RF-BM-ND04
www.szrfstar.com
V1.2 - Sep., 2020
Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd.
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Table of Contents
Nordic BLE Module List ................................................................................................................... 1
nRF51 Series ...................................................................................................................... 1
nRF52 Series ...................................................................................................................... 2
1 Device Overview ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Description .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Key Features ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Applications ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Functional Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Part Number Conventions .................................................................................................. 5
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 6
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................... 7
Table of Tables ................................................................................................................................. 7
2 Module Configuration and Functions ............................................................................................ 8
2.1 Module Parameters ............................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Module Pin Diagram ........................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Pin Functions ...................................................................................................................... 9
3 Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Recommended Operating Conditions ................................................................................ 11
3.2 Handling Ratings ............................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Power Consumption .......................................................................................................... 11
4 Application, Implementation, and Layout .................................................................................... 12
4.1 Module Photos .................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Recommended PCB Footprint .......................................................................................... 12
4.3 Schematic Diagram .......................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Reference Design ............................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Basic Operation of Hardware Design ................................................................................ 14
4.6 Trouble Shooting............................................................................................................... 15
4.6.1 Unsatisfactory Transmission Distance .................................................................... 15
4.6.2 Vulnerable Module .................................................................................................. 15
4.6.3 High Bit Error Rate ................................................................................................. 16
Page 1: ...RF BM ND04 Bluetooth 5 0 Low Energy Module Version 1 2 Shenzhen RF star Technology Co Ltd Sep 22nd 2020...
Page 2: ...256K 16 4 RF BM ND01 PCB 15 24 8 100 RF BM ND02 PCB 13 5 16 2 80 RF BM ND02I IPEX 13 5 16 2 150 nRF51802 M0 256K 16 4 RF BM ND01C PCB 15 24 8 100 RF BM ND02C PCB 13 5 16 2 80 RF BM ND02CI IPEX 13 5 1...
Page 3: ...n mm Range M Photo nRF52832 M4F 512 64 4 RF BM ND04 PCB 15 24 8 100 RF BM ND04I IPEX 15 24 8 100 RF BM ND08 PCB 15 2 11 2 80 RF BM ND08I IPEX 15 2 11 2 100 Contact me nRF52810 M4 192 24 4 RF BM ND04C...
Page 4: ...D07 Chip IPEX 12 2 17 300 nRF52840 M4F 1024 256 8 RF BM ND05 PCB 15 24 8 550 RF BM ND05I IPEX 15 24 8 550 RF BM ND06 PCB 20 5 24 550 Note 1 The communication distance is the longest distance obtained...
Page 5: ...ital peripherals and interfaces such as ADC PDM PWM I2 C and I2 S for many applications It features low power consumption small size robust connection distance and rigid reliability 1 27 mm pitch stam...
Page 6: ...ons The part numbers are of the form of RF BM ND04 where the fields are defined as follows Figure 2 Part Number Conventions of RF BM ND04 nRF52832 QFAA GPIO Debug Reset PCB Antenna LC Filter Power Sup...
Page 7: ...of Tables 7 2 Module Configuration and Functions 8 2 1 Module Parameters 8 2 2 Module Pin Diagram 9 2 3 Pin Functions 9 3 Specifications 11 3 1 Recommended Operating Conditions 11 3 2 Handling Rating...
Page 8: ...e 4 Photos of RF BM ND04 12 Figure 5 Recommended PCB Footprint of RF BM ND04 mm 12 Figure 6 Schematic Diagram of RF BM ND04 13 Figure 7 Reference Design of RF BM ND04 13 Figure 8 Recommendation of Ant...
Page 9: ...nded to 3 3 V Frequency 2402 MHz 2480 MHz Transmit Power 20 0 dBm 4 0 dBm Typical 0 dBm Receiving Sensitivity 96 dBm Data Rate 1 Mbps 2 Mbps Power Consumption 5 3 mA peak current in TX 0 dBm 5 4 mA pe...
Page 10: ...m of RF BM ND04 2 3 Pin Functions Table 2 Pin Functions of RF BM ND04 Pin Name Chip Pin Pin Type Description 1 GND GND GND GND 2 VCC VCC Power Power supply 1 7 V 3 6 V Recommend 3 3 V 3 P21 RST P0_21...
Page 11: ...5 P0_5 AIN3 I O 17 P06 P0_6 I O 18 P07 P0_7 I O 19 P08 P0_8 I O 20 P09 P0_9 I O 21 P10 P0_10 I O 22 P11 P0_11 I O 23 P12 P0_12 I O 24 P13 P0_13 I O 25 P14 P0_14 I O 26 P15 P0_15 I O 27 P16 P0_16 I O 2...
Page 12: ...Operating Temperature 40 25 85 Environmental Hot Pendulum 20 20 min 3 2 Handling Ratings Table 4 Handling Ratings of RF BM ND04 Items Condition Min Typ Max Unit Storage Temperature Tstg 40 25 125 Huma...
Page 13: ...2 Sep 2020 Shenzhen RF star Technology Co Ltd Page 12 of 20 4 Application Implementation and Layout 4 1 Module Photos Figure 4 Photos of RF BM ND04 4 2 Recommended PCB Footprint Figure 5 Recommended...
Page 14: ...D04 www szrfstar com V1 2 Sep 2020 Shenzhen RF star Technology Co Ltd Page 13 of 20 4 3 Schematic Diagram Figure 6 Schematic Diagram of RF BM ND04 4 4 Reference Design Figure 7 Reference Design of RF...
Page 15: ...ly route the Bottom Layer or other layers which will affect the spurs and receiving sensitivity of the module to some degrees 6 Assuming that there are devices with large electromagnetic interference...
Page 16: ...to the ground 2 Seawater has a strong ability to absorb radio waves so the test results by seaside are poor 3 The signal attenuation will be very obvious if there is a metal near the antenna or the mo...
Page 17: ...sures bare hands are not allowed to touch modules 2 Modules must be placed in anti static areas 3 Take the anti static circuitry when inputting HV or VHF into consideration in product design Static ma...
Page 18: ...logy Co Ltd Page 17 of 20 Time from 25 to Peak Temperature t2 Max 6 minutes Max 8 minutes Time of Soldering Zone tP 20 10 s 20 10 s Figure 9 Recommended Reflow for Lead Free Solder 4 9 Optional Packag...
Page 19: ...ith 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 int...
Page 20: ...018 08 02 V1 2 Update company address Aroo Wang 2020 01 10 V1 2 Add Nordic BLE module list Sunny Li 2020 03 31 V1 2 Modify reset pin Sunny Li 2020 05 15 V1 2 Update Nordic BLE module list Sunny Li 202...
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