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JN5168/001

JN5168/001

NXP
Higher-member of the same family with similar Zigbee functionality and different memory/feature points.
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Overview

The JN5168/001 is an ultra-low-power 32-bit RISC wireless microcontroller designed for 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 networking applications. It features 256kB of Flash and 32kB of RAM, integrating a high-performance radio with an efficient processor to support complex wireless stacks like Zigbee PRO, JenNet-IP, and RF4CE.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC offers a highly competitive -96dBm receiver sensitivity and integrated hardware accelerators for 128-bit AES security and MAC functions. Its ultra-low-power sleep modes and small 6x6mm VFQFN package make it ideal for compact, long-life battery-operated IoT nodes.

Applications

Smart Lighting Control
Utilizes Zigbee Light Link (ZLL) support to manage dimming, color tuning, and mesh networking in residential or commercial LED systems.
Wireless Sensor Networks
Leverages the integrated Time of Flight engine for ranging and the 0.64 uA sleep mode for battery-powered environmental monitoring.
Energy Management
Integrated battery monitor and temperature sensor allow for robust performance in smart metering and home energy displays.

Key Specifications

GPIO 20
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol ZigbeePRO
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation O-QPSK
Memory Size 256kB Flash, 4kB EEPROM, 32kB RAM
Sensitivity -96dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 2.5dBm
Data Rate (Max) 1Mbps
Voltage - Supply 2V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2C, JTAG, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4
Current - Receiving 17mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Current - Transmitting 15.3mA
Supplier Device Package 40-HVQFN (6x6)

Getting Started

Development is supported by NXP's BeyondStudio for JN, which provides the necessary toolchains for the 32-bit RISC core. Engineers should utilize the JN516x-EK001 evaluation kit to access the peripheral IOs and test the various Zigbee and JenNet-IP software stacks.

Also Consider

Mighty Gecko EFR32MG24 SiLSilicon Labs - Offers a more modern ARM Cortex-M33 core with higher flash memory and multi-protocol support including Matter and Thread.
CC2652R TITexas Instruments - Provides a crystal-less BAW resonator technology which reduces BOM cost and PCB footprint for Zigbee designs.
nRF52840 nRFNordic Semiconductor - A popular alternative that supports Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth 5.0 concurrently with high output power.