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BCM43242KFFBGT

IC RF TXRX+MCU BLE 252FCFBGA

Manufacturer: Broadcom Limited

Categories: RF Transceiver ICs

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The Broadcom Limited BCM43242KFFBGT is a highly integrated RF transceiver and microcontroller for wireless connectivity. This device supports dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4 + High Speed standards. It operates across 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, offering a maximum data rate of 3Mbps. Key features include on-chip ROM (680kB) and RAM (173kB) for embedded processing, along with 13 GPIO pins. Power consumption during reception ranges from 23.7mA to 171mA, with a transmit power of 10dBm. The BCM43242KFFBGT utilizes UART and USB for serial communication. Supplied in a 252-FCFBGA package, this component is suitable for surface mount applications. It operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and supports dual voltage supplies: 1.14V to 1.26V and 3V to 3.6V. This component is commonly found in consumer electronics and mobile devices.

Additional Information

Series: -RoHS Status: ROHS3 CompliantManufacturer Lead Time: 32 week(s)Product Status: ActivePackaging: Tray
Technical Details:
PackagingTray
Package / Case252-TFBGA, FCBGA
Sensitivity-93.5dBm
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Frequency2.4GHz, 5GHz
Memory Size680kB ROM, 173kB RAM
TypeTxRx + MCU
Operating Temperature0°C ~ 70°C
Voltage - Supply1.14V ~ 1.26V, 3V ~ 3.6V
Power - Output10dBm
Protocol802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4 + HS
Current - Receiving23.7mA ~ 171mA
Data Rate (Max)3Mbps
Current - Transmitting-
Supplier Device Package252-FCFBGA (10x10)
GPIO13
Modulation-
RF Family/StandardBluetooth, WiFi
Serial InterfacesUART, USB
ProgrammableNot Verified

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