BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet The BGM220S is a module designed and built to meet the performance, security, and reliability requirements of battery-powered IoT products running on Bluetooth networks. Based on the EFR32BG22 SoC, the BGM220S enables Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity while delivering best-in-class RF range and performance, future-proof capability for feature and OTA firmware updates, enhanced security features, and low energy consumption.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Feature List 1. Feature List • Supported Protocols • Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 5.2) • Wireless System-on-Chip • 2.4 GHz radio • TX power up to 0 dBm • High-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M33® with DSP instruction and floating-point unit for efficient signal processing • 352 kB flash program memory • 32 kB RAM data memory • Embedded Trace Macrocell (ETM) for advanced debugging • High Receiver Performance • -98.6 dBm sensitivity (0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Ordering Information 2. Ordering Information Table 2.1. Ordering Information Ordering Code Protocol Stack TX Power Rating Antenna RF Shield BGM220SC12WGA2 Bluetooth 5.2 0 dBm Built-in No Flash (kB) RAM (kB) GPIO Temp Range 352 32 25 -40 to 85 °C Note: 1. End-product manufacturers must verify that the module is configured to meet regulatory limits for each region in accordance with the formal certification test reports. 2.
Table of Contents 1. Feature List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.2 EFR32BG22 SoC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.3 Antenna . . . . . . . .
7.1 Layout and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 7.2 Best Design Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 7.3 Radio Performance vs. Carrier Board Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 7.4 Proximity to Other Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 7.5 Proximity to Human Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet System Overview 3. System Overview 3.1 Introduction The BGM220S module combines an energy-friendly MCU with a highly integrated radio transceiver in a SiP module with a robust, integrated antenna. This section gives a short introduction to the features of the module. The block diagram for the BGM220S module is shown in the figure below.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet System Overview 3.2 EFR32BG22 SoC The EFR32BG22 SoC features a 32-bit ARM Cortex M33 core, a 2.4 GHz high-performance radio, 512 kB of flash memory, a rich set of MCU peripherals, and various clock management and serial interfacing options. Consult the EFR32xG22 Wireless Gecko Reference Manual and the EFR32BG22 Data Sheet for details. 3.3 Antenna BGM220S modules include an integral antenna on board with the characteristics detailed in the table below.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4. Electrical Characteristics All electrical parameters in all tables are specified under the following conditions, unless stated otherwise: • Typical values are based on TA=25 °C and VREGVDD supply at 3.0 V, by production test and/or technology characterization. • Minimum and maximum values represent the worst conditions across supply voltage, process variation, and operating temperature, unless stated otherwise. 4.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.2 General Operating Conditions This table specifies the general operating temperature range and supply voltage range for all supplies. The minimum and maximum values of all other tables are specifed over this operating range, unless otherwise noted. Table 4.2.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.2.1 DC-DC Operating Limits The maximum supported voltage on the VREGVDD supply pin is limited under certain conditions. Maximum input voltage is a function of temperature and the average load current over a 10-year lifetime. Figure 4.1 Lifetime average load current limit vs. Maximum input voltage on page 10 shows the safe operating region under specific conditions.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.3 MCU Current Consumption with 3 V Supply Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: Module supply voltage = 3.0 V. Voltage scaling level = VSCALE1. TA = 25 °C. Minimum and maximum values in this table represent the worst conditions across process variation at TA = 25 °C. Table 4.3.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics Parameter Symbol Current consumption in EM4 IEM4 mode Additional current in EM2 or EM3 when any peripheral in PD0B is enabled1 Test Condition No BURTC, No LF Oscillator, DCDC bypassed IPD0B_VS Min Typ Max Unit — 0.17 — µA — 0.37 — µA Note: 1. Extra current consumed by power domain. Does not include current associated with the enabled peripherals. See for a list of the peripherals in each power domain. 4.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.5 RF Transmitter General Characteristics for the 2.4 GHz Band Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VREGVDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Table 4.5. RF Transmitter General Characteristics for the 2.4 GHz Band Parameter Symbol RF tuning frequency range FRANGE Maximum TX power1 POUTMAX Minimum active TX Power Min Typ Max Unit 2400 — 2483.5 MHz 0 dBm output power — -0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.7 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 1 Mbps Data Rate Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VREGVDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Table 4.7. RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.8 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 2 Mbps Data Rate Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VREGVDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Table 4.8. RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.9 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 500 kbps Data Rate Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VREGVDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Table 4.9. RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.10 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 125 kbps Data Rate Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VREGVDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Table 4.10. RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.11 High-Frequency Crystal Table 4.11. High-Frequency Crystal Parameter Symbol Crystal frequency Test Condition Min Typ Max Unit fHFXTAL — 38.4 — MHz Initial calibrated accuracy ACCHFXTAL -10 +/-5 10 ppm Temperature drift DRIFTHFXTAL -20 — 20 ppm Min Typ Max Unit — 32.768 — kHz Across specified temperature range 4.12 Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator Table 4.12.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.13 Precision Low Frequency RC Oscillator (LFRCO) Table 4.13. Precision Low Frequency RC Oscillator (LFRCO) Parameter Symbol Nominal oscillation frequency FLFRCO Frequency accuracy FLFRCO_ACC Test Condition Min Typ Max Unit — 32.768 — kHz -3 — 3 % -500 — 500 ppm Normal mode — 204 — µs Precision mode1 — 11.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.14 GPIO Pins Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: IOVDD = 3.0 V. Table 4.14.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics 4.16.1 Antenna Typical Characteristics Typical BGM220S radiation patterns and efficiency for the on-board chip antenna under optimal operating conditions are plotted in the figures that follow. Antenna gain and radiation patterns have a strong dependence on the size and shape of the application PCB the module is mounted on, as well as on the proximity of any mechanical design to the antenna. Figure 4.3.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Reference Diagrams 5. Reference Diagrams 5.1 Network Co-Processor (NCP) Application with UART Host The BGM220S can be controlled over the UART interface as a peripheral to an external host processor. Typical power supply, programming/debug interface, and host interface connections are shown in the figure below. For more details, refer to AN958: Debugging and Programming Interfaces for Custom Designs. Antenna Loop RESETn 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Reference Diagrams 5.2 SoC Application The BGM220S can be used in a stand-alone SoC configuration without an external host processor. Typical power supply and programming/debug interface connections are shown in the figure below. For more details, refer to AN958: Debugging and Programming Interfaces for Custom Designs. Antenna Loop RESETn 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions 6. Pin Definitions 6.1 44-Pin SiP Module Device Pinout Figure 6.1. 44-Pin SiP Module Device Pinout The following table provides package pin connections and general descriptions of pin functionality. For detailed information on the supported features for each GPIO pin, see 6.2 Alternate Function Table, 6.3 Analog Peripheral Connectivity, and 6.4 Digital Peripheral Connectivity. Table 6.1.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions Pin Name Pin(s) Description Pin Name Pin(s) Description PA00 11 GPIO PA01 12 GPIO PA02 13 GPIO DECOUPLE 14 Decouple output for on-chip voltage regulator. This pin is internally decoupled, and should be left disconnected. PA03 15 GPIO PA04 16 GPIO PA05 17 GPIO PA06 18 GPIO PA07 19 GPIO PA08 20 GPIO VREG 21 Regulated supply voltage.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions 6.2 Alternate Function Table A wide selection of alternate functionality is available for multiplexing to various pins. The following table shows what functions are available on each device pin. Table 6.2. GPIO Alternate Function Table GPIO Alternate Function PB03 GPIO.EM4WU4 PB01 GPIO.EM4WU3 PB00 IADC0.VREFN PA00 IADC0.VREFP PA01 GPIO.SWCLK PA02 GPIO.SWDIO PA03 GPIO.SWV GPIO.TDO PA04 GPIO.TDI GPIO.TRACECLK PA05 GPIO.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions 6.4 Digital Peripheral Connectivity Many digital resources are routable and can be connected to numerous GPIO's. The table below indicates which peripherals are avaliable on each GPIO port. Table 6.4. DBUS Routing Table Peripheral.Resource PORT PA PB PC PD CMU.CLKIN0 Available Available CMU.CLKOUT0 Available Available CMU.CLKOUT1 Available Available CMU.CLKOUT2 Available Available EUART0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions Peripheral.Resource PORT PA PB PC PD MODEM.DIN Available Available MODEM.DOUT Available Available PDM.CLK Available Available Available Available PDM.DAT0 Available Available Available Available PDM.DAT1 Available Available Available Available PRS.ASYNCH0 Available Available PRS.ASYNCH1 Available Available PRS.ASYNCH10 Available Available PRS.ASYNCH11 Available Available PRS.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions Peripheral.Resource PORT PA PB PC PD TIMER2.CDTI0 Available Available TIMER2.CDTI1 Available Available TIMER2.CDTI2 Available Available TIMER3.CC0 Available Available TIMER3.CC1 Available Available TIMER3.CC2 Available Available TIMER3.CDTI0 Available Available TIMER3.CDTI1 Available Available TIMER3.CDTI2 Available Available TIMER4.CC0 Available Available TIMER4.CC1 Available Available TIMER4.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines 7. Design Guidelines 7.1 Layout and Placement For optimal performance of the BGM220S the following guidelines are recommended: • Place the module 1.50 mm from the edge of the copper “keep-in” area at the middle of the long edge of the application PCB, as illustrated in Figure 7.1 Recommended Layout for BGM220S on page 31. • Copy the exact antenna design from Figure 7.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines Figure 7.2. Antenna Layout With Coordinates Table 7.1. Antenna Polygon Coordinates, Referenced to Center of BGM220S Point Coordinates (mm) A 2.87, 2.13 B 2.54, 2.13 C 2.54, 3.69 D 3.36, 4.51 E 8.85, 4.51 F 8.85, 4.15 G 6.84, 4.15 H 6.21, 3.52 I 4.26, 3.52 J 3.97, 3.81 K 3.10, 3.81 L 2.87, 3.58 silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines Figure 7.3. Antenna Clearance in Inner and Bottom Layers silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines 7.2 Best Design Practices The design of a good RF system relies on thoughtful placement and routing of the RF signals. The following guidelines are recommended: • • • • Place the BGM220S and antenna close to the center of the longest edge of the application board. Do not place any circuitry between the board edge and the antenna. Make sure to tie all GND planes in the application board together with as many vias as can be fitted.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines Figure 7.5. Non-Optimal Layout Examples silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines 7.3 Radio Performance vs. Carrier Board Size For many applications, the carrier board size is determined by the overall form factor or size of the additional circuitry. The recommended carrier board width of 50 mm is thus not always possible in the end-application.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications 8. Package Specifications 8.1 Package Dimensions The package dimensions are shown in Figure 8.1 Package Dimensions - Full on page 37 and Figure 8.2 Package Dimensions - Detail on page 37. Figure 8.1. Package Dimensions - Full Figure 8.2. Package Dimensions - Detail silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications Table 8.1. Package Dimensions Dimension MIN NOM MAX A 1.080 1.180 1.280 A1 0.140 0.180 0.220 A2 0.950 1.000 1.050 b 0.200 0.250 0.300 D 6.000 BSC D1 4.500 BSC e 0.500 BSC E 6.000 BSC E1 4.500 BSC L 0.300 0.350 0.400 L1 0.125 0.175 0.225 L2 0.575 0.625 0.675 L3 0.450 0.500 0.550 eD1 0.450 BSC eD2 0.900 BSC eE1 0.450 BSC eE2 0.900 BSC aaa 0.100 bbb 0.100 ccc 0.100 ddd 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications 8.2 Recommended PCB Land Pattern The recommended PCB Land Pattern is shown in Figure 8.3 Module Land Pattern on page 39 Figure 8.3. Module Land Pattern Table 8.2. PCB Land Pattern Dimensions Dimension Typ (mm) D1 4.50 D2 2.65 E1 4.50 E2 2.25 eD1 0.45 eD2 0.90 b 0.25 e 0.50 L 0.35 L1 0.50 Note: 1. All feature sizes shown are at Maximum Material Condition (MMC) and a card fabrication tolerance of 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications 8.3 Top Marking Figure 8.4. BGM220S Top Marking Table 8.3. Top Marking Definition OPN Line 1 Marking Line 2 Marking Line 3 Marking BGM220SC12WGA2 BGM220S12A SC12WGA2 See note below Note: YY = Year. WW = Work Week, TTTTTTT = Trace Code silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Soldering Recommendations 9. Soldering Recommendations It is recommended that final PCB assembly of the BGM220S follows the industry standard as identified by the Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC). This product is assembled in compliance with the J-STD-001 requirements and the guidelines of IPC-AJ-820. Surface mounting of this product by the end user is recommended to follow IPC-A-610 to meet or exceed class 2 requirements.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Tape and Reel 10. Tape and Reel BGM220S modules are delivered to the customer in tray (490 pcs / tray) or reel (2500 pcs / reel) packaging with the dimensions below. All dimensions are given in mm unless otherwise indicated. Figure 10.1. Carrier Tape Dimensions silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Tape and Reel Figure 10.2. Reel Dimensions silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Preliminary Rev. 0.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications 11. Certifications This section details the regulatory certification status of the module in various regions. The address for the module manufacturer and certification applicant is: SILICON LABORATORIES FINLAND OY Alberga Business Park, Bertel Jungin aukio 3, 02600 Espoo, Finland 11.1 Qualified Antennas BGM220S modules have been tested and certified both with the on-board antenna and with an external antenna attached to the RF pin (RF_2G4).
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter meets the Mobile requirements at a distance of 20 cm and above from the human body, in accordance to the limit(s) exposed in the RF Exposure Analysis.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications End Product Labeling BGM220S modules are not labeled with their own FCC ID due to their size. Instead, the packaging label contains the FCC ID. In all cases when the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications 11.4 ISED Canada ISED This radio transmitter (IC: 5123A-BGM220S) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada, formerly Industry Canada) to operate with the embedded antenna and with the antenna type(s) listed in 11.1 Qualified Antennas, with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications ISEDC (Français) Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 5123A-BGM220S) a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement Économique Canada (ISED Canada, anciennement Industrie Canada) pour fonctionner avec l'antenne intégrée et le ou les types d'antenne énumérés à la section 11.1 Qualified Antennas, avec le gain maximal admissible indiqué.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications 11.5 Proximity to Human Body When using the module in an application where the radio is located close to the human body, the human RF exposure must be evaluated. FCC, ISED, and CE all have different standards for evaluating the RF exposure, and because of this, each standard requires a different minimum separation distance between the module and human body.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications 11.6 Japan - MIC The BGM22S12A are certified in Japan with certification number 203-JN1080. It is the end-product manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that the module is configured to meet the limits documented in the formal certification test report available at https://www.silabs.com/. If needed, refer to the API reference manual(s) to learn how to configure the maximum RF TX power for the normal operations.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Revision History 12. Revision History Revision 0.6 June, 2020 • • • • Updated 4.2.1 DC-DC Operating Limits to relax lifetime safe operating region. Updated 5. Reference Diagrams to mark PTI interface as recommended in figures. Updated 4. Electrical Characteristics with latest characterization results and limits. Updated 11. Certifications with additional certification details. Revision 0.
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