Overview
The JN5148/001,515 is an ultra-low power, high-performance wireless microcontroller designed by NXP USA Inc. This device is targeted at low-power wireless networking applications and integrates a 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant transceiver and a 32-bit RISC microcontroller. It features an enhanced processor with variable instruction width, a multi-stage instruction pipeline, and low power operation with programmable clock speeds. The JN5148 supports various wireless networking protocols including IEEE802.15.4, ZigBee PRO, and NXP’s proprietary JenNet stack.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Package / Case | 56-VFQFN (Tape & Reel) |
| Supply Voltage | 2 V ~ 3.6 V |
| RF Family/Standard | 802.15.4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Data Rate (Max) | 667 kbps |
| Current - Transmitting | 15 mA |
| Current - Receiving | 17.5 mA |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -96.5 dBm |
| Transmit Power | 2.75 dBm |
| Memory Size | 128 kB ROM, 128 kB RAM |
| GPIO | Up to 21 DIO |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Modulation | O-QPSK |
| Serial Interfaces | I²C, JTAG, SPI, UART |
Key Features
- 2.4 GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant transceiver
- 128-bit AES security processor
- MAC accelerator with packet formatting, CRCs, address check, auto-acks, timers
- Integrated sleep oscillator for low power operation
- On-chip power regulation for 2.0V to 3.6V battery operation
- Deep sleep current of 100 nA and sleep current with active sleep timer of 1.25 µA
- 32-bit RISC CPU with 4 to 32 MHz clock speed and low power operation
- Variable instruction width for high coding efficiency and multi-stage instruction pipeline
- 128 kB ROM and 128 kB RAM for bootloaded program code
- JTAG debug interface
- 4-input 12-bit ADC, 2 12-bit DACs, 2 comparators
- 3 application timer/counters, 2 UARTs, SPI port with 5 selects, 2-wire serial interface, and 4-wire digital audio interface
- Watchdog timer and Power-on-Reset circuit
Applications
- Robust and secure low power wireless applications
- ZigBee PRO and JenNet networks
- Utilities metering (e.g., AMR)
- Home and commercial building automation
- Location Aware services - e.g., Asset Tracking
- Industrial systems
- Telemetry
- Remote Control
- Toys and gaming peripherals
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the JN5148/001,515?
The JN5148/001,515 is a wireless microcontroller that integrates a 2.4 GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant transceiver and a 32-bit RISC microcontroller, designed for low-power wireless networking applications.
- What wireless protocols does the JN5148 support?
The JN5148 supports IEEE802.15.4, ZigBee PRO, and NXP’s proprietary JenNet stack.
- What is the operating voltage range of the JN5148/001,515?
The operating voltage range is 2 V to 3.6 V.
- What is the maximum data rate of the JN5148/001,515?
The maximum data rate is 667 kbps.
- What are the current consumption values for transmitting and receiving?
The current consumption is 15 mA for transmitting and 17.5 mA for receiving.
- What is the receiver sensitivity of the JN5148/001,515?
The receiver sensitivity is -96.5 dBm.
- What type of modulation does the JN5148 use?
The JN5148 uses O-QPSK modulation.
- What are the key security features of the JN5148/001,515?
The device includes a 128-bit AES security processor.
- What are the typical applications of the JN5148/001,515?
Typical applications include utilities metering, home and commercial building automation, location aware services, industrial systems, telemetry, remote control, and toys and gaming peripherals.
- How does the JN5148/001,515 optimize battery life?
The device supports ultra-low power sleep modes and reduced CPU clock speeds down to 4 MHz to maximize battery life.
- What is the operating temperature range of the JN5148/001,515?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
