Nox Bluetooth LE Module (NOXBLEMOD) Installation Guide REV02 Page 1 of 12
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3 1.1 1.2 PURPOSE...........................................................................................................................................3 MODULE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................3 MODULE INTEGRATION .................................................................
Introduction 1.1 1.2 Purpose This document describes how to integrate the Nox Bluetooth LE Module (NOXBLEMOD) into a product as a Bluetooth module. Incorrect integration or use may infringe compliance rules, i.e. recertification may be required. Module Description The Nox Bluetooth LE Module (NOXBLEMOD) is a Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth LE module based on a HW solution using the nRF52840 SoC chipset, a QFN package SoC by Nordic Semiconductor.
Module Integration 2.1 Module placement on a Carrier Board Below pictures show examples of recommended placements for the Nox Bluetooth LE Module (NOXBLEMOD) on a carrier board (mother board). As can be seen, the module should be placed in a corner for best antenna performance.
antenna as illustrated below. The GND cut out area shall be on all PCB layers, and no other signals should be routed in this area. 2.3 2.4 Figure 3: Example of GND cut out area under module antenna area Considerations for nearby Materials The placement of the Nox Bluetooth LE Module (NOXBLEMOD) onto a carrier board may depend on the product mechanical design, e.g. plastic housing, placement of any connectors, cables etc.
Figure 4 Nox Bluetooth LE Module pin numbering (top view) The assumption is that typically a multi-layer PCB with micro vias is needed, i.e. micro vias used between the outer top layer where the module is placed and the signal layer directly under the top layer. One PCB layer of the carrier board should be a solid GND plane. All GND pads of the module should be connect with a dedicated via to this GND plane.
low speed control signals and communication interfaces (e.g. I2C) are normally not critical.
Regulatory Information 3.1 FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules, Operation is Subject to following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) (This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation. Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: RF Exposure: This module can be used in mobile applications with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons in accordance with RSS-102, Issue 5.
INTEGRATION INFORMATION FOR THE OEM: It is the responsibility of the OEM / Host product manufacturer to ensure continued compliance to FCC and ISED Canada certification requirements once the module is integrated into the Host product. Please refer to FCC KDB 996369 D04 for additional information. 3.3 3.3.1 The module is subject to the following FCC rule parts: 15.207, 15.209 and 15.
ISED Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
3.3.2 Host Product Label The host product must be labelled with the following information: "Contains FCC ID: V5A-NOXBLEMOD" "Contains IC: 25077-NOXBLEMOD" “This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules, Operation is Subject to following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation.” 3.4 3.
