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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module

Data Sheet

The BGM210P is a module designed and built to meet the per-

formance, security, and reliability requirements of line-powered

IoT products for Bluetooth networks.

Based on the EFR32BG21 SoC, it enables Bluetooth

Low Energy and Bluetooth Mesh

connectivity while delivering best-in-class RF range and performance, future-proof capa-

bility for feature and OTA firmware updates, enhanced security, low active current con-

sumption, and a temperature rating suited for operating in demanding environmental

conditions.

The BGM210P is a complete solution that comes with robust and fully-upgradeable soft-

ware stacks, world-wide regulatory certifications, advanced development and debugging

tools, and support that will simplify and minimize the development cycle and deployment

of your end-product helping to accelerate its time-to-market.

The BGM210P is targeted for a broad range of applications, including:

• Smart home

• Connected lighting

• Building automation and security

• Factory automation

KEY FEATURES

• Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Mesh

connectivity

• Chip antenna and RF pin

• +10 and +20 dBm TX power variants

• -97.0 dBm Bluetooth RX sensitivity at 1

Mbps

• 32-bit ARM Cortex-M33 core at 38.4 MHz

• 1024/96 kB of Flash/RAM memory

• Enhanced security features

• Optimal set of MCU peripherals

• 20 GPIO pins

•

-40 to +125

• 12.9 mm x 15.0 mm x 2.2 mm

Timers and Triggers

32-bit bus

Peripheral Reflex System

Serial

Interfaces

I/O Ports Analog I/F

Lowest power mode with peripheral operational:

USART

External

Interrupts

General

Purpose I/O

Pin Reset

Pin Wakeup

ADC

Analog

Comparator

EM4—Shutoff

Energy

Management

Brown-Out

Detector

Voltage

Regulator

Power-On

Reset

SecurityClock Management

HF Crystal

Oscillator

RC Oscillator

EM23 HF RC

Oscillator

Crypto

Acceleration

Secure Debug

Security Core

Ultra LF RC

Oscillator

Core / Memory

ARM Cortex

M33 processor

with DSP extensions,

FPU and TrustZone

ETM Debug Interface RAM Memory

LDMA

Controller

Flash Program

Memory

Real Time

Capture Counter

Timer/Counter

Low Energy

Timer

Watchdog Timer

Protocol Timer

Radio Transceiver

DEMOD

AGC

IFADC

CRC

BUFC

MOD

FRC

RAC

Frequency

Synth

PGA

EM3—StopEM2—Deep SleepEM1—SleepEM0—Active

True Random

Number Generator

Fast Startup

RC Oscillator

Back-Up Real

Time Counter

RF Frontend

LNA

Crystal

38.4

MHz

Antenna

Chip

Antenna

Matching

LF Crystal

Oscillator

RF Pin

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Summary of content (43 pages)

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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet The BGM210P is a module designed and built to meet the performance, security, and reliability requirements of line-powered IoT products for Bluetooth networks. KEY FEATURES • Bluetooth 5.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Features 1. Features • Supported Protocols • Bluetooth 5.1 • Bluetooth Low Energy • Bluetooth Mesh • AoA/AoD • Wireless System-on-Chip • 2.4 GHz radio • TX power up to +20 dBm • High-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M33® with DSP instruction and floating-point unit for efficient signal processing • 1024 kB flash program memory • 96 kB RAM data memory • Embedded Trace Macrocell (ETM) for advanced debugging • Receiver Performance • -104.5 dBm sensitivity (0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Ordering Information 2. Ordering Information Table 2.1. Ordering Information Ordering Code Protocol Stack TX Power Freq Band Antenna Flash (kB) RAM (kB) GPIO Temp Range Packaging BGM210P022JIA21 • Bluetooth 5.1 10 dBm 2.4 GHz Chip and RF pin 1024 96 20 -40 to 125 °C Cut Tape BGM210P022JIA2R1 • Bluetooth 5.1 10 dBm 2.4 GHz Chip and RF pin 1024 96 20 -40 to 125 °C Reel BGM210P032JIA21 • Bluetooth 5.1 20 dBm 2.
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Table of Contents 1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.2 EFR32BG21 SoC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.3 Antenna . . . . . . . .
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8. Package Specifications 8.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 8.2 PCB Land Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 8.3 Package Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 9. Soldering Recommendations 10. Tape and Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 .
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet System Overview 3. System Overview 3.1 Block Diagram The BGM210P module is a highly-integrated, high-performance system with all the hardware components needed to enable 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity and to support robust networking capabilities via multiple protocols.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4. Electrical Specifications All electrical parameters in all tables are specified under the following conditions, unless stated otherwise: • Typical values are based on TA=25 °C and VDD supply at 3.0 V, by production test and/or technology characterization.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 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.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.3 MCU Current Consumption at 3.0V Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: VDD = 3.0 V. TA = 25 °C. Minimum and maximum values in this table represent the worst conditions across process variation at TA = 25 °C. Table 4.3. MCU Current Consumption at 3.0V Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit 80 MHz HFRCO, CPU running Prime from flash — 50.9 — µA/MHz 80 MHz HFRCO, CPU running while loop from flash — 45.6 55.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.4 Radio Current Consumption at 3.0V RF current consumption measured with MCU in EM1, HCLK = 38.4 MHz, and all MCU peripherals disabled. Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: VDD = 3.0V. TA = 25 °C. Minimum and maximum values in this table represent the worst conditions across process variation at TA = 25 °C. Table 4.4. Radio Current Consumption at 3.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.5 RF Transmitter General Characteristics Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VDD = 3.0V. Measured with RF center frequency of 2.45 GHz on RF2G4_IO2 port. Table 4.5.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.6 RF Receiver General Characteristics Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VDD = 3.0V. Measured with RF center frequency of 2.45 GHz on RF2G4_IO2 port. Table 4.6. RF Receiver General Characteristics Parameter Symbol RF tuning frequency range FRANGE silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Test Condition Min Typ Max Unit 2400 — 2483.5 MHz Rev. 0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.7 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy at 1 Mbps Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Measured on RF2G4_IO2. Table 4.7.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.8 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy at 2 Mbps Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Measured on RF2G4_IO2. Table 4.8.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.9 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy at 500 kbps Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Measured on RF2G4_IO2. Table 4.9.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.10 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy at 125 kbps Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: TA = 25 °C, VDD = 3.0V. RF center frequency 2.45 GHz. Measured on RF2G4_IO2. Table 4.10.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.11 High-Frequency Crystal Table 4.11. High-Frequency Crystal Parameter Symbol Crystal frequency Min Typ Max Unit fHFXTAL — 38.4 — MHz Initial calibrated accuracy ACCHFXTAL -10 — +10 ppm Temperature drift DRIFTHFXTAL -30 — +30 ppm silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Test Condition Across specified temperature range Rev. 0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.12 GPIO Pins Unless otherwise indicated, typical conditions are: VDD = 3.0 V. Table 4.12. GPIO Pins Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typ Max Unit Leakage current ILEAK_IO MODEx = DISABLED, VDD = 1.71V — 1.9 — nA MODEx = DISABLED, VDD = 3.0 V — 2.5 — nA MODEx = DISABLED, VDD = 3.8 V TA = 125 °C — — 200 nA Input low voltage1 VIL Any GPIO pin — — 0.3 * VDD V Input high voltage1 VIH Any GPIO pin 0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Electrical Specifications 4.14.1 Antenna Radiation and Efficiency Typical BGM210P 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 4.1.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Reference Diagrams 5. Reference Diagrams 5.1 Network Co-Processor (NCP) Application with UART Host The BGM210P 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. Figure 5.1. UART NCP Configuration silabs.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Reference Diagrams 5.2 SoC Application The BGM210P 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. Figure 5.2. Stand-Alone SoC Configuration Figure 5.3. Stand-Alone SoC Configuration with External Antenna silabs.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions 6. Pin Definitions 6.1 Module Pinout Figure 6.1. BGM210P Module Pinout The next table shows the BGM210P pinout and some general descriptions of pin functionality. For more information on the features supported by each GPIO, see 6.3 Analog Peripheral Connectivity and 6.4 Digital Peripheral Connectivity. Table 6.1. BGM210P Module Pin Definitions Pin Name No. GND 1 PB00 3 PA01 Description Pin Name No.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions 6.2 Alternate Pin Functions Some pins support multiple functions through internal multiplexing in the SoC (e.g. debugging, wake-up, etc.). The following table shows the functions available on each module pin. Refer to SoC's reference manual for more details. Table 6.2. GPIO Alternate Functions Table GPIO Alternate Function PB01 GPIO.EM4WU3 PA01 GPIO.SWCLK PA02 GPIO.SWDIO PA03 GPIO.SWV GPIO.TDO PA04 GPIO.TDI GPIO.
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BGM210P Blue 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 ACMP0.DIGOUT Available Available Available Available ACMP1.DIGOUT Available Available Available Available CMU.CLKIN0 Available Available CMU.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions Peripheral.Resource PORT PA PB PC PD TIMER0.CC0 Available Available Available Available TIMER0.CC1 Available Available Available Available TIMER0.CC2 Available Available Available Available TIMER0.CDTI0 Available Available Available Available TIMER0.CDTI1 Available Available Available Available TIMER0.CDTI2 Available Available Available Available TIMER1.CC0 Available Available Available Available TIMER1.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Pin Definitions Peripheral.Resource PORT PA PC PD USART2.CLK Available Available USART2.CS Available Available USART2.CTS Available Available USART2.RTS Available Available USART2.RX Available Available USART2.TX Available Available silabs.com | Building a more connected world. PB Rev. 0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines 7. Design Guidelines 7.1 Layout and Placement For optimal performance of the BGM210P, • Place the module aligned to the edge of the application PCB, as illustrated in the figures below.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines Align module edge with PCB edge GND GND GND U.FL connector for external antenna RF2G4_IO2 Place vias close to each of the module’s GND pads GND 50 Ohm trace for RF signal Wireless Module (Top View) GND GND Place vias along all PCB edges Figure 7.2. Recommended Layout for BGM210P Using External Antenna The figure below illustrates layout scenarios that will lead to severely degraded RF performance for the module.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Design Guidelines Figure 7.4. RF Trace Design Example 7.2 Proximity to Other Materials Avoid placing plastic or any other dielectric material in close proximity to the antenna. Any metallic objects in close proximity to the antenna will prevent the antenna from radiating freely. The minimum recommended distance of metallic and/or conductive objects is 10 mm in any direction from the antenna except in the directions of the application PCB ground planes. 7.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications 8. Package Specifications 8.1 Dimensions 4.2 mm (±0.1) 3.0 mm (±0.1) 0.8 mm 5.7 mm (±0.1) (±0.1) 0.8 mm (±0.1) 1.5 mm (±0.1) (±0.1) 15.0 mm (±0.2) 8.1 mm (±0.1) 0.4 mm (±0.1) 1.45 mm 12.9 mm (±0.2) (±0.1) 2.25 mm (±0.2) Figure 8.1. Module Dimensions silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Rev. 0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications 8.2 PCB Land Pattern Figure 8.2. Land Pattern for Chip Antenna Use Case Figure 8.3. Land Pattern for RF Pin Use Case silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Rev. 0.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Package Specifications 8.3 Package Marking The figure below shows the module markings engraved on the RF shield. Figure 8.4. BGM210P Top Marking Mark Description The package marking consists of: • BGM210Pxxxxxxx - Part number designation • Model: BGM210Pxxx - Model number designation • QR Code: YYWWMMABCDE • YY – Last two digits of the assembly year. • WW – Two-digit workweek when the device was assembled.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Soldering Recommendations 9. Soldering Recommendations It is recommended that final PCB assembly of the BGM210P 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.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Tape and Reel 10. Tape and Reel BGM210P modules are delivered to the customer in cut tape (100 pcs) or reel (1000 pcs) packaging with the dimensions below. All dimensions are given in mm unless otherwise indicated. Figure 10.1. Carrier Tape Dimensions Figure 10.2. Reel Dimensions silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Rev. 0.
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BGM210P Blue 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.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications OEM Responsibilities to comply with FCC Regulations This module has been tested for compliance to FCC Part 15. OEM integrators are responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements needed with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications Class B Device Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications 11.4 ISED Canada ISED This radio transmitter (IC: 5123A-GM210P) 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.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Certifications ISEDC (Français) Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 5123A-GM210P) a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés au chapitre 11.1 et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
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BGM210P Blue 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.
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BGM210P Blue Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet Revision History 12. Revision History Revision 0.5.1 September, 2019 • Update wording for FCC and ISED certifications section • Updated Design Guidelines Revision 0.5 September, 2019 • Initial Production Release.
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