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JN5168/001,515

JN5168/001,515

NXP USA Inc.
IC RF TxRx + MCU 802.15.4 ZigbeePRO® 2.4GHz 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
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Overview

The JN5168/001,515 is an ultra-low-power 32-bit RISC microcontroller designed for IEEE802.15.4 wireless applications, featuring an integrated 2.4GHz transceiver and a dedicated Time of Flight engine for distance ranging. It includes 256kB of Flash and 32kB of RAM, providing a single-chip solution for Zigbee PRO, JenNet-IP, and RF4CE networking stacks.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC offers exceptional power efficiency with a sleep current of only 0.64uA and a receive current of 17.0mA. The integration of a dedicated MAC accelerator and ToF engine offloads timing-critical tasks from the CPU, allowing the 32MHz RISC core to focus on application logic and complex mesh networking stacks.

Applications

Smart Lighting Control
Utilizing Zigbee Light Link (ZLL) and RF4CE protocols for wireless dimming and color control in residential and commercial buildings.
Wireless Sensor Networks
Deploying battery-powered environmental sensors that benefit from the 0.64uA deep sleep current and integrated 128-bit AES security.
Asset Tracking
Leveraging the hardware Time of Flight (ToF) engine for indoor localization and distance measurement between nodes.
Home Automation Gateways
Acting as a central controller for JenNet-IP or Zigbee SE networks to manage smart thermostats and energy meters.

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

Designers typically start with the JN516x-EK001 evaluation kit, which provides the necessary hardware to test Zigbee and JenNet-IP stacks. Software development is supported through the BeyondStudio for NXP IDE, which includes a GNU-based toolchain and pre-integrated software development kits (SDKs) for various 802.15.4 protocols.

Also Consider

Mighty Gecko EFR32MG24 SiLSilicon Labs - Offers a more modern Cortex-M33 core with higher output power and larger flash memory for complex Matter over Thread applications.
CC2652RB TITexas Instruments - Provides multi-protocol support including Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee with a crystal-less architecture.
nRF52840 nRFNordic Semiconductor - A popular alternative with extensive 802.15.4 support and a robust ecosystem for low-power mesh networking.

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