Datasheet
RN4020
DS50002279B-page 6 2015 Microchip Technology Inc.
2.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-1 provides the general specifications of the
module. Tab le 2 -2 and Ta bl e 2 -3 shows the weight and
dimensions, and electrical characteristics of the mod-
ule. Table 2-4 and Table 2-5 specify the current con-
sumption of the module.
TABLE 2-1: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Description
Standard Bluetooth 4.1
Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.48 GHz
Modulation Method GFSK
Maximum Data Rate 1 Mbps
Antenna PCB
Interface UART, PIO, AIO, SPI
Operation Range 100 meters
(1)
Sensitivity -92.5 dBm at 0.1% BER
RF TX Power -19.0 dBm to +7.5 dBm
Temperature (operating) -30°C to +85°C
Temperature (storage) -40°C to +85°C
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
non-condensing
Note 1: Maximum range under ideal conditions
such as RF matching, line of sight, maxi-
mum power. Actual results may vary
depending on the customer’s design.
TABLE 2-2: WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Specification Description
Dimensions 11.5 x 19.5 x 2.5 mm
Weight 1.2g
TABLE 2-3: ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Specification Description
Supply Voltage 1.8 to 3.6V DC
Working current Depends on profiles, 12 mA
typical
TABLE 2-4: CURRENT CONSUMPTION
Mode Typical Current at 3V
Dormant <900 nA
Deep Sleep <5.0 µA
Idle <1.5 mA
TX/RX active 16 mA
TABLE 2-5: CURRENT CONSUMPTION VS
RF TX POWER
RN4020, VDD = 3.3V, 25°C
TX Power (dBm) Id (mA)
-19.1 14.0
-15.1 14.4
-10.9 15.0
-6.9 15.9
-2.5 17.6
1.6 20.7
5.8 26.9
7.5 33.6