Datasheet Single Mode Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Module Part # BL600-SA, BL600-SC, BL600-ST, BL620-SA, BL620-SC, BL620-ST Version 3.5 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet REVISION HISTORY Ver. 1.0 1.1 Date 16 Apr 13 5 July13 1.2 25 Oct 2013 1.3 1.4 12 Dec 2013 20 Dec 2013 1.5 10 Jan 2014 1.6 1.7 1.8 06 Feb 2014 18 Feb 2014 04 April2014 Notes Initial Release Added: To Table 1, smartBASIC runtime engine FW upgrade via UART. To Table 1, smartBASIC application download via OTA. Section 3.3.4 OTA (Over-the-Air) smartBASIC Application Download Updated: Table 1 – make it clear number of SPI (x1), I2C(x1) interfaces and ADC channels. Table 2 – (pin list), footnote mentions SIO_7 has Internal Pull down (default in FW). 5.2.1 Clocks section – corrected 32.768 crystal accuracy to +/-20ppm. Added 16MHz crystal accuracy (+/-10ppm). 6.1 Circuit section – circuit HW integration suggestion), on SIO_7 pin and Over the Air smartBASIC application download feature. Figure 14: BL600 Mechanical drawings – BL600 Mechanical drawing to add measurements of the half-moon shaped positioning holes. Updated Recommended Operating Parameters notes to reflect 2.7 ms rather than 2.7 µs. Added baking schedule information. Added: ADC (AIN) input impedance into Table 6. AIN (ADC) impedance and external voltage divider setup into the 6.1 Circuit.section. Updated TOC with correct page numbers. Added noted regarding smartBASIC firmware’s lack of support for GPIO high drive state. Updated Bluetooth SIG Qualification section. Updated Operating temperature range Updated or added the following for the BL600-Sx-04: Lower power consumption figures (standby doze, deep sleep) and lower peripheral (UART, SPI, I2C, ADC) block currents for the BL600-Sx-04 (new Nordic silicon). Improved UART with deep RX buffer (6 bytes instead of 2 bytes). Increased the Absolute Max rating on the VCC pin from 3.6V to 3.9V. Added a note for External 12K resistor to GND on SWDCLK pin NOT required on BL600-Sx-04. Approver Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Added the following for all BL600 module revisions to align with FW features: Section on PWM output and FREQ output signals. Note on GPIO high drive strength (5 mA). Note regarding internal DCDC convertor turned OFF on recommendation from chipset supplier until further notice. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 2 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Ver. 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 Date 11 June 2014 2 July 2014 14 July 2014 17 Oct 2014 24 Oct 2014 Notes Approver Updated Peak current consumption figures with DCDC turned OFF (with internal LDO ON). Added in the pin list the newly FW (1.5.66.0, April 2014) enabled internal pull-ups to prevent inputs from floating and to help with the issue of Standby Doze current drifting with time. Note on added coming out from Deep Sleep to Standby Doze through GPIO signal through the reset vector. New function to detect GPIO change with no current consumption, so UART closed but still able to detect for incoming data and be woken up so that the UART can be reopened at the expense of losing that first character. Note that SIO_7 and AutoRUN (SIO_28) are not both high (externally), otherwise cannot load smartBASIC application script. Note on each module GND pin that must be connected to host PCB GND. Updated BT SIG information Important information on pin 22 (reset) and pin 23 (SWDCLK). Updated SIO VIL max value in table 5 Added BL620 module information Added QD ID and note to section 14 2.3 30 April 2015 Updated Antenna information in 6.5 Integration with BL600-SC and BL600-ST 2.4 2.5 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 01 June 2015 10 Sept 2015 19 April 2015 13 May 2016 09 Aug 2016 08 Sept 2016 14 Nov 2016 10 Jan 2016 Updated the BT SIG Qualification section. Added BL600-SA-32 part number to Ordering Info section. New template. Updated Land Pattern. Added Appendix 1: Locating the BL600-SX Revision Number Changed from Hardware Integration Guide to Datasheet Updated Declaration of Conformity Fixed Table 5 formatting and parameters Minor textual/grammatical fixes Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth External Antenna 3 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Jonathan Kaye Sue White Sue White Sue White Sue White Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. Overview and Key Features ................................................................................................................................5 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................6 Hardware Specifications .....................................................................................................................................9 3.1 Block Diagram and Pin-out .........................................................................................................................9 3.2 Pin Definitions ......................................................................................................................................... 10 3.3 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 13 4. Power Consumption ........................................................................................................................................ 16 4.2 Measured Peak Current Waveforms during Advertising and Connection .............................................. 18 4.3 Peripheral Block Current Consumption ................................................................................................... 20 5. Functional Description..................................................................................................................................... 21 5.1 Power Management (includes brown-out and power on reset)............................................................. 21 5.2 Clocks and Timers .................................................................................................................................... 22 5.3 Memory for smartBASIC Application Code ............................................................................................. 22 5.4 RF ............................................................................................................................................................. 23 5.5 UART Interface......................................................................................................................................... 23 5.6 SPI Bus ..................................................................................................................................................... 24 5.7 I2C Interface ............................................................................................................................................ 24 5.8 General Purpose I/O, ADC, PWM/FREQ and Quadrature Decoder ......................................................... 25 5.9 nRESET Pin ............................................................................................................................................... 26 5.10 nAutoRUN Pin .......................................................................................................................................... 26 5.11 Miscellaneous (Hidden JTAG) .................................................................................................................. 27 5.12 BL600-SA on-board chip antenna characteristics.................................................................................... 28 6. Hardware Integration Suggestions .................................................................................................................. 29 6.1 Circuit....................................................................................................................................................... 29 6.2 PCB Layout on Host PCB - General .......................................................................................................... 31 6.3 PCB Layout on Host PCB for BL600-SA .................................................................................................... 31 6.4 50-Ohms RF trace on Host PCB for BL600-ST .......................................................................................... 33 6.5 External Antenna Integration with BL600-SC and BL600-ST ................................................................... 34 7. Mechanical Details .......................................................................................................................................... 35 7.1 BL600 Mechanical Details........................................................................................................................ 35 7.2 Host PCB Land Pattern and Antenna Keep-out for BL600-SA ................................................................. 36 8. Application Note for Surface Mount Modules ................................................................................................ 37 8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 37 8.2 Shipping ................................................................................................................................................... 38 8.3 Reflow Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 38 9. FCC and IC Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................................. 40 10. Japan (MIC) Regulatory ............................................................................................................................... 43 11. CE Regulatory .............................................................................................................................................. 44 12. EU Declarations of Conformity .................................................................................................................... 45 13. Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................. 46 14. Bluetooth SIG Qualification ......................................................................................................................... 46 15. Appendix I – Locating the BL600-SX Revision Number................................................................................ 50 Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 4 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 1. OVERVIEW AND KEY FEATURES This Datasheet also applies to the Laird BL620. The BL620 uses the same module hardware as the BL600 but it has a new firmware that supports Central mode connectivity. Note that the BL620 module supports a JTAG upgrade but has no capability to upgrade via UART. 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 smart BASIC, an event-driven programming language that enables OEMs to make their BLE product development quicker and simpler, significantly reducing time to market. smart BASIC enables customers to develop a complete embedded application inside the compact BL600 hardware, connecting to a wide array of external sensors via its I2C, SPI, UART, ADC or GPIO interfaces. Based on the world-leading Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822 chipset, the BL600 modules provide ultra-low power consumption with outstanding wireless range via 4 dBm of transmit power. A broad range of BLE profiles including Temperature and Heart Rate are available and smart BASIC provides the ideal mechanism to support any BLE profile development of your choice. This document should be read in conjunction with the smart BASIC user manual. Features and Benefits Application Areas Bluetooth v4.0 - Single Mode External or Internal Antennas smartBASIC programming language Full Bluetooth EPL Compact Footprint Programmable TX power 4 dBm to -20 dBm TX whisper mode (-30 dBm, -55 dBm) RX sensitivity: -91 dBm Ultra-low power consumption TX: 11.6 mA peak (at +4 dBm) (refer to Note1 in Power Consumption section) RX: 8.8 mA peak (refer to Note1 in Power Consumption section) Standby Doze: 2.6 uA typical Deep Sleep: 0.6 uA (refer to Note4 in Power Consumption section) UART, GPIO, ADC, PWM, FREQ output, TIMERS, I2C, and SPI interfaces Fast Time to Market FCC, CE, IC, Taiwan (-SA version only) and Japan certified; other regulatory certifications on request No external components required Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 5 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Medical devices Wellness devices iOS “appcessories” Fitness sensors Location Awareness Home automation Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Specification Summary Table 1: Specifications Categories Wireless Specification Feature Bluetooth® Implementation V4.0 – Single Mode Slave (from base FW v1.1.50.0 onwards) 2.402 - 2.480 GHz 4 dBm Conducted BL600-SA 4 dBm Conducted BL600-SC ~2.5 dBm Conducted BL600-ST (RSMA connector on dev board) -20 dBm (in 4 dB steps) with smartBASIC command -16 dBm -12 dBm - 8 dBm - 4 dBm 0 dBm -30 dBm (min) with smartBASIC command Frequency Maximum Transmit Power Setting Minimum Transmit Power Setting TX Whisper Mode 1 Transmit Power TX Whisper Mode 2 Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity (0.1% BER) Link Budget Range TX Whisper Modes Host Interface and Peripherals -55 dBm (min) with smartBASIC command -91 dBm typical 95 dB (@ 1 Mbps) Up to 100 m in free space Range reduction feature with TX Whisper modes with smartBASIC command. <~30 cm Range (TX Whisper Mode 2) Raw Data Rates TOTAL UART 1 Mbps (over the air) 28 x Multifunction I/O lines TX, RX, CTS, RTS DCD, RI, DTR, DSR, CTS, RTS (Note 1) Default 9600, n,8, 1 From 1,200 to 115,200bps BL600-Sx-04 onwards has improved UART with Deep RX buffer (6 bytes instead 2 bytes). Up to 28, with configurable: I/O direction, O/P drive strength (standard 0.5 mA or high 5 mA), Pull-up /pull-down Six 10-bit channels (including ADC reference) 10 bit resolution 1.2 V internal reference 1/1, 2/3, 1/3 pre-scaling Output a PWM or FREQ output on up to two GPIO output pins. GPIO ADC PWM or FREQ output Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth PWM output duty cycle 0%-100% PWM output frequency Up to 500 kHz (Note 7) 6 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Categories Profiles Feature Implementation FREQ output frequency 0 MHz-4 MHz (50% duty cycle) One I2C interface (up to 400 kbps) (Note 2) One SPI Master interface (up to 4 Mbps) (Note 3) Heart Rate Service Health Thermometer Service Battery Alert Service Blood Pressure Service Device Information Service Immediate Alert Service IOPT (Interoperability) Link Loss Service Transmit Power Service Custom services (from base FW v1.2.54.0 onwards) I2C SPI Services supported (Note 4) (FW v1.1.50.0) FW Upgrade smart BASIC runtime engine FW upgrade (Note 5) Via JTAG. Using the supplied J-link programmer. Via UART. Note: The BL620 supports a JTAG upgrade but has no capability to upgrade via UART. Programmability smart BASIC On-board programming language similar to BASIC. smart BASIC application download (1) Via UART. (2) Via Over the Air (if SIO_7 pin is pulled high externally). Control Protocols Any User defined via smartBASIC Operating Modes Self-contained Run mode Selected by nAutoRun pin status: LOW (0V). Then runs $autorun$ (smartBASIC application script) if it exists. Interactive / development mode HIGH (VCC). Then runs via at+run (and “file name” of smartBASIC application script). Supply Voltage Supply (VCC) 2.1 – 3.6 V – internal DCDC converter (Note 5) 1.8 – 3.6 V – internal LDO DCDC switched on if VCC>2.1V at power-up. Power Consumption Active Modes Peak Current (for Max TX PWR 4 dBm) Advertising or Connected mode 11.6 mA peak TX 8.9 mA peak RX Active Modes Peak Current for TX Whisper mode2 PWR -55 dBm) Advertising or Connected mode 5 mA peak TX 8.5 mA peak RX Active Modes Average Current Depends on many factors, see Power Consumption. Ultra-Low Power Modes Standby Doze Deep Sleep Internal Ceramic chip monopole antenna – on-board BL600-SA External – Option 1 Dipole antenna (with IPEX connector) Dipole PCB antenna (with IPEX connector) Connection via IPEX MH4 – BL600-SC External – Option 2 Dipole antenna (with RSMA connector) Antenna Options Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 7 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved 2.6 uA typical (Note 6) 600 nA (Note 6) Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Categories Feature Implementation Connection via Trace Pads – BL600-ST Physical Dimensions Weight 19 mm x 12.5 mm x 3 mm <1 gram Environmental Operating -25 ˚C to +75 ˚C (VCC 1.8V-3.6V) -40 ˚C to +85 ˚C (VCC 3.3V+/-10%) Storage -40 ˚C to +85 ˚C Lead Free Lead-free and RoHS compliant Warranty 1-Year Warranty Development Tools Development Kit Development Kit DVK-BL600-Sx and Free Software Tools Approvals Bluetooth® End Product Listing (EPL) FCC / IC / CE / MIC All BL600 Series Miscellaneous Note 1: DSR, DTR, RI, and DCD can be implemented in the smart BASIC application. Note 2: With I2C interface selected, pull-up resistors on I2C SDA and I2C SCL MUST be connected externally as per I2C standard. Note 3: SPI interface (master) consists of SPI MOSI, SPI MISO and SPI CLK. SPI CS is created by customer using any spare SIO pin within their smartBASIC application script allowing multi-dropping. Note 4: BL600 module comes loaded with smart BASIC runtime engine FW, but does not come loaded with any smart BASIC application script (as that is dependent on customer end application or use). Laird provides many sample smart BASIC application scripts covering the services listed. Additional BLE services being added every quarter. Note 5: smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.2.54.0 (Jun2013) and subsequent versions, the internal DCDC convertor was switched off on recommendation from the chipset provider until future notice. Note 6: Measured with BL600-Sx-04. Deep Sleep current for BL600-Sx-02 and BL600-Sx-03 ~1000nA (typical). Standby Doze current for BL600-Sx-02 and BL600-Sx-03 Standby Doze current 3.5uA (typical). Note 7: PWM output signal has a frequency and duty cycle property. PWM output is generated using 32-bit hardware timers. The timers are clocked by a 1MHz (1uS period) clock source. Trade-off PWM output frequency with resolution. For example: PWM output frequency of 500kHz (2uS) results in resolution of 1:2 PWM output frequency of 100kHz (10uS) results in resolution of 1:10 PWM output frequency of 10kHz (100uS) results in resolution of 1:100 PWM output frequency of 1kHz(1000uS) results in resolution of 1:1000 Refer to the smartBASIC user guide for details. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 8 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Block Diagram and Pin-out Figure 1: Functional HW and SW block Diagram for BL600 series BLE smartBASIC module Figure 2: BL600-Sx module pin-out (top view). Note: Pin 30 (RF_ANT) is for BL600-ST only. On the BL600-SA and BL600-SC, pin 30 is NC. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 9 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 3.2 Pin Definitions Table 2: Pin definitions Pin # Pin Name Default Function Alt. Funct. Default Direction Note14 1 GND - - - Pull-up / Pull-down Note14 - 2 SIO_1 DIO AIN IN PULL-UP 1,2,3,4,5 3 GND - - - - - 4 SIO_2 DIO AIN IN PULL-UP 1,2,3,4,5 5 SIO_3 DIO AIN IN PULL-UP 1,2,3,4,5 6 SIO_4 DIO AIN IN PULL-UP 1,2,3,4,5 7 SIO_5 DIO AIN IN PULL-UP 1,2,3,4,5 8 SIO_6 DIO AIN IN PULL-UP 1,2,3,4,5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SIO_7 VCC GND SIO_8 SIO_9 SIO_10 SIO_11 DIO - - IN - PULL-DOWN - 1,2, 12, 13 - DIO DIO DIO DIO I2C SDA I2C SCL SPI MOSI SPI MISO IN IN IN IN PULL-UP PULL-UP PULL-UP PULL-UP 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,4,5,6 16 SIO_12 DIO SPI CLK IN PULL-UP 1,2,4,5,6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 GND SIO_13 SIO_14 SIO_15 SIO_16 nRESET NC SIO_17 SIO_18 SIO_19 SIO_20 GND GND RF_ANT GND DIO DIO DIO DIO - IN IN IN IN IN PULL-UP PULL-UP PULL-UP PULL-UP IN IN IN PULL-UP PULL-UP PULL-UP 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 9,10 9 1,2 1,2 1,2 32 SIO_21 DIO DIO DIO DIO NC Notes - 8 UART TX Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth OUT Set high in FW Comment 8,9,10 bit resolution. Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3. 8,9,10 bit resolution. Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3. 8,9,10 bit resolution, Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3. 8,9,10 bit resolution, Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3. 8,9,10 bit resolution, Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3. 8,9,10 bit resolution, Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3 Internal Pull down (default) I2COPEN() in smartBASIC selects I2C function SPIOPEN() in smartBASIC selects SPI function, MOSI and CLK will be outputs when in SPI master mode. See Note 11. - Laird Devkit : Buzzer output Laird Devkit : Button 0 input System Reset (Active low) DO NOT CONNECT Laird Devkit : Button 1 input Laird Devkit : LED 0 Laird Devkit : LED 1 Reserved for future use Used on BL600-ST only. 1,2,4,6,7 10 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet IN Pull-up / Pull-down Note14 PULL-UP 1,2,4,6,7 OUT Set low in FW 1,2,4,6,7 IN PULL-DOWN 1,2,4,6,7 IN NONE 1,2 Default Direction Note14 Pin # Pin Name Default Function Alt. Funct. 33 SIO_22 DIO 34 SIO_23 DIO 35 SIO_24 DIO UART RX UART RTS UART CTS 36 SIO_25 DIO 37 38 39 GND SIO_26 SIO_27 NC NC 40 SIO_28 nAutoRUN IN NONE IN Only 41 SIO_29 DIO IN NONE 1,2 42 SIO_30 DIO IN NONE 1,2 43 44 GND SIO_0 DIO IN PULL-UP 1,2 Notes Comment UARTCLOSE() selects DIO functionality and UARTOPEN() selects uart comms behaviour Laird Devkit : UART_DTR via CON12 Reserved for future use. Do NOT connect. Laird Devkit: UART_DSR via CON12 Laird Devkit : UART_DCD via CON12 Laird Devkit : UART_RI via CON12 Note 1: Secondary function is selectable in smartBASIC application. Note 2: DIO = Digital Input or Output. I/O voltage level tracks VCC. Note 3: AIN = Analog Input Note 4: DIO or AIN functionality is selected using the GpioSetFunc() function in smartBASIC. Note 5: AIN configuration selected using GpioSetFunc() function. Note 6: I2C, UART, SPI controlled by xxxOPEN() functions in smart BASIC. Note 7: SIO_21 to SIO_24 are DIO by default when $autorun$ app runs on power up. Note 8: RF_ANT pin (pin30) is on theBL600-ST module only. Customer MUST use 50-Ohm trace from RF_ANT pin to RSMA RF connector on host PCB. More details on 50-Ohm trace design refer to section 50OhmsRF Trace on Host PCB for BL600-ST. Note 9: Hidden JTAG (2-wire interface), pin22 (SWDIO) and pin23 (SWDCLK). Used for upgrading smartBASIC runtime engine FW only with Laird supplied J-link programmer. Using this hidden JTAG requires 12K resistor to GND (on pin23 SWDCLK) for BL600-Sx-02 and BL600-Sx-03 on customers host PCB and header connector Samtech FTSH-105-01-L-DV, refer to section Miscellaneous (hidden JTAG) for details. 12K resistor is NOT required on customers host PCB when using the BL600-Sx-04. Note 10: Pull the nRESET pin (pin 22) low for minimum 100 mS in order for the BL600 to reset. For BL600-Sx-02 or BL600-Sx-03: To ensure nReset functions properly, you MUST place a 12K resistor to GND on BL600 pin 23 (NC/SWDCLK) on your host board. For BL600-Sx-04: Do not fit a resistor to GND on BL600 pin 23 (NC/SWDCLK). Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 11 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Note11: SPI CS is created by customer using any spare SIO pin within their smartBASIC application script allowing multi-dropping. Note12: SIO_7 pin has to be pulled high externally to enable OTA (over the Air) smartBASIC application download. Refer to the latest FW release documentation for details. Note13: User must ensure that SIO_7 and AutoRUN(SIO_28) are NOT BOTH HIGH (externally), otherwise in that state the UART is bridged to Virtual Serial Port service and so the BL600 module will not respond to AT commands and therefore cannot load smartBASIC application scripts (applies to all versions of the smart BASIC runtime engine firmware. Note14: smart BASIC runtime engine FW 1.5.66.0(Apr2014) has DIO (Default Function) INPUT pins, have by default PULL-UP enabled. This was done to avoid floating inputs (which can also cause current consumption in low power modes (e.g. StandbyDoze) to drift with time. In any case customer can disable the PUL-UP through their smart BASIC application. ALL smart BASIC runtime engine FW versions before 1.5.66.0(Apr2014), the INPUT DIO pins have NO pullup or pull-down enabled and would require the customer to enable pull-up through smart BASIC application script. All the SIO pins (with a default function of DIO are inputs – apart from SIO_21 and SIO_23, which are outputs): - SIO_21 (alternative function UART_TX) is an output, set High (in FW). - SIO_23 (alternative function UART_RTS) is an output, set Low (in FW). - SIO_22 (alternative function UART_RX) is an input, set with internal pull-up (in FW). - SIO_24 (alternative function UART_CTS) is an input, set with internal pull-down (in FW). - SIO_7 is an input set with internal pull-down (in FW). It is used for over the air downloading of smartBASIC applications. Refer to the latest FW release documentation for details. The BL600 module is delivered with the integrated smart BASIC runtime engine FW loaded (but no onboard smartBASIC application script). Because of this, it starts up in AT command mode by default. At reset, all SIO lines are configured as the defaults shown above. SIO lines can be configured through the smart BASIC application script to be either inputs or outputs with pullups or pull-downs. When an alternative SIO function is selected (such as I2C or SPI), the firmware does not allow the setup of internal pull-up/pull-down. Therefore, when I2C interface is selected, pull-up resistors on I2C SDA and I2C SCL MUST be connected externally as per I2C standard. UART_RX, UART_TX, UART_CTS are 3.3 V level logic (if VCC is 3.3 V, i.e. SIO pin I/O levels track VCC). For example, when RX and TX are idle, they sit at 3.3 V (if VCC is 3.3 V). Conversely, handshaking pins CTS and RTS at 0 V are treated as assertions. Pin 40 (nAutoRUN) is an input, with active low logic. In the development kit (DVK-BL600-sx) it is connected so that the state is driven by the host’s DTR output line. The nAutoRUN pin must be externally held high or low to select between the following two BL600 operating modes: Self-contained Run mode (nAutoRUN pin held at 0 V). Interactive / development mode (nAutoRUN pin held at VCC). smartBASIC runtime engine firmware checks for the status of nAutoRUN during power-up or reset. If it is low and if there is a smartBASIC application script named $autorun$, then the smartBASIC runtime engine FW executes the application script automatically; hence the name Self-contained Run Mode. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 12 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 3.3 Electrical Specifications 3.3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Absolute maximum ratings for supply voltage and voltages on digital and analogue pins of the module are listed below; exceeding these values causes permanent damage. Table 3: Maximum Current Ratings Parameter Voltage at VCC pin Voltage at GND pin Voltage at SIO pin Storage temperature Note 1: Minimum -0.3 Maximum +3.6 (Note 1) Unit V -0.3 0 VCC+0.3 V V -40 +85 ºC Absolute Max Rating for VCC pin (max) is 3.6V for BL600-Sx-02 and BL600-Sx-03. Absolute Max Rating for VCC pin (max) is 3.9V for BL600-Sx-04. 3.3.2 Recommended Operating Parameters Table 4: Power Supply Operating Parameters Parameter VCC (with internal LDO)1 VCC (with internal DCDC enabled)1 VCC Maximum ripple or noise2 VCC rise time (0 to 1.8V)3 Operating Temperature Range 3.3V +/- 10% (contact Laird with any queries) 1.8V Minimum 1.8 2.1 Typical 3 3 Maximum 3.6 3.6 10 60 Unit V V mV mS -40 -25 - +85 +75 ºC ºC Note 1: Internal DCDC is used if VCC >2.1 V on power-up; otherwise internal LDO is used. 4.7 uF internal to module on VCC. smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.2.54.0(Jun2013) and subsequent versions, the internal DCDC convertor was switched off on recommendation from the chipset provider until future notice. Note 2: The maximum VCC ripple or noise (at any frequency) that does not disturb the radio. Note 3: The on-board power-on reset circuitry may not work for rise times outside the noted interval. Time reset is active from VCC reaches 1.7 V with 50 mS rise time is 29 mS typical. Time reset is active from VCC reaches 1.7 V with 1 uS rise time is 2.7 mS typical. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 13 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Table 5: Signal Levels for Interface, SIO Parameter VIH Input high voltage VIL Input low voltage VOH Output high voltage (std. drive, 0.5mA) (high-drive, 5mA) (Note 1) VOL Output low voltage (std. drive, 0.5mA) (high-drive, 5mA) (Note 1) Pull up resistance Pull down resistance Note 1: Minimum 0.7 VCC VSS Typical Maximum VCC 0.3 VCC Unit V V VCC-0.3 VCC-0.3 VCC VCC V V VSS VSS 11 11 0.3 0.3 16 16 V V kΩ kΩ 13 13 Maximum number of pins with 5mA high drive is three. smartBASIC firmware 1.5.65.0(Feb2014) and subsequent versions support high drive (as well standard drive). Table 6: SIO pin alternative function AIN (ADC) specification Parameter ADC Internal reference voltage ADC pin input internal selectable scaling Minimum -1.5% Typical 1.2 V Maximum +1.5% 1/1, 1/3, 2/3 Unit % Scaling ADC input pin (AIN) voltage maximum without damaging ADC w.r.t VCC Prescaling 3.6 V 1/1 3.6 V 2/3 3.6 V 1/3 3.3 V 1/1 3.3 V 2/3 3.3 V 1/3 1.8 V 1/1 1.8 V 2/3 1.8 V 1/3 2.4 3.6 3.6 2.4 3.6 3.6 2.1 2.1 2.1 V V V V V V V V V ADC input pin (AIN) voltage maximum without saturating ADC (with 1.2V internal reference)1 1/1 prescaling 2/3 prescaling 1/3 prescaling 1.2 1.8 3.6 V V V Time required to convert single sample in 10bit mode 9bit mode2 8 bit mode2 Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 68 36 20 14 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved uS uS uS Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Parameter ADC input impedance (during operation)3 Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Note 1: Stay within internal 1.2 V reference voltage with given prescaling on AIN pin and do not violate ADC maximum input voltage (for damage) for a given VCC, e.g. If VCC is 1.8 V can only expose AIN pin to 2.1 V (VCC+0.3). Note 2: Currently, the smartBASIC runtime engine firmware only allows 10-bit mode. Note 3: ADC input impedance is estimated mean impedance of the ADC (AIN) pins. The tolerance is +/-20%. The ADC is highly sensitive to the impedance of the source. The ADC (AIN) input impedance is 200k600k depending on your ADC gain (pre-scaling) setting. Normally, when not sampling, the ADC (AIN) impedance will have very high value and can consider it to be an open circuit. The moment ADC is sampling, ADC(AIN) impedance is 200k-600k. 3.3.3 nAutoRUN Pin and Operating Modes Operating modes (refer to the smart BASIC manual for details): Self-contained mode Interactive/Development mode Table 7: nAutoRUN pin Signal Name nAutoRUN (SIO_28) Pin # 28 I/O Comments I Input with active low logic. Operating mode selected by nAutoRun pin status: If Low (0V), runs $autorun$ if it exists; If High (VCC), runs via at+run (and “file name” of application). Pin 40 (nAutoRUN) is an input, with active low logic. In the development board (DVK-BL600-sx) it is connected so that the state is driven by the host’s DTR output line. nAutoRUN pin needs to be externally held high or low to select between the two BL600 operating modes: Self-contained Run mode (nAutoRUN pin held at 0V). Interactive/Development mode (nAutoRUN pin held at VCC) smartBASIC runtime engine firmware checks for the status of nAutoRUN during power-up or reset. If it is low and if there is a smartBASIC application named $autorun$ then the smartBASIC runtime engine executes the application automatically; hence the name self-contained run mode. 3.3.4 OTA (Over-the-Air) smartBASIC Application Download Refer to latest FW release documentation (FW release notes and smart BASIC user manual) for details. This feature was first added the smartBASIC runtime engine firmware (v1_2_54_0-r2). Table 8: OTA mode Signal Name SIO_7 Pin # 9 Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth I/O I Comments Internal pull down (default). OTA mode selected by externally pulling SIO_7 pin: High (VCC), then OTA smart BASIC application download is possible. 15 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet The OTA smart BASIC application download feature can be useful for a customer’s production because it allows the module to be soldered into an end product without preconfiguration; the application can then be downloaded over the air once the product has been pre-tested. Note: It is the smart BASIC application that is downloaded over the air and NOT the firmware. Due to this principle reason for use in production, to facilitate multiple programming stations in a locality the transmit power is limited (to lower Tx power), refer to smart BASIC user manual for more details. 4. POWER CONSUMPTION Data taken at VCC 3.3V with internal (to chipset) LDO ON or with internal (to chipset) DCDC ON (see Note1) and 25ºC. Table 9: Power consumption Parameter Active Mode ‘peak’ current – Note 1 (Advertising or Connection) TX only run peak current @TXpwr= +4 dBm TX only run peak current @T pwr= 0 dBm TX only run peak current @TXpwr= -4 dBm TX only run peak current @TXpwr= -8 dBm TX only run peak current @TXpwr= -12 dBm TX only run peak current @TXpwr= -16 dBm T X only run peak current @TXpwr= -20 dBm TX Whisper Mode 1 (Note 2) TX only run peak current @TXpwr= -30 dBm TX Whisper Mode 2 (Note 2) TX only run peak current @TXpwr= -55 dBm Active Mode RX only ‘peak’ current (Note2) Ultra Low Power Mode1 (Note 3) Standby Doze Ultra Low Power Mode2 (Note 4) Deep Sleep (no RAM retention) Min Typical With LDO (withDCDC) Unit 16 (11.6) 10.5 (8.4) 8 (7.1) 7 (6.9) 6.5 (6.4) 6 (6.1) 5.5 (5.5) mA mA mA mA mA mA mA 5.5 (5.4) mA 5 (5.0) mA 8.7 (8.7) mA 2.6 uA 600 (Note 4) nA ~800 ~2.6-4.1 uA uA ~400 ~2.6-4.1 uA uA uA Active Mode Average current (Note 5) Advertising Average Current draw Max with advertising interval (min) 20 mS Min with advertising interval (max) 10240 mS Connection Average Current draw Max with connection interval (min) 7.5 mS with connection interval 67.5 mS Min with connection interval (max) 4000 mS Note 1: Max With VCC 3.3V with internal LDO ON (or with internal DCDC ON). If VCC reduces to 2.1V (operating range of DCDC, the peak current consumption would increase from 11.6mA to ~15.5mA for TX power setting of +4dBm. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 16 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.2.54.0(Jun2013) and subsequent versions, the internal DCDC convertor was switched off on recommendation from the chipset provider until future notice. Note 2: Firmware version 1.1.50.0 (only) has an issue that TX PWR settings need to -40 dBm to produce -30 dBm and -65 dBm to produce -55 dBm. Note 3: BL600-Sx-02 and BL600-Sx-03: Standby Doze current 3.5uA typical. BL600-Sx-04: Standby Doze is 2.6uA typical. Standby Doze is entered automatically (when waitevent statement is encountered within a smartBASIC application script). In Standby Doze, all peripherals that are enabled stay on and may re-awaken the chip. Depending on active peripherals, current consumption ranges from ~2-4 µA to > 1 mA. See individual peripherals current consumption in tables in section Peripheral block current consumption 4.3. Since smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.3.57.0 (Sept. 2013) has added new function to detect GPIO change with no current consumption cost which means it is possible to close the UART and get to the 2.6-4 uA current consumption regime and yet still be able to detect for incoming data and be woken up so that the UART can be re-opened at expense of losing that first character. Note 4: In Deep Sleep, everything is disabled and the only wake-up sources are reset and changes on pins on which sense is enabled. The current consumption seen is ~600 nA typical in BL600-Sx-04. BL600-Sx02 and BL600-Sx-03 this figure is ~1000nA. smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.1.50.0 requires a hardware reset to come out of deep sleep. smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.2.54.0(Jun2013) release allows coming out from Deep Sleep to Standby Doze through GPIO signal through the reset vector. Deep Sleep mode is entered (with a command in smart BASIC application script). Note 5: Data taken with TX power 4 dBm and all peripherals off (UART OFF after radio event), slave latency of 0 (in a connection). Average current consumption depends on a number of factors [including TX power, VCC accuracy of 16 MHz and 32.768 kHz). With these factors fixed, the largest variable is the advertising or connection interval set. Advertising Interval range: 20 ms to 10240 ms in multiples of 0.625 ms for Advert type=ADV_IND and ADV_DIRECT_IND. 100 ms to 10240 ms in multiples of 0.625 ms for Advert type=ADV_SCAN_IND and ADV_NONCONN_IND. For advertising timeout, if the advert type is ADV_DIRECT_IND, then the timeout is limited to 1.28 seconds (1280 ms). For an advertising event: - The minimum average current consumption is when the advertising interval is large 10240 mS (although this may cause long discover times (for the advertising event) by scanners - The maximum average current consumption is when the advertising interval is small 20 mS Other factors that are also related to average current consumption include the advertising payload bytes in each advertising packet and whether continuously advertising or periodically advertising. Connection Interval Range: 7.5 ms to 4000 ms in multiples of 1.25 ms. For a connection event: - The minimum average current consumption is when the connection interval is large 4000 mS Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 17 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet – The maximum average current consumption is with the shortest connection interval of 7.5 ms; no slave latency. Other factors that are also related to average current consumption include whether transmitting 6 packets per connection interval & each packet contains 20 bytes (which is the maximum for each packet) and an inaccurate 32 kHz master clock accuracy would increase the average current consumption. 4.2 Measured Peak Current Waveforms during Advertising and Connection The following figures illustrate current waveforms observed as the BL600 module performs advertising and connection functionality. Figure 3: Typical peak current consumption profile (with DCDC ON) during advertising in slave mode @ TX PWR +4dBm. UART is OFF. Last spike is DCDC being turned off. Figure 4: Typical peak current consumption profile (with DCDC ON) during data connection event in slave mode @ TX PWR +4dBm. UART is ON. Last spike is DCDC being turned off Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 18 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 4 dBm -12 dBm 0 dBm -4 dBm -8 dBm -20 dBm -16 dBm Figure 5: Typical peak current consumption profile (with DCDC ON) during advertising in slave mode versus TX PWR Advertising (with Whisper Mode TX powers) -30 dBm -55 dBm Figure 6: Typical peak current consumption profile (with DCDC ON) during advertising in slave mode with TX Whisper Mode TX PWR -30 dBm (TX Whisper Mode1) and -55 dBm (TX Whisper Mode2) Note: In the above pictures, UART is ON. X-axis time (1 mS per square), Y-axis current (2 mA per square). 4 dBm 0 dBm Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth -4 dBm 19 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved -8 dBm Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet -12 dBm -16 dBm -20 dBm Figure 7: Typical peak current consumption profile (with DCDC ON) during connection event in slave mode versus TX PWR. -30 dBm Figure 8: -55 dBm Typical peak current consumption profile during connection event in slave mode with TX Whisper mode TX PWR -30 dBm (TX Whisper Mode1) and -55 dBm (TX Whisper Mode2). Note: In the above pictures, UART is ON. X-axis time (1 mS per square), Y-axis current (2 mA per square). 4.3 Peripheral Block Current Consumption The values below are calculated for a typical operating voltage of 3 V. Table 10: UART Power Consumption Parameter Min Typ Max Unit UART Run current @ 115200 bps 220 uA UART Run current @ 1200 bps 210 uA UART Baud rate 1.2 115.2 kbps Table 11: SPI Power Consumption Parameter Min Typ Max Unit SPI Master Run current @ 125 kbps 180 uA SPI Master Run current @ 4 Mbps 200 uA SPI bit rate 0.125 4 Mbps Max Unit Table 12: I2C Power Consumption Parameter Min Typ I2C Run current @ 100 kbps 380 uA I2C Run current @ 400 kbps 400 uA I2C Bit rate Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 100 400 20 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved kbps Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Table 13: ADC Power Consumption Parameter Min Typ ADC current during conversion Max Unit 260 uA The above current consumption is for the particular peripheral only and to operate that peripheral requires some other internal blocks which consume fixed amount of base current (~740uA). Nordic silicon used in BL600Sx0-2, BL600-Sx-03, this fixed base current is bit higher (by ~400uA). This base current of ~1140 uA (= ~740uA+400uA) is consumed when the UART, SPI, I2C, or ADC is opened (operated). Therefore BL600-Sx-02 and BL600-Sx-03 would consume total for each peripheral of: UART (115.2 kbps) SPI (master, 8 Mbps I2C (400 kbps) ADC 1360 uA (= 1140 uA <base current> + 220 uA) 1340 uA (=1140 uA <base current> 200uA). 1540 uA (=1140 uA <base current> + 400 uA) 1430 uA (=1140 uA <base current> + 290 uA) For the BL600-Sx-04 would consume total for each peripheral of: UART (115.2 kbps) SPI (master, 4 Mbps I2C (400 kbps) ADC 1030 uA (= 810 uA <base current> + 220 uA) 1010 uA (= 810 uA <base current> 200 uA) 1210 uA (= 810 uA <base current> 400 uA) 1070 uA (= 810 uA <base current> + 260 uA) For asynchronous interface like the UART (asynchronous as the other end can communicate at any time), the UART (on BL600) must kept open (by a command in smart BASIC application script) resulting in the base current consumption penalty. For synchronous interface like the I2C or SPI (since BL600 side is the master), the interface can be closed and opened only (by a command in smart BASIC application script) when needed, resulting in current saving (no base current consumption penalty). Similar argument for ADC (open ADC when needed). 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 Low Energy wireless link, and any of the SIO lines provide the OEM’s chosen interface connection to the sensors. The user’s smartBASIC application binds the sensors to the BLE wireless functionality. The variety of hardware interfaces and the smartBASIC programming language allow the BL600 module to serve a wide range of wireless applications, whilst reducing overall time to market and the learning curve for developing BLE products. To provide the widest scope for integration a variety of physical host interfaces / sensors are provided. The major BL600 series module functional blocks described below. 5.1 Power Management (includes brown-out and power on reset) Power management features: System Standby Doze / Deep Sleep modes. Brownout Reset. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 21 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Open /Close Peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, SIO’s and ADC). Peripherals consume current when open; each peripheral can be individually closed to save power consumption (with a command in a smartBASIC application script). 2-region RAM retention (No RAM retention in Deep Sleep mode). Enable DCDC on power-up if VCC is >2.1V, see Note1. smartBASIC command allows the VCC voltage to be read (through the internal ADC). Pin wake-up system from Deep sleep (since smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.2.54.0, Jun 2013). Power supply features: Supervisor HW to manage power on reset, brownout (and power fail). 1.8V to 3.6V supply range using internal LDO regulator. 2.1 to 3.6V supply range using internal DCDC convertor, see Note1. Note 1: 5.2 With smart BASIC runtime engine firmware v1.2.54.0 (June 2013) and subsequent versions, the internal DCDC convertor was switched off on recommendation of the chipset provider until future notice. The benefits of re-adding the DCDC feature (in the future) include: - The DCDC convertor could be disabled when supply voltage drops to below 2.1V so LDO can be used for low supply voltages. - When enabled, DCDC operation would automatically suspend when only the internal low current LDO is needed. This feature is useful for applications using battery technologies with higher nominal cell voltages. The reduction in supply voltage level from a high voltage to a low voltage reduces the peak power drain from the battery. Used with a 3 V coin-cell battery, the peak current drawn from the battery is reduced by approximately 30% (with DCDC enabled). Clocks and Timers 5.2.1 Clocks The integrated high accuracy (+/-20ppm) 32.768kHz crystal oscillator provides protocol timing and helps with Radio power consumption in the system Standby Doze /Deep sleep modes by reducing the time that the RX window needs to be open. Standard accuracy clocks tend to have lower accuracy +/-250 ppm. The integrated high accuracy 16 MHz (+/-10ppm) crystal oscillator helps with Radio operation and also helps reduce power consumption in the Active modes. 5.2.2 Timers In keeping with the event driven paradigm of smart BASIC, the timer subsystem enables smart BASIC applications to be written which allow future events to be generated based on timeouts. Regular Timer: There are 8 built-in timers (regular timer) derived from a single RTC clock which are controlled solely by smart BASIC functions. The resolution of the regular timer is 976 microseconds. Tick Timer is a 31 bit free running counter that increments every 1 millisecond. The resolution of this counter is 488 microseconds. This counter can be accessed using the functions GetTickCount() and GetTickSince(). Refer to the smart BASIC user manual. 5.3 Memory for smartBASIC Application Code User has up to 4 Kbytes of data memory available for smart BASIC application script. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 22 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 5.4 RF 2402–2480MHz Bluetooth Low Energy radio (1Mbps over the air data rate). TX output power of +4dBm programmable (via smartBASIC command) to -20dBm in steps of 4dB. TX Whisper mode1 -30dBm (via smartBASIC command). TX Whisper mode2 -55dBm (via smartBASIC command). Receiver (with integrated channel filters) to achieve maximum sensitivity -91dBm @ 1Mbps BLE. RF conducted interface available in 3-ways: – BL600-SA: RF connected to on-board antenna on the BL600-SA – BL600-SC: RF connected to on-board IPEX MH4 RF connector on BL600-SC – BL600-ST: RF connected to RF pad on BL600-ST Antenna options: – Integrated monopole chip antenna on BL600-SA – External dipole antenna connected with to IPEX MH4 RF connector on BL600-SC. – External dipole antenna connected to RSMA RF connector which then is connected with 50-Ohms RF track on host PCB to RF pad on BL600-ST. 5.5 UART Interface The Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter offers fast, full-duplex, asynchronous serial communication with built-in flow control support (UART_CTS, UART_RTS) in HW up to 1 Mbps baud. Parity checking and generation for the 9th data bit are supported. UART_TX, UART_RX, UART_RTS, and UART_CTS form a conventional asynchronous serial data port with handshaking. The interface is designed to operate correctly when connected to other UART devices such as the 16550A. The signalling levels are nominal 0 V and 3.3 V (tracks VCC) and are inverted with respect to the signalling on an RS232 cable. Two-way hardware flow control is implemented by UART_RTS and UART_CTS. UART_RTS is an output and UART_CTS is an input. Both are active low. These signals operate according to normal industry convention. UART_RX, UART_TX, UART_CTS, UART_RTS are all 3.3 V level logic (tracks VCC). For example, when RX and TX are idle they sit at 3.3 V. Conversely for handshaking pins CTS, RTS at 0 V is treated as an assertion. The module communicates with the customer application using the following signals (Figure 9): Port /TXD of the application sends data to the module’s UART_RX signal line Port /RXD of the application receives data from the module’s UART_TX signal line Figure 9: UART Signals 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. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 23 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 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. If these pins are linked and the host sends data at the point that the BL600 deasserts its RTS signal, then there is significant risk that internal receive buffers will overflow, which could lead to an internal processor crash. This will drop the connection and may require a power cycle to reset the module. Laird recommends that the correct CTS/RTS handshaking protocol be adhered to for proper operation. Table 14: UART Interface Signal Name SIO_21 / UART_TX SIO_22 / UART_RX Pin # 32 33 SIO_23 / UART_RTS SIO_24 / UART_CTS 34 35 I/O Comments O SIO_21 (alternative function UART_TX) is an output, set high (in FW). I SIO_22 (alternative function UART_RX) is an input, set with internal pull-up (in FW). O SIO_23 (alternative function UART_RTS) is an output, set low (in FW). I SIO_24 (alternative function UART_CTS) is an input, set with internal pull-down (in FW). The UART interface is also used to load customer developed smart BASIC application script. BL600-Sx-04 module HW has an improved UART with a deep buffer (increased the UART_RX receive buffer from 2 bytes to 6bytes). 5.6 SPI Bus The SPI interface is an alternate function on SIO pins, configurable by smart BASIC. The Module is a master device that uses terminals SPI_MOSI, SPI_MISO, and SPI_CLK. SPI_CSB is implemented using any spare SIO digital output pins to allow for multi-dropping. The SPI interface enables full duplex synchronous communication between devices. It supports a 3-wire (SPI_MOSI, SPI_MISO, SPI_SCK,) bidirectional bus with fast data transfers to and from multiple slaves. Individual chip select signals will be necessary for each of the slave devices attached to a bus, but control of these is left to the application through use of SIO signals. I/O data is double buffered. The SPI peripheral supports SPI mode 0, 1, 2, and 3. Table 15: Peripheral supports Signal Name SPI_MOSI SPI_MISO SPI_CLK 5.7 Pin # 14 15 16 I/O O I O Comments This interface is an alternate function configurable by smart BASIC. Default in the FW pin 14 and 16 are inputs. SPIOPEN() in smart BASIC selects SPI function and changes pin14 and 16 to outputs (when in SPI master mode). I2C Interface The I2C interface is an alternate function on SIO pins, configurable by smart BASIC command. The Two-wire interface can interface a bi-directional wired-OR bus with two lines (SCL, SDA) and has master /slave topology. The interface is capable of clock stretching. Data rates of 100 kbps and 400 kbps are supported. An I2C interface allows multiple masters and slaves to communicate over a shared wired-OR type bus consisting two lines which normally sit at VCC. The BL600 module can only be configured as an I2C master with additional Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 24 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet constraint that it be the only master on the bus. The SCL is the clock line which is always sourced by the master and SDA is a bi-directional data line which can be driven by any device on the bus. IMPORTANT: It is essential to remember that pull-up resistors on both SCL and SDA lines are not provided in the module and MUST be provided external to the module. Table 16: I2C Interface Signal Name I2C_SDA I2C_SCL 5.8 Pin # I/O Comments 12 13 I/O I/O This interface is an alternate function on each pin, configurable by smartBASIC. I2COPEN() in smartBASIC selects I2C function. General Purpose I/O, ADC, PWM/FREQ and Quadrature Decoder 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 0.5mA or high drive 5mA) Note: The smartBASIC firmware does support high drive since v1.5.65.0 (Feb. 2014). Internal pull up and pull down resistors (13K typical) or no pull-up/down Wake-up from high or low level triggers on all pins 5.8.2 Quadrature Decoder The following feature exists in hardware but cannot be configured in the firmware currently: The quadrature decoder provides buffered decoding of quadrature-encoded sensor signals. It is suitable for mechanical and optical sensors with an optional LED output signal and input debounce filters. The sample period and accumulation are configurable to match application requirements. All pins individually can be configured to carry quadrature demodulator signals. 5.8.3 ADC The ADC is an alternate function on SIO pins, configurable by smart BASIC. The BL600 provides access to six-channel 10-bit incremental ADC. This enables sampling up to six external signals through a front end MUX. The ADC has configurable input and reference prescaling and sample resolution (8, 9, and 10 bit). Note: Current smartBASIC runtime engine firmware (since v1.1.50.0) provides access to 10-bit mode resolution only. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 25 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 5.8.3.1 Analog Interface (ADC) Table 17: Analog interface Signal Name AIN – Analog Input AIN – Analog Input AIN – Analog Input AIN – Analog Input AIN – Analog Input AIN – Analog Input Pin No 2 4 5 6 7 8 I/O I I I I I I Comments This interface is an alternate function on each pin, configurable by smartBASIC. AIN configuration selected using GpioSetFunc() function. 8, 9, 10 bit resolution. Voltage scaling 1/1, 2/3, 1/3. 5.8.4 PWM and FREQ Signal Output on up to Two SIO Pins The PWM and FREQ output is an alternate function on SIO pins, configurable by smart BASIC. The ability to output a PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) signal or FREQ output signal on up to 2 GPIO (SIO) output pins has been added since smartBASIC runtime engine firmware v1.3.57.0 and can be selected using GpioSetFunc() function. PWM output signal has a frequency and duty cycle property. PWM output is generated using 32-bit hardware timers. The timers are clocked by a 1MHz clock source. Frequency is adjustable (up to 1 MHz ) and the Duty cycle can be set over range from 0% to 100% (both configurable by smart BASIC command). Note, the frequency driving each of the 2 SIO pins is the same but the duty cycle can be independently set for each pin. FREQ output signal frequency can be set over a range of 0Hz to 4MHz (with 50% mark-space ratio). 5.9 nRESET Pin Table 18: nRESET pin Signal Name nRESET Note: Pin No 22 I/O I Comments BL600 HW reset (active low). Pull the nRESET pin low for minimum 100mS in order for the BL600 to reset. For BL600-Sx-02 or BL600-Sx-03: To ensure nReset functions properly, you MUST place a 12K resistor to GND on BL600 pin 23 (NC/SWDCLK) on your host board. For BL600-Sx-04 or higher: Do not fit a resistor to GND on BL600 pin 23 (NC/SWDCLK). 5.10 nAutoRUN Pin Refer to section nAutoRUN pin and Operating Modes regarding operating modes and the nAutoRUN pin. Self-contained Run mode Interactive / Development mode Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 26 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 5.11 Miscellaneous (Hidden JTAG) The BL6x0 SW consists of 3 parts: Nordic Soft Device BT4.1 Low Energy single-mode protocol stack (included as part of the Laird BL6x0 smartBASIC FW image) BL6x0 smartBASIC runtime engine FW BL6x0 smartBASIC application script developed by customer Laird BL6x0 smartBASIC firmware (FW) image part numbers are referenced as w.x.y.z (ex. v1.5.70.0), where the first 2 numbers (w.x) are the Nordic Soft Device and revision (S110==1.x and S120==12.x) and the remaining numbers (y.z) are the Laird BL6x0 smartBASIC runtime engine FW revision. The Nordic Soft Device and Laird BL6x0 smartBASIC runtime engine are packaged together in a single FW image that is loaded to the BL6x0 module by Laird at the time of Production. BL600 smartBASIC runtime engine FW can be upgraded by the customer over the UART interface (since v1.2.54.0) only if the new FW image is within the same Nordic Soft Device revision (v1.5.66.0 to v1.5.70.0). Upgrading the BL600 to a smartBASIC FW image which includes a new Nordic Soft Device revision (i.e. v1.3.57.0 to v1.5.70.0), customers must use the hidden 2-wire (JTAG) interface (supported since v1.1.50.0). Customers also have the option to use the hidden 2-wire (JTAG) interface, during production, to clone the file system of a Golden preconfigured BL6x0 to others using the Flash Cloning process described in the app note Flash Cloning for the BL600. Note: The BL620 supports the JTAG FW upgrade only and has no capability to upgrade FW via UART. The smartBASIC application script developed by the customer can still be upgraded over the UART. Signal Name (hidden name) nRESET (SWDIO) NC (SWDCLK) Pin No I/O 22 23 I/O I Comments Connect 12 K resistor to GND (BL600-Sx-02 and BL600Sx-03 only). Only requirement is that the customer should use the following JTAG connector on the host PCB. The JTAG connector MPN is as follows: Reference JP1 Note1 Note 1: Part FTSH-105 Description Header, 1.27mm, SMD, 10-way, FTSH-105-01-L-DV Samtech Reference on BL600 development board schematic. Figure 10 shows the BL600-Sx-02 and BL600Sx-03 development schematic wiring only for the JTAG connector and BL600 module hidden JTAG pins. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 27 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 GND SIO_1/AIN GND SIO_2/AIN SIO_3/AIN SIO_4/AIN SIO_5/AIN SIO_6/AIN SIO_7 VCC GND SIO_8 CON_SM_44 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SIO_9 SIO_10 SIO_11 SIO_12 GND SIO_13 SIO_14 SIO_15 SIO_16 nRESET NC SIO_17 SIO_18 SIO_19 SIO_20/NC GND U5 SIO_0 GND SIO_30 SIO_29 SIO_28 SIO_27/NC SIO_26/NC GND SIO_25 SIO_24 SIO_23 SIO_22 SIO_21 GND RF_ANT GND 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet VCC_IO JP1 2 4 6 8 10 nRESET/SWDIO SWDCLK nRESET/SWDIO SWDCLK 1 3 5 7 9 FTSH-105 R26 12K GND GND Figure 10: Wiring for JTAG connector to hidden JTAG on BL600 module Note: Customers MUST NOT fit the 12K resistor on their host board when using the BL600-Sx-04. 5.12 BL600-SA on-board chip antenna characteristics The BL600-SA on-board chip monopole antenna radiated performance depends on the host PCB layout. BL600 development board was used for BL600 development and antenna performance evaluation. To obtain similar performance follow guidelines in section PCB Layout on Host PCB for BL600-SA to allow the on-board antenna to radiate and reduce proximity effects due to nearby host PCB GND copper or metal covers. BL600-SA on-board antenna datasheet: http://www.acxc.com.tw/product/at5020/AT5020E3R0HBAN_071204.pdf Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 28 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 6. HARDWARE INTEGRATION SUGGESTIONS 6.1 Circuit The BL600-series module is easy to integrate requiring no external components on the customer’s board apart from those required by customer for development and in customers end application. Checklist (for Schematic): VCC External power source within the operating range, rise time and noise/ripple specification of BL600. Add decoupling capacitors for filtering the external source. Power-on reset circuitry within BL600 series module incorporates brown-out detector, thus simplifying power supply design. Upon application of power, the internal power-on reset ensures module starts correctly. VCC and coin-cell operation With built-in DCDC (operating range 2.1V to 3.6V), reduces the peak current required from a coin-cell (CR2032), making it easier to use with coin-cell. AIN (ADC) and SIO pin IO voltage levels BL600 SIO voltage levels are at VCC. Ensure input voltage levels into SIO pins are at VCC also (if VCC source is a battery whose voltage will drop). Ensure ADC pin maximum input voltage for damage is not violated. AIN (ADC) impedance and external voltage divider setup If one wanted to measure with ADC, a voltage higher than 3.6V then then one can connect a high impedance voltage divider to lower the voltage to the ADC input pin. Other methods are to use a voltage buffer or FET transistor in conjunction with a low resistance voltage divider. High impedance values of a voltage divider connected to an AIN pin will introduce ADC inaccuracy. Laird recommends the following solution for setup of a voltage divider when used with the BL600 ADC: – Connect a capacitor between AIN and ground (if the voltage divider presents high impedance). Normally, when ADC is not sampling, the ADC (AIN) impedance is a very high value and can be considered an open circuit. The moment ADC is sampling, ADC (AIN) impedance is 200k-600k and lowers the AIN voltage. However, when the capacitor is connected it should keep the AIN voltage at previous level for an adequate time period while sampling, minimizing the effect of the high resistance value of the external voltage divider. The capacitor should be big enough to hold voltage up for the required time period, i.e. 20 us for 8 bit sampling or 68 us for 10 bit sampling. If you use a FET transistor to open the current flow through the circuit momentarily before sampling, allow enough time for the capacitor to fully charge before sampling. During the sampling period, multiple samples are made and the ADC output value is the mean value from the sample pool. The sample pool is created during 20 us period for 8-bit sampling, 36 us period for 9-bit sampling, and 68 bit period for 10-bit sampling. JTAG Required if smartBASIC runtime engine FW upgrade capability is required (to upgrade to future /later releases from Laird) or Flash Cloning will be used during production to load BL6x0 smartBASIC application script, add JTAG connector and 12K resistor to GND (BL600-Sx-02/-03 only) as detailed in section Miscellaneous (hidden JTAG) Note: Customers MUST NOT fit the 12K resistor on their host board when using the BL600-Sx-04. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 29 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Note: The BL620 supports a JTAG upgrade but has no capability to upgrade via UART. UART Required for loading customer smartBASIC application script during development (or for subsequent upgrade unless using JTAG for FW upgrades and/or Flash Cloning of the smartBASIC application script). Add connector to allow UART to be interfaced to PC (via UART –RS232 or UART- USB). Note: The BL620 supports a JTAG upgrade but has no capability to upgrade via UART. UART_RX and UART_CTS SIO_22 (alternative function UART_RX) is an input, set with internal weak pull-up (in FW). The pull-up prevents the module from going into deep sleep when UART_RX line is idling. SIO_24 (alternative function UART_CTS) is an input, set with internal weak pull-down (in FW). This pulldown ensures the default state of the UART_CTS will be asserted which means can send data out of the UART_TX line. In the case when UART_CTS is not connected (which we do not recommend). nAutoRUN pin and operating mode selection nAutoRUN pin needs to be externally held high or low to select between the two BL600 operating modes at power-up: - Self-contained Run mode (nAutoRUN pin held at 0V). - Interactive / development mode (nAutoRUN pin held at VCC). Make provision to allow operation in the required mode. Add jumper to allow nAutoRUN pin to be held high or low (via 10K resistor) OR driven by host GPIO. I2C It is essential to remember that pull-up resistors on both I2C_SCL and I2C_SDA lines are not provided in the BL600 module and MUST be provided external to the module as per I2C standard. SPI Implement SPI chip select using any unused SIO pin within your smartBASIC application script then SPI_CS is controlled from smartBASIC application allowing multi-dropping. SIO pin direction BL600 modules shipped from production with smart BASIC runtime engine FW, all SIO pins (with “default function” of “DIO”) are mostly digital inputs (see Pin Definitions Table2). Remember to change the direction SIO pin (in your smart BASIC application script) if that particular pin is wired to a device that expects to be driven by the BL600 SIO pin configured as an output. Also these SIO pins that are inputs have by default (in FW) have internal pull-up or pull-down resistor-enabled (see Pin Definitions Table2), since smart BASIC runtime engine FW 1.5.66.0(Apr2014). This was done to avoid floating inputs (which can also cause current consumption in low power modes (e.g. StandbyDoze) to drift with time. In any case customer can disable the PUL-UP through their smart BASIC application. ALL smart BASIC runtime engine FW versions before 1.5.66.0(Apr2014), the INPUT DIO pins have NO pull-up or pull-down enabled and would require the customer to enable pull-up through smart BASIC application script. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 30 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Note: Internal pull-up, pull down will take current from VCC. SIO_7 pin and Over the Air smartBASIC application download feature SIO_7 is an input, set with internal pull-down (in FW). Refer to latest FW release documentation on how SIO_7 is used for Over the Air smartBASIC application download feature. SIO_7 pin has to be pulled high externally to enable the feature. Decide if this feature is required in production. When SIO_7 is high, ensure SIO_28 (nAutoRun) is NOT high at same time, otherwise you cannot load the smart BASIC application script. nRESET pin (active low) Hardware reset. Wire out to push button or drive by host. By default module is out of reset when power applied to VCC pin. For BL600-Sx-02 or BL600-Sx-03: To ensure nReset functions properly, you MUST place a 12K resistor to GND on BL600 pin 23 (NC/SWDCLK) on your host board. For BL600-Sx-04: Do not fit a resistor to GND on BL600 pin 23 (NC/SWDCLK). 50-Ohm RF track for interfacing with BL600-ST RF pin (pin 30) BL600-ST brings out the RF on trace pad (pin 30) and this must be tracked to–RSMA connector using 50Ohms track on host PCB (to stay with regulatory certifications). More details in Checklist for PCB layout for BL600-ST. 6.2 PCB Layout on Host PCB - General Checklist (for PCB): MUST locate BL600-Sx module close to the edge of PCB (mandatory for BL600-SA for on-board chip antenna to radiate properly). Use solid GND plane on inner layer (for best EMC and RF performance). All module GND pins MUST be connected to host PCB GND. Place GND vias close to module GND pads as possible. Unused PCB area on surface layer can flooded with copper but place GND vias regularly to connect copper flood to inner GND plane. If GND flood copper underside the module then connect with GND vias to inner GND plane. Route traces to avoid noise being picked up on VCC supply and AIN(analogue) and SIO (digital) traces. Do NOT run any track near NC pins pin38 and 39 of BL600-Sx. Ensure no exposed copper underside of the module (refer to land pattern of BL600 development board). 6.3 PCB Layout on Host PCB for BL600-SA 6.3.1 Antenna keep-out on host PCB The BL600-SA has an integrated chip antenna and its performance is sensitive to host PCB. It is critical to locate the BL600-SA on the edge of the host PCB (or corner) to allow the antenna to radiate properly. Refer to guidelines in section PCB land pattern and antenna keep-out area for BL600-SA. Some of those guidelines repeated below. Ensure there is no copper in the antenna keep-out area on any layers of the host PCB. Keep all mounting hardware and metal clear of the area to allow proper antenna radiation. For best antenna performance, place the BL600-SA module on the edge of the host PCB, preferably in the corner with the antenna facing the corner. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 31 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet The BL600 development board has the BL600-SA module on the edge of the board (not in the corner). The antenna keep-out area is defined by the BL600 development board which was used for module development and antenna performance evaluation is shown in Figure 11, where the antenna keep-out area is ~4.2 mm wide, 34.2 mm long; with PCB dielectric (no copper) height 1.539 mm sitting under the BL600SA antenna. A different host PCB thickness dielectric will have small effect on antenna. The antenna-keep-out defined in Figure 11 applies when the BL600-SA is placed in the corner of the host PCB. When BL600-SA cannot be placed as such, it must be placed on the edge of the host PCB and the antenna keep out must be observed. An example is shown in Figure 11. Figure 11: Antenna keep-out area (shown in red), corner of the BL600 development board for BL600-SA module. Note: 1. BL600 module placed on edge of host PCB. 2. Copper cut-away on all layers in “antenna Keep-out” area under BL600 on host PCB. 6.3.2 Antenna keep-out and Proximity to Metal or Plastic Checklist (for metal /plastic enclosure): Minimum safe distance for metals without seriously compromising the antenna (tuning) is 40mm top/bottom and 30mm left or right. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 32 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Metal close to the BL600-SA chip monopole antenna (bottom, top, left, right, any direction) will have degradation on the antenna performance. How much; that is entirely system dependent which means some testing by customer required (in their host application). Anything metal closer than 20mm will start to significantly degrade performance (S11, gain, radiation efficiency). It is best that the customer tests the Range with mock-up (or actual prototype) of the product to assess effects of enclosure height (and material whether metal or plastic). 6.4 50-Ohms RF trace on Host PCB for BL600-ST Checklist (for PCB): RF_ANT pin (pin30) is on the BL600-ST module only. You MUST use a 50-Ohm trace from RF_ANT pin to RSMA RF antenna connector on host PCB. Figure 12 shows the 10 mm length 50-Ohms RF trace (implemented as GCPW) from the BL600-ST module RF trace pads (GND, RF_ANT, GND) on BL600 development board. BL600-ST module Pin30 RF_ANT trace pad. Figure 12: 50-Ohm trace design on BL600 development board (or host PCB) for use with BL600-ST module. To ensure compliance, observe the following considerations for 50-Ohms RF trace design and test verification: Follow the 50-Ohms trace design used on the BL600 development board (PCB stack-up in Figure 11). If this PCB-stack-up is not practical on customer design then design 50-Ohms for differing PCB stack-up. Use the same PCB material (FR4) The 50-Ohms trace should be a controlled-impedance trace e.g. ±10%. The 50-Ohms RF trace length should be 10 mm (recommended) as on the BL600 development board to reduce the trace length. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 33 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Use the same 50-Ohm track width. BL600-ST module RF_ANT pad and land pad widths are 0.5 mm. Therefore 50-Ohm RF trace width may be 0.5 mm width. If 50-Ohm trace is wider, a tapered section should be designed to gradually go from wider width to 0.5 mm RF_ANT (land pad) width. Place GND vias regularly spaced either side of 50-Ohms trace to form GCPW (Grounded coplanar waveguide) transmission line. Use spectrum analyser to confirm the radiated (and conducted) signal is within the certification limit. To copy the BL600 development board 50-Ohms RF trace: Use the same PCB material (FR4) 0.5 mm track width Use the same board L1 to L2 thickness (0.2032 mm = 8Mil) for 50-Ohms impedance RF trace design. Place regular spaced through-hole GND vias (GCPW transmission line). BL600 development board uses 0.5mm diameter through-hole GND via with 2 to 4 mm distance apart. Gap between RF_ANT trace and GND either side is 0.2 mm for below 50-Ohms impedance RF trace design. – Figure 13: BL600 development board PCB stack-up and L1 to L2 50-Ohms impedance RF trace design. 6.5 External Antenna Integration with BL600-SC and BL600-ST Please refer to the regulatory sections for FCC, IC, CE, and Japan for details of use of BL600-Sx with external antennas in each regulatory region. The BL600 family has been designed to operate with the below external antennas (with a maximum gain of 2.21 dBi). The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. See Table 19. External antennas improve radiation efficiency. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 34 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Table 19: External antennas for the BL600 External Antenna Part Number Laird Part Number Mfg. Type Gain (dBi) Connector Type BL600 Part number EDA-8709-2G4C1-B27-CY 0600-00057 MAG. Layers Dipole 2.0 BL600-SC PCA-4606-2G4C1-A33-CY 0600-00056 MAG. Layers PCB Dipole 2.21 IPEX-4 (See Note1) IPEX-4 (See Note1) EDA-8709-2G4R2-A40-CY N/A MAG. Layers Dipole 2.0 R-SMA Male BL600-ST Note 1: BL600-SC Integral RF co-axial cable (1.13 mm OD) with length 100±5 mm and IPEX-4 compatible connector. These antennas are available through Laird, Mouser, or Digikey. Search their stock for part numbers 0600-00056 and 0600-00057. 7. MECHANICAL DETAILS 7.1 BL600 Mechanical Details Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 35 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Figure 14: BL600 Mechanical drawings Development Kit Schematics can be found in the software downloads tab of the BL600 product page: http://www.lairdtech.com/Products/BL600-Series 7.2 Host PCB Land Pattern and Antenna Keep-out for BL600-SA Dimensions in mm. Application Notes 1. “RF Out” on pin30 is for BL600-ST only. BL600-ST brings out the RF on trace pad (pin 30) and this MUST be tracked with a 50-Ohms RF transmission line (preferably GCPW) on the customers host PCB. More details in section 50-Ohms RF trace on Host PCB for BL600-ST. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 36 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 2. 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 (Refer to 0) on of the area to reduce effects of proximity detuning the antenna and to help antenna radiate properly. 3. For BL600-SA (has on-board chip antenna) best antenna performance, the module BL600-SA MUST be placed on the edge of the host PCB and preferably in the corner with the antenna facing the corner. Above “Keep Out Area” is the module placed in corner of PCB. If BL600-SA is not placed in corner but on edge of host PCB, the antenna “Keep Out Area” is extended (see Note 4). 4. BL600 development board has BL600-SA placed on the edge of the PCB board (and not in corner) for that the Antenna keep out area is extended down to the corner of the development board, see section PCB Layout on Host PCB for BL600-SA, Figure10. This was used for module development and antenna performance evaluation. 5. Ensure no exposed copper under module on host PCB. 6. The user may modify the PCB land pattern dimensions based on their experience and / or process capability. 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. The modules are designed to meet the needs of a number of commercial and industrial applications. They are easy to manufacture and conform to current automated manufacturing processes. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 37 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 8.2 Shipping Modules are shipped in ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safe trays that can be loaded into most manufacturers pick and place machines. Layouts of the trays are provided in Figure 15. Figure 15: BL600 Shipping Tray Details 8.3 Reflow Parameters Prior to any reflow, it is important to ensure the modules were packaged to prevent moisture absorption. New packages contain desiccate (to absorb moisture) and a humidity indicator card to display the level maintained during storage and shipment. If directed to bake units on the card, see Table 20 and follow instructions specified by IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033. A copy of this standard is available from the JEDEC website: http://www.jedec.org/sites/default/files/docs/jstd033b01.pdf Note: The shipping tray cannot be heated above 65°C. If baking is required at the higher temperatures displayed in in Table 20, the modules must be removed from the shipping tray. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 38 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Any modules not manufactured before exceeding their floor life should be re-packaged with fresh desiccate and a new humidity indicator card. Floor life for MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) 3 devices is 168 hours in ambient environment 30°C/60%RH. Table 20: Recommended baking times and temperatures 125°C Baking Temp. MSL 3 40°C/ ≤ 5%RH Baking Temp. 90°C/≤ 5%RH Baking Temp. Saturated @ 30°C/85% Floor Life Limit + 72 hours @ 30°C/60% Saturated @ 30°C/85% Floor Life Limit + 72 hours @ 30°C/60% Saturated @ 30°C/85% Floor Life Limit + 72 hours @ 30°C/60% 9 hours 7 hours 33 hours 23 hours 13 days 9 days Laird 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 surface mount modules conform to J-STD-020D1 standards for reflow temperatures. Important: During reflow, modules should not be above 260° and not for more than 30 seconds. Figure 16: Recommended Reflow Temperature Temperatures should not exceed the minimums or maximums presented in Table 21. Table 21: Recommended Maximum and minimum temperatures Specification Temperature Inc./Dec. Rate (max) Temperature Decrease rate (goal) Soak Temp Increase rate (goal) Flux Soak Period (Min) Flux Soak Period (Max) Flux Soak Temp (Min) Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth Value 1~3 2-4 .5 - 1 70 120 150 39 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Unit °C / Sec °C / Sec °C / Sec Sec Sec °C Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Specification Flux Soak Temp (max) Time Above Liquidous (max) Time Above Liquidous (min) Time In Target Reflow Range (goal) Time At Absolute Peak (max) Liquidous Temperature (SAC305) Lower Target Reflow Temperature Upper Target Reflow Temperature Absolute Peak Temperature 9. Value 190 70 50 30 5 218 240 250 260 Unit °C Sec Sec Sec Sec °C °C °C °C FCC AND IC REGULATORY STATEMENTS 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. To ensure regulatory compliance when integrating the BL600-ST into a host device, it is necessary to follow the design implementation requirements in this manual so the BL600-ST modular certification can carry over to the host device. The RF trace path from the BL600-ST to the approved antenna must be equivalent to what was approved for use by Laird. If these layout requirements cannot be met, the OEM will need to either seek a new FCC/ IC approval for their device or seek a Class 2 Permissive Change through Laird Technologies which adds the new antenna layout to the BL600St approval. Contact Laird Technologies for further guidance. The BL600-SA and BL600-SC hold full modular approvals. The OEM must follow the regulatory guidelines and warnings listed below to inherit the modular approval. PART # BL600-SA-XX BL600-SC-XX BL600-ST-XX FORM FACTOR Surface Mount Surface Mount Surface Mount TX OUTPUT 4 dBm 4 dBm 4 dBm ANTENNA Ceramic IPEX MHF4 Trace Pad *Last two slots "XX" in Part # are used for production firmware release changes. Can be values 01-99, aa-zz The BL600 family has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below with a maximum gain of 2.21 dBi. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Item Part Number Mfg. Type Gain (dBi) Model ACX Ceramic 0 BL600-SA 1 AT5020-E3R0HBANT/LF 2 EDA-8709-2G4C1-B27-CY MAG. Layers Dipole 2.0 BL600-SC 3 PCA-4606-2G4C1-A33-CY MAG. Layers Dipole 2.21 BL600-SC Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 40 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Item 4 Note: Part Number EDA-8709-2G4R2-A40-CY Mfg. Type Gain (dBi) Model MAG. Layers Dipole 2.0 BL600-ST 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 isotropic radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. 9.1 Power Exposure Information Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement: This EUT is in compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This transceiver must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna, transmitter, or external amplifiers. Further testing / evaluation of the end product will be required if the OEM’s device violates any of these requirements. The BL600 is fully approved for mobile and portable applications. 9.2 OEM Responsibilities WARNING: The OEM must ensure that FCC labelling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the OEM enclosure specifying the appropriate Laird Technology FCC identifier for this product. Contains FCC ID: PI4xxxxx IC: 1931B-xxxxx If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on visible on outside of device: The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Label and text information should be in a size of type large enough to be readily legible, consistent with the dimensions of the equipment and the label. However, the type size for the text is not required to be larger than eight point. CAUTION: The OEM should have their device which incorporates the BL600 tested by a qualified test house to verify compliance with FCC Part 15 Subpart B limits for unintentional radiators. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Laird Technology could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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 Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 41 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Warning: “THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND INDUSTRY CANADA LICENSE-EXEMPT RSS STANDARD(S). OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST 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. French equivalent is: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. IC Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528. REMARQUE IMPORTANTE Déclaration IC d'exposition aux radiations Ce EUT est conforme avec SAR pour la population générale / limites d'exposition non contrôlée à IC RSS-102 et a été testé en conformité avec les méthodes de mesure et procédures spécifiées dans la norme IEEE 1528. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 42 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Modular Approval OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). Approbation modulaire OEM intégrateur est toujours responsable de tester leur produit final pour les exigences de conformité supplémentaires nécessaires à ce module installé (par exemple, les émissions de périphériques numériques, les exigences de périphériques PC, etc.) IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization. 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. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: " BL600-SA & BL600-SC Contient des IC: 1393-BL600"; BL600-ST Contient des IC: 1393-BL600T" 10. JAPAN (MIC) REGULATORY The BL600 is approved for use in the Japanese market. The part numbers listed below hold WW type certification. Refer to ARIB-STD-T66 for further guidance on OEM’s responsibilities. Model BL600-SA BL600-SC BL600-ST Certificate Number 204-320049 204-320050 204-320048 Antenna Ceramic IPEX MHF4 Trace Pad 10.1 Antenna Information The BL600 was tested with antennas listed below. The OEM can choose a different manufacturers antenna but must make sure it is of same type and that the gain is lesser than or equal to the antenna that is approved for use. Item 1 Part Number AT5020-E3R0HBANT/LF Mfg. ACX Type Ceramic Gain (dBi) 0 Model BL600-SA 2 EDA-8709-2G4C1-B27-CY MAG. Layers Dipole 2.0 BL600-SC 3 PCA-4606-2G4C1-A33-CY MAG. Layers Dipole 2.21 BL600-SC 4 EDA-8709-2G4R2-A40-CY MAG. Layers Dipole 2.0 BL600-ST Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 43 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 11. CE REGULATORY The BL600-SA / BL600-SC / BL600-ST have been tested for compliance with relevant standards for the EU market. The BL600-SC and BL600-ST modules were tested with a 2.21 dBi antenna. The OEM can operate the BL600-SC and BL600-ST modules with any other type of antenna but must ensure that the gain does not exceed 2.21 dBi to maintain the Laird Technologies approval. The OEM should consult with a qualified test house before entering their device into an EU member country to make sure all regulatory requirements have been met for their complete device. Reference the Declaration of Conformities listed below for a full list of the standards that the modules were tested to. Test reports are available upon request. 11.1`Antenna Information The antennas listed below were tested for use with the BL600. For CE mark countries, the OEM is free to use any manufacturer’s antenna and type of antenna as long as the gain is less than or equal to the highest gain approved for use (2.21dBi) Contact a Laird Technologies representative for more information regarding adding antennas. Item 1 2 3 4 Note: Part Number AT5020-E3R0HBANT/LF EDA-8709-2G4C1-B27-CY PCA-4606-2G4C1-A33-CY EDA-8709-2G4R2-A40-CY Mfg. Type Gain (dBi) Model ACX Ceramic 0 BL600-SA MAG. Dipole 2.0 BL600-SC Layers MAG. Dipole 2.21 BL600-SC Layers MAG. Dipole 2.0 BL600-ST Layers The BL600 module internal BLE chipset IC pins are rated 4 kV (ESD HBM). ESD can find its way through the external JTAG connector (if used on the customers design), if discharge is applied directly. Customer should ensure adequate protection against ESD on their end product design (using the BL600 module) to meet relevant ESD standard (for CE, this is EN301-489). Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 44 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 12. EU DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Laird BL600-SA, BL600-SC, BL600-ST BL620-SA, BL620-SC, BL620-ST 1999/5/EC – R&TTE 2006/95/EC – Low Voltage directive (LVD) 2004/108/EC – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Products: EU Directives: Conformity Assessment: Annex IV Reference standards used for presumption of conformity: Article Number Requirement Reference standard(s) EN 609501:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 EN 62311:2008 EN 62479:2010 3.1a 2006/95/EC Low voltage equipment safety RF Exposure 3.1b 2004/108/EC Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility EN 301 489-1 v1.9.2 (2011-09) EN 301 489-17 v2.2.1 (2012-09) 3.2 1999/5/EC Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum (ERM) EN 300 328 v1.9.1 (2015-02) Declaration: We, Laird, declare under our sole responsibility that the essential radio test suites have been carried out and that the above product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with all the applicable essential requirements of Article 3 of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC, when used for its intended purpose. Place of Issue: Laird W66N220 Commerce Court, Cedarburg, WI 53012 USA tel: +1-262-375-4400 fax: +1-262-364-2649 Date of Issue: August 2016 Name of Authorized Person: Thomas T Smith, Director of EMC Compliance Signature of Authorized Person: Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 45 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 13. ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number BL600-SA BL600-SC BL600-ST BL600-SA-32 DVK – BL600-SA DVK – BL600-SC DVK – BL600-ST Description Single Mode BLE Module featuring smart BASIC – integrated antenna Single Mode BLE Module featuring smart BASIC – u.FL Connector Single Mode BLE Module featuring smart BASIC – Trace Pad Single Mode BLE Module – Nordic nRF51822-QFAC (256 / 32) – NO smartBASIC Development board with BL600-SA module soldered in place Development board with BL600-SC module soldered in place Development board with BL600-ST module soldered in place 13.1 General Comments This is a preliminary datasheet. Please check with Laird for the latest information before commencing a design. If in doubt, ask. 14. BLUETOOTH SIG QUALIFICATION 14.1`Overview The BL600 module is listed on the Bluetooth SIG website as a qualified End Product. Design Name Owner Declaration ID QD ID Link to listing on the SIG website BL600 Laird Technologies B020700 45362 https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid=20700 BL600* Laird Technologies D023023 57149 https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid=23023 (* Modules with firmware v1.5.x.x) It is a mandatory requirement of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) that every product implementing Bluetooth technology has a Declaration ID. Every Bluetooth design is required to go through the qualification process, even when referencing a Bluetooth Design that already has its own Declaration ID. The Qualification Process requires each company to register as a member of the Bluetooth SIG – www.bluetooth.org The following is a link to the Bluetooth Registration page: https://www.bluetooth.org/login/register/ For each Bluetooth Design it is necessary to purchase a Declaration ID. This can be done before starting the new qualification, either through invoicing or credit card payment. The fees for the Declaration ID will depend on your membership status, please refer to the following webpage: https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/test-qualification/qualification-overview/fees For a detailed procedure of how to obtain a new Declaration ID for your design, please refer to the following SIG document: https://www.bluetooth.org/DocMan/handlers/DownloadDoc.ashx?doc_id=283698&vId=317486 Qualification Steps When Referencing a Laird End Product Design Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 46 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet To qualify your product when referencing a Laird end-product design, follow these steps: 1. To start a listing, go to: https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_SDoc.cfm Note: A user name and password are required to access this site. 2. In step 1, select the option, New Listing and Reference a Qualified Design. 3. Enter 45362 or 57149 in the End Product table entry. 4. Select your pre-paid Declaration ID from the drop down menu or go to the Purchase Declaration ID page. Note: Unless the Declaration ID is pre-paid or purchased with a credit card, you cannot proceed until the SIG invoice is paid. 5. Once all the relevant sections of step 1 are finished, complete steps 2, 3, and 4 as described in the help document accessible from the site. Your new design will be listed on the SIG website and you can print your Certificate and DoC. For further information please refer to the following training material: https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/test-qualification/qualification-overview/listing-process-updates Note: If using the BL600 with Laird Firmware and smartBASIC script, you can skip Controller Subsystem, Host Subsystem, and Profile Subsystem. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 47 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 14.2 Qualification Steps When Deviating From a Laird End Product Design If you wish to deviate from the standard End Product designs listed under B020700 or D023023, the qualification process follows the New Listing route (without referencing a Qualified Design). When creating a new design it is necessary to complete the full qualification listing process and also maintain a compliance folder for the design. If your design is based on un-modified BL600 hardware, follow these steps: 1. Reference the existing RF-PHY test report from the BL600 listing. Note: This report is available from Laird: [email protected] 2. Combine the relevant Nordic Link Layer (LL). 3. Combine in a Host Component (covering L2CAP, GAP, ATT, GATT, SM). 4. Test any standard SIG profiles that are supported in the design, (customs profiles are exempt). The first step is to generate a project on the TPG (Test Plan Generator) system, select ‘Traditional Project’. This determines which test cases apply to demonstrate compliance with the Bluetooth Test Specifications, from the TPG you generate a Test Declaration, (Excel format). If you are combining pre-tested and qualified components in your design, and they are within their 3 year listing period, you are not required to re-test those layers covered by those components. End Product Laird RF-PHY Nordic LL Host Layers Profiles Figure 17: Scope of the qualification for an End Product Design. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 48 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet Examples of LL components that can be combined into a new design are: Listing reference Design Name Core Spec Version 20269 nRF51xxx stack: S110 link layer 4.0 22379 Sx20_nRF51xxx link layer 4.1 26392 S130_nRF51xxx link layer 4.2 *Note: Please check with Laird/Nordic for applicable LL components. Examples of Host Stack components that can be integrated into the new design are; Listing reference Design Name Core Spec Version 20552 nRF51xxx stack: S110 host layer 4.0 25416 Sx20_nRF51xxx host layer 4.1 26393 S130_nRF51xxx host layer 4.2 *Note: You may choose any Host Stack and optional profiles in you design. If the design incorporates any standard SIG LE profiles (such as Heart Rate Profile, refer to section, External to the Core - Current and Qualifiable GATT-based Profile and Service Test Requirements), it is necessary to test these profiles using PTS or other tools where permitted; the results are added to the compliance folder. You are required to upload your test declaration and test reports (where applicable) and complete the final listing steps on the SIG website. Remember to purchase your Declaration ID before you start the qualification process; you cannot complete the listing without it. To start a listing, go to: https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_SDoc.cfm. In step 1, select the option, New Listing, (without referencing a Qualified Design). 14.3 Additional Assistance Please contact your local sales representative or our support team for further assistance: Laird Technologies Connectivity Products Business Unit Support Centre: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com Email: [email protected] Phone: Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Web: http://www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 49 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Single Mode BLE Modules Datasheet 15. APPENDIX I – LOCATING THE BL600-SX REVISION NUMBER The yellow highlighted area shows the position of the revision number on the BL600 product label. Module Revision Firmware Nordic HW Variant BL600-Sx -01 1.1.50.0 nRF51822-QFAA-C0 BL600-Sx -02 1.2.54.0 nRF51822-QFAA-C0 BL600-Sx -03 1.3.57.0 nRF51822-QFAA-C0 BL600-Sx -04 1.5.66.0 nRF51822-QFAA-G0 BL600-Sx -05 1.5.70.0 nRF51822-QFAA-G0 BL600-Sx -07 1.8.88.0 nRF51822-QFAA-H0 BL600-SA-32 -01 N/A nRF51822-QFAC-A0 BA600, BB600, BC600 -01 1.8.88.0 nRF51822-QFAA-H0 © Copyright 2016 Laird. All Rights Reserved. Patent pending. Any information furnished by Laird and its agents is believed to be accurate and reliable. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Responsibility for the use and application of Laird materials or products rests with the end user since Laird and its agents cannot be aware of all potential uses. Laird makes no warranties as to non-infringement nor as to the fitness, merchantability, or sustainability of any Laird materials or products for any specific or general uses. Laird, Laird Technologies, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Laird products are sold pursuant to the Laird Terms and Conditions of Sale in effect from time to time, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename herein, Laird means Laird PLC or one or more subsidiaries of Laird PLC. Laird™, Laird Technologies™, corresponding logos, and other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Laird. Other marks may be the property of third parties. Nothing herein provides a license under any Laird or any third party intellectual property right. Embedded Wireless Solutions Support Center: http://ews-support.lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth 50 © Copyright 2017 Laird. All Rights Reserved Americas: +1-800-492-2320 Europe: +44-1628-858-940 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610