Data Sheet
Table Of Contents
- Document information
- Contents
- 1 Functional description
- 2 Pin definition
- 3 Electrical specifications
- 4 Firmware
- 5 Mechanical specifications
- 6 RF design notes
- 7 Antenna patterns
- 8 BMD-360 evaluation development kit
- 9 Qualification and approvals
- 10 Environmental
- 11 Product handling
- 12 Labeling and ordering information
- 13 Life support and other high-risk use warning
- Related documents
- Revision history
- Contact
BMD-360 - Data sheet
UBX-19039466 - R03 Functional description Page 5 of 31
1 Functional description
The BMD-360 is a powerful, highly flexible, ultra-low power Bluetooth 5.1 and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread
and Zigbee) module based on the nRF52811 SoC from Nordic Semiconductor. With an Arm® Cortex®
M4 CPU, embedded 2.4GHz transceiver, and integrated antenna, it provides a complete RF solution
with no additional RF design, allowing faster time to market. Providing full use of the nRF52811’s
capabilities and peripherals, the BMD-360 can power demanding applications, while simplifying
designs and reducing BOM costs. Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) features of
Bluetooth 5.1 are supported. With an internal DC-DC converter and intelligent power control, the
BMD-360 provides class-leading power efficiency, enabling ultra-low power sensitive applications.
Regulatory pre-approvals reduce the burden to enter the market. As a drop-in replacement for the
BMD-300/301/330, the BMD-360 completes the BMD-300 Series lineup with an optimized peripheral
set that is attractive for a wide range of cost-sensitive applications.
1.1 Features
• Based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52811 SoC
• Bluetooth 5.1 2M PHY, 1M PHY, Coded PHY (long range), CSA #2, AoA, AoD
• IEEE 802.15.4 with Thread and Zigbee support
• Complete RF solution with an integrated DC-DC converter
• Nordic Semiconductor SoftDevice ready
• Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates
• No external components required
• Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit processor
• 192 kB embedded flash memory
• 24 kB RAM
• -40 °C to +85 °C Temperature Range
• 32 General Purpose I/O Pins
• 12-bit/200 KSPS ADC
• Serial Wire Debug (SWD)
• SPI Master/Slave (8 Mbps)
• 2-wire Master/Slave (I2C compatible)
• Footprint compatible with BMD-300, BMD-301, BMD-330, BMD-340, and BMD-341
• UART (w/ CTS/RTS and DMA)
• Temperature sensor
• 20 channel CPU independent Programmable Peripheral Interconnect (PPI)
• Quadrature Demodulator (QDEC)
• 128-bit AES HW encryption
• 3 x 32 bit Timer / Counter
• 2 x 24 bit Real-Time Counter (RTC)
• Dimensions: 14 x 9.8 x 1.9mm
1.2 Applications
• Beacons – iBeacon™, Eddystone, AltBeacon, AoA, AoD
• Low-Power Sensors
• Fitness devices
• Wearables
• Climate Control
• Lighting
• Safety and Security
• Home Appliances