FCC ID: TFB-1002 SaBLE-x

SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET SaBLE-xTM Bluetooth Smart (BLE) Module FEATURES DESCRIPTION Built in CC2640F128 Bluetooth Smart (BLE 4.1) System-On-Chip

(SOC) 128 kB Flash / 20 kB SRAM RF Output Power: +5 dBm RF Receive Sensitivity: -96 dBm Size: 11.6mm x 17.9mm x 2.4mm Operating Voltage: 1.8V to 3.8V Operating Temperature: -40 to +85C 9.1mA Transmit Mode (+5 dBm) 6.1mA Receive Mode 1A Standby (SRAM/CPU retention and RTC running) with quick 100 s start up 200nA Shutdown 61A/MHz Active CPU Current Drivers, Bluetooth Low Energy Controller, and bootloader in ROM Flexible peripheral set On board 32 kHZ and 24 MHz Crystals. Worldwide Acceptance: FCC (USA), IC (Canada), ETSI (Europe), Giteki

(Japan), C-Tick (AU/NZ) REACH and RoHS compliant APPLICATIONS Consumer electronics Mobile phone accessories Sports & Fitness equipment HID applications Home and Building Automation, Lighting Control, Alarm and Security Electronic Shelf Labeling, Proximity Tags LSR would like to announce a low-cost and low-

power consumption module which has all of the Bluetooth Smart 4.1 functionalities. The SaBLE-x module fully supports the single mode Bluetooth Low Energy operation, and the output power can support class 2. The module provides the ability to either put your entire application into the integrated ARM Cortex M3 microcontroller, or use the module in Network Processor mode the microcontroller of your choice. RF Cores dedicated ARM Cortex M0 improves system performance and frees up FLASH memory for custom applications. in conjunction with Need to get to market quickly? Not an expert in Bluetooth Low Energy? Need a custom antenna? Do you need help with your host board? LSR Design Services will be happy to develop custom hardware or software, or help integrate the design. Contact us at sales@lsr.com or call us at 262-375-4400. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 1 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES .......................................................................................................................... 1 APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 1 DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 1 FOOTPRINT AND PIN DEFINITIONS.................................................................................. 3 PIN DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 5 Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................................................................................... 5 Recommended Operating Conditions ...................................................................................................... 5 General Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 5 DC Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................... 6 General Power Consumption ..................................................................................................................... 7 AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 8 AGENCY STATEMENTS ..................................................................................................... 8 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .............................................................. 8 Industry Canada Statements...................................................................................................................... 9 OEM RESPONSIBILITIES TO COMPLY WITH FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 10 OEM LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR END-PRODUCT .............................................. 11 OEM END PRODUCT USER MANUAL STATEMENTS.................................................... 12 EUROPE ............................................................................................................................ 13 CE Notice ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Declaration of Conformity (DOC) ............................................................................................................ 13 CONTACTING LSR............................................................................................................ 14 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 2 of 14 FOOTPRINT AND PIN DEFINITIONS SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 34 35 36 37 38 39 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Figure 1 SaBLE-x Module Footprint (Viewed From Top) 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 3 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET PIN DESCRIPTIONS Module Pin Name I/O Type Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34-39 RF OUT GND GND NC NC

/RESET JTAG TCKC JTAG TMSC NC NC VCC VCC DIO 5/JTAG TDO DIO 6/JTAG TDI DIO 4 DIO 3 DIO 2 DIO 1/BOOT RX DIO 0/BOOT TX DIO 7 DIO 8 GND DIO 10 DIO 9 NC NC NC NC DIO 11 DIO 12 DIO 13 DIO 14 GND GND RF GND GND

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DI DI/DIO DIO

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PI PI DIO DIO DIO DIO DIO DIO DIO DIO DIO GND DIO DIO

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DIO DIO DIO DIO GND GND ANTENNA, 50 OHMS GROUND GROUND NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) ACTIVE LOW RESET. 100k PULL-UP JTAG TCKC JTAG TMSC NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) POWER SUPPLY TO MODULE POWER SUPPLY TO MODULE GPIO, JTAG TDO, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE, LED DRIVING CAPABILITY GPIO, JTAG TDI, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE, LED DRIVING CAPABILITY GPIO, LED DRIVING CAPABILITY GPIO, LED DRIVING CAPABILITY GPIO, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE, LED DRIVING CAPABILITY GPIO, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE, BOOTLOADER RX (UART0) GPIO, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE, BOOTLOADER TX (UART0) GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GROUND GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) NO CONNECT (DO NOT CONNECT) GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GPIO, ANALOG INPUT, ULP SENSOR INTERFACE GROUND GROUND AND THERMAL RELIEF PADS PI = Power Input GND = Ground DI = Digital Input DO = Digital Output DIO = Digital Input/Output AI = Analog Input RF = Bi-directional RF Port Note: See the Texas Instruments CC2640 datasheet and user guide for further details on the I/O. Table 1 SaBLE-x Pin Descriptions The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 4 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol VCC Description Digital Input Supply Voltage Min

-0.3 Max 4.1 Voltage on any digital pin Input RF level

-0.3 VCC+0.3, max 4.1 Table 2 Absolute Maximum Ratings1

+5 dBm Recommended Operating Conditions Test conditions: Ambient Temp = 25C Symbol VCC Min 1.8 Typ 3.3 Max 3.8 Unit V Table 3 Recommended Operating Conditions Unit V V General Characteristics Characteristic Model Name Product Description Dimension Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Weight Description SaBLE-x Bluetooth Low Energy Wireless Module 11.63 mm x 17.86 mm x 2.4 mm (W*L*T)

-40C to 85C

-40C to 85C Operating Humidity 10% to 95% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing 0.75g +/- 0.05g Table 4 General Characteristics 1 Under no circumstances should exceeding the ratings specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section be allowed. Stressing the module beyond these limits may result permanent damage to the module that is not covered by the warranty. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 5 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET DC Characteristics Parameter Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Input low-to-high transition with hysteresis Input high-to-low transition with hysteresis Input hysteresis Input low-to-high transition with hysteresis Input high-to-low transition with hysteresis Input hysteresis Logic-0 output voltage, 4 mA pins Logic-1 output voltage, 4 mA pins Logic-0 output voltage, 8 mA pins Logic-1 output voltage, 8 mA pins Logic-0 output voltage, 4 mA pins Logic-1 output voltage, 4 mA pins Logic-0 output voltage, 8 mA pins Logic-1 output voltage, 8 mA pins Input pullup current Input pulldown current Input pullup current Input pulldown current Transition from 01, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Transition from 10, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Difference between 01 and 10. Transition from 01, TA= 25C, VCC=3.8V Transition from 10, TA= 25C, VCC=3.8V Difference between 01 and 10. Output load 4 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Output load 4 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Output load 8 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Output load 8 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Output load 4 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=3.0V Output load 4 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=3.0V Output load 8 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=3.0V Output load 8 mA, TA= 25C, VCC=3.0V Vpad=0V, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Vpad=1.8V, TA= 25C, VCC=1.8V Vpad=0V, TA= 25C, VCC=3.8V Vpad=3.8V, TA= 25C, VCC=3.8V 1.07

.74

.33 1.94 1.54

.4

.26 1.54

.21 1.58

.33 2.72

.28 2.68 72 22 277 113 Table 5 SaBLE-x Module Bluetooth General DC Characteristics V V V V V V V V V V V V V V uA uA uA uA The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 6 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET General Power Consumption TA = 25C and VCC = 3 V Parameter Test Conditions Min Shutdown Standby 1 Standby 2 Idle Active No clocks running, no data retention With RTC, CPU, RAM and partial register retention. XOSC_LF With Cache, RTC, CPU, RAM and partial register retention. XOSC_LF Supply Systems and RAM powered. Core running CoreMark Radio Receive Radio Transmit

+5 dBm output power Typ 200 1.2 2.7 550 1.45mA +

31uA/MHz 6.1 9.1 Max Unit nA uA uA uA mA mA Table 6 SaBLE-x Module Bluetooth Power Consumption Specifications The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 7 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS FCC ID: TFB-1002, 15.247 IC ID: 5969A-1002, RSS 210 CE: Compliant to standards EN 60950-1, EN 300 328, and EN 301 489 AGENCY STATEMENTS Federal Communication Commission Interference 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 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. This portable transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure. 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. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 8 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET Industry Canada Statements 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. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This device has been designed to operate with the antenna(s) listed below, and having a maximum gain of 0 dBi (PCB Trace), 2.0 dBi (LSR 2.4 GHz Dipole), 2.0 dBi (LSR 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA), and 2.0

(LSR 2.4 GHz FlexNotch). Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 0 dB, 2.0 dBi, 2.0 dBi, and 2.0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. List of all Antennas Acceptable for use with the Transmitter 1) On module PCB trace antenna. 2) LSR 001-0001 center-fed 2.4 GHz dipole antenna and LSR 080-0001 U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA connector cable. 3) LSR 001-0014 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA antenna. 4) LSR 001-0015 2.4 GHz FlexNotch antenna. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d'Industrie Canada exempts de licence RSS (s). L'opration est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interfrences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil. Pour rduire le risque d'interfrence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doiventtre choisis de manire que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (PIRE) ne dpasse pascelle permise pour une communication russie. Cet appareil a t conu pour fonctionner avec l'antenne (s) ci-dessous, et ayant un gain maximum de 0 dBi (PCB Trace), 2,0 dBi (LSR 2.4 GHz Dipole), 2,0 dBi (LSR 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA), et 2,0 dBi (LSR 2.4 GHz FlexNotch). Antennes pas inclus dans cette liste ou prsentant un gain suprieur 0 dB, 2,0 dBi, 2,0 dBi, et 2,0 dBi sont strictement interdites pour une utilisation avec cet appareil. L'impdance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms. Liste de toutes les antennes acceptables pour une utilisation avec l'metteur 1) Le module d'antenne PCB trace. 2) LSR 001-0001 centre-fed 2,4 GHz antenne diple et LSR 080-0001 U.FL pour inverser cble connecteur SMA polarit. 3) LSR 001-0014 antenne FlexPIFA 2,4 GHz. 4) LSR 001-0015 antenne FlexNotch 2,4 GHz. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 9 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET OEM RESPONSIBILITIES TO COMPLY WITH FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA REGULATIONS The SaBLE-xModule has been certified for integration into products only by OEM integrators under the following conditions:

The antennas for this transmitter must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC and Industry Canada multi-transmitter procedures. Co-location means having a separation distance of less than 20 cm between transmitting antennas. As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing 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 (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for certain configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC and Industry Canada authorizations are no longer considered valid and the FCC ID and IC Certification Number 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 FCC and Industry Canada authorization. Le module de SaBLE-xa t certifi pour l'intgration dans des produits uniquement par des intgrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:

Les antennes pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas tre co-localiss avec les autres metteurs sauf en conformit avec la FCC et Industrie Canada multi-metteur procdures. Co-localisation des moyens ayant une distance de sparation infrieure 20 cm entre les antennes d'mission. Tant que les deux conditions prcites sont runies, les tests de transmetteurs supplmentaires ne seront pas tenus. Toutefois, l'intgrateur OEM est toujours responsable de tester leur produit final pour toutes les exigences de conformit supplmentaires requis avec ce module install (par exemple, les missions appareil numrique, les exigences de priphriques PC, etc.) NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dans le cas o ces conditions ne peuvent tre satisfaites (pour certaines configurations ou de co-implantation avec un autre metteur), puis la FCC et Industrie autorisations Canada ne sont plus considrs comme valides et l'ID de la FCC et IC numro de certification ne peut pas tre utilis sur la produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intgrateur OEM sera charg de rvaluer le produit final (y compris l'metteur) et l'obtention d'un distincte de la FCC et Industrie Canada l'autorisation. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 10 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET OEM LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR END-PRODUCT The SaBLE-x module is labeled with its own FCC ID and IC Certification Number. The FCC ID and IC certification numbers are not visible when the module is installed inside another device, as such the end device into which the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:

Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: TFB-1002 Contains Transmitter Module IC: 5969A-1002 or Contains FCC ID: TFB-1002 Contains IC: 5969A-1002 The OEM of the SaBLE-x module must only use the approved antenna(s) listed above, which have been certified with this module. Le module de SaBLE-x est tiquet avec son propre ID de la FCC et IC numro de certification. L'ID de la FCC et IC numros de certification ne sont pas visibles lorsque le module est install l'intrieur d'un autre appareil, comme par exemple le terminal dans lequel le module est install doit afficher une etiquette faisant rfrence au module ci-joint. Le produit final doit tre tiquet dans un endroit visible par le suivant:

Contient Module metteur FCC ID: TFB-1002"

Contient Module metteur IC: 5969A-1002"

ou Contient FCC ID: TFB-1002"

Contient IC: 5969A-1002"

Les OEM du module SaBLE-x ne doit utiliser l'antenne approuve (s) ci-dessus, qui ont t certifis avec ce module. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 11 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET OEM END PRODUCT USER MANUAL STATEMENTS The OEM integrator should not provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module or change RF related parameters in the user manual of the end product. Other user manual statements may apply. L'intgrateur OEM ne devraient pas fournir des informations l'utilisateur final sur la faon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF ou modifier les paramtres lis RF dans le manuel utilisateur du produit final. Autres dclarations manuel de l'utilisateur peuvent s'appliquer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 12 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET EUROPE CE Notice This device has been tested and certified for use in the European Union. See the Declaration of Conformity (DOC) for specifics. If this device is used in a product, the OEM has responsibility to verify compliance of the final product to the EU standards. A Declaration of Conformity must be issued and kept on file as described in the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive. The CE mark must be placed on the OEM product per the labeling requirements of the Directive. Declaration of Conformity (DOC) The DOC can be downloaded from the LSR Wiki. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 13 of 14 SaBLE-x Module DATASHEET CONTACTING LSR Headquarters Website Technical Support Sales Contact LSR W66 N220 Commerce Court Cedarburg, WI 53012-2636 USA Tel: 1(262) 375-4400 Fax: 1(262) 375-4248 www.lsr.com forum.lsr.com sales@lsr.com The information in this document is provided in connection with LS Research (hereafter referred to as LSR) products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property right is granted by this document or in connection with the sale of LSR products. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN LSRS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE LOCATED ON LSRS WEB SITE, LSR ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL LSR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DOCUMENT, EVEN IF LSR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LSR makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. LSR does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Unless specifically provided otherwise, LSR products are not suitable for, and shall not be used in, automotive applications. LSRs products are not intended, authorized, or warranted for use as components in applications intended to support or sustain life. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0166 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 14 of 14

SABLE-X MODULE APPLICATION GUIDE Last updated May 13, 2015 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 1 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 1.2 Purpose & Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3 Applicable Documents ............................................................................................................... 3 2 PCB Trace Antenna ....................................................................................................... 4 2.1 PCB Trace Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................ 4 3 Dipole Antenna .............................................................................................................. 5 3.1 3.2 Dipole Antenna Specifications ................................................................................................... 6 Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 7 4 FlexPIFA Antenna.......................................................................................................... 8 4.1 4.2 FlexPIFA Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................... 9 FlexPIFA Mechanical Dimensions ........................................................................................... 10 5 FlexNotch Antenna ...................................................................................................... 11 5.1 5.2 FlexNotch Antenna Specifications ........................................................................................... 12 FlexNotch Antenna Mechanical Dimensions ........................................................................... 13 6 PCB Layout Requirements ......................................................................................... 14 6.1 6.2 6.3 Reference Design Schematic .................................................................................................. 19 Reference Design BOM ........................................................................................................... 20 U.FL Connector Drawing.......................................................................................................... 22 7 EMC Compliance ......................................................................................................... 23 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 Summary .................................................................................................................................. 23 Module Integration Considerations - Antenna Systems ........................................................... 23 Module Integration Considerations - Substitute Antenna Systems ......................................... 23 Module Integration Considerations - Circuit Implementation ................................................... 24 Module Integration Considerations - Top Assembly ................................................................ 24 Testing Requirements for End-Product .................................................................................... 24 SAR Testing Requirements for End-Product ........................................................................... 24 8 Contacting LSR ........................................................................................................... 25 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 2 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose & Scope The purpose of this document is to provide details regarding the design and integration of certified antennas to the SaBLE-x module. It covers the on-module PCB trace antenna as well as several off-module antennas (Dipole, FlexPIFA, and FlexNotch). It will inform the designer as to the required PCB layout details, and provide expected performance specifications. 1.2 Applicable Documents SaBLE-x Module Datasheet (330-0166) SaBLE-x Development Board User Guide (330-0168) LSR U.FL to RPSMA Cable Datasheet (330-0018) LSR 2.4 GHz Dipole Antenna Datasheet (330-0016) LSR 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA Antenna Datasheet (330-0149) LSR 2.4 GHz FlexNotch Antenna Datasheet (330-0150) The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 3 of 25 2 PCB Trace Antenna SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE The PCB trace antenna is integral to the SaBLE-x 450-0119 module, such that the end user does not incur the added cost of adding an external antenna to their end product. LSR Part Number Description 450-0119 SaBLE-x Module with PCB Trace Antenna Table 1 PCB Trace Antenna Overview 2.1 PCB Trace Antenna Specifications Specification Peak Gain Type Polarization Frequency Value 0 dBi PCB Trace Linear Vertical 2400-2500MHz Table 2 PCB Trace Antenna Specifications The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 4 of 25 3 Dipole Antenna SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE The LSR 2.4 GHz Dipole Antenna can be used in conjunction with the LSR U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA Cable, and the Hirose PCB mounted U.FL connector, to provide an externally mounted antenna solution for the SaBLE-x 450-0144 module. Part Number Description 450-0144 SaBLE-x Module, External Antenna Port 001-0001 2.4 GHz Dipole Antenna with Reverse Polarity SMA Connector 080-0001 U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA Bulkhead Cable 105 mm Hirose U.FL-R-SMT(10) PCB Mounted U.FL Connector Table 3 Dipole Antenna Overview The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 5 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 3.1 Dipole Antenna Specifications Specification Gain Impedance Type Value

+2 dBi 50 ohms Dipole Polarization Linear Vertical VSWR 2.51, Maximum Frequency 2400 - 2500MHz Weight Size 13g 105mm x 10mm Antenna Color Black Operating Temp

-40C to +85C Table 4 Dipole Antenna Specifications The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 6 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 3.2 Mechanical Dimensions Figure 1 Dipole Antenna Dimensions The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 7 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 4 FlexPIFA Antenna The LSR 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA Antenna can be used in conjunction with the Hirose PCB mounted U.FL connector, to provide an externally mounted antenna solution for the SaBLE-x 450-0144 module. Part Number Description 450-0144 SaBLE-x Module, External Antenna Port 001-0014 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA Antenna with Integrated Cable Hirose U.FL-R-SMT(10) PCB Mounted U.FL Connector Table 5 FlexPIFA Antenna Overview The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 8 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 4.1 FlexPIFA Antenna Specifications Specification Gain Efficiency Impedance Type Value

+2 dBi

>60%

50 ohms Flexible Planar Inverted F Antenna (FlexPIFA) Polarization Linear VSWR

< 2.5:1, 2400 - 2480 MHz Frequency 2400 - 2480 MHz Weight Size 1.13g 40.1mm 11mm 2.5mm Antenna Color Clear Yellow Adhesive 3M 100MP Operating Temp

-40C to +85C Table 6 FlexPIFA Antenna Specifications The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 9 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 4.2 FlexPIFA Mechanical Dimensions Figure 2 FlexPIFA Antenna Mechanical Dimensions The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 10 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 5 FlexNotch Antenna The LSR 2.4 GHz FlexNotch Antenna can be used in conjunction with the Hirose PCB mounted U.FL connector, to provide an externally mounted antenna solution for the SaBLE-x 450-0144 module. Part Number Description 450-0144 SaBLE-x Module, External Antenna Port 001-0015 2.4 GHz FlexNotch Antenna with Integrated Cable Hirose U.FL-R-SMT(10) PCB Mounted U.FL Connector Table 7 FlexNotch Antenna Overview The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 11 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 5.1 FlexNotch Antenna Specifications Specification Gain Efficiency Impedance Type Value

+2 dBi

>70%

50 ohms Flexible Notch Polarization Linear VSWR

< 2.5:1, 2400 - 2480 MHz Frequency 2400 - 2480 MHz Weight Size 0.85g 32.0mm 21.08mm Antenna Color Clear Yellow Adhesive 3M 100MP Operating Temp

-40C to +85C Table 8 FlexNotch Antenna Specifications The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 12 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 5.2 FlexNotch Antenna Mechanical Dimensions Figure 3 FlexNotch Antenna Mechanical Dimensions The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 13 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 6 PCB Layout Requirements Since this module and its associated set of approved antennas has been certified by the FCC and Industry Canada (IC) as a Modular Radio, the end user is authorized to integrate this module into an end-product, and is solely responsible for the Unintentional Emissions levels produced by the end-product. In order to preserve the Modular Radio certifications, the integrator of the module must abide by the PCB layout recommendations outlined in the following paragraphs. Any divergence from these recommendations will invalidate the modular radio certifications and require the integrator to re-certify the module and/or end-product. The module must be used with one of the approved antennas:

1. On module PCB trace antenna. 2. LSR 001-0001 center-fed 2.4 GHz dipole antenna and 080-0001 U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA connector cable. 3. LSR 001-0014 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA Antenna. 4. LSR 001-0015 2.4 GHz FlexNotch Antenna. When using the external antenna version of the module (450-0144), and the reference design that supports the off module U.FL connector, you may use a substitute antenna if the antenna gain is less than or equal to +2 dBi. LSR provides a FCC Modular Certified reference design which utilizes a controlled impedance PCB that uses microstrip trace design to route the RF signal from the SaBLE-x module to an external coaxial connector. The external coaxial connector and associated microstrip PCB trace is optional when the application is using the On Module PCB Trace Antenna version of the module (450-0119). In order to use the modular certification for your design, it is critical that the reference design is correctly followed. The full PCB reference design is shown in Figure 4, Schematic Figure 7, and Bill of Materials Table 9. It is not required to replicate the entire design, but what is required is the circuitry and layout as it pertains to the antenna configuration as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 14 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE PCB Trace Antenna Implementation When using the PCB Trace Antenna version of the module (Part Number 450-0119), the PCB layout shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 should be followed. It is acceptable to keep the U.FL circuitry J3, or it may be removed from the PCB to save component cost. By keeping the external U.FL circuitry, the design can accommodate both antenna versions of the module. To minimize the influence of de-tuning to the module PCB trace antenna, it is recommended to extend the antenna end of the module off the edge of the host PCB. Another alternative is to have a cutout notched in the host PCB such that there is no PCB underneath the antenna end of the module. External Antenna Implementation (Dipole, FlexPIFA, or FlexNotch) When using the External Antenna Port version of the module (Part Number 450-0144), and one of the three certified 2.4 GHz antennas (Dipole Antenna and U.FL to RPSMA Cable, FlexPIFA, or FlexNotch), the PCB layout shown in Figure 4 should be followed. The U.FL connector J3 must be populated, and a controlled impedance microstrip trace ran between the module RF output pad and the U.FL connector as shown in the Reference Design PCB Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6) and the Schematic Figure 7. Please use the latest CAD files from the LSR web site when incorporating the SaBLE-x module into a new design. CAD files are provided in native Mentor Grahics PADS PCB and PADS Logic formats, as well as ASCII, Gerber, and PDF formats. CAD files can also be translated to most popular CAD package. Contact LSR Tech support for CAD translation. Visit the LSR web site http://www.lsr.com for current PCB and Schematic CAD files. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 15 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE Figure 4 Reference Design PCB The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 16 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE Figure 5 Host PCB Details Note the No Copper keep out requirement on the host PCB shown in Figure 5 above. Figure 6 External Antenna Connector and Host PCB RF Trace Details The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 17 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE Notes for Integrating PCB Trace Antenna Module (450-0119):

1. To minimize the influence of de-tuning to the module PCB trace antenna, it is recommended to extend the antenna end of the module off the edge of the host PCB. 2. An alternative to cantilevering the antenna outside the edge of the host PCB is to have a cutout notched in the host PCB, such that there is no PCB underneath the antenna end of the module. 3. The ground plane from the host PCB, and metal of any type, should be kept a minimum of .5 from the antenna circuitry to the left, top, and right of the dashed line shown in Figure 5. Notes for Integrating External Antenna Module (450-0144):

1. In order to accommodate a design that can support either antenna version of the module, the designer should follow the notes for integrating a PCB trace antenna from above. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 18 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 6.1 Reference Design Schematic Figure 7 Reference Design Schematic The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 19 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 6.2 Reference Design BOM Qty PCB Ref Value Tolerance Manufacturer Mfg Part Number 1 B1 C1 C3 C4 C5 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C2 C6 C7 FB1 FB2 FB3 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 JMP1 LED1 LED3 LED2 LED4 LED5 LED6 13 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 MOD1 1 5 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 1 Q6 5 2 2 2 R1 R2 R6 R7 R9 R3 R11 R4 R12 R5 R10 R8 R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R21 10 S1 S2 S3 3 S4 1 S5 S6 2 S7 1 1 U1 PCB1 1 U2 1 U3 1 U4 1 U5 Memory Protection Devices BU2032SM-G 100nF

+/- 10%

Murata GRM155R71C104KA88#

100pF 2.2uF 10uF 2.2K 68 680 180 10k

+/- 5%

+/- 20%

+/- 10%

5%

5%

5%

5%

5%

Murata Kemet Kemet Murata Murata Taiyo Yuden Samtec Hirose Samtec Samtec AMP Sullins Sullins Molex Sullins Kingbright Kingbright Kingbright LSR Fairchild Fairchild KOA KOA KOA KOA Vishay Panasonic Copal CTS CTS Texas Instruments Future Technology Devices International Texas Instruments Macronix GRM1555C1H101JA01#

C0402C225M9PAC#

T491A106K016AT#

BLM18HE152SN1#

BLM15HG102SN1#

FBMH1608HL601-#

ESQ-112-24-G-S U.FL-R-SMT-1#

ESQ-109-24-G-S ESQ-106-24-G-S 640456-2 PRPN021PAEN-RC GRPB052VWQS-RC 105017-0001 SPN02SXCN-RC APTD1608QBC/D APTD1608SURCK APTD1608CGCK 450-0119 or 450-0144 FDN340P BSS138 RK73B1ET#222J RK73B1ET#680J RK73B1ET#681J RK73B1ET#181J RCG040210K0JN#

EVQPNF04M CUS-14TB 219-12MSTJ 219-09MSTJ TMP100NA#

FT232RQ SN74CBTLV3257RGYR MX25V4006EZNI-13G Texas Instruments REG113NA-3.3/#

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 20 of 25 1 U6 1 U7 1 U8 1 U9 3 Notes:

# designates manufacturer packaging option. Z1 Z2 Z3 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE On Semiconductor MC74VHC1G03DFT#G Kionix Fairchild Maxim Integrated Epcos KXTF9-4100-FR NC7SV11P6X MAX44009EDT+#

B72590D0050H1#

Table 9 Reference Design Development Board BOM The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 21 of 25 6.3 U.FL Connector Drawing SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE Figure 8 U.FL Connector Drawing The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 22 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 7 EMC Compliance 7.1 Summary The SaBLE-x module has been tested and approved as a Modular Radio in accordance with the appropriate FCC and IC standards. The supporting test data may be found in the modular test report. Since this module and its associated set of approved antennas have been certified as a Modular Radio, this allows the end user to integrate this module into an end-product without the requirement of re-certifying the radio module. The module-integrator is responsible for the unintentional conducted and radiated emissions and must verify that the integrated product is compliant with the rules associated with unintentional radiators. The module integrator is also required to maintain an engineering record of the verification testing and declare on the product through proper labeling and marking that the device is compliant with these particular rules. The module integrator is responsible for using the patch file that corresponds to the antenna configuration and region for EMC compliance. The installed modules FCC ID and IC numbers need to be clearly marked on the product with the following verbiage Contains FCC ID: TFB-1002 and "Contains IC: 5969A-1002". The SaBLE-x has been certified for use in a portable configuration, which allows a transmitting device to be used with any part of its radiating structure in direct contact with the users body or within 20 cm of the body of a user or bystanders under normal operating conditions. 7.2 Module Integration Considerations - Antenna Systems The module must be used with one of the approved antennas:

1. On module PCB trace antenna. 2. LSR 001-0001 center-fed 2.4 GHz dipole antenna and LSR 080-0001 U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA connector cable. 3. LSR 001-0014 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA antenna. 4. LSR 001-0015 2.4 GHz FlexNotch Antenna. The antenna should be placed such that it is minimally disturbed by the products packaging material. The incorporation of the largest practical free-space clearance around the antenna is important for maximizing overall performance. Further, the antenna must be placed such that at least a 20 cm separation distance is maintained from the antenna to all other radio transmitters. 7.3 Module Integration Considerations - Substitute Antenna Systems The modules certification is only valid for the list of approved antennas presented in section 4. However, substitute antennas may be used in place of the approved antenna only if the antennas are of the same type and the peak gain is less than or equal to the peak gain of the similar approved antenna. Also the antennas should have similar in-band and out-of-band characteristics. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 23 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 7.4 Module Integration Considerations - Circuit Implementation It is recommended that all connection PCB (printed circuit board) traces to the power supply and digital control terminal be as short as possible. Though not necessarily required in all cases, it is a best practice to provide an optional shunt capacitor placement at the module pin on all active and routed power supply and digital control lines. Further, a series damping resistor placement should be incorporated between the module pin/shunt capacitor node and the source/sink of the digital control signals. This provides for effective bypassing and decoupling of digital lines from the radio module, in the event that the application circuit has longer power supply and digital routing. 7.5 Module Integration Considerations - Top Assembly In addition to the recommendations given for the antenna systems and the module placement onto a product PCB, it is recommended that all wiring and interconnect systems within the product be not routed anywhere close the module and its associated circuitry on the PCB, doing so could change the emission characteristics of the module. 7.6 Testing Requirements for End-Product Once the module is integrated and the product realized in a mobile or portable configuration, the product must be tested and follow the verification process for Unintentional Conducted and Radiated Emissions in accordance to the FCC and IC guidelines. The module needs to be powered and placed in the receive mode for this test. The receiver must be tuned to its lowest frequency channel, mid-frequency channel, and highest frequency channel. The supporting test data does not need to be submitted to the FCC or IC. 7.7 SAR Testing Requirements for End-Product Since the SaBLE-x radio module was certified in a portable configuration, the end-product does not require SAR testing assuming it is not located within 20 cm of another transmitter. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 24 of 25 SaBLE-x Module APPLICATION GUIDE 8 Contacting LSR Headquarters Website LSR W66 N220 Commerce Court Cedarburg, WI 53012-2636 USA Tel: 1(262) 375-4400 Fax: 1(262) 375-4248 www.lsr.com Technical Support forum.lsr.com Sales Contact sales@lsr.com The information in this document is provided in connection with LS Research (hereafter referred to as LSR) products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property right is granted by this document or in connection with the sale of LSR products. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN LSRS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE LOCATED ON LSRS WEB SITE, LSR ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL LSR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DOCUMENT, EVEN IF LSR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LSR makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. LSR does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Unless specifically provided otherwise, LSR products are not suitable for, and shall not be used in, automotive applications. LSRs products are not intended, authorized, or warranted for use as components in applications intended to support or sustain life. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 330-0167 Copyright 2015 LSR Page 25 of 25