BT830 Hardware Integration Guide
Version 0.1 (PRELIMINARY)
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This document describes key hardware aspects of the Laird BT830 Bluetooth HCI module. 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
obtain the most recent version of this document.
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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 these 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 tiny 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 also 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.
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Features & Benefits
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Application Areas
Bluetooth v4.0 - Dual mode (Classic Bluetooth and BLE)
Compact footprint
2-wire and 3-wire Wi-Fi coexistence scheme
High antenna radiation gain and efficiency
Good interference rejection for multi-com system (GSM/WCDMA)
Class 1 output – 7 dBm
UART, GPIO, I2S, and PCM
Industrial Temperature Range
Bluetooth Hardware Controller subsystem
FCC, IC and CE approvals
Medical devices
ePOS terminals
Barcode scanners
Industrial Cable Replacement
M2M Connectivity
Automotive Diagnostic Equipment
Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
Bluetooth HID device (keyboard, mouse,
and joystick)
Figure 1: BT830 module