JN516x family features embedded flash memory for ZigBee, JenNet-IP and other 802.15.4 applications
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the JN516x family – its next generation of ultra-low-power wireless microcontrollers for JenNet-IP™, ZigBee® and other IEEE 802.15.4 applications. Integrating a 2.45-GHz radio and analog peripherals with microcontroller functionality in a single die, the JN516x wireless microcontrollers are the only single-chip devices in the industry to support JenNet-IP, ZigBee Light Link, ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Home Automation and RF4CE. The JN516x family also offers best-in-class memory options, with up to 256 kB of embedded flash, 4 kB of on-chip EEPROM and 32 kB of RAM on the JN5168 to support the latest network stacks. Another key feature is in-packet antenna diversity, which allows systems to choose the best antenna on every packet received.
“The JN5168 is our newest wireless microcontroller for the ‘Internet of Things’ – ideal for applications ranging from smart lighting and home automation to building automation and wireless sensor networks. With extensive on-chip memory and RAM, design engineers can do more with a much lower bill of materials, while taking advantage of NXP’s expertise in a wide range of software stacks based on the 802.15.4 standard,” said Marcel Walgering, general manager, Smart Home and Energy product line, NXP Semiconductors.
Key features and benefits
- Ultra-low-power MCU together with an IEEE802.15.4-compliant radio tranceiver
- Enhanced 32-bit RISC processor for high performance and low power
- On-chip ROM and RAM for storage of application, networking stack and software libraries
- Low-current solution for long battery-life
- Standard-power and high-power modules
- Software Developer's Kit (SDK)
- Evaluation kit
- Selection of networking stacks including JenNet and ZigBee
- Diverse application portfolio
Key applications
- Smart lighting
- Asset management
- Building control
- Smart energy
- Healthcare
- Security
- Environment
Currently sampling with lead customers, JN516x evaluation kits and chips will be available from leading distributors in January 2013.
