Introduction

The nRF24L01 is a single chip 2.4GHz transceiver with an embedded baseband protocol engine (Enhanced ShockBurst?), designed for ultra low power wireless applications. The nRF24L01 is designed for operation in the world wide ISM frequency band at 2.400 - 2.4835GHz. An MCU (microcontroller) and very few external passive components are needed to design a radio system with the nRF24L01.

Key Features

? Worldwide 2.4GHz ISM band operation

? Up to 2Mbps on air data rate

? Ultra low power operation

? 11.3mA TX at 0dBm output power

? 12.3mA RX at 2Mbps air data rate

? 900nA in power down

? 22μA in standby-I

? On chip voltage regulator

? 1.9 to 3.6V supply range

? Enhanced ShockBurst?

? Automatic packet handling

? Auto packet transaction handling

? 6 data pipe MultiCeiver?

? Air compatible with nRF2401A, 02, E1 and E2

? Low cost BOM

? ±60ppm 16MHz crystal

? 5V tolerant inputs

? Compact 20-pin 4x4mm QFN package

Applications

? Wireless PC Peripherals

? Mouse, keyboards and remotes

? 3-in-one desktop bundles

? Advanced Media center remote controls

? VoIP headsets

? Game controllers

? Sports watches and sensors

? RF remote controls for consumer electronics

? Home and commercial automation

? Ultra low power sensor networks

? Active RFID

? Asset tracing systems

? Toys