Microchip | RN171-I/RM

The 171 module is a small form factor, ultra low power embedded TCP/IP module measuring only 27 x 18 x 3.1 mm. The RN-171 joins the RN-131 module.

The RN-171 is a standalone complete TCP/IP wireless networking module. Due to its small form factor and extremely low power consumption, the RN-171 is perfect for mobile wireless applications such as asset monitoring, sensors and portable battery operated devices.

Features:

• Ultra low power: 4 uA sleep mode, 38 mA active
• Firmware configurable transmit power: 0 to 12 dBm
• Wide Operating temperature range: -45 to +85 °C
• Hardware interfaces: UART, SDIO and SPI
• Host data rate up to 4 Mbps for SDIO and SPI and 464K over UART
• Supports Adhoc and infrastructure networking
• 10 general purpose digital I/O
• 8 analog sensor inputs
• Real-time clock for time-stamping, auto-sleep, and auto-wakeup modes
• Accepts 3.3 VDC regulated power supply
• Configuration over UART or wireless interface (via Telnet) using simple ASCII commands
• Over the air firmware upgrade (FTP)
• Secure WiFi authentication WEP-128, WPA-PSK , WPA2-AES
• Built-in networking applications DHCP, UDP, DNS, ARP, ICMP

Applications:

• Remote equipment monitoring
• Asset tracking and telemetry
• Security
• Wireless audio
• Industrial sensors and controls
• Home automation
• Medical devices
   
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