Overview
The JN5168/001,518 is an ultra-low power, high-performance wireless microcontroller produced by NXP USA Inc. This device is part of the JN516x series, which supports various wireless networking stacks including ZigBee, IEEE802.15.4, RF4CE, and JenNet-IP. It is designed to facilitate the development of robust and secure low-power wireless applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Flash Memory | 256 kB |
| RAM | 32 kB |
| EEPROM | 4 kB |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2 V to 3.6 V |
| Transmit Current | 14 mA to 23.3 mA |
| Receive Current | 13 mA to 15 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package Type | 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) |
| Digital IO Pins | Up to 20 |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit, 4-input |
| Communication Interfaces | I2C, UART, SPI Master & Slave |
Key Features
- Integrated 32-bit RISC CPU for high performance and low power consumption.
- Supports multiple network stacks including ZigBee PRO, ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Light Link, RF4CE, and JenNet-IP.
- Data EEPROM with guaranteed 100k write operations and data retention for at least 10 years.
- Low power sleep counters and watchdog timer for power management.
- Battery and temperature sensors.
- Infra-red remote control transmitter.
- 5x PWM (4x timer & 1 timer/counter).
- RoHS compliant and lead-free.
Applications
- Robust and secure low-power wireless applications.
- RF4CE Remote Controls.
- JenNet-IP networks.
- ZigBee SE networks.
- ZigBee Light Link networks.
- Lighting & Home automation.
- Toys and gaming peripherals.
- Smart Energy.
- Energy harvesting, e.g., self-powered light switches.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the JN5168 microcontroller?
The JN5168 is an ultra-low power, high-performance wireless microcontroller designed to support various wireless networking stacks. - What are the key memory specifications of the JN5168?
The JN5168 has 256 kB of Flash memory, 32 kB of RAM, and 4 kB of EEPROM. - What are the supported wireless networking stacks?
The JN5168 supports ZigBee, IEEE802.15.4, RF4CE, and JenNet-IP. - What is the operating frequency of the JN5168?
The operating frequency is 2.4 GHz. - What is the operating temperature range of the JN5168?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +125°C. - Does the JN5168 support infra-red remote control?
Yes, it includes an infra-red remote control transmitter. - What are the power consumption characteristics of the JN5168?
The device has low power sleep counters and a watchdog timer, with transmit current ranging from 14 mA to 23.3 mA and receive current from 13 mA to 15 mA. - Is the JN5168 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the JN5168 is RoHS compliant and lead-free. - What are some typical applications of the JN5168?
Typical applications include RF4CE remote controls, JenNet-IP networks, ZigBee networks, lighting and home automation, and smart energy solutions. - What is the package type of the JN5168?
The JN5168 comes in a 40-HVQFN (6x6 mm) package.
