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NXP Semiconductors JN5168/001,518
- Part No.:
- JN5168/001,518
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- RF Transceiver ICs
- Package:
- 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
JN5168/001,518.pdf
- Description:
- IC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 40HVQFN
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Product details
Overview
JN5168/001,518 from NXP Semiconductors is a 32-bit IEEE 802.15.4 wireless microcontroller integrating 256kB Flash, 32kB RAM, and 4kB EEPROM; featuring a 2.4GHz transceiver with -95dBm sensitivity, 2.5dBm output power, and hardware 128-bit AES encryption-designed for ZigBee PRO, ZigBee Smart Energy, and RF4CE remote control applications operating from coin-cell batteries.
For engineers reviewing the JN5168/001,518 datasheet, JN5168/001,518 pinout, JN5168/001,518 application, or JN5168/001,518 equivalent, key selection considerations include deep-sleep current (0.12µA), integrated Time-of-Flight ranging engine, antenna diversity support, 20 DIO pins with peripheral multiplexing, and compliance with industrial temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
Technical Context
The JN5168/001,518 implements a unified memory architecture with 32-bit RISC CPU running at 1–32MHz, supporting variable-width instructions and multi-stage pipelining for high code density and low-power execution. Its IEEE 802.15.4 PHY/MAC is fully hardware-accelerated-including CRC generation, auto-ACK, beacon timing, and packet formatting-offloading protocol stack processing from the CPU.
Radio operation relies on a single-ended 2.4GHz O-QPSK transceiver with integrated VCO tuning (VCOTUNE), bias control (IBIAS), and RF_IN interface requiring only two inductors and one capacitor for 50Ω matching. The security coprocessor handles AES-CCM encryption/authentication modes (MIC-32/-64/-128, ENC-MIC) per IEEE 802.15.4-2006 without CPU intervention.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | 32-bit RISC CPU with variable instruction width, multi-stage pipeline, and 1–32MHz programmable clock speed for dynamic power/performance scaling. |
| Memory Configuration | 256kB Flash (32kB sectors), 32kB RAM, 4kB EEPROM with 100k write endurance-enabling full ZigBee PRO stack + application firmware in one chip. |
| Wireless Performance | -95dBm receiver sensitivity and 2.5dBm transmit power deliver robust 2.4GHz link budget suitable for mesh networks in home automation environments. |
| Power Consumption | Deep sleep current 0.12µA (wake-up via IO), sleep timer mode 0.6µA, RX 17mA / TX 15mA-enabling >10-year battery life on CR2032. |
| Security Engine | Dedicated 128-bit AES hardware coprocessor supporting IEEE 802.15.4-2006 CCM modes (ENC, MIC-32/-64/-128, ENC-MIC) with zero CPU overhead. |
| Analog Peripherals | 4-channel 10-bit ADC with internal battery/temperature sensors, programmable comparator, and supply voltage monitor with 8 thresholds. |
| Digital Interfaces | 2× UART (one with RTS/CTS), SPI master/slave (3 chip selects), 2-wire I²C master/slave, 5× PWM outputs, 2× sleep timers, and JTAG debug port. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 40-pin HVQFN (6×6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), lead-free and RoHS compliant, with exposed paddle (VSSA) for thermal and electrical grounding.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| XTAL_IN / XTAL_OUT | 32MHz crystal oscillator interface | Provides system clock reference; requires external 32MHz crystal and load capacitors for stable 16MHz core clock derivation. |
| RF_IN | Single-ended RF input | Connects to matching network (2 inductors + 1 capacitor) for 50Ω microstrip antenna interface; supports antenna diversity switching. |
| VCOTUNE / IBIAS | VCO tuning & RF bias control | VCOTUNE sets VCO frequency via RC network; IBIAS connects to 43kΩ resistor to ground to calibrate radio bias currents. |
| DIO0–DIO19 | Configurable digital I/O | 20 pins support multiplexed functions including ADC inputs (ADC1–ADC4), comparator (COMP1P/COMP1M), PWM, UART, SPI, I²C, and pulse counting. |
| VDD1 / VDD2 | Power supplies | VDD1 (3.3V) powers analog circuitry; VDD2 (3.3V) powers digital logic; each requires local 100nF decoupling and shared 10µF bulk capacitor. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Time-of-Flight engine | Enables precise distance measurement between nodes without external timing infrastructure-critical for indoor positioning and proximity-aware lighting control. |
| Antenna Diversity (Auto RX) | Automatically selects optimal receive antenna based on real-time energy detection-improving link reliability in multipath-rich home environments. |
| Ultra-low deep-sleep current (0.12µA) | Allows wake-up from GPIO events while maintaining coin-cell battery life beyond 10 years-eliminating need for external wake-up controllers. |
| Hardware MAC accelerator | Offloads IEEE 802.15.4 frame handling (CRC, address filtering, auto-ACK, beacon management) freeing CPU cycles for application logic and stack processing. |
| On-chip temperature & battery sensor | Eliminates external sensing components; enables self-calibrating battery state-of-charge estimation and thermal derating of RF output power. |
Applications
| Smart Energy Meters | ZigBee Light Link Switches |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Wireless communication between electricity/gas meters and utility gateways in AMI deployments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary wireless SoC executing ZigBee Smart Energy profile, managing secure meter reading bursts and time-synchronized firmware updates. Use Value: Hardware AES encryption ensures regulatory-compliant data confidentiality; deep-sleep mode extends battery life to match 15-year meter lifetime. | Use Scenario: Battery-powered wall-mounted light switches controlling LED fixtures via ZigBee Light Link. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: End-device controller handling button press detection, encrypted command transmission, and ultra-low-power listening for group broadcast commands. Use Value: 0.12µA deep-sleep current enables >10-year operation on CR2032; antenna diversity maintains reliable control even behind metal enclosures. |
| RF4CE Remote Controls | Energy-Harvesting Sensors |
Use Scenario: TV/AV remotes transmitting encrypted IR+RF commands with sub-100ms latency and bidirectional feedback. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-mode controller running RF4CE stack with integrated IR transmitter (via PWM timer), managing channel agility and retransmission timing. Use Value: Hardware Time-of-Flight engine enables gesture-based pointing; 2.5dBm output ensures line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight reliability up to 15m. | Use Scenario: Self-powered occupancy sensors using piezoelectric or solar harvesting to trigger lighting or HVAC control. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Ultra-low-power wireless node waking only on motion/energy event, performing ADC sampling, and transmitting encrypted status packets. Use Value: Sub-µA sleep current allows energy harvesting storage to sustain operation; integrated battery monitor validates harvester health without external components. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar wireless microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| EM3581-RTR | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core, 256kB Flash, 32kB RAM; ZigBee PRO certified but no Time-of-Flight or antenna diversity. | Lacks integrated ranging and automatic RX diversity-requires external components for equivalent link robustness. | Prefer when ARM toolchain compatibility or ZigBee certification traceability is prioritized over ultra-low-power ranging features. |
| JN5179-001-Mxx | Successor IC with 2.4GHz + sub-GHz dual-band radio, 512kB Flash, same pinout; backward-compatible software stack. | Supports hybrid networks (ZigBee + 868/915MHz) but higher BOM cost and power in active mode. | Select for future-proofing where sub-GHz long-range extension is planned alongside existing 2.4GHz mesh infrastructure. |
Compared with EM3581-RTR, JN5168/001,518 delivers superior RF link resilience via antenna diversity and enables new use cases with Time-of-Flight; versus JN5179-001-Mxx, it offers lower system cost and proven field reliability in battery-constrained endpoints where dual-band is unnecessary.
Availability
JN5168/001,518 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart energy metering, ZigBee Light Link lighting controls, RF4CE remote controls, energy-harvesting sensors, and industrial wireless monitoring requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for JN5168/001,518 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The JN516x series was designed specifically for ultra-low-power, standards-compliant wireless mesh networking in resource-constrained battery-operated devices-targeting home automation, smart energy, and remote control markets.
FAQ
What wireless protocols does the JN5168/001,518 natively support?
The JN5168/001,518 natively supports IEEE 802.15.4-2006 PHY/MAC layer operations and is qualified to run upper-layer stacks including ZigBee PRO, ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Light Link, RF4CE, and JenNet-IP-all enabled by its hardware MAC accelerator and AES coprocessor. Protocol stack binaries are provided by NXP and require no modification to the JN5168/001,518 silicon.
Does the JN5168/001,518 require external RF matching components?
Yes, the JN5168/001,518 requires an external matching network on the RF_IN pin consisting of two inductors and one capacitor to interface with a 50Ω microstrip antenna. The datasheet specifies exact values and layout rules in Appendix B.4; omitting or misplacing these components will degrade transmit power and receiver sensitivity below the rated -95dBm and 2.5dBm specifications.
How many digital I/O pins does the JN5168/001,518 provide, and what peripherals can they multiplex?
The JN5168/001,518 provides 20 dedicated DIO pins (DIO0–DIO19), each supporting up to five alternate functions including ADC inputs (ADC1–ADC4), comparator channels (COMP1P/COMP1M), PWM outputs (PWM1–PWM4), UART signals (RXD0/TXD0/RTS0/CTS0), SPI lines (SPIMOSI/SPIMISO/SPICLK), I²C bus (SIF_CLK/SIF_D), and pulse counter inputs (PC0/PC1). Pin function selection is controlled entirely in software via the Integrated Peripherals API.
What is the minimum supply voltage for reliable operation of the JN5168/001,518?
The JN5168/001,518 operates reliably from 2.0V to 3.6V on both VDD1 and VDD2 supplies. Below 2.0V, brown-out reset activates to prevent undefined behavior; the supply voltage monitor (SVM) provides eight programmable thresholds to trigger interrupts or enter safe states before critical voltage levels are reached-ensuring deterministic shutdown during battery depletion.
Can the JN5168/001,518 operate in industrial temperature environments?
Yes, the JN5168/001,518 is specified for continuous operation across -40°C to +125°C ambient temperature, validated per JEDEC JESD22-A104. This includes full functionality of the 2.4GHz transceiver, 32-bit CPU, Flash memory writes/erases, and analog peripherals such as the 10-bit ADC and temperature sensor-making it suitable for uncontrolled environments like outdoor smart meters and factory-floor sensors.
JN5168/001,518 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Type:
- TxRx + MCU
- RF Family/Standard:
- 802.15.4
- Protocol:
- ZigbeePRO®
- Modulation:
- O-QPSK
- Frequency:
- 2.4GHz
- Data Rate (Max):
- 1Mbps
- Power - Output:
- 2.5dBm
- Sensitivity:
- -96dBm
- Memory Size:
- 256kB Flash, 4kB EEPROM, 32kB RAM
- Serial Interfaces:
- I2C, JTAG, SPI, UART
- GPIO:
- 20
- Voltage - Supply:
- 2V ~ 3.6V
- Current - Receiving:
- 17mA
- Current - Transmitting:
- 15.3mA
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 40-HVQFN (6x6)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The JN5168/001,518 part is unused and in its original packaging.
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