The RN4678 is a fully certified Bluetooth version 4.2 (BR/EDR/LE) Dual Mode module, which enables the designer to easily add classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Smart capability to their products. Delivering local connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), the RN4678 bridges the product to Smart Phones and Tablets for convenient data transfer, control and access to cloud applications.

This Bluetooth SIG certified module provides a complete wireless solution with Bluetooth stack on-board, integrated antenna, and worldwide radio certifications in a compact surface mount package, 22 x 12 x 2.4 mm. It supports GAP, SDP, SPP, and GATT profiles. Data is transferred over the Bluetooth link by sending/receiving data via transparent UART mode, making it easy to integrate with any processor or microcontroller with a UART interface. Configuration is made easy through ASCII commands via UART.

Available iOS Applications for the RN4678:


Microchip’s Smart Discover for iPhone or iPad provides the ability to scan and connect to nearby Microchip Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) peripherals and listen to BLE broadcasters.

  Fully-certified Bluetooth Version 4.2 Module

  Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low-Energy Support

  Easy to use RN-style ASCII interface

  On-board embedded Bluetooth Stack (GAP, SDP, SPP, GATT)

  Easy to use transparent mode for data transfer via UART

  Multiple I/O pins for control and status

  Secure AES128 encryption

  +2 dBm Transmit Power

  Receiver Sensitivity -90 dBm (Classic); -92 dBm (LE)

  Firmware can be field upgradable via UART

  Compact surface mount module: 22 x 12 x 2.4 mm

  Temperature Range from -20°C to +70°C

  Operating Voltage: 3.3 – 4.3V

  Bluetooth SIG Certified

  Worldwide regulatory certifications

APPLICATIONS:

  Mobile Point of Sales (mPOS)

  LED lighting

  Wearables

  Digital Sports

  Fitness Devices

  Health Care/Medical

  Automotive Accessories

  Home Automation

  Remote Control Toys