fi Alliance certified for WPA2-PSK</li> <li>FCC/CE/IC certified and RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>RN171 Evaluation Board</li> <li>USB cable</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/70005171A.pdf" target="_blank">RN171 (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Manual</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/70005116A.pdf" target="_blank">Wireless Bluetooth<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> and Wi-Fi<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Evaluation Kits Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/DS50002183A.pdf" target="_blank">RN131/171 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/50002230A.pdf" target="_blank">WiFly Module Command Reference (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Design Package</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn_mif_wizard06(1).jar" target="_blank">RN Wi-Fi MIF Generator Tool </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/wifly.zip" target="_blank">RN171 Config Tool (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Drivers</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/FTDI-Drivers.zip" target="_blank">FTDI Chipset Drivers (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-171p-ek_rev2_sch_r.PDF" target="_blank">RN-171-EK Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1810, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-171-EK" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, wifly, RN171, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:27:10 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3798377a-619d-415b-8309-7df55a925132e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:27:10 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1810, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-171-EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly 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_rn171___wifly_module_500x276_1579631943.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly Module" /> </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-171-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-c8e08" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2281722&nsku=47W7782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" 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('c8e08'));" data-farnell="2281722" data-newark="47W7782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p><span>The RN-171-EK is an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi evaluation kit for the RN171&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en558370"></a><span>module that can be used to quickly add Wi-Fi connectivity to embedded applications. 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 board includes 2 convenient push buttons for controlling both SoftAP and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) mode without software configuration. The status LEDs and jumpers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</span><br /><br /><span>The RN-171-EK can be powered by both a USB cable (included in the kit) or batteries. The board contains a battery boost circuit which makes it possible to power the board using two AAA batteries (the input voltage can go down to 2.0 V DC when using the battery boost circuit). The battery boost circuit makes the RN-171-EK perfect for battery powered applications such as sensors, data acquisition systems, controllers, etc.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Ultra-low power: 4 &micro;A sleep, 40 mA Rx, 180 mA Tx at +10 dBm</li> <li>Complete on-board TCP/IP networking stack</li> <li>Configurable transmit power: 0 to +12 dBm</li> <li>UART hardware interface</li> <li>Up to 1 Mbps data rate over UART</li> <li>Powered by battery pack (2 AAA batteries) or via USB cable</li> <li>Push buttons for AP/WPS mode and reset signals</li> <li>Supports both Adhoc and SoftAP mode (including SoftAP for Android)</li> <li>10 general-purpose digital I/O pins</li> <li>8 analog sensor interfaces, configurable sensor power outputs 0 to 3.3V DC</li> <li>Real-time clock for wakeup and time stamping</li> <li>Wi-Fi Alliance certified for WPA2-PSK</li> <li>FCC/CE/IC certified and RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>RN171 Evaluation Board</li> <li>USB cable</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/70005171A.pdf" target="_blank">RN171 (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Manual</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/70005116A.pdf" target="_blank">Wireless Bluetooth<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> and Wi-Fi<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Evaluation Kits Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/DS50002183A.pdf" target="_blank">RN131/171 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/50002230A.pdf" target="_blank">WiFly Module Command Reference (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Design Package</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn_mif_wizard06(1).jar" target="_blank">RN Wi-Fi MIF Generator Tool </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/wifly.zip" target="_blank">RN171 Config Tool (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Drivers</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/FTDI-Drivers.zip" target="_blank">FTDI Chipset Drivers (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-171p-ek_rev2_sch_r.PDF" target="_blank">RN-171-EK Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, wifly, RN171, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:14:05 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3798377a-619d-415b-8309-7df55a925132e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:14:05 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1810, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-171-EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly 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_rn171___wifly_module_500x276_1579631943.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly Module" /> </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-171-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-eb1bf" 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('eb1bf'));" 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><span>The RN-171-EK is an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi evaluation kit for the RN171&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en558370"></a><span>module that can be used to quickly add Wi-Fi connectivity to embedded applications. 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 board includes 2 convenient push buttons for controlling both SoftAP and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) mode without software configuration. The status LEDs and jumpers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</span><br /><br /><span>The RN-171-EK can be powered by both a USB cable (included in the kit) or batteries. The board contains a battery boost circuit which makes it possible to power the board using two AAA batteries (the input voltage can go down to 2.0 V DC when using the battery boost circuit). The battery boost circuit makes the RN-171-EK perfect for battery powered applications such as sensors, data acquisition systems, controllers, etc.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Ultra-low power: 4 &micro;A sleep, 40 mA Rx, 180 mA Tx at +10 dBm</li> <li>Complete on-board TCP/IP networking stack</li> <li>Configurable transmit power: 0 to +12 dBm</li> <li>UART hardware interface</li> <li>Up to 1 Mbps data rate over UART</li> <li>Powered by battery pack (2 AAA batteries) or via USB cable</li> <li>Push buttons for AP/WPS mode and reset signals</li> <li>Supports both Adhoc and SoftAP mode (including SoftAP for Android)</li> <li>10 general-purpose digital I/O pins</li> <li>8 analog sensor interfaces, configurable sensor power outputs 0 to 3.3V DC</li> <li>Real-time clock for wakeup and time stamping</li> <li>Wi-Fi Alliance certified for WPA2-PSK</li> <li>FCC/CE/IC certified and RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>RN171 Evaluation Board</li> <li>USB cable</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/70005171A.pdf" target="_blank">RN171 (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Manual</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/70005116A.pdf" target="_blank">Wireless Bluetooth<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> and Wi-Fi<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Evaluation Kits Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/DS50002183A.pdf" target="_blank">RN131/171 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/50002230A.pdf" target="_blank">WiFly Module Command Reference (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Design Package</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn_mif_wizard06(1).jar" target="_blank">RN Wi-Fi MIF Generator Tool </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/wifly.zip" target="_blank">RN171 Config Tool (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Drivers</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/FTDI-Drivers.zip" target="_blank">FTDI Chipset Drivers (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-171p-ek_rev2_sch_r.PDF" target="_blank">RN-171-EK Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, wifly, RN171, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:19:21 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3798377a-619d-415b-8309-7df55a925132e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21775/evaluation-kit-for-rn171---wifly-module#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:19:21 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1810, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "RN-171-EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly 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_rn171___wifly_module_500x276_1579631943.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for RN171 - WiFly Module" /> </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-171-EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-265df" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2281722&nsku=47W7782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" 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('265df'));" data-farnell="2281722" data-newark="47W7782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p><span>The RN-171-EK is an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi evaluation kit for the RN171&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en558370"></a><span>module that can be used to quickly add Wi-Fi connectivity to embedded applications. 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 board includes 2 convenient push buttons for controlling both SoftAP and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) mode without software configuration. The status LEDs and jumpers enable rapid prototyping and integration into existing systems.</span><br /><br /><span>The RN-171-EK can be powered by both a USB cable (included in the kit) or batteries. The board contains a battery boost circuit which makes it possible to power the board using two AAA batteries (the input voltage can go down to 2.0 V DC when using the battery boost circuit). The battery boost circuit makes the RN-171-EK perfect for battery powered applications such as sensors, data acquisition systems, controllers, etc.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Ultra-low power: 4 &micro;A sleep, 40 mA Rx, 180 mA Tx at +10 dBm</li> <li>Complete on-board TCP/IP networking stack</li> <li>Configurable transmit power: 0 to +12 dBm</li> <li>UART hardware interface</li> <li>Up to 1 Mbps data rate over UART</li> <li>Powered by battery pack (2 AAA batteries) or via USB cable</li> <li>Push buttons for AP/WPS mode and reset signals</li> <li>Supports both Adhoc and SoftAP mode (including SoftAP for Android)</li> <li>10 general-purpose digital I/O pins</li> <li>8 analog sensor interfaces, configurable sensor power outputs 0 to 3.3V DC</li> <li>Real-time clock for wakeup and time stamping</li> <li>Wi-Fi Alliance certified for WPA2-PSK</li> <li>FCC/CE/IC certified and RoHS compliant</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>RN171 Evaluation Board</li> <li>USB cable</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/70005171A.pdf" target="_blank">RN171 (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Manual</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/70005116A.pdf" target="_blank">Wireless Bluetooth<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> and Wi-Fi<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Evaluation Kits Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/DS50002183A.pdf" target="_blank">RN131/171 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/50002230A.pdf" target="_blank">WiFly Module Command Reference (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Design Package</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn_mif_wizard06(1).jar" target="_blank">RN Wi-Fi MIF Generator Tool </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/wifly.zip" target="_blank">RN171 Config Tool (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Drivers</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/FTDI-Drivers.zip" target="_blank">FTDI Chipset Drivers (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/rn-171p-ek_rev2_sch_r.PDF" target="_blank">RN-171-EK Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, wifly, RN171, wireless, analog_demo_boards</div>