Single Mode Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Module Part # BL600-SA, BL600-SC, BL600-ST HARDWARE DATA SHEET AND INTEGRATION GUIDE VERSION 0.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module www.lairdtech.com/wireless REVISION HISTORY Revision Description Versio n 0.1 07/02/2013 – first stage internal release Versio n 0.2 07/02/13 – includes Mt comments Versio n 0.3 15Feb13 –RK initial updates in blue colour. (need to clear it with Nordic how much of the data In their chipset specification we can copy over to our module specification. . Versio n 0.4 22Mar13 –RK re-write thoroughly.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module CONTENTS Revision History .......................................................................................................................... 2 Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3 1 Overview and Key Features.................................................................................................... 4 2 Specification summary ..........................
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 1 OVERVIEW AND KEY FEATURES Every BL600 Series module is designed to enable OEMs to add single-mode Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to small, portable, power –conscious devices. The BL600 modules are enabled with Laird’s smartBASIC, an event-driven programming language that enables OEMs to make their BLE product development quicker, and simpler, significantly reducing time to market.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 2 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY 2.1 Specification summary Table 1: Detailed specifications Categories Wireless Specification Feature Implementation Bluetooth® V4.0 – Single Mode Slave (in base FW v1.1.50.0) Frequency 2.402 - 2.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Categories Feature Implementation Transmit Power Service Control Protocols Any User defined via smartBASIC Firmware Upgrade Base Firmware Upgrade via JTAG interface on DVK-BL600. In Future FW, through UART smartBASIC App Code upgrade Via UART Supply Voltage Supply 2.1 – 3.6 V – internal DCDC converter 1.8 – 3.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 3 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 44 connection pads UART GPIO ADC I2C SPI 256K Flash ARM Cortex M0 (smartBASIC) 16K RAM BLE Radio Internal Antenna OR UFL Figure 3: Functional Block Diagram 3.1 SW Block diagram TBD 3.2 3.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Pin No Pin Designation Default Function Alternate Function Default Direction Notes Comment scaling 7 SIO_5 DIO AIN IN 1,2,3,4,5 8,9,10 bit resolution, Voltage scaling 8 SIO_6 DIO AIN IN 1,2,3,4,5 8,9,10 bit resolution, Voltage scaling 9 SIO_7 DIO IN 1,2 10 VCC 11 GND 12 SIO_8 DIO I2C SDA IN 1,2,4,5,6 13 SIO_9 DIO I2C SCL IN 1,2,4,5,6 14 SIO_10 DIO SPI MOSI IN 1,2,4,5,6 15 SIO_11 DIO SPI MISO IN 1,2,4,5,6 16 SIO_12 DIO
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Pin No Pin Designation Default Function 41 SIO_29 42 SIO_30 43 GND 44 SIO_0 Alternate Function Default Direction Notes Comment DIO IN 1,2 Laird Devkit : UART_DCD via CON12 DIO IN 1,2 Laird Devkit : UART_RI via CON12 DIO IN 1,2 Notes: 1. Secondary function is selectable in smartBASIC BASIC application 2. DIO = Digital Input or Output 3. AIN = Analog Input 4. DIO or AIN functionality is selected using the GpioSetFunc() function in smartBASIC 5.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 3.3.2 Recommended Operating Parameters 3.3.2.1 Power Supply Parameter Min Typ Max Unit VCC 1.8 3 3.6 V VCC (with internal DCDC enabled) 2.1 3 3.6 V 60 mS +75 ºC VCC rise time (0 to 1.8V) Note1 Operating Temperature Range Note: 3.3.2.2 -25 The on-chip power-on reset circuitry may not work properly for rise times outside the noted interval.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Note: Current production FW (v1.1.50.0) allows only 10bit mode. 4 POWER CONSUMPTION 4.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module deep sleep through HW reset only. Future FW release will allow coming out from Deep Sleep to Standby Doze through GPIO signal or HW reset. www.lairdtech.
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BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Table 6: ADC Parameter Min Typ ADC current during conversion 290 Max Unit uA The above current consumption is for the particular peripheral only and to operate that peripheral requires the 16MHz crystal oscillator (clock tree) and internal low voltage LDO which consume a fixed amount of base current (~740uA). Current Nordic silicon this fixed current is bit higher (by ~400uA). www.lairdtech.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The BL600 BLE module is a self-contained Bluetooth Low Energy product and requires only power and a user’s smartBASIC application to implement full BLE functionality. The integrated, high performance antenna combined with the RF and Base-band circuitry provides the Bluetooth wireless link, and any of the SIO lines provide the OEM’s chosen interface connection to the sensors.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module The high accuracy 16 MHz crystal oscillator helps with Radio operation and also helps reduce power consumption in the Active modes. 5.3 Memory for smartBASIC application code User has approximately 5 Kbytes of data memory available for smartBASIC application code. Please consult Laird FAE for more information. 5.4 RF TX output power of +4dBm programmable to -20 dBm in steps of 4 dB.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Note: The BL600 serial module output is at 3.3V CMOS logic levels (tracks VCC). Level conversion must be added to interface with an RS-232 level compliant interface. Some serial implementations link CTS and RTS to remove the need for handshaking. Laird does not recommend linking CTS and RTS other than for testing and prototyping.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 5.8 General Purpose I/O and ADC 5.8.1 GPIO The 28 SIO pins are configurable by smartBASIC. They can be accessed individually. Each has the following user configured features: Input/output direction Output drive strength (standard drive 0.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 5.8.4.1 Miscellaneous (hidden JTAG) The BL600 FW consists of 2 pieces: BL600 base FW (loaded at production, may be upgraded) BL600 smartBASIC programming (loaded through UART by customer) To allow customer the capability to upgrade the BL600 base FW, then in current FW (v1.1.49.15) only allows this via the hidden 2-wire (JTAG) interface.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 6 HW INTEGRATION GUIDE 6.1 Circuit Components Required on Host PCB The BL600-series module is easy to integrate requiring no external components on the customer’s board. Note: In BL600 modules shipped from production with base firmware, all SIO pins (with “default function” of “DIO”) are inputs. Remember to change the direction SIO pin (using smart BASIC) if that particular pin is wired to a device that expects to be driven by the BL600 SIO pin configured as an output. 6.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Figure 1: Antenna keep-out area in red under the BL600-SA module. 6.4 BL600-ST Layout on Host PCB The below picture shows the RF trace (implemented as GCPW) from the BL600-ST module RF trace pads (GND, RF_ANT, GND). Notice the regular spaced GND vias. Note: For this device to meet the requirement of a limited module approval. It must attached to DVK-BL600-ST (Brand: Laird/Model name: DVK-BL600-ST) having a maximum gain of 2.0dBi . Only this type of antenna may be used.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 7 TOOLS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF APPLICATIONS The smartBASIC programming language makes BL600 module hardware even easier to integrate. It allows easy development of a complete BLE enabled sensor application. Laird provides the below hardware and software tools. HW SW 1 BL600 development board smartBASIC 2 JTAG programmer uWterminal Refer to the BL600 DVK User’s Manual for list of accesories provided with development board. www.lairdtech.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 8 APPLICATION NOTE FOR SURFACE MOUNT MODULES 8.1 Introduction Laird Technologies surface mount modules are designed to conform to all major manufacturing guidelines. This application note is intended to provide additional guidance beyond the information that is presented in the User Manual. This Application Note is considered a living document and will be updated as new information is presented.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 8.3 Reflow Parameters Laird Technologies surface mount modules are designed to be easily manufactured, including reflow soldering to a PCB. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the customer to choose the appropriate solder paste and to ensure oven temperatures during reflow meet the requirements of the solder paste. Laird Technologies’ surface mount modules conform to J-STD-020D1 standards for reflow temperatures.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Specification Value Unit Upper Target Reflow Temperature 250 °C Absolute Peak Temperature 260 °C 9 FCC AND IC REGULATORY STATMENTS Model US/FCC CANADA/IC BL600-SA PI4BL600 1931B-BL600 BL600-SC PI4BL600 1931B-BL600 BL600-ST PI4BL600T 1931B-BL600T Important: The BL600-ST holds a limited modular approval for the U.S and Canada markets.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module Note: The OEM is free to choose another vendor’s antenna of like type and equal or lesser gain as an antenna appearing in the table and still maintain compliance. Reference FCC Part 15.204(c)(4) for further information on this topic. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and gain should be chosen so that the equivalent is otropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. 9.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada (IC) Warning: 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.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module End Product Labeling The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “BL600-SA & BL600-SC Contains transmitter module IC: 1931B-BL600”; “BL600-ST Contains transmitter module IC: 1931B-BL600T” Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: " BL600-SA & BL600-SC Contient des IC: 1931B -BL600"; BL600-ST Contient des IC: 1931B -BL600T" 10 Japan (MIC) Regulatory The BL600 is approved for use in the Japanese ma
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 12 EU DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 12.1 BL600-SA / BL600-SC Manufacturer: Laird Product: BL600-SA EU Directive: RTTE 1995/5/EC Conformity Assessment: Annex IV Reference standards used for presumption of conformity: Article Number: Requirement Reference standard(s): 3.1a Health and Safety EN 60950-1:2006 3.1b Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 12.2 BL600-ST Manufacturer: Laird Product: BL600-ST EU Directive: RTTE 1995/5/EC Conformity Assessment: Annex IV Reference standards used for presumption of conformity: Article Number: Requirement Reference standard(s): 3.1a Health and Safety EN 60950-1:2006 3.1b Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 13 MECHANICAL DETAILS 13.1 Mechanical Details Figure 3: BL600 Mechanical drawings Module Keep-Out Area: An area of 1.5mm around the module should be reserved as a keep-out area. No other components should be placed in this area. www.lairdtech.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module APPLICATION NOTES 1. Ensure there is no copper in the antenna keep out area on any layers of the host PCB. Also keep all mounting hardware or any metal clear of the area to prevent affecting proper antenna radiation. 2. For best antenna performance, the module should be placed on the edge of the host PCB and preferably in the corner with the antenna facing the corner. 3.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module 15 BLUETOOTH SIG APPROVALS 15.1 End Product Listings (EPLs) This section covers the procedure for generating a new EPL (End Product Listing), on the Bluetooth SIG website. In the instance of a Bluetooth End Product design, a member can create their own EPL which will have a direct reference to the original Bluetooth End Product QDID.
BL600-Sx Single Mode BLE Module The following link provides an overview of the EPL system: https://www.bluetooth.org/technical/qualification/eploverview.htm For a detailed procedure of how to make an EPL entry, please refer to the following SIG document; https://www.bluetooth.org/docman/handlers/DownloadDoc.ashx?doc_id=71880 Note: Alternatively the member can choose to have a new QDID for their own End Product Design if they do not want any reference the original QDID listing.
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