Summary of RENESAS INTRODUCES BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY MODULE FOR ULTRA-LOW POWER IOT APPLICATIONS
Renesas introduced the RYZ012, its first Bluetooth Low Energy 5 module for ultra-low-power IoT. The module supports 2.4 GHz multi-standard wireless protocols including Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth LE Mesh, ZigBee, and IEEE802.15.4, draws 0.4 µA in deep sleep, includes a battery monitor, and integrates a 32-bit MCU with 512 kB flash and 64 kB SRAM. It is available in versions with and without an integrated antenna, eliminating the need for an external DSP and reducing external components and system cost.
Parts used in the RYZ012 Module Project:
- RYZ012 Bluetooth Low Energy 5 module
- 2.4 GHz RF transceiver (integrated in RYZ012)
- 32-bit microcontroller (integrated in RYZ012)
- 512 kB flash memory (integrated in RYZ012)
- 64 kB SRAM (integrated in RYZ012)
- Integrated antenna (optional version of RYZ012)
- Battery monitor (integrated in RYZ012)
New RYZ012 Module Provides Multi-Standard Wireless Communication Supporting Bluetooth Low Energy 5 and IEEE802.15.4 Based Standards
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced sample shipment availability of the new RYZ012 Bluetooth® module targeting ultra-low power IoT applications. The RYZ012 is Renesas’ first Bluetooth Low Energy 5 module. It integrates a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver supporting the IEEE802.15.4 multi-standard wireless protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Bluetooth LE Mesh, and ZigBee. The RYZ012 features a power draw of only 0.4µA during deep sleep (without SRAM retention) allowing customers to extend battery life. The RYZ012 also includes a battery monitor to measure battery capacity and detect low power in battery-operated devices.
“The RYZ012 module complements our IoT connectivity solutions, featuring ultra-low power in a small form factor, designed to target a wide range of IoT, connected home, asset tracking, and cost-sensitive applications,” said Roger Wendelken, Senior Vice President, Head of MCU Business, IoT and Infrastructure Business Unit at Renesas. “The RYZ012 teams with Renesas’ sensor solutions to offer an end-to-end, device-to-cloud ecosystem.”
The RYZ012 module supports the 2.4 GHz IoT standards without the requirement for an external DSP. This reduces the number of external components required and the overall cost in system integration. The RYZ012 module includes a 32-bit microcontroller with an integrated 512kB flash memory and 64kB SRAM for application support. It comes in two versions: with and without an integrated antenna. This allows for implementation flexibility and the option for longer wireless range requirements.
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- What wireless standards does the RYZ012 support?
The RYZ012 supports IEEE802.15.4, Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth LE Mesh, and ZigBee on the 2.4 GHz band. - How much power does the RYZ012 draw in deep sleep?
The module draws 0.4 µA during deep sleep without SRAM retention. - Does the RYZ012 require an external DSP for 2.4 GHz IoT standards?
No, the RYZ012 supports 2.4 GHz IoT standards without requiring an external DSP. - What memory is integrated in the RYZ012?
The module includes a 32-bit microcontroller with 512 kB flash memory and 64 kB SRAM. - Is there a version of the RYZ012 with an integrated antenna?
Yes, the RYZ012 is available in versions with and without an integrated antenna. - Does the RYZ012 include battery monitoring?
Yes, the module includes a battery monitor to measure battery capacity and detect low power. - What applications is the RYZ012 targeted for?
It targets ultra-low power IoT applications such as connected home, asset tracking, and cost-sensitive devices. - How does the RYZ012 reduce system integration cost?
By integrating the RF transceiver and MCU and not requiring an external DSP, it reduces the number of external components and overall system cost.
