Document Number: 002-23400 Rev. **
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AN223400
Getting Started with EZ-BT WICED Modules
Author: David Solda
Associated Project: Yes
v6.2
Related Application Notes: For a complete list of the application notes,
AN23400 introduces you
to Cypress’ EZ-BT™ WICED
®
family of Bluetooth modules. EZ-BT modules are fully qualified
and certified Bluetooth solutions, supporting Bluetooth Basic Rate, Enhanced Data Rate, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
standards. These modules provide a complete Bluetooth solution, integrating a Bluetooth radio system, crystal, antenna,
and passive components required for Bluetooth operation. This application note helps you explore the EZ-BT Module
architecture and development tools and shows you how to create your first project from existing sample application projects
within WICED Studio SDK. This application note also guides you to more resources to accelerate in-depth learning about
EZ-BT WICED solutions.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 2
More Information ......................................................... 3
EZ-BT WICED Module Datasheets ..................... 3
EZ-BT WICED Evaluation Boards ....................... 3
Silicon Device Datasheet .................................... 3
Cypress WICED Bluetooth Community ............... 3
Application Notes ................................................ 3
Technical Support ............................................... 3
EZ-BT WICED Module Overview ................................. 4
EZ-BT WICED Module Family Features ............. 5
EZ-BT WICED Module Low-Power Modes ......... 6
EZ-BT WICED Part Number Overview ............... 7
Development Tools ...................................................... 8
WICED Studio SDK and IDE ............................... 8
CySmart PC Application ................................... 13
CySmart Mobile App ......................................... 15
Development Kits and Evaluation Boards ................. 16
EZ-BT WICED Module Evaluation Boards ........ 16
EZ-BT WICED Module Development Setup .............. 17
My First EZ-BT WICED Module Design ..................... 18
About the Design .............................................. 18
Prerequisites ..................................................... 18
Part 1: Merge SPP and Hello Sensor
Application Samples ......................................... 19
Part 3: Program the Module .............................. 43
Part 4: Test Your Design ................................... 44
UART Debug Trace .......................................... 48
Design Source .................................................. 48
Module Placement and Enclosure Considerations .... 49
Antenna Ground Clearance .............................. 49
Module Placement in a Host System ................ 50
Enclosure Effects on Antenna Performance ..... 51
Guidelines for Enclosures and Ground Plane ... 53
Manufacturing with EZ-BT WICED Modules .............. 54
SMT Manufacturing Pick-and-Place ................. 54
Manufacturing Solder Reflow ............................ 54
Summary ................................................................... 55
Related Application Notes ......................................... 55
Cypress Terms of Art ............................ 56
Product Details .......................................................... 57
CYBT-343026-01 .............................................. 58
CYBT-353027-02 .............................................. 65
CYBT-423028-02 .............................................. 71
CYBT-413034-02 .............................................. 79
CYBT-483039-02 .............................................. 86
EZ-BT WICED Evaluation Boards ......... 93
CYBT-343026-EVAL ......................................... 94
CYBT-353027-EVAL ......................................... 97
CYBT-423028-EVAL ....................................... 100
CYBT-413034-EVAL ....................................... 103
CYBT-483039-EVAL ....................................... 106
Code Examples ................................... 109
Makefile Customization ....................... 117
Regulatory Certification References ........................ 118