RN171 Datasheet, PDF (1/30 Pages) Microchip Technology – 2.4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN Module

RN171
2.4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN Module
Features:
• Complete, Embedded 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g
Wireless LAN Module
• 14 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Pins
(Four GPIOs shared with UART)
• Eight Analog Sensor Inputs
• Small Surface-Mount Module: 1.050” x 0.700” x
0.125” (26.67 mm x 17.78 mm x 3.18 mm)
• Integrated Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator,
Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier
• Integrates Easily into Final Product – Minimizes
Product Development, Provides Quicker Time to
Market
• Configured using Simple ASCII Commands
• Networking:
- Supports Infrastructure and SoftAp
Networking Modes
- Built-in Networking Applications: TCP, UDP,
DHCP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, HTTP Client, and
FTP Client
- Complete On-Board TCP/IP Networking
Stack
- Unique MAC Address
- Upgrade Firmware Over the Air using FTP
- Supports Wi-Fi^® Protected Setup (WPS)
Power Management:
• Ultra Low-Power Sleep Mode (4 uA)
• Perfect for Portable Battery Operated Devices
• Battery Boost Control Circuitry
• Real-Time Clock for Time Stamping, Auto-Sleep,
and Auto-Wake
Antenna:
• External Antenna Connection via RF Pad
• Certified Antenna Types: Chip, Whip, PCB Trace,
and Wire
Compliance:
• Modular Certified for the United States (FCC) and
Canada (IC)
• European R&TTE Directive Assessed Radio
Module
• Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Taiwan
FIGURE 1:
RN171 MODULE
Media Access Control (MAC)/Baseband
Features:
• Security: WEP-128, WPA-PSK (TKIP),
WPA2-PSK (AES)
Operational:
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V (typical)
• Temperature Range: -40C to +85C Industrial
• Low-Current Consumption:
- Rx mode: 40 mA
- Tx mode: 120 mA at 0 dBm
- Sleep: 4 µA
RF/Analog Features:
• Frequency: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz
• Modulation:
- 802.11b Compatibility: DSSS (CCK-11,
CCK-5.5, DQPSK-2, DBPSK-1)
- 802.11g: OFDM
- Receive Sensitivity: -83 dBm Typical
- Power Output: 0 to +12 dBm
Over-the-Air Data Rate:
• 1-11 Mbps for 802.11b
• 6-54 Mbps for 802.11g
Applications:
• Remote Equipment Monitoring
• Telemetry
• Industrial Sensors
• Home Automation
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