NRF24L01P

series introduction

# NRF24L01P Product Series Introduction

## 1. Overview
The NRF24L01P is a highly integrated, ultra - low - power 2.4GHz wireless transceiver product series developed by Nordic Semiconductor. It offers a cost - effective and efficient solution for short - range wireless communication applications. With its advanced features and excellent performance, it has become a popular choice in various industries, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, and home automation.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 High - Speed Data Transmission
- The NRF24L01P supports data rates of up to 2Mbps, which enables fast and reliable transfer of data. This high - speed capability is crucial for applications that require real - time data communication, such as wireless gaming controllers, remote control systems, and sensor networks.
- It uses a direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) modulation technique, which helps to reduce interference and improve the overall communication quality.

### 2.2 Ultra - Low Power Consumption
- One of the most significant advantages of the NRF24L01P is its ultra - low power consumption. It has multiple power - saving modes, including power - down and standby modes. In power - down mode, the current consumption is extremely low, which helps to extend the battery life of portable devices.
- For example, in active mode, the transceiver consumes relatively low current, making it suitable for battery - powered applications like wireless sensors and wearable devices.

### 2.3 Wide Operating Frequency Range
- The NRF24L01P operates in the 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band, which is globally available and license - free. This wide frequency range allows for multiple channels to be used, enabling multiple devices to communicate simultaneously without interference.
- It supports up to 125 different channels, providing flexibility in network design and reducing the probability of channel congestion.

### 2.4 Enhanced ShockBurst™ Mode
- The Enhanced ShockBurst™ mode simplifies the communication protocol and reduces the microcontroller's workload. In this mode, the NRF24L01P takes care of packet handling, including packet assembly, CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) calculation, and retransmission.
- This feature makes it easy to integrate the transceiver into existing systems, even for developers with limited wireless communication experience.

### 2.5 Multiple Data Pipe Support
- The NRF24L01P supports up to 6 data pipes, which allows a single transceiver to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously. Each data pipe can have its own address and data rate, providing a high degree of flexibility in multi - device communication scenarios.
- This is particularly useful in applications such as wireless sensor networks, where a central node needs to communicate with multiple sensor nodes.

## 3. Technical Specifications

### 3.1 Electrical Characteristics
- **Supply Voltage**: The NRF24L01P operates with a supply voltage range of 1.9V to 3.6V, which is compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and battery types.
- **Current Consumption**: In power - down mode, the current consumption is typically less than 900nA. In receive mode, it consumes around 12.3mA, and in transmit mode (0dBm output power), the current consumption is approximately 11.3mA.

### 3.2 Antenna and RF Performance
- **Output Power**: The output power can be adjusted in four steps: - 18dBm, - 12dBm, - 6dBm, and 0dBm, allowing for optimization of the communication range and power consumption according to the application requirements.
- **Sensitivity**: The

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Datasheets

• NRF24L01+ Specification
• NRF24L01+ Eval Kit Files
• PDF 3

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