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July 2007

nRF24L01

Single Chip 2.4GHz Transceiver

Product Specification

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 ShockBur

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•

Automatic packet handling

• Auto packet transaction handling

• 6 data pipe MultiCeiver™

• Air compatible with nRF2401A, 02, E1

and

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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

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Nordic Semiconductor ASA reserves the right to make changes without further notice to the product to

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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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.

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Semiconductor ASA reserves the right to make changes at any time

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

product.