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nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide

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BR-LE5.0-S1A Single Mode Low Energy Module

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Page 1 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. TM ® nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide BR-LE5.0-S1A Single Mode Low Energy Module (Actual Size Not Shown) AT HOME. AT WORK. ON THE ROAD. USING BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY MEANS TOTAL FREEDOM FROM THE CONSTRAINTS AND CLUTTER OF WIRES IN YOUR LIFE.
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Page 2 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2 1.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 BACKGROUND ........
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Page 3 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. Revision History Rev # 1.0 Date 02/04/2019 1.1 02/13/2019 Description Initial Document ▪ Added regulatory information and notices 8310 S. Valley Highway, Suite 275 • Englewood, CO 80112 • USA • 303-957-1003 • sales@blueradios.com www.BlueRadios.
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Page 4 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. Introduction “Our clients buy our products because they are reliable and easy to integrate, enabling them to quickly deploy cost-effective wireless solutions.” Mark J. Kramer – CEO of BlueRadios® 1.1 Scope This document along with the BlueRadios® nBlue™ Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) evaluation kit was created to enable developers and integrators an opportunity to evaluate wireless networks using BLE technology.
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Page 5 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. Important Notes – Please Read Prior To Continuing 1.3 Pin Voltage Levels ▪ The maximum voltage level on any pin should not exceed 3.9V. The I/O is NOT 5V tolerant. ▪ Applying VDD to a PIO set to an output may permanently damage the module. 1.
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Page 6 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2 Module Hardware Details The BR-LE5.0-S1A footprint is backwards compatible to the BR-LE4.0-S2A footprint with the following exceptions: • Power must be connected to the new VDDH pin C4. This is a required change that must be done. If a single layer board is being used a 7 mil trace can be run in between the other circular pads on the bottom of the module to connect VDD to VDDH when using normal voltage mode.
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Page 7 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.1 Dimensions 11.8 x 17.6 x 1.9 mm Units: mm (Bottom view rotated 180° from top view) 8310 S. Valley Highway, Suite 275 • Englewood, CO 80112 • USA • 303-957-1003 • sales@blueradios.com www.BlueRadios.
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Page 8 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.2 Standard Land Dimensions 11.8 x 17.6 mm Units: mm RF Ground Plane: The module requires an RF ground plane on the rest of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) area. This can be located on any layer of the PCB. For best performance, extend the RF ground plane the entire length of the board. Connect all ground pins and do not notch the ground plane around the module.
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Page 9 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.3 Hardware Details The BR-LE5.0-S1A utilizes the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 SoC. For detailed specifications see the nRF52840 Product Specification: https://www.nordicsemi.com/DocLib/Content/Product_Spec/nRF52840/latest/keyfeatures_html5 2.3.1 Power-up and Reset There are no strict requirements for power up timing. To reset the module, the RESET line must be pulsed low for at least 1µS. 2.3.
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Page 10 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.3.5 Operating Conditions Summary Item Supply voltage (VDD) VDD Supply rise time (0V to 1.7V) Specifications 1.7-3.6 V 60ms Supply voltage (VDDH – Optional) VDDH Supply rise time (0V to 3V) 2.5-5.5 V 1ms Supply voltage (VBUS - Optional) 4.35-5.5 V Supply ripple Max I/O pin voltage Ambient Temperature Range 2.3.6 100 mV Max VDD + .3V, 3.
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Page 11 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.3.9 AT.s Current Consumption Summary TA = 25°C, VDD = 3.3 V, DCDC regulator enabled (Data measured on BR-LE5.0-S1A module running AT.s 5.0.2.0-S1) Item Specifications ~0.4 µA Shutdown Mode Sleep Mode Sleep Mode, Default Advertising at 100ms Interval, 0dB Sleep Mode, Default Advertising at 100ms Interval, 8dB ~3.
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Page 12 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.3.11 Pinout 8310 S. Valley Highway, Suite 275 • Englewood, CO 80112 • USA • 303-957-1003 • sales@blueradios.com www.BlueRadios.
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Page 13 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.3.12 Pin Descriptions / PIO Map Pin 1 2 3 4 5 PIO# 26 31 1 10 Pin Name GND PIO_26 ~RESET PIO _1 (ADC_1) PIO _10 (ADC_2) Pin A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 PIO# 27 25 - 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 - PIO _11 (ADC_4) PIO _12 (ADC_5) PIO _13 (ADC_3) ** VDD (1.7-3.
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Page 14 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 2.3.13 Power Modes ** IMPORTANT **: The module can be powered in normal voltage mode (1.7-3.6V) or high voltage mode (2.5-5.5V). In normal voltage mode, 1.7-3.6V must be connected to both VDD and VDDH. In high voltage mode, 2.5-5.5V is connected only to VDDH and in this case VDD will be the output of the internal VDDH regulator (AT.s firmware sets the VDDH output to 3.3V, but the 52840 defaults to 1.8V).
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Page 15 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 3 Programming/Debugging A debugger is only needed for debugging custom embedded applications through an IDE. A debugger is not necessary for updating firmware on modules using the AT.s command set or for programming modules with custom firmware. 3.1 nBlue Programmer nBlue™ Programmer (nBP) is a Windows application that allows firmware to be updated on all BlueRadios® nBlue™ Bluetooth 5.0 modules.
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Page 16 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 3.2 Debugging Debugging is done through a two-pin serial wire debug (SWD) interface. A debugger is only needed for programming/debugging a custom application and is not necessary for using the AT.s command set. If a debugger is needed a Segger J-Link can be used, or for a more cost-effective option a Nordic PCA10056 nRF52840 development board can be used.
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Page 17 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 4.2 BR-DEV-LE5.0 Development Board The BR-DEV-LE5.0 Development Board (Dev Board) provides users with a ready to use out of the box development system that’s easily customizable to fit the user’s needs. LEDs are connected to PIOs 2, 5, 7, and 8, and switches are connected to PIOs 3, 4, 6, 14, and RESET. In addition, all the PIOs are accessible on the I/O bank header.
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Page 18 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 5 Regulatory Information 5.1 United States (FCC) Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 19 of 19 nBlue Bluetooth 5.0 Module User’s Guide Copyright © 2002-2019 BlueRadios, Inc. 5.2.3 IC Labelling Requirements If the IC ID on the module is not visible once integrated into another device, then a label visible on the outside of the host device must contain the following statement: Contains transmitter module IC: 8456A-LE5S1 8310 S. Valley Highway, Suite 275 • Englewood, CO 80112 • USA • 303-957-1003 • sales@blueradios.com www.BlueRadios.