Synapse RF266PC1 - 2.4GHz (chip antenna)

SKU: WRL-11279 Brand: Sparkfun

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Are you a fan of the XBee form-factor but in need of more power? Try the Synapse module! The Synapse RF266PC1 is an IEEE802.15.4 RF module running the SNAPÂ® network operating system that is pin-compatible with sockets already designed in for Digi Internationalâ€™s XBeeÂ® and XBee-PROÂ® RF modules. The RF266 also includes an open source software layer that can understand AT commands that you may already be using or you can modify the software to fit your requirements.

This module supports data rates from 250kbps up to 2Mbps and distances of up to 4000ft. because of a high gain 20 dBm transmit amp; a built in receive amp provides a -107 dBm receive sensitivity! These small, low-powered, 2.4 GHz transmitter-receiver modules are modest in power consumption â€“ as low as 0.37 Î¼A.

The RF266PC1 even comes preloaded with the award-winning Synapse SNAP network operating system. The embedded Python virtual machine makes application programming fast and easy and you can send your code to the module over the air. Thatâ€™s right, the module can be programmed with a stripped-down Python style language and execute code on itâ€™s own, no separate microcontroller required!

Features:

15 GPIO, and up to 4 10-bit A/D inputs
One UART port for control or transparent data
Low power modes: 0.37 Î¼A with internal timer running
128k flash, 56k free for over-the-air uploaded user apps
Up to 4000 feet, LoS at 250kbps with on-board chip antenna
Socket-able or solder-able
SNAP Cloud Compatible
250 kbps to 2 Mbps Data Rate
2.4 GHz RF Frequency
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology
Receive Amplifier (10 dBm)
Transmit amplifier (20 dBm)
Chip antenna

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