Jennic has announced a new range of integrated modules based on its JN5148 wireless microcontroller, designed to allow ZigBee system manufacturers to get their products to market as rapidly as possible
− without incurring the expense and time of designing an RF board or going through RF regulatory approvals − and at the same time to benefit from the low power and high memory footprint of the JN5148. Initially targeting ZigBee PRO applications, the range of models includes the JN5148-001-M00, which features an integrated printed antenna, and the JN5148-001-M03 and JN5148-001-M04, which both connect to an external antenna via a built-in uFl connector. The M04 model also integrates an additional power amplifier and low noise amplifier for extended range applications of up to 4km.
Thanks to the low power consumption of the JN5148, these modules consume only 15mA when transmitting and 17.5mA when receiving, operating from 2.3V to 3.6V with 98dB link budget (118dB for the extended range M04). This means that battery life is maximised, a particular advantage in remote applications. All of the modules integrate a 4Mb flash memory for local data storage and over-the-air upgrades.
All of the modules operate over the –40 to +85 degrees C industrial temperature range and are available now through distribution channels.
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