NORDIC nRF24Z12.4GHz wireless audio streamer

nRF24Z1 is a single chip 2.4GHz RF transceiver supporting MP3/Mini Disk headset, CD quality headset, surround speakers, microphone, musical instruments etc audio applications.


NORDIC nRF24Z12.4GHz wireless audio streamer - cover page
Brand
Nordic
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
96
File format
PDF
File size
932 KB
Published
12 April, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
A2EC53E7279D5E6B1F21450C504AC727

About this manual

The nRF24Z1 wireless audio streamer is a 4 Mbit/s single‑chip RF transceiver that operates in the worldwide 2.4 GHz license‑free ISM band. It provides CD‑quality audio streaming up to 16‑bit 48 kSPS, with standard digital audio interfaces (I2S, S/PDIF) and optional on‑chip compression. Control and configuration are handled via SPI or 2‑wire (I²C‑compatible) serial interfaces, and the device includes embedded voltage regulators for operation from a single 2.0 V to 3.6 V supply.

The specification details pin assignments, electrical characteristics, and power‑saving modes, making the nRF24Z1 suitable for compact audio applications such as CD players, headsets, speakers, and musical instruments. It can be used with or without an external microcontroller, and supports a quality‑of‑service engine for reliable RF link management.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Applications
  • General Description
  • Quick Reference Data
  • Ordering Information
  • Pin Assignment
  • Pin Functions
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Architectural Overview
  • Electrical Specifications

Specifications

Minimum supply voltage2.0 V
Operating temperature range-20 to +80 °C
Peak supply current (receive)32 mA
Supply current (power‑down)5 µA
Maximum transmit output power0 dBm
Audio sample rate8 to 48 kSPS
Audio resolution16 bit
Receiver sensitivity-80 dBm

Frequently asked questions

What frequency band does the nRF24Z1 operate in?

It operates in the worldwide 2.4 GHz license‑free ISM band.

Which audio interfaces are supported by the nRF24Z1?

The device supports I2S and S/PDIF interfaces for audio input and output.

What supply voltage range can the nRF24Z1 use?

It can be powered from a single supply between 2.0 V and 3.6 V.

What is the maximum transmit output power of the nRF24Z1?

The maximum transmit output power is 0 dBm.

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