User's Manual

NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet
UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information Functional description
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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. It offers Apple iOS
and Google Android connectivity for applications requiring this. The NINA-B1 embeds firmware with the u-blox
Serial Port Service for replacing serial cables or accessing UART devices using Bluetooth low energy technology.
The NINA-B1 is tailored for those who wish to embed a customer developed application and/or Bluetooth
services/attributes on top of the integrated software stack and tools. The NINA-B1 is a stand-alone product with
no additional hardware required. Additional sensors such as temperature sensor, accelerometers, LEDs etc., can
be connected directly to the module. The NINA-B1 sample code package includes sample projects for accessing
the LEDs, temperature sensor, accelerometers etc., on the application board.
The modules are fully Bluetooth qualified and provide global modular approval. They are also compliant with
safety and medical standards.
1.2 Product features
Table 1: NINA-B1 series main features summary