JN5179/001Z - 512KB Flash ZigBee 3.0 Wireless MCU | NXP
MPN: JN5179/001Z ✗ اختتامِ زندگیJN5179/001Z جائزہ
A wireless microcontroller (wireless MCU) is a single-die System-on-Chip that combines an MCU core, on-chip non-volatile memory, RF transceiver, and baseband/MAC accelerators. It sits inside the IoT/connectivity hierarchy: wireless MCU -> RF transceiver + microcontroller -> SoC -> semiconductor. By collapsing PHY + MAC + application CPU + memory into one device, the JN5179/001Z eliminates external radio chips and lets engineers run a Thread/ZigBee stack directly on the same die that runs application logic.
Key features include the ARM Cortex-M3 core with programmable clock speeds for active and sleep modes, +10 dBm output power with on-chip PA, -96.5 dBm receiver sensitivity for link-budget headroom in indoor mesh networks, 512 kB embedded Flash for full ZigBee 3.0 / Thread stack plus application code, and hardware AES-128 accelerators for secure commissioning. The 4 kB EEPROM simplifies persistent network parameter storage (channel, PAN ID, security keys).
Architecturally, the JN5179/001Z uses a single-die 2.4 GHz radio with a dedicated IEEE 802.15.4 baseband, a Cortex-M3 core running up to 32 MHz, and integrated DC-DC and LDO blocks that keep deep-sleep current in the microamp range. This combination lets battery-powered nodes run for years on two AA cells when firmware is written with sleep-friendly APIs.
Typical applications include ZigBee 3.0 Smart Home lighting (bulbs, switches, dimmers, occupancy sensors), Thread border routers and Matter-over-Thread endpoints, ZigBee Smart Energy thermostats, and industrial 802.15.4 mesh sensors. Designers favour the JN5179 because NXP provides a certified ZigBee 3.0 stack plus reference designs, shortening time-to-market.
When designing with this part, allocate the 512 kB Flash carefully between NXP's ZigBee stack (~250 kB typical) and application code. Decouple AVDD/DVDD/PAVDD pins individually per the datasheet, and use a pi-network antenna match for the differential RFIO port. The /001Z suffix denotes tape-and-reel packing (1,000 per reel), MSL-3 handling required.
This page synthesises distributor pricing, same-brand NXP drop-in alternatives (JN5189/88T, JN5179-001-M13Z), and practical RF/antenna design notes that go beyond the datasheet alone.
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اسی سیریز کے ماڈلز جو ڈراپ اِن مطابقت رکھتے ہیں JN5179/001Z (یکساں فارم فیکٹر اور فٹ پرنٹ) — میں مختلف Frequency Band, Mounting Type, Package, Product Type, Protocol.
JN5179-001-M13Z
✅ ڈراپ-اِن📋 حوالہ جاتی متبادل (کیٹلاگ میں نہیں)
JN5179/001
✅ ڈراپ-اِن📋 حوالہ جاتی متبادل (کیٹلاگ میں نہیں)
JN5178/001Z
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JN5174/001Z
✅ ڈراپ-اِن📋 حوالہ جاتی متبادل (کیٹلاگ میں نہیں)
JN5189/001Z
✅ ڈراپ-اِن📋 حوالہ جاتی متبادل (کیٹلاگ میں نہیں)
JN5179/001Z زیادہ سے زیادہ ریٹنگز اور برقی خصوصیات
| Product Type | RF Transceiver + MCU (Wireless MCU) |
| Protocol | IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee 3.0 / Thread |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz to 2.485 GHz (ISM) |
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M3 |
| Flash Memory | 512 kB |
| RAM | 32 kB |
| EEPROM | 4 kB |
| TX Output Power | +10 dBm (max) |
| RX Sensitivity | -96.5 dBm |
| پیکیج | 40-pin HVQFN (QFN-40) Exposed Pad |
| ماؤنٹنگ ٹائپ | Surface Mount (SMD) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel, 1,000 per reel |
| MSL لیول | 3 |
| Peak Reflow Temperature | 260 C |
| RoHS اسٹیٹس | Compliant |
| Series | JN517X (variants: JN5174, JN5178, JN5179) |
JN5179/001Z پن کنفیگریشن
| پن 1 | ANT — Differential RF I/O to antenna matching network |
| پن 2 | RFIO_P — Positive differential RF port |
| پن 3 | GND — Ground |
| پن 4 | VDDPA — PA supply voltage |
| پن 5 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| پن 6 | VCC — Core 1.2 V (internally regulated) |
| پن 7 | GND — Ground |
| پن 8 | VCC_RF — RF supply voltage |
| پن 9 | GND — Ground |
| پن 10 | VDD — I/O supply 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| پن 11 | GND — Ground |
| پن 12 | RESETn — Active-low reset input |
| پن 13 | JTMS — JTAG test mode select |
| پن 14 | JTCK — JTAG test clock |
| پن 15 | JTDI — JTAG test data input |
| پن 16 | JTDO — JTAG test data output |
| پن 17 | GND — Ground |
| پن 18 | P0_0 — GPIO / DIO (digital I/O) |
| پن 19 | P0_1 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 20 | P0_2 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 21 | P0_3 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 22 | P0_4 — GPIO / DIO / ADC input |
| پن 23 | P0_5 — GPIO / DIO / ADC input |
| پن 24 | P0_6 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 25 | P0_7 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 26 | P1_0 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 27 | P1_1 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 28 | P1_2 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 29 | P1_3 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 30 | P1_4 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 31 | P1_5 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 32 | P1_6 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 33 | P1_7 — GPIO / DIO |
| پن 34 | P2_0 — GPIO / DIO / peripheral function |
| پن 35 | P2_1 — GPIO / DIO / peripheral function |
| پن 36 | P2_2 — GPIO / DIO / peripheral function |
| پن 37 | P2_3 — GPIO / DIO / peripheral function |
| پن 38 | GND — Ground |
| پن 39 | VDD — I/O supply 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| پن 40 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet); also serves as exposed thermal pad land |
عام استعمالات
JN5179/001Z کے لیے موزوں ہے 6 ایپلیکیشنs: ZigBee 3.0 Smart Lighting Bulbs, Thread / Matter-over-Thread Endpoints, ZigBee Smart Energy Thermostats, Industrial 802.15.4 Mesh Sensors, Wireless Battery-Connected Switches, ZigBee Range Extenders / Repeaters.
ZigBee 3.0 Smart Lighting Bulbs
The NXP JN5179/001Z fits ZigBee 3.0 Smart Lighting bulbs because its +10 dBm TX power provides link-budget headroom for the bulb inside a metal socket, while its -96.5 dBm RX sensitivity captures weak commissioning packets from a remote bridge. The 512 kB Flash holds NXP's certified ZigBee 3.0 stack plus dimming/firmware-over-the-air logic, and the 4 kB EEPROM stores the ZigBee NWK key persistently across power cycles. Compared to a discrete MCU + radio solution, the JN5179/001Z shrinks BOM and lets the bulb wake on a button-press or ZigBee cluster command while drawing single-digit microamps in deep sleep. The 40-pin HVQFN exposed pad also dissipates heat from the integrated PA efficiently at full TX.
تجویز کردہ
Thread / Matter-over-Thread Endpoints
The NXP JN5179/001Z is widely used in Thread Border Router endpoints and early Matter-over-Thread devices because its ARM Cortex-M3 core runs the OpenThread stack plus application code within the 512 kB Flash budget. The 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio provides native Thread compatibility, and the 4 kB EEPROM stores the Thread Network Key and Mesh-Local EID prefixes. For Matter-over-Thread designers, the JN5179's hardware AES-128 accelerator speeds commissioning, while the -96.5 dBm sensitivity supports large multi-node Thread meshes. Engineers preferring ongoing software support should evaluate the JN5189 successor (Cortex-M4, larger memory) for new designs.
تجویز کردہ
ZigBee Smart Energy Thermostats
The NXP JN5179/001Z is suitable for ZigBee Smart Energy thermostats and HVAC controllers where the +10 dBm output power guarantees reliable mesh relay through walls, and the -96.5 dBm RX sensitivity maintains the link back to the energy gateway. The 512 kB Flash holds the SE 1.x stack plus thermostat scheduling logic, while the 32 kB RAM supports concurrent screen UI and ZigBee stack buffers. The hardware AES-128 accelerator accelerates the Smart Energy key establishment. Compared to a Wi-Fi-only thermostat, the ZigBee mesh topology means each JN5179/001Z node extends the network, reducing gateway count.
تجویز کردہ
Industrial 802.15.4 Mesh Sensors
The NXP JN5179/001Z enables industrial-grade 802.15.4 mesh sensors for condition monitoring, leak detection, and predictive maintenance in factories. The -96.5 dBm RX sensitivity supports long-range links across factory floors, while the integrated PA delivers +10 dBm for the reverse path. The 512 kB Flash fits customer wireless M-Bus or 802.15.4g profiles plus sensor data buffering, and the 4 kB EEPROM stores calibration constants. The exposed-pad 40-pin HVQFN provides thermal headroom for the PA at continuous TX duty cycles typical in industrial nodes.
تجویز کردہ
Wireless Battery-Connected Switches
The NXP JN5179/001Z is well-suited to ZigBee 3.0 battery-backed wall switches, door/window sensors, and battery-powered scene controllers. The integrated DC-DC buck and LDO blocks drop deep-sleep current to single-digit microamps, enabling 5-10 year battery life on a single CR2477 coin cell. The 4 kB EEPROM preserves the ZigBee NWK key when the battery is replaced, and the +10 dBm TX power ensures reliable command delivery through brick walls. Compared to proprietary 433 MHz solutions, the ZigBee 3.0 mesh extends range and provides bidirectional feedback via the IEEE 802.15.4 stack.
تجویز کردہ
ZigBee Range Extenders / Repeaters
The NXP JN5179/001Z is a strong fit for mains-powered ZigBee 3.0 range extenders because the +10 dBm output power and -96.5 dBm RX sensitivity extend mesh coverage in large homes and warehouses. The 512 kB Flash stores NXP's certified ZigBee router stack plus extender logic, while 32 kB RAM holds routing tables. The 40-pin HVQFN exposed pad dissipates heat from sustained TX/RX duty cycles. For new designs the NXP JN5189/88T offers lower sleep current and ongoing software support, but existing JN5179/001Z designs remain valid for repeaters already in field deployment.
تجویز کردہ
تجویز کردہ پروڈکٹس کا خلاصہ
کے لیے انجینئرنگ ریفرنس ڈیٹا JN5179/001Z — موازنہ، ڈیزائن رہنمائی، اور تعمیل کی معلومات۔
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متبادلات کے ساتھ موازنہ
| پیرامیٹر | یہ پروڈکٹ | JN5179-001-M13Z | JN5179/001 | JN5178/001Z | JN5174/001Z | JN5189/001Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 40-pin HVQFN (QFN-40) Exposed Pad | Module with U.FL (same silicon) | 40-pin HVQFN (QFN-40) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (QFN-40) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (QFN-40) - same | 40-pin HVQFN (QFN-40) - same |
| Flash Memory | 512 kB | 512 kB | 512 kB | 256 kB | 160 kB | 640 kB |
| RAM | 32 kB | 32 kB | 32 kB | 32 kB | 24 kB | 152 kB |
| EEPROM | 4 kB | 4 kB | 4 kB | 4 kB | 4 kB | 4 kB |
| TX Output Power | +10 dBm | +10 dBm (on-board antenna variant) | +10 dBm | +10 dBm | +10 dBm | +10 dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | -96.5 dBm | -96.5 dBm | -96.5 dBm | -96.5 dBm | -96.5 dBm | -100 dBm |
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M3 | ARM Cortex-M3 | ARM Cortex-M3 | ARM Cortex-M3 | ARM Cortex-M3 | ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | Active (recommended for new designs) |
اہم امتیازی خصوصیات
- Largest on-die memory in the JN517x family (بمقابلہJN5178/001Z)
- Recommended NXP successor with Cortex-M4 + larger memory (بمقابلہJN5189/001Z)
- Pre-certified module variant for faster certification (بمقابلہJN5179-001-M13Z)
ڈیزائن نوٹس
Place a pi-network antenna matching circuit (two capacitors + one inductor) between the differential RFIO_P/RFIO_N pins and the 50-ohm antenna trace. Keep the differential pair length-matched to within 1 mm and avoid routing near digital clocks. Use NXP's JN-AN-1001 reference design as the matched-network starting point for the 2.4 GHz ISM band.
Decouple AVDD, VDDPA, VCC_RF, VDD, and the exposed thermal pad individually per the JN517X datasheet. Use a 10 uF bulk + 100 nF + 10 pF stack on each analog rail. Place the 100 nF within 2 mm of the pin and tie the thermal pad to a continuous ground pour to dissipate PA heat at +10 dBm TX.
Do not skip the 32.768 kHz external sleep oscillator when targeting low deep-sleep current; internal RC alone will not achieve the microamp sleep currents advertised for ZigBee 3.0 battery nodes. Also ensure firmware leaves 256 kB+ Flash free for the NXP ZigBee 3.0 stack (~250 kB) before pulling in the application image.
تعمیل کی معلومات
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable (consumer-grade wireless MCU). NRND - no new software releases planned per NXP product page notice.
