RN42

The RN42 is a small form factor, low power, Class 2 Bluetooth radio for designers who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in, and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN42 is functionally compatible with the . With its high-performance PCB trace antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN42 delivers up to 3 Mbps data rate for distances up to 20 meters.

The RN42 is available without antenna (RN42N). This is useful when the application requires an external antenna. The RN42N is form, function, and pin compatible with the RN42.

Note:  The Bluetooth SIG changed the product listing process effective February 1, 2014.  Click for more information.

Firmware version 6.30 is the latest production firmware version available for the standard RN42.  To receive the latest firmware version 6.30, please order part number

Firmware version 5.50 is the latest production firmware version available for the RN42APL.  To receive the latest firmware version 5.50, please order part number

Features
  • Fully certified Class 2 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR module
  • Onboard embedded Bluetooth stack (no host processor required)
  • UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI only) data connection hardware interfaces
  • Supports Bluetooth data link to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
  • Supports HID profile for making accessories such as keyboards, mouse, pointing devices
  • Programmable low power modes
  • Secure communications, 128 bit encryption
  • Error correction for guaranteed packet delivery
  • UART local and over-the-air RF configuration
  • Auto-discovery/pairing requires no software configuration (instant cable replacement)
  • Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
  • The standard part number (RN42-I/RM) supports SPP and DUN profiles
  • Available in multiple configurations: Apple-compatible firmware (RN42APL-I/RM), HCI mode (RN42HCI-I/RM), HID mode (RN42HID-I/RM), USB mode (RN42U-I/RM), and socket module (RN42SM-I/RM)
  • Available without antenna (RN42N-I/RM)
  • Bluetooth SIG qualified
Parameter
Parameter Name Value Value
Bluetooth Classic-Data/SPP Yes Yes
FCC Certified Yes Yes
ASCII Interface Yes Yes
Memory Type Flash Flash
GPIO 11 11
Pin Count 35 35
Package Type Surface mount module Surface mount module
Package Size 13.4 x 25.8 x 2.4 mm 13.4 x 25.8 x 2.4 mm
Min Temp Range -40C -40C
Max Temp Range 85C 85C
Op Voltage Min 3.0V 3.0V
Op Voltage Max 3.6V 3.6V
Documents
RN42/RN42N Class 2 Bluetooth Module with EDR Support Data SheetData Sheets01/08/20151388KB
RN41/RN42 Bluetooth Data Module Command Reference User's GuideData Sheets07/14/20141320KB
AN2160 - Classic Bluetooth Communication Using Microchip RN41/42 Module and 8-bit PIC MicrocontrollerAppNote07/13/20162147KB
Cable Replacement SolutionAppNote10/22/2013522KB
RN42 PCB Trace antenna characteristicsAppNote10/22/2013507KB
Bluetooth® Modules for Apple® Sell SheetBrochures04/29/2013883KB
AN2160 Classic Bluetooth Communication Code PackageSoftware07/15/2016849KB
Altium Designer View Build9.3.0.19153Software10/03/2013134879KB
RN42 Bluetooth SIG QDID ListingCertifications05/02/2016509KB
RN42 Canada CertificationCertifications07/14/2014182KB
RN42 EN 300 328 v1.8.1 CertificationCertifications07/25/20141028KB
RN42 FCC Grant of Equipment AuthorizationCertifications07/14/201467KB
RN42 Japan Telec CertificationCertifications02/05/2015111KB
RN42 Taiwan NCC CertificateCertifications06/13/2014915KB
Bluetooth CCATCertifications12/14/201258KB
Bluetooth Qualification GuidelineCertifications05/02/201273KB
RN42 Europe Certification ReportsCertifications06/13/201418699KB
RN42 Japan MIC CertificationCertifications02/05/20151258KB
RN42 Korea KCC CertificationCertifications06/13/20142203KB
RN41/42 Firmware v6.30 Release NotesProduct Line Documents05/03/201680KB
RN41APL/42APL Firmware v5.50 Release NotesProduct Line Documents04/25/201678KB
RN41/42 Evaluation Kit User's GuideUser Guides11/18/20142886KB
Altium PCB Footprint LibraryCAD Resource05/02/20129KB
Altium Schematic Symbol LibraryCAD Resource05/02/20124KB
DIM RN42CAD Resource10/22/201322KB
RN42 Antenna Profile DataCAD Resource10/22/20134653KB
Ordering Information
Part NumberLeadsPackage TypeTemp RangePacking1+26+100+1000+5000+
RN42APL-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42APL-I/RM54335MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42APL-I/RM54535MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42APL-I/RM55035MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1411.7211.01
RN42HCI-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42HID-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42-I/RM47735MODULE-40C to +85CBAG15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42-I/RM61535MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42-I/RM63035MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1411.7211.01
RN42NAPL-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42NHCI-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42NHID-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42N-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42N-I/RM47735MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42NU-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CTRAY15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
RN42SM-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CBAG39.0034.2231.6931.6931.69
RN42U-I/RM35MODULE-40C to +85CBAG15.2713.8513.1413.1413.14
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RoHS Information
PartNumberDeviceWeightShippingWeightLeadCountPackageTypePackageWidthSolderCompositionJEDECIndicatorRoHSChinaEFUP
RN42U-I/RM1.00000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42NU-I/RM1.50000035MODULE19x13.4x2mmNiAue4
RN42NHCI-I/RM1.50000035MODULE19x13.4x2mmNiAue4
RN42NHID-I/RM1.50000035MODULE19x13.4x2mmNiAue4
RN42N-I/RM1.50000035MODULE19x13.4x2mmNiAue4
RN42-I/RM1.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42NAPL-I/RM1.50000035MODULE19x13.4x2mmNiAue4
RN42APL-I/RM1.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42HCI-I/RM1.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42HID-I/RM1.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42SM-I/RM1.00000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42XVP-I/RM2.3000006.00000020MODULE33x24x2mmNiAue4
RN42XVU-I/RM2.3000006.00000020MODULE33x24x2mmNiAue4
RN42-I/RM4771.00000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42APL-I/RM5431.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42APL-I/RM5451.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42-I/RM6151.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42N-I/RM4771.50000035MODULE19x13.4x2mmNiAue4
RN42-I/RM6301.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42APL-I/RM5501.50000035MODULE13.4x25.8x2mmNiAue4
RN42/RN42N Class 2 Bluetooth Module with EDR Support Data Sheet RN42
RN41/RN42 Bluetooth Data Module Command Reference User's Guide RN42XV
RN41/RN42 Bluetooth Data Module Command Reference User's Guide RN-42-HID-RD1
AN2160 RN-42-EK
Cable Replacement Solution RN42
RN42 PCB Trace antenna characteristics RN42
Bluetooth® Modules for Apple® Sell Sheet RN42
AN2160 Classic Bluetooth Communication Code Package RN42
Altium Designer View Build9.3.0.19153 RN171
RN42 Bluetooth SIG QDID Listing RN42
RN42 Canada Certification RN42
RN42 EN 300 328 v1.8.1 Certification RN42
RN42 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization RN42
RN42 Japan Telec Certification RN42
RN42 Taiwan NCC Certificate RN42
Bluetooth CCAT RN42XV
Bluetooth Qualification Guideline RN42
RN42 Europe Certification Reports RN42
RN42 Japan MIC Certification RN42
RN42 Korea KCC Certification RN42
RN41/42 Firmware v6.30 Release Notes RN42
RN41APL/42APL Firmware v5.50 Release Notes RN42
RN41/42 Evaluation Kit User's Guide RN-42-EK
Altium PCB Footprint Library RN171
Altium Schematic Symbol Library RN171
DIM RN42 RN42
RN42 Antenna Profile Data RN42