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RN42/RN42N
Class 2 Bluetooth
®
Module with EDR Support
Features
®
• Fully
qualified Bluetooth
version 2.1 module, sup-
ports version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
• ASCII
command interface over UART
• Postage-stamp-sized
form factor:
– RN42:
13.4 x 25.8 x 2.4 mm
– RN42N:
13.4 x 20.5 x 2.4 mm
• Low-power
(26
A sleep, 3 mA connected, 30 mA
transmit)
• UART
(SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI only) data con-
nection interfaces
• Sustained
SPP data rates: 240 Kbps (Peripheral
mode), 300 Kbps (Central mode)
• HCI
data rates: 1.5 Mbps sustained, 3.0 Mbps burst
in HCI mode
• Embedded
Bluetooth stack profiles include: GA
P
,
SD
P
,
R
FCOMM, L2CAP protocols, with SP
P
,
H
ID
and DUN profile support (does not require any host
stack).
• Bluetooth
SIG qualified, end product listing
• Castellated
SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB
mounting
• Class
2 power amplifier with on-board PCB trace
antenna (RN42) or external antenna (RN42N)
• Compliance
(RN42)
– Modular
Certified for the United States (FCC)
and Canada (ISED)
Memory Amplifier and PCB Antenna
• Easy
Integration into Final Product – Minimize Prod-
uct Development, Quicker Time to Market
• Compatible
with Microchip Microcontroller Families
(PIC16
F
,
P
IC18
F
,
P
IC24F/H, dsPIC33 and PIC32)
• Up
to 10 meter range
Applications
• Cable
replacement
– European
RED Assessed Radio Module
– Australia/New
Zealand/Japan/Korea/
T
a
iwan
– Bluetooth
SIG QDID
• Integrated
Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator,
Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier, Low Noise,
• Barcode
scanners
• Measurement
and monitoring systems
• Industrial
sensors and controls
• Medical
devices
(1)
RN42/RN42N Module Variants
Firmware
4.77, 6.15
Model
RN42
Antenna
Integral
Description
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile
RN42HCI
RN42HID
RN42U
Integral
Integral
Integral
Integral
External
N/A
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over UART
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, HID and SPP profiles
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over USB
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP & MFi profiles
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile
6.11
N/A
RN42APL
RN42N
5.36, 5.43, 5.45
4.77, 6.15
N/A
RN42NHCI External
RN42NHID External
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over UART
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, HID and SPP profiles
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over USB
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP & MFi profiles
6.11
RN42NU
External
N/A
RN42NAPL External
5.36, 5.43, 5.45
Note 1:
For customer part numbers, see
Section 4.0 “Ordering Information”
. Information on firmware versions can be found
on the RN42/RN42N product web page and the “
Bluetooth Data Module Command Reference and Advanced Information
User’s Guide
”.
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RN42/RN42N
Table of Contents
1.0 Device Overvie
w
.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
2.0 Application Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7
3.0 Regulatory Approval………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12
4.0 Ordering Informatio
n
.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
Product Identification System ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Appendix A: Revision History…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
The Microchip Web Sit
e
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Customer Change Notification Servic
e
.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Customer Support………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
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RN42/RN42N
FIGURE 1-1:
RN42/RN42N TO MCU
INTERFACE
1.0
DEVICE OVERVIEW
The RN42/RN42N module is a small form factor, low-
power, class 2 Bluetooth radio that is ideal for
designers who want to add wireless capability to their
products without spending significant time and money
developing Bluetooth-specific hardware and software.
The RN42/RN42N supports multiple interface
protocols, is simple to design in and is fully certified,
making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution.
With its high-performance, PCB trace antenna (RN42)
or external antenna (RN42N) and support for Bluetooth
EDR, the RN42/RN42N delivers up to a 3-Mbps data
rate for distances up to 10 meters.
1.1
MCU Interface
The RN42/RN42N module is managed through ASCII
commands via the UART and/or PIO signals. A micro-
controller unit (MCU) or host processor sends com-
mands to configure module features, read status and
manage Bluetooth data connections.
T
a
ble 1-1
,
T
a
ble 1-2
,
T
a
ble 1-3
,
T
a
ble 1-4
and
T
a
ble 1-
5
provide the module’s environmental conditions, elec-
trical characteristics, dimensions, radio characteristics
and digital I/O characteristics.
As shown in
Figure 1-1
, the UART TX and RX are
required to communicate with module and transfer data
across Bluetooth SPP connection.
1.2
ASCII Command and Data
Interface
Connecting the hardware flow control lines CTS and
RTS is highly recommended for applications that
transmits a continuous stream of data.
The “
Bluetooth Data Module Advanced User’s Guide
”
provides a complete description of the ASCII command
and data interface for the RN42/RN42N module.
The module can be configured locally via the UART or
over-the-air.
T
o
s
upport instant cable replacement,
auto-discovery/pairing does not require software con-
figuration. Additionally, the module supports auto-con-
nect Central, I/O pin (DTR) and character-based trigger
modes.
TABLE 1-1:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Parameter
Value
o
o
T
e
mperature Range (Operating)
T
e
mperature Range (Storage)
Relative Humidity (Operating)
Relative Humidity (Storage)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
-40 C
~ 85
C
o
o
-40 C
~ 85
C
90%
90%
3
TABLE 1-2:
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Supply Voltage (DC)
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
Average Power Consumption
(1)
Radio On (Discovery or Inquiry Window Time)
Connected Idle (No Sniff)
—
—
—
40
—
40
25
12
45
26
—
—
—
50
—
mA
mA
mA
mA
A
Connected Idle (Sniff 100 ms)
Connected with Data Transfer
Deep Sleep Idle Mode
Note 1:
This characteristic applies if, in Peripheral mode, there are bursts of radio on time that vary with the windows. The window setting
determines the average current.
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RN42/RN42N
TABLE 1-3:
MODULE DIMENSIONS
RN42
Parameter
RN42N
Units
13.4 x 25.8 x 2.4
13.4 x 20.5 x 2.4
0.040
Size
mm
oz.
0.045
Weight
TABLE 1-4:
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency
Bluetooth
Specification
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
(GHz)
Sensitivity at 0.1% BER
2.402
2.441
2.480
2.402
2.441
2.480
2.402
2.441
2.480
2.402
2.441
2.480
—
—
—
-80
-80
-80
4
-86
-86
-86
—
≤
-70
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
—
RF Transmit Power
(1)
RN42
—
—
4
—
—
4
—
RF Transmit Power
(1)
RN42N
—
4
—
—
4
—
—
4
—
Initial Carrier Frequency
T
o
lerance
—
5
75
75
—
5
75
—
5
75
20-dB Bandwidth for Modulated Carrier
Drift (Five Slots Packet)
Drift Rate
—
900
15
13
165
165
165
190
190
190
1000
—
≤
1000
40
—
—
—
—
—
20
∆
f1
avg
Maximum Modulation
2.402
2.441
2.480
2.402
2.441
2.480
140
140
140
140
140
140
175
175
175
—
> 140
∆
f2
avg
Minimum Modulation
Note 1:
Normal mode
115
—
—
TABLE 1-5:
DIGITAL I/O CHARACTERISTICS
3.0 V
≤
VDD
≤
3.3 V
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Input Logic Level Low
-0.4
0.7 VDD
—
—
—
+0.8
VDD + 0.4
0.2
V
V
Input Logic Level High
Output Logic Level Low
—
V
Output Logic Level High
VDD – 0.2
+0.2
—
—
V
All I/O pins (Except reset) Default to Weak Pull Down
+1.0
+5.0
A
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RN42/RN42N
The following figures show the modules’ dimensions.
The following figures show the pinout and
the following table describes the module’s pins.
FIGURE 1-2:
RN42 MODULE
DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 1-4:
RN42 PIN DIAGRAM
Top View
Side View
25.8
25.8
20.5
19.7
GND
SPI_MOSI
GPIO6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
SPI_MISO
SPI_CSB
GPIO4
GPIO5
GPIO3
RN42
Top View
16.0
14.8
13.6
12.4
11.2
10.0
8.8
0.80mm
GPIO7
RESET
SPI_CLOCK
PCM_CLK
PCM_SYNC
PCM_IN
PCM_OUT
VDD
GPIO2
USB_D-
USB_D+
UART_CTS
UART_RTS
UART_TX
UART_RX
7.6
6.4
5.2
9
4.0
10
11
12
2.8
0.7
0.0
0.0
GND
35 29 34 33 32 31 28 30
Dimensions are in millimeters
Tolerances:
PCB Outline: +/- 0.13 mm
PCB Thickness: +/- 0.1 mm
FIGURE 1-3:
RN42N MODULE
DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 1-5:
RN42N PIN DIAGRAM
Top View
Side View
27 26 25
20.5
19.7
20.5
GND
SPI_MOSI
GPIO6
GPIO7
RESET
SPI_CLOCK
PCM_CLK
PCM_SYNC
PCM_IN
PCM_OUT
VDD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
SPI_MISO
SPI_CSB
GPIO4
GPIO5
GPIO3
RN42N
16.0
14.8
13.6
12.4
11.2
10.0
8.8
Top View
0.80mm
GPIO2
USB_D-
7.6
6.4
5.2
USB_D+
UART_CTS
UART_RTS
UART_TX
UART_RX
4.0
9
2.8
0.7
0.0
10
11
12
0.0
GND
35 29 34 33 32 31 28 30
Dimensions are in millimeters
Tolerances:
PCB Outline: +/- 0.13 mm
PCB Thickness: +/- 0.1 mm
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RN42/RN42N
TABLE 1-6:
PIN DESCRIPTION
Type
Power Ground
reference
Pin Symbol
Description
1
GND
2
SPI_MOSI
DI
(
Optional
) Factory diagnostic, programming and test. See
Section 2.8 “SPI
Interface”
.
3
GPIO6
DI
Set Bluetooth Central.
If GPIO6 = high, module connects to the stored address.
If GPIO3 = high, module enters new Discovery/Pairing mode.
4
GPIO7
DIO
DI
Set baud rate (high = force 9,600, low = 115K or firmware setting)
Active-low Reset
5
RESET
6
SPI_CLK
PCM_CLK
PCM_SYNC
PCM_IN
PCM_OUT
VDD
DI
(
Optional
) Factory diagnostic and test. See
Section 2.8 “SPI Interface”
.
(Do not connect) PCM interface
(1)
(Do not connect) PCM interface
(1)
(Do not connect) PCM interface
(1)
(Do not connect) PCM interface
(1)
Positive Supply
7
DIO
DIO
DI
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
DO
Power
Power
DI
GND
Ground reference
UART_RX
UART_TX
UART_RTS
UART_CTS
USB_D+
USB_D-
GPIO2
UART receive input
DO
DO
DI
UART transmit output
UART RTS, goes high to disable host transmitter
UART CTS, if set high, it disables transmitter
USB port. 1.5K pull-up activated when USB port is ready (~500 ms after reset).
USB port
DIO
DIO
DIO
Status, high when connected, low otherwise. See
Section 2.3 “Connection
Status”
.
20
GPIO3
DI
Auto-discovery mode = high.
If GPIO6 = high, module performs device enquiry scan searching for a device
with matching class of 0x55AA. If a device is found, the address of the device is
stored in the remote address field and auto-connects.
If GPIO6 = low, module enters Peripheral mode with special matching class of
0x55AA and waits for a Central to discover it.
21
GPIO5
DIO
Status, toggles based on state, low on connect. See
Section 2.3 “Connection
Status”
.
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
GPIO4
SPI_CSB
SPI_MISO
GND
DIO
Set factory defaults. See
Section 2.2 “Factory Reset Using GPIO4”
.
(
Optional
) Factory diagnostic and test. See
Section 2.8 “SPI Interface”
.
(
Optional
) Factory diagnostic and test. See
Section 2.8 “SPI Interface”
.
Ground reference (RN42N only)
DI
DO
Power
AIO
RF ANT
GND
Antenna, 50-Ohm impedance (RN42N only)
Ground reference (RN42N only)
Power
Power
Power
AIO
GND
Ground reference
GND
Ground reference
AIO0
(
Not used
) Optional analog input
GPIO8
GPIO9
GPIO10
GPIO11
AIO1
DO
UART TX/RX data activity
DIO
I/O
DIO
I/O (remote DTR signal)
DIO
I/O (remote
RTS signal)
AIO
(
Not used
) Optional analog input
Pin type abbreviation:
A
= Analog,
D
= Digital,
I
= Input,
O
= Output.
Note 1:
Pin numbers 7 through 10 are reserved for future use.
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RN42/RN42N
2.4
Module Mounting Details
2.0
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 2-1
and
Figure 2-2
show the recommended
PCB footprint for the RN42 and RN42N, respectively.
When laying out the carrier board for the RN42 module,
the areas under the antenna and shielding connections
should not have surface traces, ground planes, or
exposed vias.
The following sections provide information on design-
ing with the RN42/RN42N module, including radio
interference, factory reset, solder reflow profile, con-
nection status and so on.
2.1
Reset Circuit
Figure 2-3
and
Figure 2-4
show the recommended
mounting details for the RN42 and RN42N, respec-
tively. For optimal radio performance, the RN42 mod-
ule’s antenna end should protrude at least 31 mm
beyond any metal enclosure.
The RN42/RN42N contains a weak internal pull-up to
VCC, and the reset polarity is active low. The module’s
reset pin has an optional Power-on Reset circuit with a
delay, which should only be required if the input power
supply has a very slow ramp or tends to bounce or have
instability on power-up. Often a microcontroller or
embedded CPU I/O is available to generate the reset
once power is stable. If not, designers can use one of
the many low-cost power supervisor chips available,
such as the MCP809 or MCP102/121.
Figure 2-5
shows examples of good, bad and accept-
able positioning of the RN42/RN42N on the host PCB.
FIGURE 2-1:
RN42 RECOMMENDED
PCB FOOTPRINT
2.2
Factory Reset Using GPIO4
It is recommended to connect the GPIO4 pin to a
switch, jumper, or resistor so it can be accessed. This
pin can be used to reset the module to its factory
default settings, which is critical in situations where the
module has been misconfigure d.
T
o
r
eset the module
to the factory defaults, GPIO4 should be high on
power-up and then toggle between low and high twice
with a 1 second wait between the low-high transitions.
T
o
p View
25.8
Integral PCB
Antenna
20.5
19.7
0.70 mm
2.00 mm
16.0
14.8
13.6
12.4
11.2
10.0
8.8
0.80 mm
2.3
Connection Status
GPIO5 is available to drive an LED, and it blinks at var-
ious speeds to indicate status; see
T
a
ble 2-1
. GPIO2 is
an output that directly reflects the connection state as
shown in
T
a
ble 2-2
.
7.6
6.4
5.2
4.0
2.8
Shield Pads
TABLE 2-1:
GPIO5 Status
T
o
ggle at 1 Hz
GPIO5 STATUS
Description
4 Corners
0.7
1.0 x 1.8 mm
0.0
Do not locate
vias or surface
traces under
Shield Pads
The module is discoverable and
waiting for a connection.
T
o
ggle at 10 Hz
The module is in command mode.
Dimensions are in millimeters
High
The module is connected to
another device over Bluetooth.
TABLE 2-2:
GPIO2 Status
High
GPIO2 STATUS
Description
The module is connected to
another device over Bluetooth.
Low
The module is not connected over
Bluetooth.
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RN42/RN42N
FIGURE 2-2:
RN42N RECOMMENDED
FIGURE 2-4:
RN42N MODULE
PCB FOOTPRINT
MOUNTING DETAILS
Top View
Top View
20.0
19.7
0.70mm
2.00mm
16.0
14.8
13.6
12.4
11.2
10.0
8.8
0.80mm
7.6
6.4
5.2
4.0
Shield Pads
2.8
4 Corners
0.7
0.0
1.0 x 1.8mm
Do not locate vias
or surface traces
under Shield Pads
Dimensions are in millimeters
Note:
Example U.FL connector layout
FIGURE 2-3:
RN42 MODULE
MOUNTING DETAILS
Top View
Keep area around antenna
(approximately 31 mm) clear
of metallic structures for
best performance
31mm
31cm
Edge of
Ground
Plane
5.3mm
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RN42/RN42N
FIGURE 2-5:
RN42 HOST PCB EXAMPLE L
A
Y
OUT
RN42
No Copper
in these
areas
RN42
Best
RN42
RN42
Okay
Okay
Okay
Using the module in HCI mode enables designers to
implement profiles that are not natively supported on
the Bluetooth module.
2.5
External Antenna Types (RN42N)
The RN42N module’s antenna pin (pin 26) provides a
50-ohm impedance to external antennas. Pin 25 can
connect directly to a coaxial cable or to an antenna
connector such as a U.FL or reverse polarity SMA.
Note:
HCI mode is only available by ordering
part RN42HCI and RN42HCI for UART
interface; or RN42U and RN42U for USB
interface.
The PCB trace from pin 26 to the coaxial cable or con-
nector should be less than 0.2 inches (5 mm) for mini-
mum loss and the best impedance match. If the PCB
trace is longer, it should be a 50-ohm impedance
microstrip trace. Connect adjacent ground pins 25 and
27 to a low-impedance ground on the host PCB and the
antenna connection.
Figure 2-4
gives example host
PCB layout to a U.FL connector.
Microchip offers HCI mode in two hardware interfaces:
• HCI
over UART (RN42HCI-I/RM)
• HCI
over USB (RN42U-I/RM)
2.6.1
HCI OVER UART
In this mode, the hardware interface between the host
processor and the Bluetooth module is the UART con-
figured at 115.2Kbps. The UART hardware flow control
signals are required between the host processor and
the Bluetooth module for the HCI interface to work.
Failure to do so can cause the host processor and the
Bluetooth module to become out of sync and break the
Bluetooth link.
2.6
HCI Mode
Microchip offers the Host Controller Interface (HCI)
mode in addition to the standard operational mode of its
Bluetooth modules (standard mode refers to the on-
board stack running on the module).
In HCI mode, the on-board stack is bypassed and the
module is put in a state that runs the Bluetooth base-
band. The HCI provides a command reference inter-
face to the baseband controller and the link manager,
and provides access to the hardware status and control
registers. This interface provides a uniform method for
accessing the Bluetooth baseband capabilities.
2.6.2
HCI OVER USB
In this mode, the hardware interface between the host
processor and the Bluetooth module is the USB. In this
architecture, the Bluetooth module is the USB client
and the host processor is the USB host.
In this mode, the Bluetooth stack is no longer on-board
the module. It is offloaded to the interfacing host pro-
cessor. The Bluetooth module is used as a radio, per-
forming the lower level MAC functionalities, while the
application stack runs on the host processor.
Using the USB interface offers the advantage of a
faster data link between the Bluetooth module and the
host processor. With this interface, it is possible to
achieve Bluetooth’s theoretical maximum throughput of
3 Mpbs.
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RN42/RN42N
QDID: B014867
2.7
Soldering Recommendations
The RN42/RN42N wireless module was assembled
using standard lead-free reflow profile IPC/JEDEC J-
STD-020.
The module can be soldered to the host PCB using
standard leaded and lead-free solder reflow profiles.
To
a
void damaging the module, the following recom-
mendations are given:
• Microchip
T
e
chnology Application Note,”
AN233
Solder Reflow Recommendation
” (DS00233) pro-
vides solder reflow recommendations
• Do
not exceed peak temperature (T
p
) of 250 C°
• Refer
to the Solder Paste data sheet for specific
reflow profile recommendations
• Use
no-clean flux solder paste
• Do
not wash as moisture can be trapped under
the shield
• Use
only one flow. If the PCB requires multiple
flows, apply the module on the final flow.
2.8
SPI Interface
The SPI Interface is primarily used for factory program-
ming, test and diagnostics. Although not required, the
SPI interface is useful for restoring a corrupted flash
image or enabling test modes required for certification
testing.
When module is installed in a final product that requires
European type approval, see
Section 3.3 “Europe”
, it
is recommended that the SPI interface should be
accessible via 6-pin header as shown in the following
figure.
FIGURE 2-6:
OPTIONAL SPI
INTERFACE
2.9
Bluetooth SIG QDID
The RN42 has a QDID registered with the Bluetooth
SIG. The manufacturer using the RN42 module in their
end product can reference this QDID when filing an
EPL (end product listing) to use Bluetooth
®
brand and
logo. For more information, please visit the Bluetooth
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RN42/RN42N
2.10 Application
Schematic
The following figure shows an example application circuit. This schematic is for the RN-42-EK development tool. For
details on how to connect RN42/RN42N to a microcontroller, see
Section 1.1 “MCU Interface”
.
FIGURE 2-7:
EXAMPLE APPLICATION CIRCUIT
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100nF
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RT S
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RX D
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TXD
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RTS
CTS
DTR
DSR
DCD
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SPI Host
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RN42/RN42N
3.1.1
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
3.0
REGULATORY APPROVAL
This section outlines the regulatory information for the
RN42 module for the following countries:
The RN42 module has been labeled with its own FCC
ID number, and if the FCC ID is not visible when the
module is installed inside another device, then the out-
side of the finished product into which the module is
installed must also display a label referring to the
enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording
as follows:
• United
States
• Canada
• Europe
• Australia
• New
Zealand
• Japan
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: T9J-RN42
• Korea
or
•
T
a
iwan
Contains FCC ID: T9J-RN42
3.1
United States
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The RN42 module has received Federal Communica-
tions Commission (FCC) CFR47
T
e
lecommunications,
Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” modular
approval in accordance with Part 15.212 Modular
Transmitter approval. Modular approval allows the end
user to integrate the RN42 module into a finished prod-
uct without obtaining subsequent and separate FCC
approvals for intentional radiation, provided no
changes or modifications are made to the module cir-
cuitry. Changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The end user must
comply with all of the instructions provided by the
Grantee, which indicate installation and/or operating
conditions necessary for compliance.
A user’s manual for the product should include the fol-
lowing statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the follow-
ing measures:
The finished product is required to comply with all appli-
cable FCC equipment authorizations regulations,
requirements and equipment functions not associated
with the transmitter module portion. For example, com-
pliance must be demonstrated to regulations for other
transmitter components within the host product; to
requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15 Sub-
part B “Unintentional Radiators”), such as digital
devices, computer peripherals, radio receivers, etc.;
and to additional authorization requirements for the
non-transmitter functions on the transmitter module
(i.e., Verification, or Declaration of Conformity) (e.g.,
transmitter modules may also contain digital logic func-
tions) as appropriate.
• Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase
the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
• Consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Additional information on labeling and user information
requirements for Part 15 devices can be found in KDB
Publication 784748 available at the FCC Office of Engi-
neering and
T
e
chnology (OET) Laboratory Division
kdb/index.cfm
.
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RN42/RN42N
the module, preceded by the words “Contains transmit-
ter module”, or the word “Contains”, or similar wording
expressing the same meaning, as follows:
3.1.2
RF EXPOSURE
All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF
exposure requirements. KDB 447498 General RF
Exposure Guidance provides guidance in determining
whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities,
operations or devices comply with limits for human
exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) fields adopted by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
RN42:
Contains transmitter module IC: 6514A-RN42
User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio Appara-
tus (from Section 8.4 RSS-Gen, Issue 5, March 2019):
User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall
contain the following or equivalent notice in a conspic-
uous location in the user manual or alternatively on the
device or both:
From the FCC Grant: Power Output listed is conducted.
This module must be installed by the OEM or OEM inte-
grator. Instructions on installation of this module may
not be provided to the end user. The antenna used for
this transmitter must not be co-located with any other
transmitters except in accordance with FCC multi-
transmitter product. procedures. Installers must be pro-
vided with antenna installation instructions for satisfy-
ing RF exposure compliance. Installers and end users
must be provided with transmitter operating conditions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/
receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
1. This device may not cause interference;
3.1.3
APPROVED ANTENNAS
2. This device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
To
m
aintain modular approval in the United States, only
the antenna types that have been tested shall be used.
It is permissible to use different antenna, provided the
same antenna type, antenna gain (equal to or less
than), with similar in-band and out-of band characteris-
tics (refer to specification sheet for cutoff frequencies).
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu
dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation,Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
3.1.4
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
http://
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
FCC Office of Engineering and
T
e
chnology (OET) Lab-
oratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB):
http://
apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm
2. L’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est sus-
ceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
3.2
Canada
Transmitter Antenna (From Section 6.8 RSS-GEN,
Issue 5, March 2019): User manuals, for transmitters
shall display the following notice in a conspicious
location:
The RN42 module has been certified for use in Canada
under Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) Radio Stan-
dards Specification (RSS) RSS-210 and RSSGen.
Modular approval permits the installation of a module in
a host device without the need to recertify the device.
3.2.1
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Labeling Requirements for the Host Device (from RSP-
100, Issue 12, Section 5): The host device shall be
properly labeled to identify the module within the host
device.
The Industry Canada certification label of a module
shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the
host device, otherwise the host device must be labeled
to display the Industry Canada certification number of
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RN42/RN42N
ering Article 3.1b and Article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/
53/EU RED to multi-radio and combined radio and non-
radio equipment
” document available at
http://
01.01.01_60/eg_203367v010101p.pdf
.
This radio transmitter [IC: 6514A-RN42] has been
approved by Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada to operate with the antenna
types listed below, with the maximum permissible
gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list
that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indi-
cated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
Note:
To
m
aintain conformance to the standards
listed in the preceding European Compli-
ance table, the module shall be installed in
accordance with the installation instruc-
tions in this data sheet and shall not be
modified. When integrating a radio mod-
ule into a completed product, the integra-
tor becomes the manufacturer of the final
product and is therefore responsible for
demonstrating compliance of the final
product with the essential requirements
against the RED.
Le présent émetteur radio [IC: 6514A-RN42] a été
approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développe-
ment économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les
types d’antenne énumérés cidessous et ayant un
gain admissible maximal Les types d’antenne non
inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur
au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la
liste, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de
l’émetteur.
3.3.1
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Immediately following the above notice, the manufac-
turer shall provide a list of all antenna types approved
for use with the transmitter, indicating the maximum
permissible antenna gain (in dBi) and required imped-
ance for each.
The label on the final product which contains the RN42
module must follow CE marking requirements.
3.3.2
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT
From ETSI Guidance Note EG 203367, section 6.1
Non-radio products are combined with a radio product:
3.2.2
RF EXPOSURE
All transmitters regulated by Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada (ISED) must comply
with RF exposure requirements listed in RSS-102 –
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio-
communication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands).
If the manufacturer of the combined equipment installs
the radio product in a host non-radio product in equiva-
lent assessment conditions (i.e. host equivalent to the
one used for the assessment of the radio product) and
according to the installation instructions for the radio
product, then no additional assessment of the com-
bined equipment against article 3.2 of the RED is
required.
3.2.3
HELPFUL WEB SITES
3.3.2.1
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
3.3
Europe
The RN42 module is Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
assessed, CE marked, and have been manufactured
and tested with the intention of being integrated into a
final product.
Hereby, Microchip
T
e
chnology Inc. declares that the
radio equipment type RN42 is in compliance with Direc-
tive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity for this
product is available at
The RN42 module has been tested to RED 2014/53/EU
Essential Requirements mentioned in the following
European Compliance table.
(available under
Documents > Certifications
).
TABLE 3-1:
Certification
EUROPEAN COMPLIANCE
Standards Article
EN 62368
3.3.3
APPROVED ANTENNAS
For RN42, the approval is received using the antenna
shown in
Figure 2-1
.
Safety
Health
3.1a
3.1b
EN 62311
3.3.4
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Electro Magnetic
Compatibility
(EMC)
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
A document that can be used as a starting point in
understanding the use of Short Range Devices (SRD)
in Europe is the European Radio Communications
Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, which
Radio
EN300 328
3.2
The ETSI provides guidance on modular devices in
“
Guide to the application of harmonised standards cov-
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RN42/RN42N
can be downloaded from the European Radio Commu-
cdb.dk/
.
3.5
New Zealand
The New Zealand radio regulations do not provide a
modular approval policy similar to the United States
(FCC) and Canada (ISED). However, RN42 module RF
transmitter test reports can be used in part to demon-
strate compliance against the New Zealand “General
User Radio License for Short Range Devices”. New
Zealand Radio communications (Radio Standards)
Notice 2010 calls up the AS / NZS 4268:2008 industry
standard. The RN42 module test reports can be used
as part of the product certification and compliance
folder. All test reports are available on the RN42 prod-
information on the RF transmitter test reports, contact
Microchip
T
e
chnology sales office.
Additional helpful web sites are:
• Radio
Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU):
https://
ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-
standards/harmonised-standards/red_en
• European
Conference of Postal and
T
e
lecommu-
nications Administrations (CEPT):
• European
T
e
lecommunications Standards Insti-
• The
Radio Equipment Directive Compliance
Information on the New Zealand short range devices
license can be found in the following web links:
3.4
Australia
The Australia radio regulations do not provide a modu-
lar approval policy similar to the United States (FCC)
and Canada (ISED). However, RN42 module RF trans-
mitter test reports can be used in part to demonstrate
compliance in accordance with ACMA Radio communi-
cations “Short Range Devices” Standard 2004 (The
Short Range Devices standard calls up the AS/NZS
4268:2008 industry standard). The RN42/RN42N mod-
ule test reports can be used as part of the product cer-
tification and compliance folder. For more information
on the RF transmitter test reports, contact Microchip
T
e
chnology Australia sales office.
cence/general-user-licences/short-range-devices
spectrum-policy-overview/legislation/gazette-
notices/product-compliance/radiocommunica-
tions-radiostandards-notice-2010
.
To
m
eet overall New Zealand final product compliance,
the developer must construct a compliance folder con-
taining all relevant compliance test reports e.g. R
F
,
EMC, electrical safety and DoC (Declaration of Confor-
mity) etc. It is the responsibility of the developer to
know what is required in the compliance folder for New
Zealand Radio communications. For more information
on New Zealand compliance, refer to the web site
http:/
To
m
eet overall Australian final product compliance, the
developer must construct a compliance folder contain-
ing all relevant compliance test reports e.g. R
F
,
E
MC,
electrical safety and DoC (Declaration of Conformity)
etc. It is the responsibility of the integrator to know what
is required in the compliance folder for ACMA compli-
ance. All test reports are available on the RN42 product
mation on Australia compliance, refer to the Australian
Communications and Media Authority web site
http://
3.5.1
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Radio Spectrum Ministry of Economic Development:
3.6
Japan
The RN42 module has received type certification and is
labeled with its own technical conformity mark and cer-
tification number as required to conform to the techni-
cal standards regulated by the Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan pursuant
to the Radio Act of Japan.
3.4.1
HELPFUL WEB SITES
The Australian Communications and Media Authority:
Integration of this module into a final product does not
require additional radio certification provided installa-
tion instructions are followed and no modifications of
the module are allowed.
Additional testing may be
required:
• If
the host product is subject to electrical appli-
ance safety (for example, powered from an AC
mains), the host product may require Product
Safety Electrical Appliance and Material (PSE)
testing. The integrator should contact their confor-
mance laboratory to determine if this testing is
required.
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RN42/RN42N
• There
is an voluntary Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity (EMC) test for the host product administered
3.7.2
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Korea Communications Commission (KCC):
3.6.1
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
National Radio Research Agency (RRA):
The label on the final product which contains the RN42
module must follow Japan marking requirements. The
integrator of the module should refer to the labeling
requirements for Japan available at the Ministry of
Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) website.
3.8
Taiwan
The RN42 module has received compliance approval
in accordance with the
T
e
lecommunications Act. Cus-
tomers seeking to use the compliance approval in their
product should contact Microchip
T
e
chnology sales or
distribution partners to obtain a Letter of Authority.
The RN42 module is labeled with its own technical con-
formity mark and certification number. The final product
in which this module is being used must have a label
referring to the type certified module inside:
Integration of this module into a final product does not
require additional radio certification provided installa-
tion instructions are followed and no modifications of
the module are allowed.
3.8.1
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
The RN42 module is labeled with its own NCC mark
and certificate number as below:
3.6.2
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC):
Association of Radio Industries and Businesses
3.7
Korea
The user’s manual should contain below warning (for
RF device) in traditional Chinese:
The RN42 module has received certification of confor-
mity in accordance with the Radio Waves Act. Integra-
tion of this module into a final product does not require
additional radio certification provided installation
instructions are followed and no modifications of the
module are allowed.
3.7.1
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
The label on the final product which contains the RN42
module must follow KC marking requirements. The
integrator of the module should refer to the labeling
requirements for Korea available on the Korea Com-
munications Commission (KCC) website.
The RN42 module is labeled with its own KC mark. The
final product requires the KC mark and certificate num-
ber of the module:
3.8.2
HELPFUL WEB SITES
National Communications Commission (NCC):
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RN42/RN42N
3.9.4
HELPFUL WEB SITES
3.9
UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed)
For more information on the UKCA regulatory approv-
manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-great-britain
.
The RN42 module is a UK conformity assessed radio
module that meets all the essential requirements
according to CE RED requirements.
3.9.1
LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR
MODULE AND USER’S
REQUIREMENTS
The label on the final product that contains the RN42
module must follow the UKCA marking requirements.
The UKCA mark above is printed on the module itself
or on the packing label.
Additional details for the label requirement are avail-
able at:
ing#check-whether-you-need-to-use-the-new-ukca-
marking
.
3.9.2
UKCA DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
Hereby, Microchip
T
e
chnology Inc. declares that the
radio equipment type RN42 is in compliance with the
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity for
this product is available (under
Documents > Certifica-
tions
) at:
3.9.3
APPROVED ANTENNAS
The testing of the RN42 module was performed with
the antennas listed in
Figure 2-1
.
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RN42/RN42N
4.0
ORDERING INFORMATION
The following table provides ordering information for the RN42 module.
(1)
TABLE 4-1:
ORDERING INFORMATION
Firmware
(2)
Part Number
(1)
Description
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile
RN42-I/RM
6.15
6.15
4.77
N/A
RN42-I/RM615
RN42-I/RM477
RN42HCI-I/RM
RN42HID-I/RM
RN42U-I/RM
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over UART
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, HID and SPP profiles
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over USB
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP and MFi profiles
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP and MFi profiles
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP and MFi profiles
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile
6.11
N/A
RN42APL-I/RM
RN42APL-I/RM545
RN42APL-I/RM543
RN42N-I/RM
5.45
5.45
5.43
6.15
N/A
RN42NHCI-I/RM
RN42NHID-I/RM
RN42NU-I/RM
RN42NAPL-I/RM
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over UART
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, HID and SPP profiles
Class 2, 2.0+EDR, HCI over USB
Class 2, 2.1+EDR, SPP and MFi profiles
6.11
N/A
5.45
Note 1:
For other configurations, contact Microchip drectly.
2:
It is highly recommended that customers order part numbers by specific firmware version when available to
ensure consistent receipt of their designed-in firmware version. Information on firmware versions can be
found on the RN42/RN42N product web page and the “
Bluetooth Data Module Command Reference and
Advanced Information User’s Guide”
.
Go to
http://www.microchip.com
for current pricing and a list of distributors carrying Microchip products.
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RN42/RN42N
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To
o
rder or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office
.
Examples:
I
PART NO.
Device
RM
XXX
a)
b)
c)
RN42-I/RM:
Integral Antenna,
Firmware version 6.15
Temperature
Range
Package
Firmware
Revision
Number
RN42-I/RM615: Integral
Antenna,
Firmware version 6.15
RN42APL-I/RM: Integral
Antenna,
Firmware version 5.45,
Device:
RN42
:
UAR
T
,
I
ntegral Antenna
UAR
T
,
E
xternal Antenna
RN42N :
SPP and MFi firmware
RN42HCI: UAR
T
,
H
CI firmware, Integral Antenna
RN42U :
USB, Integral Antenna
RN42APL: UAR
T
,
M
Fi firmware
d)
RN42N-I/RM:
External Antenna,
Firmware version 6.15
Temperature Range:
I
=
=
-40°C to +85°C
Radio Module
Package:
*
RM
*All package offerings are Pb (Lead) Free
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APPENDIX A:
REVISION HISTORY
Revision C (June 2022)
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TABLE C-1:
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Section
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Added UKCA regulatory approval information.
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Revision B (March 2021)
• Updated
Figure 1-4
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Figure 1-5
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Central
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Section “Features”
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Figure 2-7
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Section “Features”
Peripheral
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Slave
Client
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Revision A (January 2015)
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