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nRF24E2 Transmitter / MCU / ADCProduct Description:
Introducing the nRF24E2 transmitter with embedded 8051 MCU, 9 channel 12-bit ADC, and peripherals — the industry’s most complete wireless 2.4GHz ISM band platform

Based on the market leading nRF2402, the nRF24E2 brings the level of integration one step further. In a unique market leading design, the most sophisticated low cost 2.4GHz ISM wireless component is paired with the industry standard 8051 MCU core, and leading peripherals to create the worlds first complete low cost System on Chip (SoC) IC’s for global 2.4GHz operation.

nRF24E2 is manufactured in an ultra modern 0.18um process, and have included all the great benefits of the nRF2402, such as ShockBurst”, on-chip CRC encoding.

Global application enabler - low cost and small size
The entire radio, 8051 MCU, 9 channel 12 bit ADC, peripherals, inductors and filters, are integrated on a single die which gives the highest value and smallest Bill of Material (BoM) available in the market today. The only external components needed to make a complete system are a crystal, resistor, and a low cost external 4KB EEPROM for initial program storage. The total solution fits into a 36-pin QFN package, measuring 6×6mm. Using the worldwide 2.4GHz frequency band the nRF24E2 eliminates the need for several hardware platforms to cover a global market-easing logistics and ensuring portability for products.

Click here to download the nRF24E2 datasheet in pdf format.

Features

• Single Chip RF transmitter + MCU + ADC
• nRF2402 2.4GHz RF transmitter
• 8051 compatible microcontroller
• 9 input 12 bit ADC 100Kspls/s
• Internal voltage regulators
• Ultra low current drain standby and operation
• Internal VDD monitoring
• Supplied in 36 pin QFN (6×6mm) package
• Mask programmable version available
• Very few external components
• Ease of design
• Data rate 0 to1Mbps
• Multi Channel operation
• 125 channels
• Support frequency hopping
• Channel switching time <200us.
• Power supply range: 1.9 to 3.6 V
• Address and CRC computation
• Shock Burst(tm) mode for ultra-low power operation
• 0 dBm output power 100%
• RF tested
• Complements the nRF2402 transmitter

Benefits

• Cuts board space by 80% compared to existing solutions
• Eases design
• High reliability
• No need for external voltage regulator
• No need for external SAW filter
• Short time to market
• Made for volume production - surface mount and RF tested
• Layout information available for free

Applications

• Wireless mouse, keyboard, joystick
• Keyless entry
• Wireless data communication
• Alarm and security systems
• Home Automation Remote control
• Surveillance Automotive Telemetry
• Intelligent sports equipment
• Industrial sensors
• Toys