RN4020 Bluetooth LE PICtail/PICtail Plus Daughter Board

The RN4020 PICtail/PICtail Plus Board from Microchip is a development board for the RN4020 device, a fully-certified Bluetooth Version 4.1 low energy (BLE) module. This board allows designers to easily explore the low power wireless capability offered by the RN4020, simplifying the process of incorporating BLE in their products.

Note

RN4020 module also available separately as RS 828-2856

PIC18F25K50 XLP microcontroller
USB to UART bridge for plug-and-play capability
+3.3Vdc regulator takes input from Vin pin or USB
RN4020 module GPIO ports available to configure, control and transfer data
3 x status LEDs and user pushbutton
USB mini-B connector
PICtail and PICtail Plus connectors for Microchip development boards
PICkit 3 serial programmer/ debug interface

RN4020 Bluetooth LE Module
Fully-certified Bluetooth version 4.1 module
Carrier frequency range: 2.402 to 2.480GHz ISM-band
RF Output Power: +7dBm via PCB antenna
Range: 100m
Embedded Bluetooth LE stack
On-board 64KB Flash memory
Simple ASCII command interface via UART serial bus
Multiple IOs for control and status
Secure AES128 encryption
GAP, GATT, SM, L2CAP and integrated public profiles
Create custom services using command API
Data streaming with Microchip's Low Energy Data Profile (MLDP)
Scripting for standalone module operation with analogue and digital data collection
Field-upgradeable via the UART interface or over-the-air
Software configurable role as peripheral or central, client or server
Low power modes
Communication: serial UART
Power supply: +3.3Vdc
Operating temperature range: -30 to +85°C
Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, QDID
Dimensions: 11.5 x 19.5 x 2.5mm
Applications: Wireless sensing/control, local communication for the Internet-of-Things (IoT)