Design Files
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2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Wireless Transceiver
Note: JN5189/88T is preferred for any new design. No new software releases planned
The MCR20A expands the NXP® portfolio of wireless connectivity products by delivering a new generation of 2.4 GHz transceiver for the IEEE® 802.15.4 standard. The MCR20A provides a world-class link budget of 110 dB that ensures the longest range of communication. At the same time, the MCR20A is able to receive and transmit at significantly lower peak currents than other competitive devices. This enables mesh networks to run on the same battery for a much longer period. The Dual PAN support allows the system to concurrently participate in two 802.15.4 networks, eliminating the need for multiple radios.
Product Details
Features
- High-performance 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 RF transceiver
- 802.15.4 PHY/MAC support
- -102 dBm sensitivity +8 dBm maximum output power reducing the need for external power amplifiers
- Low-power receive mode (LPPS)
- TX 17 mA @ 0 dBm and RX 19 mA typical
- TX 18 mA @ 0 dBm and RX 19.5 mA max
- Dual PAN support
- Supports single-ended and fast diversity antenna options: single 50 ohm antenna uses single balun to reduce component count and cost
- Packet processor for hardware acceleration
- 128-bit random number generator
- 1.8-3.6 V operating range
- Small footprint: 5x5 LGA 32 pin
- –40 ˚C to +105 ˚C operational temperature range
- Supports SMAC, Thread Networking Protocol and ZigBee stacks
- Software protocol stacks, tools, and IDE are compatible with the Kinetis® MCU family and integrated in the Kinetis software development kit (SDK)
Thread Stack
Thread Networking Protocol
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Documentation
Quick reference to our documentation types.
4 documents
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Data Sheet
MCR20A Data SheetFeatured
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Reference Manual
MCR20A Reference ManualFeatured
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Fact Sheet
MCR20AVHM - Fact Sheet Featured
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Application Note
Hardware Design Considerations for MCR20A IEEE® 802.15.4 Devices
Design Resources
Hardware
Quick reference to our
board types.
3 hardware offerings
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Evaluation and Development BoardsFreedom Development Board for MCR20A Wireless TransceiverFeatured
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Evaluation and Development BoardsFreedom Development Platform for Kinetis® K64, K63, and K24 MCUs
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Evaluation and Development BoardsFreedom Development Platform for Kinetis® KL3x and KL4x MCUs
Software
Quick reference to our software types.
3 software files
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Connectivity Software
Kinetis MKW2xD and MCR20A Connectivity Software (Linux)
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Connectivity Software
Test Tool for Connectivity Products
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Connectivity Software
Kinetis MKW2xD and MCR20A Connectivity Software
Note: For better experience, software downloads are recommended on desktop.
Engineering Services
To get further assistance directly from NXP, please see our Engineering Services.
3 engineering services
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Independent Design House (IDH)
Hardware Design Services
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Independent Design House (IDH)
Embedded Software Development Services
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Independent Design House (IDH)
Embedded Software Design
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