NINA-B1 series Stand-alone Bluetooth low energy modules Data Sheet Abstract This technical data sheet describes the NINA-B1 series stand-alone Bluetooth low energy modules. With embedded Bluetooth low energy profiles and services, these modules are tailored for OEMs who wish to embed their own application on top of the available BLE stack and/or to embed Bluetooth services/attributes on top of the integrated software stack and tools using ARM mbed IDE. www.u-blox.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Document Information Title NINA-B1 series Subtitle Stand-alone Bluetooth low energy modules Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-15019243 Revision and date R05 Document status Early Production Information 17-Jun-2016 Document status explanation Objective Specification Document contains target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Advance Information Document contains data based on early testing.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3 1 Functional description.................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.2 1.3 Product features .........................
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 4 Electrical specifications .............................................................................................. 18 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings ................................................................................................................. 18 4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings ................................................................................................................. 18 4.2 Operating conditions ......................................
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet A Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 33 Related documents........................................................................................................... 34 Revision history ................................................................................................................ 34 Contact .................................................................................
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The NINA-B1 stand-alone Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth Smart) module is a compact module with very low power consumption and is suitable for applications using coin cell batteries. The Bluetooth low energy stack is embedded in the module. This module is offered in professional grade for applications such as health care, asset tracking, connected cities, home automation, smart energy, manufacturing and telematics.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 1.3 Block diagram (NINA-B112) 1.3 V Integrated Antenna System power ANT-pin (NINA-B111) 1.7 – 3.6 V (VCC) DC/DC /LDO 1.7 – 3.6 V (VCC_IO) Bluetooth Low Energy RF Transceiver with Integrated Stacks External Reset Application Processor SPI Memory ADC UART NFC GPIO(s) 32 MHz 32.768 kHz Figure 1: Block diagram of NINA-B1 1.3.1 NINA-B111 The NINA-B111 modules do not use the internal antenna and thus the PCB has been trimmed to allow for a smaller module (10.0 x 10.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 1.5 AT command support You can configure NINA-B1 modules through u-blox s-center toolbox software using AT commands. The s-center evaluation software is available free of charge and can be downloaded from the u-blox website. 1.6 Supported features Feature Description BLE v4.2 stack Embedded Bluetooth low energy stack for next generation Bluetooth solutions.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 2 Interfaces 2.1 Power management 2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) The NINA-B1 series uses an integrated DC/DC converter to transform the supply voltage presented at the VCC pin into a stable system voltage. Due to this, the NINA-B1 modules are compatible for use in battery powered designs. 2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) All modules in the u-blox NINA series provide an additional voltage supply input for setting the I/O voltage level.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Issuing a reset of the module A wake up event from sleep mode to active mode can be issued by: Changing the state of any digital I/O pin, may be enabled /disabled for each pin. If waking up from standby mode, an event can also be issued by: The on-board Real Time Counter (RTC) A programmable digital or analog sensor event. For example, rising voltage level on an analog comparator pin 2.3.2 Module power-off There is no dedicated pin to power off the NINA-B1 modules.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Low level on the RESET_N input pin, normally high with internal pull-up. This causes an “external” or “hardware” reset of the module. The current parameter settings are not saved in the module’s non-volatile memory and a proper network detach is not performed. Using the AT+CPWROFF command. This causes an “internal” or “software” reset of the module. The current parameter settings are saved in the module’s non-volatile memory and a proper network detach is performed. 2.3.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 2.5 GPIO The NINA-B1 modules are versatile concerning pin-out. If un-configured, there will be 19 GPIO pins in total and no analog or digital interfaces. All digital interfaces or functions must then be allocated to a GPIO pin before use. 7 out of the 19 GPIO pins are analog enabled thus they can have an analog function allocated to them. In addition to the serial interfaces, Table 4 shows the number of digital and analog functions that can be assigned to a GPIO pin.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 2.6.4 Analog pin options Table 5 shows the supported connections of the analog functions. An analog pin may not be simultaneously connected to multiple functions. Analog function Can be connected to ADC single-ended input Any analog pin or VCC ADC differential input Any analog pin or VCC pair Comparator IN+ Any analog pin Comparator IN- Pin 24 or 25, VCC, 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 3 Pin definition 3.1 Pin assignment The pin-out described in Figure 2 below is an example pin-out that shows the module in an unconfigured state. Alternatively, if you use the u-blox NINA-B11x firmware, refer to the pin-out in section 3.2. A = Analog function capable pin Figure 2: NINA-B1 series pin assignment (top view) All digital or analog functions described in this data sheet may be freely assigned to any GPIO pin. Analog functions are limited to analog capable pins.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet No. Name I/O Description nRF52 pin Remarks 1 GPIO_1 I/O General purpose I/O P0.08 2 GPIO_2 I/O General purpose I/O P0.11 3 GPIO_3 I/O General purpose I/O P0.12 4 GPIO_4 I/O General purpose I/O P0.13 5 GPIO_5 I/O General purpose I/O P0.14 6 GND - Ground 7 GPIO_7 I/O General purpose I/O P0.16 8 SWO/GPIO_8 I/O Serial Wire debug trace data output P0.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 3.2 Pin assignment in the NINA-B11x firmware The pin-out as shown in Figure 3 describes the pin configuration used in the u-blox NINA-B11x firmware. A = Analog function capable pin Figure 3: NINA-B1 series pin assignment (top view) while using u-blox NINA-B11x firmware It is required to follow this pin layout when using the u-blox NINA-B11x firmware. No additional interfaces can be added.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet No. Name I/O Description Remarks 1 RED O RED system status signal Active low, should be routed to an RGB LED 2 GPIO_2 I/O General purpose I/O 3 GPIO_3 I/O General purpose I/O 4 GPIO_4 I/O General purpose I/O 5 GPIO_5 I/O General purpose I/O 6 GND - Ground 7 GREEN/SWITCH_1 I/O This signal is multiplexed: Active low. GREEN: System status signal. GREEN: Should be routed to an RGB LED. SWITCH_1: Enter bootloader, restore UART serial settings.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 4 Electrical specifications Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute maximum rating section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating conditions section of this document should be avoided. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 4.2.2 Supply/Power pins Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit VCC Input supply voltage 1.7 3.0 3.6 V t_RVCC Supply voltage rise time 60 ms VCC input noise peak to peak, 10 - 100 KHz 100 mV VCC input noise peak to peak, 100 KHz - 1 MHz 50 mV VCC input noise peak to peak, 1 - 3 MHz 25 mV VCC_ripple VCC_IO I/O reference voltage VCC V Table 12: Input characteristics of voltage supply pins 4.2.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 4.2.5 RESET_N pin Pin name RESET_N Parameter Min Low-level input 0 Internal pull-up resistance Typ Max Unit 0.3*VCC V 13 RESET duration Remarks kΩ 55 ms Time taken to release a pin reset. Max Unit Remarks Table 16: RESET_N pin characteristics 4.2.6 Digital pins Pin name Any digital pin GPIO_28, GPIO_29 Parameter Min Input characteristic: Low-level input 0 0.3*VCC V Input characteristic: high-level input 0.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 5 Mechanical specifications Figure 4: NINA-B111 module dimensions Figure 5: NINA-B112 module dimensions UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 21 of 35
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 6 Qualification and approvals 6.1 Compliance with the RoHS directive The NINA-B1 series modules comply with the "Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (RoHS). No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed. 6.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences et 2. il doit accepter toutes interférences reçues, y compris celles susceptibles d’avoir des effets indésirables sur son fonctionnement. Conformément aux réglementations d’Industry Canada, cet émetteur radio ne peut fonctionner qu’à l’aide d’une antenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) ont été approuvés pour cet émetteur par Industry Canada.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 6.4.4 Labeling requirements for end product For an end product using the NINA-B1 modules there must be a label containing, at least, the following information: This device contains FCC ID: XPYNINAB1 IC: 8595A-NINAB1 The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon inspection in compliance with the modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC. In accordance with 47 CFR § 15.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 6.5.2 NINA-B111 labeling requirements for end product When a product containing a NINA-B111 module is placed on the Taiwanese market, the product must be affixed with a label or marking containing at least the following information: 內含發射器模組: CCXXXXYYyyyZzW Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The marking must be visible for inspection. 6.5.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 7 Antennas This chapter gives an overview of the different external antennas that can be used together with the module. This radio transmitter IC: 8595A-NINAB1 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet # Antenna name Manufacturer Comment Gain [dBi] 5 Ex-IT 2400 -SMA 70-002 -RP-SMA 70-002 ProAnt Monopole, SMA RSMA +3 6 GW26.0111.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 8 Product handling 8.1 Packaging The NINA-B1 series modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes to enable efficient production, production lot set-up and tear-down. For more information about packaging, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [2]. 8.1.1 Reels NINA-B1 modules are deliverable in quantities of 500 pieces on a reel.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Figure 8: NINA-B111 tape dimensions Figure 9: NINA-B112 tape dimensions UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information Product handling Page 29 of 35
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels The NINA-B1 series modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance with the IPC/JEDEC specification. The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the required packaging and handling precautions. The NINA-B1 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling and storage, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [2].
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet 9 Labeling and ordering information 9.1 Product labeling The labels of the NINA-B1 series modules include important product information as described in this section. Figure 10 illustrates the label of all the NINA-B1 series modules, which includes u-blox logo, production lot, product type number and certification numbers (if applicable).
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Code Meaning Example PPPP Form factor NINA TG Platform (Technology and Generation) T – Dominant technology, For example, W: Wi-Fi, B: Bluetooth G - Generation B1: Bluetooth Generation 1 VV Variant based on the same platform; range [00…99] 11: default mounting, with antenna pin TT Major Product Version 00: first revision Q Quality grade B: professional grade XX A: Automotive B: Professional C: Standard Minor product version (not relevant for certificatio
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Appendix A Glossary Abbreviation Definition ADC Analog to Digital Converter BLE Bluetooth Low Energy BPF Band Pass Filter CTS Clear To Send ESD Electro Static Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission FOAT Firmware update Over AT-command GATT Generic ATTribute profile GPIO General Purpose Input/Output IC Industry Canada 2 IC Inter-Integrated Circuit MCU Micro Controller Unit MSD Moisture Sensitive Device SPI Serial Peripheral Interface UART
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet Related documents [1] NINA-B1 Series System Integration Manual, document number UBX-15026175 [2] [3] u-blox Package Information Guide, document number UBX-14001652 u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual, document number UBX-14044127 [4] NINA-B1 Declaration of Conformity, document number UBX-XXXXXX For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications, register on our homepage (http://www.u-blox.com).
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