JN5189-DK006 - JN5189 Zigbee/Thread Development Kit | NXP Semiconductors
MPN: JN5189-DK006 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $199 | $199.00 |
| 10 | $179.1 | $1,791.00 |
| 100 | $159.2 | $15,920.00 |
| 500 | $145 | $72,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $131 | $131,000.00 |
JN5189-DK006 Overview
A wireless MCU (microcontroller unit with integrated radio) is a single-chip solution that combines an application processor, memory, peripherals, and a 2.4 GHz radio transceiver. Within the broader taxonomy, wireless MCUs sit inside the categories of microcontrollers -> integrated circuits -> semiconductors. They differ from standalone transceivers by embedding processing capability, eliminating the need for a separate host MCU and reducing bill-of-materials cost, PCB area, and power consumption in connected-node designs.
Key features of the JN5189-DK006 include a multi-board kit containing a control bridge with NFC reader, generic switch node, light/sensor node, and USB dongle for assembling a small wireless mesh network out of the box. The kit is supported by NXP's MCUXpresso IDE and the JN5189 SDK, providing Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Bluetooth LE stacks depending on firmware variant. The JN5189 silicon itself integrates an Arm Cortex-M4 core with FPU, up to 640 KB flash, 152 KB SRAM, and an ultra-low-power 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio, allowing coin-cell battery operation in end-node roles.
Typical applications enabled by the kit include Zigbee and Thread mesh networks, Matter-ready smart-home devices, wireless light bulbs and dimmers, battery-powered door/window sensors, and BLE-to-Thread/Zigbee bridges. The bundled NFC tag reader on the control bridge simplifies commissioning for end-products, mirroring the user experience of mainstream smart-home ecosystems.
When designing with the kit, designers should plan for an external antenna footprint matching the JN5189 carrier RF path and verify regulatory compliance for the target region (FCC, ETSI, MIC). The kit is a development tool, not a finished product - select the JN5189 silicon directly for volume production.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, bundled kit contents, application examples, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, helping engineers select between the JN5189-DK006 and the related K32W061-based IOTZTB-DK006 advanced kit.
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JN5189-DK006 Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Product Type | Development Kit / Evaluation Board |
| Target MCU | JN5189 / JN5188 (Arm Cortex-M4) |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz (ISM band) |
| Supported Protocols | IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee 3.0, Thread, BLE (variant dependent) |
| Carrier Board Designation | OM15076 (DK6) |
| Bundled Components | Control bridge with NFC reader, generic switch node, light/sensor node, USB dongle |
| Antenna | On-board 2.4 GHz antenna (chip/PCB trace) |
| Debug Interface | On-board debugger / USB |
| IDE Support | NXP MCUXpresso IDE, JN5189 SDK |
| Host Interface | USB |
| Input Voltage | USB-powered |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant (per NXP product page) |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Desktop / bench |
JN5189-DK006 Interfaces & Connectors
JN5189-DK006 exposes the following interfaces and connectors as published by the manufacturer: Power Input. Expansion header pinout, connector pin numbering, and electrical limits are defined in the manufacturer documentation.
| Power Input | USB-powered |
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Power & Thermal Characteristics
| Power Input | USB-powered |
Power input and thermal parameters for JN5189-DK006 as published by the manufacturer.
Typical Applications
JN5189-DK006 is suitable for 6 applications: Zigbee Smart Lighting Prototyping, Thread Mesh Home Automation, Matter-over-Thread Device Prototyping, Wireless Sensor Network Node, NFC-Commissioned Smart-Home Gateway, Battery-Powered Door/Window Sensor.
Zigbee Smart Lighting Prototyping
The JN5189-DK006 lets engineers prototype Zigbee 3.0 smart bulbs, dimmers, and luminaires out of the box. The bundled light/sensor node board is wired directly to a JN5189 carrier, exposing 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 with on-board antenna, PWM-driven LED control headers, and AC/DC power input. Zigbee 3.0 commissioning, touchlink, and Find-and-Bind are exercised by the NXP Zigbee 3.0 stack on the JN5189. Compared to a discrete MCU + transceiver design, JN5189 integrates the radio and Cortex-M4 to cut BOM, shrink PCB, and lower quiescent current for always-on lighting fixtures.
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Thread Mesh Home Automation
Engineers designing Thread border routers, sleep-end-devices, and Thread Group-certified Home Automation nodes use the JN5189-DK006's bundled switch node and USB dongle to validate mesh joining, parent selection, and SED (sleepy end device) behaviors. JN5189's ultra-low-power radio RX/TX currents allow battery-powered door/window sensors and PIR occupancy sensors on coin cells for years. The on-board debugger and MCUXpresso IDE let developers iterate Thread commissioning over NFC, mirroring mainstream smart-home onboarding flows without needing a separate host processor.
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Matter-over-Thread Device Prototyping
Matter-ready devices that use Thread as the IPv6 mesh layer can be prototyped directly on the JN5189-DK006 with NXP's Matter-over-Thread firmware. The kit's NFC reader on the control bridge supports Matter's NFC-commissioning flow, while the JN5189's Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU handles Matter application logic alongside Thread networking. For designs needing BLE commissioning too, NXP recommends evaluating the IOTZTB-DK006 with the multi-protocol K32W061. JN5189's low active-current profile keeps Matter sensors and switches within typical battery-life targets.
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Wireless Sensor Network Node
The JN5189-DK006 generic switch node and light/sensor node serve as ready-made templates for wireless sensor networks (WSN) measuring temperature, humidity, occupancy, and energy use. The JN5189 radio's RX sensitivity and link budget allow multi-hop mesh coverage across typical homes and small commercial spaces. JN5189's deep-sleep current in the microamp range enables coin-cell-powered temperature/humidity sensors that report every few minutes, while the Cortex-M4 + FPU runs sensor-fusion algorithms locally before transmitting.
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NFC-Commissioned Smart-Home Gateway
The control bridge board in the JN5189-DK006 integrates an NFC reader and acts as a bridge between the user's phone and Zigbee/Thread devices on the mesh. Engineers building smart-home gateways or hubs use the kit to validate NFC commissioning, packet routing, and OTA firmware updates across the mesh. JN5189's flash (up to 640 KB) supports gateway-class features such as device database, schedule logic, and multi-protocol bridging, while USB-powered operation simplifies bench development.
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Battery-Powered Door/Window Sensor
Coin-cell battery door and window sensors benefit from the JN5189-DK006's switch-node template and JN5189 silicon's ultra-low-power profile. The JN5189's sub-microamp deep-sleep current, fast wake-to-TX time, and 802.15.4 radio enable multi-year battery life on a CR2032. Engineers use the kit to characterize end-node behavior, tune Zigbee End Device or Thread SED polling intervals, and validate mechanical fit before committing to a custom PCB layout in production.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | IOTZTB-DK006 | JN5188-DK006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package / Form Factor | Multi-board development kit (carrier + 3 boards + dongle) | Multi-board kit (carrier + nodes + dongle) | Multi-board kit, JN5188 silicon |
| Target MCU | JN5189 (Arm Cortex-M4 + 802.15.4) | JN5189/88 and K32W061 (BLE + 802.15.4) | JN5188 (lower-cost variant of JN5189) |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Supported Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Thread, IEEE 802.15.4 | Zigbee, Thread, BLE, Matter | Zigbee 3.0, Thread, IEEE 802.15.4 |
| Bundled Boards | Control bridge (NFC), switch node, light/sensor node, USB dongle | Similar node set with BLE bridge coverage | Similar node set, JN5188 silicon |
| IDE / SDK | MCUXpresso + JN5189 SDK | MCUXpresso + JN5189/K32W061 SDKs | MCUXpresso + JN5188 SDK |
Key Differentiators
- Out-of-the-box mesh network with NFC commissioning (vs Bare JN5189 silicon module)
- Cortex-M4 with FPU on-board for sensor fusion (vs JN5188-DK006)
- JN5189 carrier common with IOTZTB-DK006 for easy upgrade (vs Closed/proprietary dev kits from competitors)
Design Notes
JN5189-DK006 boards are USB-powered from the host PC. For battery-powered testing of end-node behavior, power the carrier/sensor boards directly from a coin-cell or external supply via the dedicated VBAT header - do not rely on the USB dongle board for sleep-current measurements. JN5189 silicon supports deep-sleep currents in the microamp range, so use a uA-capable meter for accurate battery-life characterization.
The JN5189 carrier uses an integrated 2.4 GHz antenna trace. When transitioning to a custom PCB, follow NXP's reference antenna design from the JN5189 datasheet and keep the antenna clear of metal enclosures, batteries, and ground pour. A clearance of at least 5 mm is recommended for typical designs to preserve the published link budget and FCC/ETSI compliance margin.
Do not assume the bundled JN5189 firmware on first power-up is the latest. Always flash the latest JN5189 SDK examples from NXP's MCUXpresso repository before starting development. The kit's on-board debugger enumerates as a CMSIS-DAP interface on most modern OSes; if the host fails to recognize it, reinstall the MCUXpresso driver and verify USB cable data lines (not charge-only cables).
For RF measurements (TX power, RX sensitivity, harmonics), place the JN5189-DK006 board on a non-conductive foam spacer at least 10 cm above any metal surface to avoid ground-plane distortion. NXP's datasheet RF characteristics assume a free-space reference plane, and bench setups with metal under the antenna can mask compliance issues until certification. Use a calibrated antenna on the spectrum analyzer input.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed per NXP product page. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not separately published for the kit - refer to underlying JN5189 silicon declarations. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for a development kit; consult the JN5189 silicon datasheet for automotive-grade JN5189 variants.