Laird BT830-SA, Hardware Integration Manual

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BT830 Hardware Integration Guide
Version 1.3
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COPE
This document describes key hardware aspects of the Laird BT830 Bluetooth HCI modules. This document is intended
to assist device manufacturers and related parties, with the integration of this module into their host devices. Data in
this document are drawn from a number of sources including data sheets for the CSR8811.
Because the BT830 is currently in development stage, this document is preliminary and the information in this
document is subject to change. Please contact Laird Technologies or visit the Laird website at
www.lairdtech.com to
obtain the most recent version of this document.
O
PERATIONAL
D
ESCRIPTION
The BT830 series of UART HCI devices are designed to meet the needs of OEMs adding
robust Bluetooth connectivity and using embedded Bluetooth stacks within their
products.
Leveraging the market-leading CSR8811 chipset, the BT830 series provides exceptionally
low power consumption with outstanding range. Supporting the latest Bluetooth v4.0
specification with EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), the Laird BT830 series enables OEMs to
accelerate their development time for leveraging either Classic Bluetooth or Bluetooth
Low Energy (BLE) into their operating system-based devices.
With a footprint as small as 8.5 x 13 mm, yet output power at 7 dBm, these modules are
ideal for applications where designers need high performance in minimal size. For maximum
flexibility in systems integration, the modules are designed to support a UART interface plus
GPIO and additionally I2S and PCM audio interfaces.
These modules present an HCI interface and have native support for Windows and Linux
Bluetooth software stacks. All BT830 series devices are fully qualified as Bluetooth Hardware Controller Subsystem
products. This allows designers to integrate their existing pre-approved Bluetooth host and profile subsystem stacks
to gain a Bluetooth END product approval for their products.
The BT830 series is engineered to provide excellent RF performance with integrated antenna and additional band pass
filters. It further reduces regulatory and testing requirements for OEMs and ensures a hassle free development cycle.
A fully featured, low-cost developer’s kit is available for prototyping, debug, and integration testing of the BT830
series modules and further reduces risk and time in development cycles.
BT830-SA
BTv4.0 Dual Mode UART HCI Module (Integrated Antenna)
BT830-ST BTv4.0 Dual Mode UART HCI Module (SMT Pad for External Antenna)
Features and Benefits Application Areas
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Bluetooth v4.0 - dual mode (Classic Bluetooth and BLE)
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Compact footprint
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3-wire Wi-Fi coexistence scheme
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High antenna radiation gain and efficiency
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Good interference rejection for multi-com system (GSM/WCDMA)
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Class 1 output – 7 dBm
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UART, GPIO, I2S, and PCM
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Industrial temperature range
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Bluetooth hardware controller subsystem
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FCC, IC, and CE approvals
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Host Wake up
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Medical devices
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ePOS terminals
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Barcode scanners
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Industrial cable replacement
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M2M connectivity
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Automotive Diagnostic Equipment
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Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
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Bluetooth HID device (keyboard,
mouse, and joystick)
BT830-SA module
BT830 –ST module