RNXV Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Module
Provides drop in, certifi ed Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity
for existing systems currently using 802.15.4 modules
PRODUCT BRIEF
The RNXV module by Roving Networks provides drop-in, certifi ed
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi™ connectivity for existing systems using 802.15.4
modules. Based on the popular 2 x 10 (2mm) socket footprint often
found in embedded applications, the RNXV offers a complete wireless
solution for customers looking to migrate to a standard protocol without
modifying existing hardware.
The RN171XV Wi-Fi module is built upon Roving’s RN171 ultra-low power
802.11 b/g technology which boasts a complete onboard TCP/IP stack with a
simple UART interface. The onboard stack offers network services including full
WEP/WPA/WPA2 security, FTP/HTTP client, UDP, TCP, HTTP, Telnet, DNS, and
DHCP and Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) amongst others. It supports infrastructure networking, AdHoc connectivity, and SoftAP.
RN171XVW
The RN41XV and RN42XV modules are built upon Roving’s RN41 and RN42 low
power Bluetooth modules. The modules have an embedded Bluetooth stack and
support multiple interface protocols and profiles including the commonly used
SPP and HID profiles. The RN42 and RN41 are functionally compatible with
high-performance, onboard antennas and support for Bluetooth EDR.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Module
RN41XVU
RN42XVP
RN-XV-BT-WF-PB v. 1.03 12/12
Technology
Antenna
RN171XVW-I/RM*
Wi-Fi
Wire
RN171XVS-I/RM
Wi-Fi
SMA connector
RN171XVU-I/RM
Wi-Fi
U.FL connector
RN41XVC-I/RM
Bluetooth
Chip
RN41XVU-I/RM*
Bluetooth
U.FL connector
RN42XVP-I/RM*
Bluetooth
PCB trace
RN42XVU-I/RM
Bluetooth
U.FL connector
* Note: modules shown left
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RNXV Product Brief
RN171XV (Wi-Fi)
SPECIFICATIONS
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D irect internet connectivity
Full 802.11 b/g data rate support
Onboard TCP/IP stack
Infrastructure, AdHoc, and AP modes
Low power operation
Industrial temperature range
Multiple antenna options: wire, U.FL, SMA connector
FCC, CE, IC, and Wi-Fi certifications
Firmware over-air upgradeable
Webserver configurator
RN41XV / RN42XV (Bluetooth)
• F ully certified Bluetooth® module, supports
version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
• Backwards-compatible with Bluetooth version
2.0, 1.2, and 1.1
• Low power:
– RN41XV: 30 mA connected,
< 10 mA sniff mode
– RN42XV: 26 µA sleep, 3 mA connected,
30 mA transmit
• UART (SPP) data connection interface
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, Bluetooth SIG
RF Data Rates
Up to 54Mbps
Range (LoS)
~200m
Transmit Power (Tx)
-2 to +12dBm (programmable)
Sensitivity (Rx)
-83dBm
Serial Data Interface
UART (up to 464Kbps)
Configuration
API, local or remote (over air)
Frequency
2.4GHz
ADC
(8) 14-bit inputs
Digital I/O
3
Antenna options
Wire, SMA, UFL, chip
Bluetooth Versions
2.1 + EDR, 2.0, 1.2, 1.1
Data Rate
With onboard stack: 300Kbps
Frequency Band
2.412 - 2.484 GHz
Modulation Techniques
FHSS/GFSK modulation, 79 channels at 1MHz intervals
Profiles
SPP, DUN, HID, iAP, HCI, RFCOM, L2CAP, SDP
Supply Voltage
3.3V ± 10%
Output Power
RN41: +15dBm; RN42: +4dBm
Power Consumption
Standby/Idle 25 mA : Connected (normal mode) 30 mA
Connected (low power Sniff) 8 mA
Standby/Idle (Deep sleep enabled) 26 µA (250µA for RN41)
Operating Temperature
Range
-40ºC to +85ºC
Interface
UART, USB, Bluetooth
Antenna Options
RN41: Chip antenna, U.FL connector
RN42: PCB trace, U.FL connector
Certifications
FCC, IC, CE, Bluetooth SIG
Dimensions in mm
PIN
DIAGRAM
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
24.4
RN-171-XV
RN41XVC
RN42XVP
24.4
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
RN41XVU
RN42XVU
24.4
Top View
11
2.0
29.0
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Top View
19
20
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2.0
2.0
29.0
29.9
Dimensions in mm
Side View
Side View
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
Roving offers several development tools for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi RNXV
modules such as the RN-XV-EK1, an evaluation kit that connects to a PC via a
standard USB cable. It has 2 pushbutton switches and connectors for the RNXV.
Part Number
Descriptions
RN-XV-EK1
RNXV Evaluation kit with UART to
USB connector and 802.15.4 socket
102 Cooper Court | Los Gatos, CA 95032
+1 408 395-5300 | info@rovingnetworks.com
www.rovingnetworks.com