BLUE bean Data sheet BLUE bean is a high performance and ultra low power surface mount USB radio combining single-stream 11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 in a very small form factor BLUE bean is IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac Wave2 dual-band wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.0 USB module optimised for small size and low power consumption. It is based on Qualcomm QCA9377-7 chipset. Has an integrated dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) 1x1 802.11ac Wave2 WiFi (supporting MU-MIMO) and Bluetooth 5.0 transceivers and combined in to very small form factor (17 x 12 mm with RF connector and 24 x 12mm with integrated antenna). The radio module supports advanced power saving techniques. Bluetooth supports both Class1 and Class2 transmissions and advanced coexistence mechanisms allow it to work seamlessly with Wi-Fi ensuring good quality and high performance. BLUE bean software drivers are available for Linux, Windows 10 and Android operating systems. 433 Mbps data rate, up to 20 dBm output power 2702RB0) or an integrated dual-band antenna version Quick specs 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 1x1 SISO, 20/40/80 MHz channel size support STBC, MU-MIMO, transmit beam-forming Bluetooth v5.0, BLE, ANT+ and backwards compatibility with BT v1.x and BT v2.x + enhanced data rate Connectorized (Murata HSC type connector: MM4829-
Linux, Windows and Android drivers available Based on QCA9377-7 chipset Very small form factor (17 by 12 mm without antenna Surface mount, dual-side design Available interfaces - Bluetooth USB 1.1, WLAN USB 2.0 Industrial temperature range -40 to +85 C or 24 by 12 mm with antenna) Block diagram
+3.3V WLAN USB 2.0 BLUETOOTH USB 1.1 QCA9377-7 CHIPSET DIPLEXER WLAN & BT ANT ANTENNA BLUE bean MODULE Module dimensions (with antenna/ without antenna) 2 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-15 Radio characteristics 2.4 GHz 802.11AC
(20 MHz) 2.4 GHz 802.11AC
(40 MHz) 5 GHz 802.11AC
(20 MHz) 5 GHz 802.11AC
(40 MHz) 5 GHz 802.11AC
(80 MHz) Bluetooth Data rate (Mbps) Sensitivity (dBm) Output power (dBm) Data rate (Mbps) Sensitivity (dBm) Output power (dBm) Data rate (Mbps) Sensitivity (dBm) Output power (dBm) Data rate (Mbps) Sensitivity (dBm) Output power (dBm) Data rate (Mbps) Sensitivity (dBm) Output power (dBm) 7.2
-92 18 15
-88 17 7.2
-91 15 15
-87 14 32.5
-84 13 14.4
-89 18 30
-86 17 14.4
-87 15 30
-85 14 65
-81 13 21.7
-87 18 45
-84 17 21.7
-85 15 45
-82 14 97.5
-78 13 28.9
-83 18 60
-81 17 28.9
-82 14 60
-79 13 130
-76 12 43.3
-80 18 90
-77 17 43.3
-78 14 90
-76 13 195
-72 12 57.8
-76 16 120
-73 15 57.8
-74 12 120
-72 12 260
-68 11 65
-75 16 135
-72 15 65
-73 11 135
-70 11 292.5
-67 11 72.2
-73 16 150
-70 15 72.2
-71 10 150
-68 9 325
-65 9 86.7
-69 15 180
-66 13 86.7
-67 10 180
-65 9 390
-61 9 200
-64 13 200
-63 8 433.3
-59 8 Frequency range Supported modes Max TX power RX sensitivity (BER >= 0.1%) 2.402 - 2.480 GHz BT and BLE 14 dBm (4 dBm BLE)
-95 dBm (-99 dBm BLE) Power consumption Wi-Fi mode Standby (deep sleep) 2G tx99 11b 1Mbps 2G tx99 11n HT20 MCS7 5G tx99 11n HT20 MCS0 5G tx99 11n HT20 MCS7 5G tx99 11ac VHT80 MCS9 Operating conditions USB 2.0 mA 0.24 356 326 487 423 421 Bluetooth mode Continuous Rx burst Continuous Tx Class 2 (+4 dBm) Continuous Tx Class 2 (+12.5 dBm) 1.28 sec page scan (non-interlaced) 1.28 sec LE ADV 1.28 sec sniff as master 1.28 sec sniff as slave USB 1.1 mA 22.5 38.5 64.5 0.36 0.23 0.22 0.27 The module can operate in a wide temperature range and different conditions depending on the enclosure. The following guidelines guarantee that it will work correctly. Parameter Working temperature Storage temperature Humidity Storage humidity Units C C
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-40 10 5 Max 85 90 90 90 3 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-15 Pinout Information 4 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-153BT_USB_N4GND5GND1GND2BT_USB_PWLAN_USB_N6WLAN_USB_P7GND8WL_EN9VDD3310VDD3311GND12GND13GND14BT_EN15N.C.16BT_WAKE_HOST17GND18WLAN_RF_KILL19N.C.20N.C.21N.C.22GND233BT_USB_N4GND5GND1GND2BT_USB_PWLAN_USB_N6WLAN_USB_P7GND8WL_EN9VDD3310VDD3311GND12GND13GND14BT_EN15N.C16BT_WAKE_HOST17GND18WLAN_RF_KILL19N.C.20N.C.21N.C.22GND23 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Name GND GND BT_USB_P BT_USB_N GND WLAN_USB_N WLAN_USB_P GND WL_EN
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Description Ground connection Ground connection Bluetooth USB data +
Bluetooth USB data -
Ground connection WLAN USB data -
WLAN USB data +
Ground connection WLAN enable. Active high.
+3V3 digital power supply
+3V3 digital power supply Ground connection Ground connection Ground connection Bluetooth enable. Active high. Not connected Signal indicating that Bluetooth interface requires requires attention. High - host must wake up and remain awake. Low - host device may sleep. Ground connection Turn off WLAN RF analog and front-end. Active low. Not connected Not connected Not connected Ground connection PU - Input signals with weak internal pull-up, to prevent signals from floating when left open PI - Power input IO - digital bi-directional signal O - digital output Power supply It is recommended to use pin 10 and pin 11 to give power supply to the module. Power ratings Parameter Supply Voltage (+3V3) Software Units V Min 3.135 Nominal 3.3 Max 3.465 Drivers for BLUE bean USB module (based on QCA9377-7) are available for Windows 7, Windows 10, Linux and Android operating systems. 5 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-15 PCB footprint (same for BLUE bean C and BLUE bean A modules) 1.6 4.28 10.8 12.8 15.55 5 0 5 6 5 3 5 4
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. 5 2 1 2.5 Cut 8 2
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. 1 R 0.3 2.5 Soldering paste footprint (same for BLUE bean C and BLUE bean A modules) Detail B 5 1
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. 1 B R0.3 R0.25 1.9 3 Development kit 2 1 3 6 4 5 1 - USB Wi-Fi 2 - USB Bluetooth 3 - Dual-band ceramic antenna 4 - Turn off WLAN and Bluetooth 5 - Turn on WLAN and Bluetooth 6 - BLUE bean module 6 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-15 Reflow profile recommendation Ramp up rate Maximum time maintained above 217C Peak temperature Maximum time within 5C of peak temperature Ramp down rate Reflow profile C
, e r u t a r e p m e T 250 200 150 100 50 0 Ordering part number BLUE-BEAN-C BLUE-BEAN-A BLUE-BEAN-DVK 3C/second max 120 seconds 250C 20 seconds 6C/second max Time BLUE bean with connector for external antenna BLUE bean with an integrated dual-band ceramic omni-directional antenna BLUE bean development kit. Comes with an integrated antenna module 7 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-15 Packaging BLUE bean modules are packed into vacuum sealed trays. A tray of BLUE-BEAN-A fits 60 modules and a tray of BLUE-BEAN-C fits 78 modules. Every 5 trays are vacuum sealed packaging 300 of BLUE-BEAN-A modules or 390 of BLUE-BEAN-C modules. BLUE-BEAN-A tray Slot CL Slot CL 310 Slot CL 3 9
. 6 8 1 29.8 268.2 BLUE-BEAN-C tray Slot CL Slot CL
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. 9 8 1 22.5 270 310 Slot CL 0 3 1 Slot CL Slot CL Slot CL 9 Slot CL 0 3 1 Slot CL Slot CL 9 8 BLUE beanData sheet v1.4-18-10-15 Antenna info 1. Type:External antenna Gain:2.4G :4.0 dBi 5G: 4.5 dBi Manufacturer:RF Solutions Ltd 2. Type:External antenna Gain:2.4G :3.2 dBi 5G: 4.25 dBi Manufacturer:molex 3. Type: Ceramic Antenna Gain:2.4G :3.0 dBi 5G: 3.0 dBi Manufacturer:TDK FCC Statements:
This 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. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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 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 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Important Notice to OEM integrators:
If the FCC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: Z9W-MB Or Contains FCC ID: Z9W-MB When the module is installed inside another device, the user manual of the host must contain below warning statements;
1. This 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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 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 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. OEM integrator /End product manufaturer must perform the test of radiated & conducted emission and spurious emission,etc. according to FCC part 15C : 15.249 and 15.209 &
15.207 ,15B Class B requirement, Only if the test result comply with FCC part 15C : 15.249 and 15.209 &
15.207 ,15B Class B requirementthen the end product can be sold legally. IC STATEMENT This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil contient des metteurs / rcepteurs exempts de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interfrences.
(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interfrences, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil. IC Radiation Exposure Statement This modular complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. If the IC number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: Contains IC: 11468A-MB when the module is installed inside another device, the user manual of this device must contain below warning statements;
1. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 2. Cet appareil contient des metteurs / rcepteurs exempts de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interfrences.
(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interfrences, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil. The devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.