MRF24J40MD Series

2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 Transceiver Module

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2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 Transceiver Module

Part	Current - Transmitting	Voltage - Supply [Min]	Voltage - Supply [Max]	Serial Interfaces	RF Family/Standard	Package / Case	Mounting Type	Current - Receiving	Data Rate	Frequency	Antenna Type	Sensitivity	Power - Output	Protocol	Operating Temperature [Max]	Operating Temperature [Min]
Microchip Technology MRF24J40MA-I/RM	23 mA	2.4 V	3.6 V	SPI	802.15.4	Module	Surface Mount	19 mA	250 KBd	2.4 GHz	Integrated Trace	-94 dBm	0 dBm	Zigbee®	85 °C	-40 °C
Microchip Technology MRF24J40MD-I/RM	140 mA	3 V	3.6 V	SPI	802.15.4	Module	Surface Mount	32 mA	250 KBd	2.4 GHz	Integrated Trace	-104 dBm	19 dBm	Zigbee®	85 °C	-40 °C

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2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 Transceiver Module

Key Features

• * 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Transceiver Module

• * Supports ZigBee®, MiWi™, and MiWi P2P protocols

• * Pin Compatible with MRF24J40MB and MRF24J40MC

• * Compliance:

• * Modular Certified for the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC)

• * European R&TTE Directive Assessed Radio Module

• * Australia/New Zealand

• * Compatible with Microchip microcontroller families (PIC16, PIC18, PIC24, dsPIC33 and PIC32)

• * Integrated PCB Antenna with simple four-wire SPI interface to PIC® microcontroller

• * Small size: 0.9" x 1.3" (22.9 mm x 33.0 mm), Surface Mountable

• * Integrated Crystal, Internal Voltage Regulator, Matching Circuitry, Power Amplifier, Low Noise Amplifier

• * Easy Integration into Final Product: Minimize Product Development, Quicker Time to Market

• * Integrated PA/LNA

- Tx power +19 dBm

- Rx sensitivity -104 dBm

• * Hardware CSMA-CA Mechanism, Automatic ACK response

• * Hardware security engine (AES-128)

• * Automatic packet retransmit capable

Description

MRF24J40MD is a 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio transceiver module intended for longer range applications. The MRF24J40MD has an integrated PCB antenna, matching circuitry, and supports the ZigBee®, MiWi™ and MiWi P2P protocols. The MRF24J40MD module connects to hundreds of PIC® microcontrollers via a 4-wire SPI interface and is an ideal solution for AMR/AMI metering, wireless sensor networks, home automation, building automation and consumer applications.