RN4142XV-DS
RN41XV & RN42XV Bluetooth Module
Features:
• 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
1.0
DESCRIPTION
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.
Applications:
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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
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OVERVIEW
The module’s moisture sensitivity level (MSL) is 1.
Table 2-1
shows the module’s size and weight.
• Pin compatible with 2 x 10 (2-mm) socket
• Baud rate speeds: 1,200 bps up to 921 Kbps,
non-standard baud rates can be programmed
• RN41XV: Class 1 radio, 330 feet (100 m) range,
+16 dBm output transmitter, -80 dBm typical
receive sensitivity
• RN42XV: Class 2 radio, 60 feet (20 m) distance,
+4 dBm output transmitter, -80 dBm typical
receive sensitivity
• Frequency 2,402 ~ 2,480 MHz
• FHSS/GFSK modulation, 79 channels at 1-MHz
intervals
• Secure communications, 128-bit encryption
• Error correction for guaranteed packet delivery
• Configuration via the local UART and over-the-air
RF
• Auto-connect master, I/O pin (DTR), and charac-
ter-based trigger modes
TABLE 2-1:
Parameter
Size
Weight
MODULE SIZE & WEIGHT
RN41XVC
RN42XVP
24.4 x 29.9
5.5
RN41XVU
RN42XVU
24.4 x 29.0
5.5
Units
In.
g
Table 2-2, Table 2-3, Table 2-4, Table 2-5, Table 2-6,
and
Table 2-7
provide detailed specifications for the
module.
TABLE 2-2:
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS
Value
-40
o
C ~ 85
o
C
-40
o
C ~ 85
o
C
≤
90%
≤
90%
Parameter
Temperature Range (Operating)
Temperature Range (Storage)
Relative Humidity (Operating)
Relative Humidity (Storage)
TABLE 2-3:
RN41XV & RN42XV DIGITAL I/O CHARACTERISTICS
3.0 V
≤
VDD
≤
3.3 V
Min.
-0.4
0.7 VDD
-
VDD - 0.2
+0.2
Typ.
-
-
-
-
+1.0
Max.
+0.8
VDD + 0.4
0.2
-
+5.0
Units
V
V
V
V
μA
Input Logic Level Low
Input Logic Level High
Output Logic Level Low
Output Logic Level High
All I/O pins (Except Reset) Default to Weak Pull Down
TABLE 2-4:
RN41XV ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Min.
3.0
Typ.
3.3
35
65
25
30
8
250
2.5
Max.
3.6
60
100
Units
V
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
Supply Voltage (DC)
RX Supply Current
TX Supply Current
Average Power Consumption
Standby/Idle (Default Settings)
Connected (Normal Mode)
Connected (Low-Power Sniff)
Standby/Idle (Deep Sleep Enabled)
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TABLE 2-5:
RN42XV ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Min.
3.0
Typ.
3.3
40
25
12
40
45
26
50
Max.
3.6
Units
V
mA
mA
mA
mA
μA
Supply Voltage (DC)
Average Power Consumption
Radio On (Discovery or Inquiry Window Time),
Note 1
Connected Idle (No Sniff)
Connected Idle (Sniff 100 ms)
Connected with Data Transfer
Deep Sleep Idle Mode
Note 1:
In slave mode, there are bursts of radio on time that vary with the inquiry windows. The average current
depends on how you set the inquiry window.
TABLE 2-6:
RN41XV RADIO CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Frequency
(GHz)
2.402
2.441
2.480
Min.
-
-
-
15.0
15.0
15.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.402
2.441
2.480
140
140
140
140
140
140
Typ.
-80
-80
-80
16.0
16.0
16.0
5
5
5
900
15
13
165
165
165
190
190
190
75
75
75
1,000
-
-
175
175
175
-
-
-
115
≤
1,000
40
20
> 140
75
Max.
-86
-86
-86
≤
20
Bluetooth
Specification
≤
-70
Units
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
Sensitivity at 0.1% BER
RF Transmit Power
2.402
2.441
2.480
Initial Carrier Frequency Tolerance
2.402
2.441
2.480
20 dB Bandwidth for Modulated Carrier
Drift (Five Slots Packet)
Drift Rate
∆f1
avg
Maximum Modulation
∆f2
avg
Minimum Modulation
2.402
2.441
2.480
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TABLE 2-7:
RN42XV RADIO CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Frequency
(GHz)
2.402
2.441
2.480
Min.
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.402
2.441
2.480
140
140
140
140
140
140
Typ.
-80
-80
-80
2
2
2
5
5
5
900
15
13
165
165
165
190
190
190
Max.
-86
-86
-86
4
4
4
75
75
75
1,000
-
-
175
175
175
-
-
-
115
≤
1,000
40
20
> 140
75
≤
4
Bluetooth
Specification
≤
-70
Units
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
Sensitivity at 0.1% BER
RF Transmit Power
2.402
2.441
2.480
Initial Carrier Frequency Tolerance
2.402
2.441
2.480
20 dB Bandwidth for Modulated Carrier
Drift (Five Slots Packet)
Drift Rate
∆f1
avg
Maximum Modulation
∆f2
avg
Minimum Modulation
2.402
2.441
2.480
Figure 2-1
shows the module’s dimensions and
Table 2-8
describes the pins.
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FIGURE 2-1:
24.4
23.2
RN41XV & RN42XV DIMENSIONS
24.4
23.2
Dimensions in mm
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
18.8
18.8
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
RN41XVU
RN42XVU
Top View
12
14
16
18
20
12.2
RN41XVC
RN42XVP
Top View
14.8
12.2
9.6
5.6
5.6
1.2
0.0
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
0.0
24.5
29.9
11
13
15
17
19
26.7
13.8
15.8
17.8
19.8
21.0
13.8
15.8
17.8
19.8
Side View
Side View
TABLE 2-8:
Pin
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
PIN DESCRIPTION (PART 1 OF 2)
Description
3.3 V regulated power input to the module.
UART TX, 8 mA drive, 3.3-V tolerant.
UART RX, 3.3 V tolerant.
GPIO, 24 mA drive, 3.3 V tolerant/ADC input.
Optional
module reset signal (active low), 100 k pull up,
apply pulse of at least 160
μs,
3.3 V tolerant.
GPIO, 24 mA drive, 3.3-V tolerant/ADC input.
GPIO, 24 mA drive, 3.3-V tolerant/ADC input.
GPIO, 24 mA drive, 3.3 V tolerant/ADC input.
GPIO, 8 mA drive, 3.3 V tolerant.
Ground.
GPIO, 8 mA drive, 3.3-V tolerant. The RN41XV and
RN42XV drive GPIO8 high on powerup, which overrides
software configured powerup values, on GPIO8.
UART RTS flow control, 8 mA drive, 3.3 V tolerant.
GPIO, 24 mA drive, 3.3 V tolerant/ADC input.
No connect.
GPIO, 24 mA drive, 3.3 V tolerant/ADC input.
Data TX/RX
Optional
Function
Direction
Power
From module
To module
I/O
Input
From module
I/O
I/O
I/O
Ground
I/O
Signal Name
VDD_3V3
TXD
RXD
GPIO7
RESET_N
GPIO6
GPIO9
GPIO4
GPIO11
GND
GPIO8
12
13
14
15
RTS
GPIO2
Not Used
GPIO5
23.0
11.8
11.8
From module
I/O
No Connect
I/O
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0.0
1.8
3.8
5.8
7.8
9.8
0.0
1.8
3.8
5.8
7.8
9.8
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