The JN5168-001-Myy family is a range of ultra low power, high performance surface mount
modules targeted at IEEE 802.15.4, JenNet-IP, ZigBee Light Link, ZigBee Smart Energy and
RF4CE networking applications, enabling users to realise products 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 NXP’s JN5168 wireless
microcontroller to provide a comprehensive solution with large memory, high CPU and 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.
Four module variants are available: JN516 8-001-M00 with an integrated antenna, JN5168-001M03 with an antenna connector and the JN5168-001-M05 and M06 with an antenna connector,
power amplifier and LNA for extended range. The JN5168-001-M05 output power has been
optimised for use in Europe and Asia.
Module Block Diagram
Benefits
• Microminiature module solutio ns
• Ready to use in products
• Minimises product development
time
• No RF test required for systems
• Compliant with
o FCC 47CFR Part 15C
o IC Canada RSS 210 Issue 8 -
Annex 8,
o ETSI EN 300-328 V1.7.1
o EN 301-489-17 V2.1.1
o EN60950-1-2006 +A1, A11, A12
The JN5168-001-Myy module family provides designers with a ready-made component that provides a fully
integrated solution for applications, using the IEEE802.15.4 standard in the 2.4-2.5GHz ISM frequency band [1],
including JenNet-IP and ZigBee Smart Energy, and can be quickly and easily included in product designs. The
modules integrate all of the RF components required, 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
NXP’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.
Four variants are available: JN5168-001-M00, JN5168-001-M03, JN5168-001-M05 and JN5168-001-M06. All
modules have FCC and Industry Canada modular approvals. All modules other than the JN5168-001-M06 are also
CE compliant and subject to a Notified Body Opinion.
The variants available are describe d below .
1.1. Variants
Variant Description FCCID Industry Canada ID
JN5168-001-M00 Standard Power, integrated antenna TYOJN5168M0 7438A-CYO5168M0
JN5168-001-M03 Standard Power, uFL connector TYOJN5168M3 7438A-CYO5168M3
JN5168-001-M05 Medium Power, uFL connector TYOJN5168M5 7438A-CYO5168M5
JN5168-001-M06 High Power, uFL connector TYOJN5168M6 7438A-CYO5168M6
1.2. Regulatory Approvals
The JN5168-001-M00, M03 and M05 have been tested against the requirements of the following European
standards.
• Radio EN 300 328 v1.7.1.
• EMC, EN 301 489-17 v2.1.1
• Basic Safety Assessment (BSA) EN 60950-1:2006
A Notified Body statement of opinion for this standard is available on request.
The High Power module with M06 suffix is not approved for use in Europe, instea d the JN5168-001-M 05 module may
be used with an antenna with up to 2.2dBi; 10mW/MHz power spectral density e.i.r.p is the maximum permitted in
Europe.
Additionally, all module types have received FCC “Modular Approval”, in compliance with CFR 47 FCC part 15
regulations and in accordance to FCC Public notice DA00-1407. Appendix A.8 contains details on the conditions
applying to this modular approval. The modules are approved for use with a range of different antennas; further
details of which can be found in section Appendix A.8.1. The modular approvals notice and test reports are available
on request.
All modules are compliant with Industry Canada RSS210 (Issue 8, Annex 8) and have Industry Canada modular
approval.
The JN5168-001-M06 module is subject to user proximity restrictions under FCC and Industry Canada regulations;
more specific information is available in A.8.2.
Additional +/-15ppm allowance for
temperature and ageing
Typical RF Characteristics
Notes
Nominal for 1% PER, as per 802.15.4
section 6.5.3.3 (Note 1)
Transmit power
2.5dBm
22dBm
9.5 dBm
Nominal
Maximum input
signal
-95 to
-10dBm
-105 to
-20dBm
-95 to
-10dBm
RF Port impedance
– uFL connector
Rx Spurious
Emissions
Tx Spurious
Emissions
VSWR (max)
2:1
2:1
2:1
2.4 - 2.5GHz
Peripherals
Notes
Master SPI port
3 selects
3 selects
3 selects
250kHz - 16MHz
Slave SPI port
250kHz - 8MHz
Two UARTs
16550 compatible
Two-wire serial I/F
SMbus & I2C)
5 x PWM (4 x timer,
1 x timer/counter)
Two programmable
Digital IO lines
UARTs, timers and
2. Specifications
Most specification parameters for the modules are specified in the chip datasheet - JN-DS-JN5168 Wireless
Microcontroller Datasheet [2]. Where there are differences, the parameters are defined here.
VDD=3.0V @ +25°C
15mA 175mA 35mA CPU in doze, radio transmitting
17.5mA 22mA 22mA CPU in doze, radio receiving
+/-25ppm +/-25ppm +/-25ppm
Receive sensitivity -95dBm -100dBm -96dBm
10dBm 5dBm 10dBm For 1% PER, measured as sensitivity
RSSI range
50 ohm 50 ohm 50 ohm 2.4 - 2.5GHz
-61dBm -69dBm -69dBm Measured conducted into 50ohms
-40dBm -49dBm -45dBm Measured conducted into 50ohms
Up to 400kHz
20 18 18
16MHz clock
32kHz clock
DIO2 & DIO3 not available on JN5168-001M05 and JN5168-001-M06 modules
SPI selects)
Four channel
converter
Programmable
comparators
Internal
and battery monitor
Analogue-to-Digital
analogue
temperature sensor
The performance of all peripherals is defined in the JN-DS-JN5168 Wireless Microcontroller Datasheet [2].
Note 1: Sensitivity is defined for conducted measurements on connectorised modules. Modules with an integrated
antenna have approximately 1.5 dB less e.i.r.p and reciprocal receive sensitivity.
NXP 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 www.nxp.com/jennic. A range of evaluation/developer kits
is also available, allowing products to be quickly bread boarded. 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 JenNet-IP and ZigBee PRO network stacks, this package provides everything required to
develop application code and to trial it with hardware representative of the final module.
The modules can be user programmed both in development and in production using software supplied by NXP.
Access to the on-chip peripherals, MAC and network stack software is provided through specific APIs. This
information is available on the NXP support website, together with many example applications, user guides, reference
manuals and application notes.
10-bit, up to 100ks/s
Ultra low power mode for sleep
2.1. JN5168 Single Chip Wireless M icrocontroller
The JN5168-001-Myy series is constructed around the JN5168-001 single chip wireless microcontroller, which
includes the radio system, a 32-bit RISC CPU, Flash, RAM & EEPROM memory and a range of analogue and digital
peripherals.
The chip is described fully in JN-DS-JN5168 Wireless Microcontroller Datasheet [2].
Note that the same basic pin configuration applies for all module designs. However, DIO3 (pin 9) and DIO2 (pin 8)
are not available on the JN5168-001-M05 and JN5168-001-M06.
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.
4.1. Maximum Ratings
Exceeding these conditions will result in damage to the device.
A.3 Optimal PCB placement of the JN5168-001-M00 Module
The JN5168-001-M00 module features an optimised, low cost, integrated, inverted F, printed PCB antenna. The
antenna has a vertically polarised near omnidirectional radiation pattern and up to 1.6 dBi of peak gain. The PCB
design has been elongated in order to increase the ground plane area which increases the antenna efficiency. This
allows stand alone operation without any additional ground plane however care must be taken when mounting this
module onto another PCB. The area around the antenna must be kept clear of conductors or other metal objects for
an absolute minimum of 20 mm. This is true for all layers of the PCB and not just the top layer. Any conductive
objects close to the antenna could severely disrupt the antenna pattern resulting in deep nu lls and high directivity in
some directions.
The diagrams below show various pos sib le scenar i os. The top 3 scenarios are correct; groundplane may be placed
beneath JN5168-001-M00 module as long as it does not protrude beyond the edge of the top layer ground plane on
the module PCB.
The bottom 3 scenarios are incorrect; the left hand side example because there is groundplane underneath the
antenna, the middle example because there is insufficient clearance around the antenna (it is best to have no
conductors anywhere near the antenna), finally the right hand example has a battery’s metal casing in the
recommended keep out area.
Figure 6 PCB placement of the JN5168-001-M00 Module
Figure 7, 8 & 9 are simulated 3D radiation plots of the JN5168-001-M00. They are provided here to help the user
orientate the module in end equipment in an optimal way. These visualisations are an accurate representation of the
antenna radiation pattern in the 3D space.
The 2D XZ plots for each channel are shown in Figure 10. These are actual measurements in an anechoic chamber
with the JN5168-001-M00 mounted on a DR1174 carrier board from the JN516x-EK001 Evaluation kit. The device
under test and the antenna height was 1m and the values are in dBuV/m at a distance of 3m.
Figure 11 is a plot of the peak field strengths for a JN5168-001-M00, JN5148-001-M00 and JN5168-001-M03. The
M03 is used with a λ/2 vertical antenna. Figure 11 shows that the new integrated antenna is 1.5-3dB better than the
JN5148-001-M00 and is within 1.5 dB of a JN5168-001-M03 λ/2 vertical.
Figure 7: 3D radiation plot JN5168-001-M00 XY Orientation (simulation)
Figure 11: Peak Field Strengths for various modules optimised for height and azimuth
A.5 Manufacturing
vertical
Channel
A.5.1 Reflow Profile
For reflow soldering, it is recommended to follow the reflow profile in figure 6 as a guide, as well as the paste
manufacturer’s guidelines on peak flow temperature, soak times, time above liquid and ramp rates.
Temperature 25~160 ºC 160~190 ºC > 220º C 230~Pk. Pk. Temp
NXP does not recommend use of a solder paste that requires the module and PCB assembly to be cleaned (rinsed in
water) for the following reasons:
Solder flux residues and water can be trapped by the PCB, can or components and result in short circuits.
The module label could be damaged or removed.
NXP recommends use of a 'no clean' solder paste for all its module products.
A.6 Ordering Information
Ordering Code Format:
Where this Data Sheet is denoted as “Advanced” or “Preliminary”, devices will be either Engineering Samples or
Prototypes.
Part Number Description
JN5168-001-M00 Shipped in tape mounted 500 piece reel
00 Standard Power, Integral antenna
03 Standard Power, uFl connector
05 Medium Power, uFL connector
06 High Power, uFl connector
A.8 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.).
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed above, and having a maximum gain of 2.2 dBi.
Alternative vertical antennas may be used provided that the gain does not exceed 2.2 dBi. Antennas having a gain
greater than 2.2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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 people.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can n ot be met (for certa in conf igur ations or co-location wi th
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-evaluat in g 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 co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
A.8.3 FCC End Product Labelling
The final ‘end product’ should be labelled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains TX FCC ID: TYOJN5168M0, TYOJN5168M3, TYOJN5168M5 or TYOJN5168M6” to reflect the version of
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
1
Antenna Factor
ANT-2.4-CW-RCT-SMA
Vertical - knuckle antenna
2.2
SMA
2
Antennova
B6090
Vertical - knuckle antenna
2.2
RP-SMA
3
Hyperlink Technology
HG2402RD-RSF
Vertical - knuckle antenna
2.2
RP-SMA
4
Aveslink Technology, Inc
E-0005-AC
Vertical- flying lead
2
RP-SMA
7
Aveslink Technology, Inc
E-2410-GC
Vertical - swivel
2
RP-SMA
8
Aveslink Technology, Inc
E-2820-CA
Vertical - bulkhead- flying lead
2
uFL
9
Aveslink Technology, Inc
E-2820-GC
Vertical - swivel
2
RP-SMA
10
Embedded Antenna Design
FBKR35068-RS-KR
Vertical - knuckle antenna
2
RP-SMA
14
Aveslink Technology, Inc
E-6170-DA
Vertical - right angle
1
uFL
15
Laird Technologies
WCR2400-SMRP
Vertical - knuckle antenna
1
RP-SMA
A.9 Industry Canada Statement
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropic radiat ed power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successf ul c omm uni cat ion.
These modules have been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 2.2 dBi. Antennas having a
gain greater than 2.2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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).
Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilis ateur de
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
A.9.1 Industry Canada End Product Labelling
For Industry Canada purposes the following sho uld be use d.
“Contains Industry Canada ID IC: 7438A-CYO5168M0, IC: 7438A-CYO5168M3, IC: 7438A-CYO5168M5 or IC:
7438A-CYO5168M6” to reflect the version of the module being used inside the product.
A.10 European R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Statement
All modules listed in this datasheet with the exception of the JN5168-001-M06 are compliant with ETSI EN 300 328
V1.7.1 (2006-10), EMC, EN 301 489-17 v2.1.1 (2009-02) and the Basic Safety Assessment (BSA) EN 60950-1:2006
(2006-06) and are subject to a Notified Body Opinion.
The modules are approved for use with the antennas listed in the following table. The JN5168-001-M06 module is not
approved for use in Europe, instead use the JN5168-001-M05 which produces the maximum permitted power.
Alternative vertical antennas may be used provided that the gain does not exceed 2.2 dBi.
Brand Model Number Description Gain (dBi) Connector type
Nearson S131CL-L-PX-2450S Vertical - knuckle-flying lead 2 uFL
Laird Technologies WRR2400-IP04 Vertical - knuckle-flying lead 1.5 uFL
Laird Technologies WRR2400-RPSMA Vertical - knuckle-flying lead 1.3 RP-SMA
A.11 RoHS Compliance
JN5168-001-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).
The JN5168-001-M00, M03, M05 and M06 modules meet the requirements of Chinese RoHS requirements
SJ/T11363-2006.
Full data can be found at www.nxp.com/jennic.
A.12 Status Information
The status of this Data Sheet is Preliminary.
NXP 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.
NXP 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 commercially available, but is not yet fully qualified.
The functionality of the product is final. The electrical performance specifications are target values and may be used
as a guide to the final specification. NXP reserves the right to make changes to the product specification at anytime
without notice.
Production
This is the production Data Sheet for the product.
All functional and electrical performance specifications, where included, including min and max values are derived
from detailed product characterization.
This Data Sheet supersedes all previous document versions.
NXP reserves the right to make changes to the product specification at anytime.
A.13 Disclaimers
The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. NXP reserves the right to make changes,
without notice, in the products, including circuits and/or software, described or contained therein. 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.
NXP warrants performance of its hardware products to the specifications applicable at the time of sale in accordance
with NXP’s standard warranty. Testing and other quality control techniques are used to the extent NXP deems
necessary to support this warranty. Except where mandatory by government requirements, testing of all parameters
of each product is not necessarily performed.
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