RN42-I/RM630 Microchip Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
Microchip RN42-I/RM630 is a compact Class 2 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR wireless module supporting data rates up to 3 Mbps with integrated antenna in a 35-pin SMD module package. Features UART/SPI interface, 70 m range, and low-power modes for embedded wireless designs. From $9.80 in stock worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 35
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- RN42-I/RM630 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $14.8900(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR certified module with integrated antenna achieving up to 70 m range, eliminating external RF design complexity
- UART and SPI host interface with ASCII command set enables rapid firmware integration into any embedded microcontroller without Bluetooth stack development
- Ultra-low power sleep mode with <3 µA deep sleep current extends battery life in coin-cell and energy-harvesting wireless sensor nodes
Applications
The RN42-I/RM630 is designed for wireless serial cable replacement in industrial sensors, medical devices, and handheld instruments requiring certified Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity. Its compact 35-pin module format simplifies FCC/CE certification by leveraging Microchip's pre-certified radio, reducing time-to-market for IoT product developers. The UART command interface also makes it a drop-in upgrade for legacy RS-232 serial port applications transitioning to wireless.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MODULE-35 |
| Factory Lead Time | 12Weeks |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-XXMA-N35 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Equivalence Code | MODULE(UNSPEC) |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 1mm |
| Terminal Position | UNSPECIFIED |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | RFSoC |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | 5A992.C |
| HTS Code | 8529.90.22.00 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the wireless range and data rate of the RN42-I/RM630 in a typical indoor deployment?
The RN42-I/RM630 is a Class 2 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR module with a typical line-of-sight range of 70 m and a peak data rate of 3 Mbps (EDR). In typical indoor environments with walls and obstructions, effective range is 10 m to 30 m, sufficient for most wireless sensor and cable-replacement applications where the module operates at 3.3 V supply.
How does RN42-I/RM630 simplify regulatory certification compared to designing a discrete Bluetooth radio?
The RN42-I/RM630 carries pre-certified FCC, IC, and CE modular certifications, meaning OEMs can integrate Bluetooth connectivity without performing full RF compliance testing on the end product. This can reduce certification costs by thousands of dollars and shorten time-to-market by 4 to 8 weeks compared to discrete radio designs that require new antenna and RF front-end validation.
Which host microcontroller interfaces does the RN42-I/RM630 support and what baud rates are available?
The RN42-I/RM630 supports UART and SPI host interfaces with configurable UART baud rates from 2400 bps to 921600 bps, and operates on a 3.3 V supply. The ASCII-based command protocol allows any microcontroller with a standard UART peripheral—including 8-bit PIC, AVR, or ARM Cortex-M devices—to configure Bluetooth profiles, pairing, and data modes without a separate Bluetooth protocol stack.
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