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JN5169/001Z

JN5169/001Z

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

The JN5169/001Z is an ultra-low-power, high-performance wireless microcontroller designed for Zigbee and IEEE 802.15.4 networking applications. It integrates a 32-bit RISC CPU, a 2.4GHz radio with 10dBm output power, and extensive memory resources including 512kB Flash and 32kB RAM to support complex network stacks on a single chip.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers a high link budget with -96.5dBm sensitivity and 10dBm output power, reducing the need for external range extenders. Its integrated AES security processor and MAC accelerator provide hardware-level efficiency for secure mesh networking without taxing the 32-bit RISC core.

Applications

Smart Lighting Systems
Utilizing Zigbee Light Link or Home Automation profiles to control dimming and color in commercial and residential LED installations.
Home Automation Gateways
Acting as a central hub or coordinator to manage large-scale mesh networks of sensors and actuators.
Wireless Sensor Networks
Deploying battery-operated environmental or security sensors that require long-term operation using the device's 0.73uA deep sleep mode.
Smart Metering
Integrating into electricity or gas meters for remote data collection and automated infrastructure management via Zigbee Smart Energy.

Key Specifications

GPIO 20
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol Zigbee
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation O-QPSK
Memory Size 512kB Flash, 4kB EEPROM, 32kB RAM
Sensitivity -96.5dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 10dBm
Data Rate (Max) 400kbps
Voltage - Supply 2V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2C, JTAG, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4
Current - Receiving 13mA ~ 15mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Current - Transmitting 14mA ~ 23.3mA
Supplier Device Package 40-HVQFN (6x6)

Getting Started

Development is supported by the JN516x-EK001 evaluation kit and NXP's BeyondStudio for JN516x, which includes the necessary toolchains and Zigbee 3.0 stacks. Engineers can leverage the integrated 4kB EEPROM for non-volatile storage of network parameters and application state.

Also Consider

EFR32MG24 SiLSilicon Labs - Offers higher flash memory and multi-protocol support including Matter and Zigbee with improved power efficiency.
CC2652R TITexas Instruments - A crystal-less Zigbee solution that reduces BOM cost and board space for space-constrained IoT designs.
MGM210P Mighty Gecko Module SiLSilicon Labs - A fully certified module based on similar architecture for faster time-to-market compared to discrete IC design.

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Memory & Storage