The JN5139-xxx-Myy family is a range of surface mount modules that enable users to
implement IEEE802.15.4 or ZigBee compliant systems with minimum time to market
and at the lowest cost. They remove the need for expensive and lengthy
development of custom RF board designs and test suites. The modules use Jennic’s
JN5139 wireless microcontroller to provide a comprehensive solution with high radio
performance and all RF components included. All that is required to develop and
manufacture wireless control or sensing products is to connect a power supply and
peripherals such as switches, actuators and sensors, considerably simplifying
product development.
Three basic hardware module variants are available: JN5139-xxx-M00 with an
integrated antenna, JN5139-xxx-M01/M03 with an antenna connector and JN5139xxx-M02/M04 with a power amplifier and LNA for extended range. Each variant can
be provided pre-programmed with a ZigBee network stack (JN5139-Z01-Myy).
Module Block Diagram
128kB Serial
Flash Memory
SPI
2-wire ser ial
Timers
UARTs
12-bit ADC,
comparators
11- bit DACs,
temp sensor
Power
Exte rn al
Ant e nn a
Ceramic Antenna
Connector
Balun
M00 Option
Balun
M01/03 Option
BalunConnectorPA / LNA
M02/04 Option
2.4GHz
Radi o
Power
Management
XTAL
JN5139 chip
O-QPS K
Mode m
IEEE802.15.4
MAC
Accelerator
128-bit AES
Encry pt i on
Accelerator
RAM
96kB
RISC CP U
ROM
192kB
Benefits
Microminiature module solutions
Ready to use in products
Minimises product development
time
No RF test required for systems
Compliant with FCC part 15
rules, ETSI ETS 300-328 and
Japan ARIB STD-T66
Production volumes supplied
pre-programmed with
application software
Applications
Robust and secure low power
wireless applications
Wireless sensor networks,
particularly IEEE802.15.4 /
ZigBee systems
Home and commercial building
automation
Home networks
Toys and gaming peripherals
Industrial systems
Telemetry and utilities
(e.g. AMR)
Features: Module
2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 & ZigBee
compliant
2.7-3.6V operation
Sleep current (with active sleep
timer) 2µA
JN5139-xxx-M00/01/03
> 1km range
M00 has on board antenna
M01 has SMA connector
M03 has uFl connector
o Receiver sensitivity -97dBm
o TX power +3dBm
o TX current < 39mA
o RX current < 39mA
o 18x30mm
JN5139-xxx-M02/04
> 4km range
M02 has SMA connector
M04 has uFl connector
o Receiver sensitivity -100dBm
o 19dBm TX power
o TX current < 120mA
o RX current < 45mA
o 18x40.5mm
The JN5139-xxx-Myy module family provides designers with a ready made component which allows IEEE802.15.4 [1]
wireless applications, including ZigBee, to be quickly and easily included in product designs. The modules integrate
all of the RF components, removing the need to perform expensive RF design and test. Products can be designed by
simply connecting sensors and switches to the module IO pins. The modules use Jennic’s single chip IEEE802.15.4
Wireless Microcontroller, allowing designers to make use of the extensive chip development support material.
Hence, this range of modules allows designers to bring wireless applications to market in the minimum time with
significantly reduced development effort and cost.
Three basic module hardware variants are available: JN5139-xxx-M00 (standard module with on board ceramic
antenna), JN5139-xxx-M01 (standard module with SMA connector for use with external antennae) and JN5139-xxxM02 (high RF power, improved sensitivity module for extended range applications). uFL connector variants are
provided (-M03 standard power and –M04 high power) for FCC approved products and for applications where a small
connector size is required. Each of these modules can be supplied with a range of protocol stacks, including a simple
IEEE802.15.4 protocol for point to point and star applications and a ZigBee mesh networking stack. The variants
available are described below.
JN5139-001-M04 JN5139 Module (High Power (18.5dBm), IEEE802.15.4 stack, uFl connector)
JN5139-Z01-M04 JN5139 Module (High Power (18.5dBm), ZigBee stack, uFl connector)
1.2. Regulatory Approvals
All module types have been tested against the requirements of European standard ETS 300 328 and a certificate of
compliance to this standard is available on request. The High Power modules with M02 suffix are approved for use in
Europe with reduced output power. They must not be used with PHY_PIB_ATTR_TX_POWER set above 3 See [4].
Additionally, modules with M00, M03 and M04 suffixes have received FCC “Modular Approvals”, in compliance with
CFR 47 FCC part 15 regulations and in accordance to FCC Public notice DA00-1407. The modules are approved for
use with the following half wave dipole antenna families: EAD BKR2400 series, Antenna Factor RCT and RCL series,
Centurion WCR2400 & WRR2400, GigaAnt Titanis and Nearson Models 131, 141 & 145. See Appendix A.6 for
details on the conditions applying to this modular approval.
The high power module variant is classified as ‘mobile’ device pursuant with FCC § 2.1091 and must not be used at
a distance of < 20 cm (8”) from any nearby people.
Most specification parameters for the modules are specified in JN-DS-JN513x Datasheet for JN5139 single chip
wireless microcontroller, [2]. Where there are differences, the parameters are defined here.
VDD=3.0V @ +25°C
Typical DC Characteristics Notes
Deep sleep current <1uA <1uA
Sleep current <2uA <2uA With active sleep timer
Radio transmit current 40mA 120mA CPU in doze, radio transmitting
Radio receive current 40mA 45mA CPU in doze, radio receiving
Jennic supplies all the development tools and networking stacks needed to enable end product development to occur
quickly and efficiently. These are all freely available from Jennic’s support website: http://www.jennic.com/support/ .
A range of evaluation/developer kits is also available, allowing products to be quickly breadboarded. Efficient
development of software applications is enabled by the provision of a complete, unlimited, software developer kit.
Together with the available libraries for the IEEE802.15.4 MAC and the ZigBee network stack, this package provides
everything required to develop application code and to trial it with hardware representative of the final module.
The modules can be programmed by the user, for both development and production, using Jennic supplied software.
They can also be supplied ready loaded with customer defined software if required. The JN-UG-3007 Flash Loader
User Guide [5], describes how to put the module into programming mode, download software onto it and to load
individual MAC addresses. Access to the on-chip peripherals, MAC and ZigBee stack software is provided through
specific APIs. These are described in the JN-RM-2001 Hardware Peripheral Library Reference Manual [3], JN-RM2002 Stack Software Reference Manual [4] and JN-RM-2014 ZigBee Application Development API Reference
Manual [6]. Additional information is available on the Jennic support website.
3.1. JN5139 Single Chip Wireless Microcontroller
The JN5139-xxx-Myy series is constructed around the JN5139 single chip wireless microcontroller, which includes
the radio system, a 32-bit RISC CPU, ROM and RAM memory and a range of analogue and digital peripherals.
The chip is described fully in JN-DS-JN513x Datasheet for JN5139 single chip wireless microcontroller [2].
Note that the same basic pin configuration applies for all module designs. However, DIO3/SPISEL4 and
DIO2/SPISEL3 are not available with high power modules.
31 SIF_D Serial Interface data / Intelligent peripheral data
32 DIO 16 Intelligent peripheral device select General Purpose Digital I/O
33 CTS1 UART1 Clear To Send (input) General Purpose Digital I/O DIO17
34 RTS1 UART1 Request To Send (output) General Purpose Digital I/O DIO18
35 TXD1 UART1 Transmit Data (output) General Purpose Digital I/O DIO19
36 RXD1 UART1 Receive Data (input) General Purpose Digital I/O DIO20
37 COMP1-
Comparator 1 inputs
38 COMP1+
39 ADC1 Analogue to Digital input
40 ADC2 Analogue to Digital input
41 ADC3 Analogue to Digital input
*: These two pins are not connected for High power modules
General Purpose Digital I/O DIO15
4.2. Pin Descriptions
All pins behave as described in the JN513x datasheet [2], with the exception of the following:
4.3. Power Supplies
A single power supply pin, VDD is provided. Separate analogue (VSSA) and digital (GND) grounds are provided.
These should be connected together at the module pins.
4.4. SPI Memory Connections
SPISWP is a write protect pin for the serial flash memory. This should be held low to inhibit writes to the flash device.
SPISSZ is connected to SPI Slave Select 0 on the JN5139.
SPISSM is connected to the Slave Select pin on the memory.
This configuration allows the flash memory device to be programmed using an external SPI programmer if required.
For programming in this mode, the JN5139 should be held in reset by taking RESETN low.
The memory can also be programmed over the UART by using the programming mode described in JN-UG-3007
Flash Loader User Guide [5].
For normal operation of the module and programming over the UART, SPISSZ should be connected to SPISSM.
In most cases, the Electrical Characteristics are the same for both module and chip. They are described in detail in
the chip datasheet. Where there are differences, they are detailed below.
5.1. Maximum Ratings
Exceeding these conditions will result in damage to the device.
Parameter Min Max
Device supply voltage VDD -0.3V 3.6V
Voltage on analogue pins ADC1-4, DAC1-2,
COMP1+, COMP1-, COMP2+, COMP2-, SPICLK,
SPIMOSI, SPIMISO, SPISSM, SPISWP
-0.3V VDD + 0.3V
Voltage on 5V tolerant digital pins DIO-DIO20,
RESETN, SPISSZ
Storage temperature
Solder reflow temperature (According to IPC/JEDEC
J-STD-020C)
This device is sensitive to ESD and should only be handled using ESD precautions.
Thickness: 3.5mm over can, 10.6mm at SMA connector. Note that early versions of this board will be 40mm long but
the SMA connector will remain in the same location with respect to the pcb pads.
RF note for –M00 modules with ceramic antenna: No components, ground plane or tracks on any layer of the
mother board should be placed within 20mm of the 3 free sides of the antenna. Tracks etc may be placed adjacent to
the can, but should not extend past the can towards the antenna end of the module for 20mm from the antenna.
R Box (10 modules per pack)
T Tape Mounted 500pcs (00 module only)
V Tape Mounted 200pcs (01,02,03,04 modules
only)
Temp Range / Device Status
D -20°C to +70°C, Qualified
Module Type
00 Standard Power, Ceramic antenna
01 Standard Power, SMA connector
02 High Power, SMA connector
03 Standard Power, uFl connector
04 High power, uFl connector
[6] JN-RM-2014 ZigBee Application Development API Reference Manual
A.6 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING!
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This portable equipment with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance follow the instructions below;
1. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. Avoid direct contact to the antenna, or keep it to a minimum while using this equipment.
This transmitter module is authorized to be used in other devices only by OEM integrators under the
following condition:
The transmitter module must not be co-located with any other antenna or transmitter.
As long as the above condition is met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is
still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
High Power Module usage limitation
The high power module variants are classified as ‘mobile’ device pursuant with FCC § 2.1091 and must not be used
at a distance of < 20 cm (8”) from any nearby people.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for certain configurations or co-location with
another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the
final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this
RF module in the user manual of the end product.
The user manual for the end product must include the following information in a prominent location;
“To comply with FCC’s RF radiation exposure requirements, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
A.7 RoHS Compliance
JN5139-xxx-Myy devices meet the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council on the Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS).
A.8 Status Information
The status of this Data Sheet is Advanced.
Jennic products progress according to the following format:
Advanced
The Data Sheet shows the specification of a product in planning or in development.
The functionality and electrical performance specifications are target values and may be used as a guide to the final
specification.
Jennic reserves the right to make changes to the product specification at anytime without notice.
Preliminary
The Data Sheet shows the specification of a product that is in production, but is not yet fully qualified.
The functionality of the product is final. The electrical performance specifications are target values and may used as a
guide to the final specification. Modules are identified with an R suffix, for example JN5139-Z01-M00R.
Jennic reserves the right to make changes to the product specification at anytime without notice.
All functional and electrical performance specifications, including minimum and maximum values are final.
This Data Sheet supersedes all previous document versions.
Jennic reserves the right to make changes to the product specification at anytime to improve its performance.
A.9 Disclaimers
The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Jennic reserves the right to make
changes, without notice, in the products, including circuits and/or software, described or contained herein
in order to improve design and/or performance. Information contained in this document regarding device
applications and the like is intended through suggestion only and may be superseded by updates. It is
your responsibility to ensure that your application meets with your specifications.
Jennic assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of any of these products, conveys no license or
title under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these products, and makes no representations or
warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work infringement, unless
otherwise specified.
Jennic products are not intended for use in life support systems, appliances or systems where
malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury, death or severe
property or environmental damage. Jennic customers using or selling these products for use in such
applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Jennic for any damages resulting from
such use.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
A.10 Version Control
Version Notes
1.0 1st Issue of Advanced Datasheet
1.1 Update to correct connector positions on drawings and typo on module numbering. –000 modules now
read –001.