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