Transceiver nRF2401A Module Trace Antenna

Miniature RF (MiRF) 2.4GHz transceiver modules with built in antenna designed around the Nordic Semiconductor nRF2401A with high sensitivity and good range. These units are a SparkFun exclusive; small in stature, big on performance, all wrapped up in a user friendly package. Units come with an empty 0.1" spaced footprint ready for a straight header, right angle header (recommended), or your own wires/umbilical cable.

The following pins are brought out to the header:

• 3.3V VCC / GND
• CE : Chip Enable
• CS : Chip Select
• DR1 : Data Ready
• CLK1 : Clock
• DATA : Data

Specifications:

• Frequency: 2.4~2.524 GHz
• Modulation type: GFSK
• Operating Voltage: 3V
• Output Power: +0dBm
• Data Rate: 1Mbps; 250Kbps
• Small footprint size: 0.7x1.3" (18x33mm)
• Operating Temperature: -40 ~ +85 C
• Long range:
  • 50ft. indoors
  • 125ft. line-of-sight
• Built-in antenna
• Very low cost
• Applications: Telemetry, Wireless Toys, Remote Control, Wireless Speaker, Wireless Earphone or Walkie-Talkie, Wireless Mouse and Keyboard, Utility Meters Data Downloading, etc.

Documents:

• Nordic nRF2401A Datasheet
• Hillarious example project from ITP @ NYU : UBi.ach
• Check out our comparative range test!

Software: Example PIC Code for 4-byte payload and 29-byte payload
Supported Antennae: Hah! It's built in!

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Sold by single units. We recommend ordering two for a complete link.