RN41/RN41N Class 1 Bluetooth Module with EDR Support Features Fully qualified Bluetooth version 2.1 module, supports version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) ASCII command interface over UART Postage-stamp sized form factor: - RN41: 13.4 x 25.8 x 2 mm - RN41N: 13.4 x 20 x 2 mm Low-power (30 mA connected, < 10 mA sniff mode) UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI only) data connection interfaces Sustained SPP data rates: 240 Kbps (Peripheral mode), 300 Kbps (Central mode) HCI data rates: 1.5 Mbps sustained, 3.0 Mbps burst in HCI mode Embedded Bluetooth stack profiles include: GAP, SDP, RFCOMM, L2CAP protocols, with SPP, HID and DUN profile support (does not require any host stack). Applications Bluetooth SIG qualified, end product listing Cable replacement Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting Barcode scanners Measurement and monitoring systems Class 1 high-power amplifier with on-board ceramic chip antenna (RN41) or external antenna Industrial sensors and controls (RN41N) Medical devices Compliance: - Modular Certified for the United States (FCC) and Canada (ISED) - European RED Assessed Radio Module - Australia/New Zealand/Korea/Taiwan/Japan - Bluetooth SIG QDID Integrated Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator, Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier, Low Noise, Memory Amplifier and PCB Antenna Easy Integration into Final Product - Minimize Product Development, Quicker Time to Market Compatible with Microchip Microcontroller Fami- lies (PIC16F, PIC18F, PIC24F/H, dsPIC33 and PIC32) Up to 100 meter range 2021 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002280B-page 1RN41/RN41N (1) RN41/RN41 MODULE VARIANTS Model Antenna Firmware Description RN41 Ceramic Chip 4.77, 6.15 Class 1, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile RN41HCI Ceramic Chip N/A Class 1, 2.0+EDR, HCI over UART RN41U Ceramic Chip N/A Class 1, 2.0+EDR, HCI over USB RN41HID Ceramic Chip 6.11 Class 1, 2.1+EDR, HID and SPP profiles RN41APL Ceramic Chip 5.36, 5.43, 5.45 Class 1, 2.1+EDR, SPP & MFi profiles RN41N External 4.77, 6.15 Class 1, 2.1+EDR, SPP profile RN41NAPL External 5.36, 5.43, 5.45 Class 1, 2.1+EDR, SPP and MFi profiles Note: See Section 4.0 Ordering Information for customer part numbers. Information on firmware versions can be found on the RN41/RN41N product web page and the Bluetooth Data Module Command Reference and Advanced Information Users Guide. DS50002280B-page 2 2021 Microchip Technology Inc.