J Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-TYAUX-J)
Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global J. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.
Before you buy the Tuya Global J, check what's inside.
The TYAUX_J is a low-power Wi-Fi module designed for serial communication. It integrates an RTL8710BN chipset and supports the Tuya/Smart Life ecosystem, making it suitable for various smart home and IoT applications.
⚠️ NOTE: Ensure the correct voltage (4.5-18V) is supplied to the VIN pin and the GND pin is properly connected. Avoid exceeding the absolute maximum supply voltage of 18V.
Quick Specs
- Manufacturer: Tuya Global
- Model: J
- Protocol: WiFi
- Chipset: Realtek RTL8710
- Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
- App: Smart Life
🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)
- Chipset: RTL8710BN
- Flashable: ❌ No
- Info: The module uses a Realtek RTL8710BN chipset which typically does not support flashing with custom firmware like Tasmota. The datasheet also indicates it's designed for the Tuya ecosystem.
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Verdict
The J is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.
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DATASHEET
TuyaSmartWi-Fi Module
1. Product Overview
TYAUX_J is a low power consumption module with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
solution designed by Hangzhou Tuya Information
Technology Co., Ltd. for serial
communication between 12V level and 3.3V level. The Wi-Fi Module consists of a highly
integrated wireless radio chip RTL8710BN and some extra flash that has been programed with
Wi-Fi network protocol
and plenty of software examples. TYAUX_J in cludea ARM CM4F,
WLAN MAC, 1T1R WLAN, maximum frequency reaches 125MHz, 256K SRAM, 2M
byte flash and various per ipheral resources.
TYAUX_J is a RT
OS platform, embedded with all the Wi -Fi MAC and TCP/IP protocol
function examples, users can customize their Wi-Fi product by using these software examples.
1.1 Features
Integrated low power consumption 32-bit CPU, also known as application
processor
Basic frequency of the CPU can support 125 MHz
Supply
voltage range: 12V
Peripherals: 1 UART
Wi-Fi connectivity:
802.11 B/G/N20/N40
Channel
1 to 11
@ 2.4GHz
Support WPA/WPA2
+18±1dBm output power
Support SmartConfig function for both Android and IOS devices
Pass CE, FCC, SRRC certifications
Operating temperature range: -20℃ to 85℃
1.2 Main ApplicationFields
Intelligent Building
Intelligent home, Intelligent household applications
Healthy devices
Industrial wireless control
Baby monitor
Webcam
Intelligent bus
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2. D imensions and Footprint
2.1Dimensions
TYAUX_J has 2 columns of Pins (2*7).The distance between each Pin is 2 mm.
Size of TYAUX_J: 37.8mm(W)*21.7mm(L)*4.8mm(H)
Figure 2 shows the dimensions of TYAUX_J.
Figure 2.1. The dimensions of TYAUX _J
2.2 Pin Definition
Table 1 shows the generalpin attributes of TYAUX_J
Table 1. The typical pin definitionof TYAUX_J
DATASHEET
PIN
NO.
NAME TYPE DISCREPTION
1 GND P Ground
4 TX I/O UART0_TXD
5 RX I/O UART0_RXD
12 VIN P Module 12V power input pin
No
te: P: Power supply pins; I/O: Digital input or output pins;
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3. Electrical Characteristics
3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION MIN MAX UNIT
Ts Storage temperature -40 125 ℃
VCC Supply voltage -0.3 18 V
Static electricity voltage
(human model)
TAMB-25℃ - 2 KV
Static electricity voltage
(machine model)
TAMB-25℃ - 0.5 KV
3.2 Electrical Conditions
Table 3.2. Electrical Conditions
PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION MIN TYPICAL MAX UNIT
Ta Working temperature -20 - 85 ℃
VIN Working voltage 4.5 - 18 V
VIL IO low level input -0.3 - 0.8 V
VIH IO high level input 2.47 - 3.6 V
VOL IO low level output - - 0.34 V
VoH IO high level output 2.64 - 3.4 V
Imax IO drive current - - 16 mA
Cpad Input capacitor - 2 - pF
3.3 Wi-Fi Transmitting Current Consumptions
Table 3.3. Wi-Fi TX current consumption
PARAMETERS MODE RATE Transmittingpower TYPICAL UNIT
IRF 11b 1Mbps +18.12dBm 287 mA
IRF 11g 6Mbps +18.89dBm 255 mA
IRF 11 n-HT20 MCS0 +18.72dBm 244 mA
IRF 11n-HT40 MCS0 +18.85dBm 220 mA
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3.4 Wi-Fi Rece...