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September 2008

nRF24L01+

Single Chip 2.4GHz Transceiver

Product Specification v1.0

Key Features

• Worldwide 2.4GHz ISM band operation

• 250kbps, 1Mbps and 2Mbps on air data

rates

• Ultra low power operation

• 11.3mA TX at 0dBm output power

• 13.5mA RX at 2Mbps air data rate

• 900nA in power down

• 26µA 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™

• Drop-in compatibility with nRF24L01

• On-air compatible in 250kbps and 1Mbps

with nRF2401A, nRF2402, nRF24E1 and

nRF24E2

• 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-1 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 tracking systems

•Toys

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improve reliability, function or design. Nordic Semiconductor ASA does not assume any liability arising out

of the application or use of any product or circuits described herein.

All application information is advisory and does not form part of the specification.

Limiting values

Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are

stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the

specifications are not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Life support applications

These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction

of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Nordic Semiconductor ASA cus-

tomers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully

indemnify Nordic Semiconductor ASA for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

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Main office:

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7004 Trondheim

Phone: +47 72 89 89 00

Fax: +47 72 89 89 89

www.nordicsemi.no

Data sheet status

Objective product specification This product specification contains target specifications for product

development.

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data may be published from Nordic Semiconductor ASA later.

Product specification This product specification contains final product specifications. Nordic

Semiconductor ASA reserves the right to make changes at any time

without notice in order to improve design and supply the best possible

product.