FCC ID: SQGBL654PA Bluetooth v5 Power Amplified Module

A BL654 Series BL654 PA Series Bluetooth v5 + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules & Adapter Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier SECURE, EXTENDED RANGE BLUETOOTH V5 FOR YOUR IOT DESIGN Building on Lairds expertise with Nordic from the BL600 and BL652 series comes the most powerful yet - the BL654 PA series! It provides OEMs with the maximum design flexibility and performance. A complete multi-

protocol embedded wireless offering with exceptional processing capability, all with extended PA / LNA support for even greater range. Powered by Nordics nRF52840 silicon, the small form factor BL654 PA modules and DVKs provide for a secure, robust BLE and Cortex -M4F CPU for any OEMs product design. The BL654 provides you with maximum development flexibility with programming options for the Nordic SDK, a simple, intuitive AT Command Set, as well as Lairds own smartBASIC environment. The BL654 PA series brings out all nRF52840 hardware features and capabilities including USB access, up to 5.5V supply considerations, and builds in additional TX power capabilities via an integrated Skyworks PA. Complete regulatory certifications enable faster time to market and reduced development risk completes Lairds simplification of your next Bluetooth design!

FEATURES AT A GLANCE Bluetooth v5 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) plus NFC Widest range of configurable interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, GPIO, PWM, FREQ, USB, and NFC Industrial Temp Rating (-40 to +85 C) Ultra-Small footprint (15mm x 10mm x 2.2mm) BLE Peripheral/Central roles with DTM embedded 2Mbps & LE Long Range: Support for 2Mbps, 1Mbps, & 125kps coded Hostless operation Internal MCU reduces BOM Powerful Core Cortex-M4F (1Mbit Flash, 256k RAM) Built on years of experience with Nordic (BL600 & BL652 Series) Fully featured development kit everything needed to start BLE development Application Design Choice: Leverage Lairds smartBASIC, simple AT Command Integrated Power Amplifier: Upto +18dBM output power (upto +14dBm in Set or utilize Nordic SDK directly. LE Coded mode 125kbps PHY) TRULY HOSTLESS OPERATION FOR AUTOMATED USE CASES Combine on-module MCU, smartBASIC and simultaneous central/peripheral role support for a powerful hostless solution for sensor applications. SPEED TO MARKET Easily write event-driven, automated applications, no toolchain required with smartBASIC. Or utilize the Nordic SDK directly design your way EXTENDED POWER INCREASED RANGE Integrated Skyworks PA enables greater TX power capabilities and range Bluetooth v5 just got even further!

GLOBAL APPROVALS MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Carries several modular FCC, IC, RCM, MIC and Bluetooth SIG approvals. PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE Lairds industry-renowned support is passionate about helping you speed your design to market. APPLICATION AREAS IoT Devices and Sensors Beacons and Proximity Applications Secure Medical Peripherals Industrial Monitoring Contact Sales - Americas: +1 262 375 4400 Europe:

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http://www.lairdtech.com/products/bl654-ble-thread-nfc-modules KEY SPECIFICATIONS CATEGORY Wireless Specification FEATURE Bluetooth Frequency Transmit Power Host Interface and Peripherals Receive Sensitivity Link Budget Antenna Options Raw Data Rates (Air) UART Interface USB Interface Other Key BLE Features Bluetooth Low Energy Programmability Options FW upgrade Supply Voltage Power Consumption Physical Environmental Miscellaneous Development Tools smartBASIC AT Command Set Nordic SDK Current Dimensions Temp Range Lead Free Development Kit Utilities BL654 Series Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier SPECIFICATION v5 Single-Mode (Peripheral and Central Roles) 2.402 - 2.480 GHz

+ 18 dBm (maximum). Configurable down to -26 dBm

+ 14 dBm (maximum). Configurable down to -26 dBm (LE CODED PHY mode only)

-98.5 dBm (typical @ BLE 1 Mpbs)

-95 dBm (typical @ BLE 2 Mbps

-107 dBm (typical @ BLE 125 kbps) 116.5dB (@ BLE I Mbps), 118 db (@ BLE 125kpbs) PCB Trace antenna or IPEX MHF4 RF Connector 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 125kbps TX, RX, CTS, RTS. DTR, DSR, DCD, RI possible in smartBASIC (GPIO) Default: 115200, N, 8, 1. Configurable from 1200 bps to 1 Mbps 2 pins - CDC/Audio/HID & Mass storage virtual interfaces 46 multifunction GPIOs that can provide:

2 UART (4 GPIO pins each) 8 ADC channels (1 pin each) 2 I2C (2 GPIO pins each) 4 SPI Master (4 GPIO pins including CS each) 1 QSPI (6 GPIO pins) 2 PDM (2 GPIO pins each) 2 I2S (5 GPIO pins) 2 GPIO pins for 32.768kHz crystal 2 GPIO pins for NFC PWM output on 16 pins FREQ output on 16 pins LE Advertising Extensions LE Secure Connections Data Packet Length Extensions LE Privacy v1.2 LE Ping vSP Virtual Serial Port GATT Client & GATT Server Any Adopted /

Custom Services Central / Peripheral Roles. Up to 20 BLE connections BLE Mesh CODED PHY 2M PHY On-board BASIC programming language Simple AT Hayes style command protocol Software / Support available from Nordic directly Via UART or JTAG 3.0V 5.5V Max Peak Radio Current (@ +18dBm TX) 88mA (DCDC at 3V) Standby Doze TBC A Deep Sleep TBC A (external signal wake up) 22mm x 10mm x 2.2mm

-40C to +85C Lead-free and RoHS compliant Development board and free software tools UwTerminalX (Multi-platform) Android and iOS applications UART firmware upgrade Complete Declaration ID FCC / IC / RCM / Korea Bluetooth Approvals Qualifications Regulatory For full specifications on BL654 modules, please see the appropriate datasheet. PART #

453-00021 451-00022 451-00021C 451-00022C 455-00022 455-00023 DESCRIPTION Bluetooth v5 PA Module Integrated Antenna (Tape / Reel) Bluetooth v5 PA Module IPEX MHF4 Antenna Connector (Tape / Reel) Bluetooth v5 PA Module Integrated Antenna (Cut Tape) Bluetooth v5 PA Module IPEX MHF4 Antenna Connector (Cut Tape) Development Board for Bluetooth v5 PA Module Integrated Antenna Development Board for Bluetooth v5 PA Module IPEX MHF4 Antenna Connector Contact Sales - Americas: +1 262 375 4400 Europe:

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http://www.lairdtech.com/products/bl654-ble-thread-nfc-modules BL654 Series Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement REGULATORY STATEMENT 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 of the following measures:

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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 Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC 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 body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contact Sales - Americas: +1 262 375 4400 Europe:

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http://www.lairdtech.com/products/bl654-ble-thread-nfc-modules Integration instructions for host product manufacturers Applicable FCC rules to module FCC Part 15.247 Summarize the specific operational use conditions BL654 Series Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna The module is must be installed in mobile device. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) 2) As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not 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 FCC authorization. The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Limited module procedures Not applicable Trace antenna designs Not applicable RF exposure considerations 20 cm separation distance and co-located issue shall be met as mentioned in Summarize the specific operational use conditions. Product manufacturer shall provide below text in end-product manual 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 body. Antennas Contact Sales - Americas: +1 262 375 4400 Europe:

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http://www.lairdtech.com/products/bl654-ble-thread-nfc-modules BL654 Series Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier Label and Compliance Information Product manufacturers need to provide a physical or e-label stating Contains FCC ID: SQGBL654PA with finished product Information on Test Modes and Additional Testing Requirements SmartBASIC DTM shall be used to set the module to transmit continuously. Additional Testing, Part 15 Subpart B Disclaimer The module is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts listed on the grant, and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. The final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed Industry Canada 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 qui sont conformes au (x) RSS (s) exempts de licence d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. L'opration est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interfrences

(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil This radio transmitter (IC: 3147A-BL654PA) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Contact Sales - Americas: +1 262 375 4400 Europe:

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http://www.lairdtech.com/products/bl654-ble-thread-nfc-modules Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 3147A-BL654PA) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. BL654 Series Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme Canada limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis distance minimum de 20cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 1 condition above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-

product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. 1) Le module metteur peut ne pas tre complant avec un autre metteur ou antenne. Tant que les 1 condition ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplmentaires sur l'metteur ne seront pas ncessaires. Toutefois, l'intgrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformit supplmentaires requis pour ce module install. IMPORTANT NOTE:

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http://www.lairdtech.com/products/bl654-ble-thread-nfc-modules BL654 Series Bluetooth v5 Modules with Power Amplifier In the event that these conditions can not 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 can not 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 o ces conditions ne peuvent tre satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre metteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considr comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas tre utilis sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intgrateur OEM sera charg de rvaluer le produit final (y compris l'metteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. Contact Sales - Americas: +1 262 375 4400 Europe:

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