nRF24E1 - I know that max supply is 3.6V, but I try to rebuild one project from 2x 1.5V AAA to Li-ION and I would like to ask if that chip will handle 4.2V?

[Atetus]

Hi, I got maybe strange and difficult question about nRF24E1 - I know that max supply is 3.6V, but I try to rebuild one project to Li-ION and I would like to ask if that chip will handle 4.2V? Or will it blow? (I would rather ask You than fry my project board). I hope You can provide me that information - I would be very, very grateful.

If You don't know the answer - can You perform quick experiment and let me know?

[ketiljo]

Absolute max voltage rating is 3.6 V. Anything above this will damage the device or reduce the lifetime. You need to use a regulator here. 

[Atetus]

:( I wanted to avoid that, because of no space, and even making from 3.7-4.2V to even 3V/3.3V /3.6V is a challenge

[Atetus]

I used 1N4001/1N4007) diode to drop some voltage - works well right now. Thank You ketiljo for fast reply ;)