BL620 Series Central Mode BLE Module Featuring smartBASIC The BL600 Series modules from Laird have been enhanced with the addition of the BL620 part numbers. The BL620 uses the same module hardware as the BL600 but has a new firmware supporting Central mode connectivity. The BL620 makes it easy to add single-mode Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), also known as Bluetooth Smart, to small, portable, power-conscious devices, including those powered by AAA or coin cell batteries. The unique feature of this module is smartBASIC, an event-driven programming language that enables standalone operation of the module. smartBASIC on BL620 enables wireless connections to peripheral devices that are in turn connected to sensors so that the data can be collected via GATT operations. smartBASIC has been proven to speed time to market and significantly simplifies BLE integration for embedded devices. Based on the award winning Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822 chipset, BL620 modules provide exceptionally low power consumption with outstanding wireless range, all within a compact footprint of 19 mm x 12.5 mm. The modules incorporate all the hardware and firmware required to support development of BLE Central mode applications, including: Radio hardware UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and GPIO interfaces for connecting peripherals and sensors A complete BLE software stack Central role functionality with GATT client and server - Ability to connect up to four simultaneous connections Custom Services to suit any applications needs Series addition of a packaged USB Dongle - BL620-US The BL620-US USB Dongle has been developed to take advantage of the BL620 module, providing the ability to add BLE Central Mode capabilities to Windows operating systems supporting a USB interface and virtual COM port. The control and configuration is via a standard virtual COM port and smartBASIC. The dongle provides the ability to load smartBASIC applications over the air (OTA) to a BL600 Support Portal: peripheral mode module. BL620 Series Central Mode BLE Module Featuring smartBASIC CATEGORIES FEATURE IMPLEMENTATION Wireless Specification Bluetooth V4.0 Single-Mode Central mode Frequency 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Max Transmit Power 4dBm Receive Sensitivity -91dBm (typical) Whisper Mode Down to -55dBm (Transmit) Link Budget 95 dB ( 1 Mbps) Raw Data Rates 1 Mbps (over the air) Host Interfaces Total 28 lines multi function TX, RX, CTS, RTS UART DTR, DSR, DCD, RI can be implemented in smartBASIC (CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI are NOT connected on the BL620-US) Default 9600, N, ,8, 1 From 1,200 to 115,200bps GPIO Up to 28 lines SPI 3 lines I2C 2 lines ADC 6 lines (plus ADC reference) Services GATT Client and Server Capability Control Protocols Any that can be implemented using smartBASIC Encryption AES 128 bit using CCM encryption Supply Voltage Supply 1.8V 3.6V internal LDO 2.1V 3.6V internal DCDC converter System Idle 3.5uA Power Consumption Current Transmit 10.5mA 0dBm Physical Dimensions 19mm x 12.5mm x 3mm -40 to +85 C when powered at 3.3 V +/- 10% Environmental Operating Temperature -25 to +75 C when powered at 1.8V (contact Laird for any query) Storage Temperature -40C to +85C Miscellaneous Lead Free Lead-free and RoHS compliant Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Development Tools Development Kit Development board and free Software Tools ** Approvals Bluetooth End Product Listing (EPL) FCC / IC / CE All BL620 Series *The details contained within the document are subject to change. Download the product specification from www.lairdtech.com/bluetooth for the most current specification. Ordering Information BL620-SA-0x Single Mode BLE Module featuring smartBASIC (internal antenna) BL620-SC-0x Single Mode BLE Module featuring smartBASIC (IPEX MHF4 antenna connector) BL620-ST-0x Single Mode BLE Module featuring smartBASIC (trace pin) BL620-US-0x Packaged BL620 USB Dongle DVK-BL600-SA / ST / SC-0x Development kit for each BL620 series module **Use standard DVK-BL600 and upgrade the firmware