nRF24L01 
DataSheet
Single Chip 2.4GHz Transceiver For compact, battery operated applications
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 ShockBurst"
- Automatic packet handling
- Auto packet transaction handling
- 6 data pipe MultiCeiver"
- Air compatible with nRF2401A, 02, E1 and E2
- Low cost BOM
- ±60ppm 16MHz crystal
- 5V tolerant inputs
- Compact 20-pin 4x4mm QFN package
BENEFITS
- A true ultra low power solution enabled by a unique combination of low active mode currents, advanced power management and high air data rate
- A low cost solution is enabled by high level of integration with a minimum number of low cost external components
- Enhanced ShockBurst" relaxes requirements and reduced load on the host microcontroller saving on both cost and power consumption
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
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The nRF24L01 is a unique wireless solution for compact, battery operated applications with stringent requirements on battery lifetime and cost. The transceiver operates in the license free worldwide 2.4GHz ISM band.
The nRF24L01 integrates a complete 2.4GHz RF transceiver, an RF synthesizer, and full baseband logic including the unique Enhanced ShockBurst" hardware link layer, advanced power management and a high-speed SPI for the host controller interface. No external loop filters, resonators or VCO varactor diodes are required, only a low cost ±60ppm 16MHz crystal, matching circuitry and the antenna.