BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 BluNor BC805M Series module is a powerful, highly flexible, ultra low power Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) using Nordic nRF52805 SoC. With an ARM CortexTM M4 MCU, available 192KB flash, 24 KB RAM, embedded 2.4GHz multi-protocol transceiver, and an integrated PCB trace antenna. It allows faster time to market with reduced development cost. I2C compatible 2-wire masters/slaves Temperature sensor 3 x 32 bit timers with counter mode SPI masters/slaves 1x UART (CTS/RTS) 2x real time counters (RTC) AES hardware encryption SoC Receiver Sensitivity: -97 dBm at 1Mbps SoC TX power: programmable +4dBm to -20dBm in 4 dB step. Castellated 14 pins. 10 GPIO pins plus SWDIO, SWDCLK. Operation voltage: 1.7V to 3.6V Operation temperature: - 4 0 C t o + 8 5 C Q D I D :
F C C I D : X8WBC805M I C I C : 4100A-BC805M C E :
J a p a n T E L E C :
A u s t r a l i a R C M :
Specifications:
nRF52805, ARM Cortex M4, 64 MHz Flash/RAM: 192KB/24KB. Complete RF solution with integrated antenna BLE 5 data: 2Mbps,1Mbps Proprietary 2.4 GHz protocols DC-DC converter, inductors on board. 4.6 mA peak current at 0 dBm TX. 4.6 mA peak current at RX. 32 MHz main crystal on board. Embedded RC sleep oscillator or external 32.768 KHz sleep crystal Serial Wire Debug (SWD) Supports SoftDevice S112, S113 soon. Up to 4 connections as a Peripheral concurrently with a Broadcaster. Supports Bluetooth Channel Selection Algorithm #2
(CSA#2). Improving coexistence and reducing interference. Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware update Programmable peripheral interconnect (PPI) 2-channel 12 bit/200kbps ADC Model Summaries module MCU Flash/RAM Size, mm BT Antenna BT range,1 Mbps, LMPI BT range, 1Mbps, 1.52m Price at 1K PCS Availability BC805M nRF52805 192KB/24KB 10x14.3x1.9 PCB trace 200 meters, est.
$1.75 each Sample August 2020 1 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Table Of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 BC805M Block Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 3 BC805M Compact BLE 5.2 Module ..................................................................................................................... 3 2. Codes Development Using Nordic Tools ............................................................................................................ 4 Easy, fast and safe code development ............................................................................................................... 4 Over-The-Air DFU ................................................................................................................................................ 4 SoftDevices .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Development Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 4 3. Product Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Block Diagram of nRF52805 ................................................................................................................................ 5 Mechanical Drawings ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Pin Assignments of BC805M ............................................................................................................................... 8 Pin Function ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Mounting BC805M on the Host PCB ................................................................................................................... 9 Host Board Layout ............................................................................................................................................... 9 4. Bluetooth Range Measurements ....................................................................................................................... 10 Estimated Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 10 Deployment Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 10 5. BC805M Evaluation Board ................................................................................................................................ 11 Nordic Development Tools ................................................................................................................................ 11 Android OS Apps ............................................................................................................................................... 12 iOS Apps ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 BC805M EvaluationBoard Schematics .............................................................................................................. 13 Suggestion for Battery Power Application ......................................................................................................... 13 6. Production .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Preloaded Firmware ........................................................................................................................................... 14 AT Command Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Soldering Temperature-Time Profile for Re-Flow Soldering ............................................................................. 15 Cautions, Design Notes, and Installation Notes ................................................................................................ 15 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 FCC Label .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 7. Contact Us ......................................................................................................................................................... 20 2 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 1. Introduction BluNor BC805M is powerful, highly flexible, ultra low power wireless modules using Nordic nRF52805 SoCs. With an ARM CortexTM M4 MCU, up to 192KB flash, 24KB RAM, embedded 2.4GHz multi-protocol transceiver, and an integrated antenna, it allows faster time to market with reduced development cost. The following is a block diagram of BC805M. Antenna circuit and main clock are integrated. All 10 GPIOs of nRF52805 can be accessed from main board. BC805M Block Diagram BC805M block diagram is below. BC805M Compact BLE 5.2 Module nRF52805, Cortex M4 MCU, 64 MHz 192KB flash, 24 KB RAM 14 LGA pins, 10 GPIOs, SWDIO, SWDCLK Integrated PCB trace antenna Size 10x14.3x1.9mm Bluetooth range: 340 meters at 1 Mbps, estimated. 3 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 2. Codes Development Using Nordic Tools Development tools by Nordic and other third party development tools recommended by Nordic should be used . Easy, fast and safe code development Nordic development environment for BC805 offers a clean separation between application code development and embedded protocol stacks. This means compile, link and run time dependencies with the embedded stack and associated debugging challenges are removed. The Bluetooth low energy and ANT stack is a pre-
compiled binary, leaving application code to be compiled stand-alone. The embedded stack interface uses an asynchronous and event driven model removing the need for RTOS frameworks. Over-The-Air DFU The BC805 is supported by an Over-The-Air Device Firmware Upgrade (OTA DFU) feature. This allows for in the field updates of application software and SoftDevice. SoftDevices The Nordic protocol stacks are known as SoftDevices and complement the nRF52 Series SoCs. All nRF52 Series are programmable with software stacks from Nordic. This bring maximum flexibility to application development and allows the latest stack version to be programmed into the SoC. SoftDevices available from Nordic:
S112: Bluetooth low energy concurrent central/peripheral/observer/broadcaster stack. Development Tools Nordic Semiconductor provides a complete range of hardware and software development tools for the nRF52 Series devices. nRF52 DK board is recommended for firmware development. Nordic software development tools can be downloaded from the following webpage. http://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/index.jsp?topic=/com.nordic.infocenter.nrf52/dita/nrf52/development/nrf52_dev_kit.htm l&cp=1_1 4 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 3. Product Descriptions Brief description of nRF52805 SoC is provided. For full description of the SoC, please download from Nordic Semiconductor website. https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Low-power-short-range-wireless/nRF52805 Block Diagram of nRF52805 The following is a block diagram of Nordic nRF52805 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SoC. Arrows with white heads indicate signals that share physical pins with other signals. The 32 bit ARM Cortex M4 MCU with hardware supports for DSP instructions, code density and execution speed are higher than other Cortex M MCU. The Programmable Peripheral Interconnect (PPI) system provides a 20-channel bus for direct and autonomous system peripheral communication without CPU intervention. This brings predictable latency times for peripheral to peripheral interaction and power saving benefits associated with leaving CPU idle. The device has 2 global power modes ON/OFF, but all system blocks and peripherals 5 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 have individual power management control which allows for an automatic switching RUN/IDLE for system blocks based only on those required/not required to achieve particular tasks. 6 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Mechanical Drawings The followings are mechanical drawings of BC805M. Size is 10x14.3mm. It has 14 castellated pins. Top view of module:
7 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Pin Assignments of BC805M The followings are BC805M pin assignment. Pin functions are in a table in next section. Please refer to Nordic nRF52805 Product detailed descriptions supported. Specifications for and features Descriptions Serial Wire Debug I/O for debug and programming Serial Wire Debug clock input GPIO, digital, configurable as reset GPIO. Digital GPIO, digital GPIO, digital GPIO, digital Ground Power supply (battery) GPIO, digital or analog (AIN3) GPIO, digital GPIO, digital or analog (AIN2) GPIO, digital or 32.768 KHz clock connection GPIO, digital or 32.768 KHz clock connection BC805M pin#
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 nRF52805 pin#
F1 G1 F2 G2 G3 G4 G5 E4 A6 F6 F4 F5 D6 D5 Pin Function BC805M pin name SWDIO SWDCLK P020 P021-RST P018 P016 P012 GND VDD P005 P014 P004 P000 P001 8 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Mounting BC805M on the Host PCB The following figure shows recommended mounting of BC805 module on the host PCB. For the best Bluetooth range performance, the antenna area of BC805M module shall extend 4.4 mm outside the edge of host PCB board, or 4.4 mm outside the edge of a ground plane. The next choice is to place BC805M on a corner of host PCB, the antenna area shall extend 4.4 mm from the edge of ground plane. Ground plane shall be at least 5 mm from the edge of the antenna area of module. We dont recommend mounting BC805M module in the middle of a host PCB. For the best Bluetooth range performance, keep all external metal at least 30mm from the antenna area. Host Board Layout Library components for some PCB layout software are available. Or, it can be extracted from EV-BC805M evaluation board Gerber files. Gerber files can be downloaded from:
http://www.fanstel.com/download-document/. 9 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 4. Bluetooth Range Measurements Bluetooth range measurement hex codes can be downloaded from Bluetooth Range Measurements section of this webpage. http://www.fanstel.com/download-document/
Description of measurement site, measurement methods, and range raw data are available at:
https://www.fanstel.com/testreport/
Estimated Measurement Results Bluetooth ranges are measured for antennas at two heights. 1.52 meters or 5 feet, the typical height of thermostat in the USA. Low Multiple Path Interference (LMPI) or 60% Fresnel zone clearance. Data rate/Antenna height, meters 1Mbps/1.52 meters, between modules 1Mbps/LMPI, between modules BC805M 200 meters Deployment Recommendations To have the best Bluetooth data reception, direct line of sight between 2 devices should be away from ground or wall. ground. If one device must be installed closer to ground or a wall, install other devices far away from a wall or Indoor condition is different for different building. We suggest testing Bluetooth data reception in the building with the worst case condition. 10 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 5. BC805M Evaluation Board An evaluation board consists of the followings:
Mini USB cable Evaluation board 10-conductor cable for connection to Nordic nRF52 DK (DK is not included) Nordic Development Tools A Nordic nRF52832 DK is recommended for programming this evaluation board. Nordic development tools can be downloaded from:
https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Low-power-short-range-wireless/nRF52805 Many application examples can be downloaded from Nordic website. Some firmware, Android OS, and iOS app codes can be downloaded from Bluetooth 5 Codes section of this Fanstel webpage. http://www.fanstel.com/download-document/
11 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Android OS Apps The following Android OS apps are available for download from Google Play Store:
BlueNor nrf5x: to use with Bluetooth 5 stacks, AT commands, or Slave firmware. Master firmware does not connect to a smartphone. Source codes can be downloaded from http://www.fanstel.com/download-document/
BlueNor Mesh: to use with BlueNor mesh firmware to send command to any node in a mesh. Node number is displayed when acknowledgement is received. Source codes will be uploaded to Fanstel website when supporting Bluetooth 5. iOS Apps The following iOS apps can be downloaded from Apple APP Store. BlueNor Mesh: to use with BlueNor mesh firmware to send command to any node in a mesh. Node number is displayed when acknowledgement is received. BlueNor nrf5x firmware, apps, and source codes will be uploaded when ready. 12 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 BC805M EvaluationBoard Schematics Evaluation board can be used as a reference design for using modules. Suggestion for Battery Power Application Standby current consumption is important for battery-powered product. Both 32 MHz main crystal and load capacitors are inside module. You can enable internal RC oscillator for sleep clock or install an external 32.768 sleep crystal. Two inductors required for on-board DC to DC converter are inside BC805. You can enable DCDC converter to have lower power consumption. 13 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 6. Production Preloaded Firmware Production testing codes are not erased before shipping from factory. To load your firmware, please erase the entire chip and re-program using instruction below.
//program BT840 Bootloader+Softdevice+Application hex nrfjprog -f NRF52 --program BT840_AT_3in1PC181113.hex --chiperase --reset
//The file BT840_AT_3in1PC181113.hex = softdevice S140v6.1.1+BT840_AT_UARTwithout32K+bootloader AT Command Codes AT command codes are used for production testing. Up to date codes can be downloaded from:
https://www.fanstel.com/download-document/
You can erase and reprogram with your codes. Or, use AT command codes as preloaded. If you need a special version of codes, programming services are available with MOQ and programming charges. 14 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Soldering Temperature-Time Profile for Re-Flow Soldering Maximum number of cycles for re-flow is 2. No opposite side re-flow is allowed due to module weight. Cautions, Design Notes, and Installation Notes Failure to follow the guidelines set forth in this document may result in degrading of the products functions and damage to the product. DesignNotes
(1) Follow the conditions written in this specification, especially the control signals of this module.
(2) The supply voltage has to be free of AC ripple voltage (for example from a battery or a low noise regulator output). For noisy supply voltages, provide a decoupling circuit (for example a ferrite in series connection and a bypass capacitor to ground of at least 47uF directly at the module).
(3) This product should not be mechanically stressed when installed.
(4) Keep this product away from heat. Heat is the major cause of decreasing the life of these products. spikes.
(5) Avoid assembly and use of the target equipment in conditions where the products' temperature may exceed the maximum tolerance.
(6) The supply voltage should not be exceedingly high or reversed. It should not carry noise and/or
(7) this product away from other high frequency circuits. NotesonAntennaandPCBLayout
(1) Dont use a module with internal antenna inside a metal case. 15 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020
(2) For PCB layout:
Avoid running any signal line below module whenever possible, No ground plane below antenna, If possible, cut-off the portion of main board PCB below antenna. Installation Notes
(1) Reflow soldering is possible twice based on the time-temperature profile in this data sheets. Set up the temperature at the soldering portion of this product according to this reflow profile.
(2) Carefully position the products so that their heat will not burn into printed circuit boards or affect the other components that are susceptible to heat.
(3) Carefully locate these products so that their temperatures will not increase due to the effects of heat generated by neighboring components.
(4) If a vinyl-covered wire comes into contact with the products, then the cover will melt and generate toxic gas, damaging the insulation. Never allow contact between the cover and these products to occur.
(5) This product should not be mechanically stressed or vibrated when reflowed.
(6) If you want to repair your board by hand soldering, please keep the conditions of this chapter.
(7) Do not wash this product.
(8) Refer to the recommended pattern when designing a board.
(9) Pressing on parts of the metal cover or fastening objects to the metal will cause damage to the unit.
(10) For more details on LGA (Land Grid Array) soldering processes refer to the application note. UsageConditionNotes
(1)Take measures to protect the unit against static electricity. If pulses or other transient loads (a large load applied in a short time) are applied to the products, check and evaluate their operation before assembly on the final products.
(2)Do not use dropped products.
(3)Do not touch, damage or soil the pins.
(4) Follow the recommended condition ratings about the power supply applied to this product.
(5)Electrode peeling strength: Do not add pressure of more than 4.9N when soldered on PCB
(6) Pressing on parts of the metal cover or fastening objects to the metal cover will cause damage.
(7) These products are intended for general purpose and standard use in general electronic equipment, such as home appliances, office equipment, information and communication equipment. 16 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Storage Notes
(1)The module should not be stressed mechanically during storage.
(2)Do not store these products in the following conditions or the performance characteristics of the product, such as RF performance will be adversely affected:
Storage in salty air or in an environment with a high concentration of corrosive gas. Storage in direct sunlight Storage in an environment where the temperature may be outside the range specified. Storage of the products for more than one year after the date of delivery storage period.
(3) Keep this product away from water, poisonous gas and corrosive gas.
(4) This product should not be stressed or shocked when transported.
(5) Follow the specification when stacking packed crates (max. 10). Safety Conditions These specifications are intended to preserve the quality assurance of products and individual components. Before use, check and evaluate the operation when mounted on your products. Abide by these specifications, without deviation when using the products. These products may short-circuit. If electrical shocks, smoke, fire, and/or accidents involving human life are anticipated when a short circuit occurs, then provide the following failsafe functions, as a minimum.
(1)Ensure the safety of the whole system by installing a protection circuit and a protection device.
(2)Ensure the safety of the whole system by installing a redundant circuit or another system to prevent a dual fault causing an unsafe status. Other Cautions
(1)This specification sheet is copyrighted. Reproduction of this data sheets is permissible only if reproduction is without alteration and is accompanied by all associated warranties, conditions, limitations, and notices.
(2)Do not use the products for other purposes than those listed.
(3)Be sure to provide an appropriate failsafe function on your product to prevent an additional damage that may be caused by the abnormal function or the failure of the product.
(4)This product has been manufactured without any ozone chemical controlled under the Montreal Protocol.
(5)These products are not intended for other uses, other than under the special conditions shown below. Before using these products under such special conditions, check their performance and reliability under the said special conditions carefully to determine whether or not they can be used in such a manner. 17 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 In liquid, such as water, salt water, oil, alkali, or organic solvent, or in places where liquid may splash. In direct sunlight, outdoors, or in a dusty environment In an environment where condensation occurs. In an environment with a high concentration of harmful gas.
(6) If an abnormal voltage is applied due to a problem occurring in other components or circuits, replace these products with new products because they may not be able to provide normal performance even if their electronic characteristics and appearances appear satisfactory.
(7) When you have any question or uncertainty, contact Fanstel. Packaging Production modules are delivered in reel, 1000 modules in each reel. FCC LABEL The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that the OEM modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown below. If the FCC ID is not visible when the equipment is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the equipment is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed equipment The end product with this module may subject to perform FCC part 15 unintentional emission test requirement and be properly authorized. This device is intended for OEM integrator only. 18 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Revision History July 2020, Ver. 0.91: Initial draft release. 19 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 7. Contact Us United States:
Fanstel Corp. 7466 E. Monte Ctisto Ave. Scottsdale AZ 85260 Tel. 1 480-948-4928 Fax. 1-480-948-5459 Email: module@fanstel.com Website: www.fanstel.com Taiwan:
Fanstel Corp. 10F-10, 79 Xintai Wu Road Xizhu, New Taipei City, Taiwan 22101 79 10 10, 22101 Tel. 886-2-2698-9328 Fax. 886-2-2698-4813 Email: tp@fanstel.com Website: www.fanstel.com China:
Fanstel Technologies Corp. 11 Jiale Street Ping-Dih, Long-Gang, Shen Zhen, GD 518117
() 11 Tel. 86-755-8409-0928 Fax. 86-755-8409-0973 QQ. 3076221086 Email: sz@fanstel.com Website: www.fanstel.com 20 15.21 15.105(b) BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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. 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 of the device. body. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: The end product shall has the words Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: X8WBC805M 21 non contrl. metteur. body. BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 Canada, Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareil numrique de classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables auxappareils radio exempts de licence.L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage adiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition au rayonnement ISED tablies pour un environnement Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet metteur ne doit pas tre co-localis ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre ICES-003 RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ICES-003 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: The end product shall has the words Contains Transmitter Module IC: 4100A-BC805M
(Modular approval) End Product Labeling:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains IC: 4100A-BC805M. OEMstatement The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that the OEM modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown below. If the FCC ID is not visible when the equipment is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the equipment is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed equipment 22 BC805M Compact, Lowest Cost BLE 5.2 Module Ver0.91,July2020 The end product with this module may subject to perform FCC part 15 unintentional emission test requirement and be properly authorized. This device is intended for OEM integrator only This radio transmitter (192170139/AA/00) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed Below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that Have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device. BC805M: PCB Antenna, 0.14dBi 23