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NINA-B50 series - Hardware integration manual 

UBX-22021116 - R02 

Open CPU software

  

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C1-Public  

 

 

Alternatively, the 

MCUXpresso Config Tools

 is an integrated suite of configuration tools that help 

guide users to quickly build a custom SDK and leverage pins, clocks and peripherals to generate 
initialization C code or register values for custom board support, the tool is available as a standalone 
for MAC OS, Linux and Windows, as well as a web based version.  
 
For the EVK-NINA-B5 there are some basic pinmux files available in the u-blox open CPU GitHub 
repository 

[21]

. 

 

If using the MCUXpresso IDE, no additional download of Config Tools is required. 

4.2

 

Bluetooth device (MAC) address and other production data 

During the production of the NINA-B50 module the information i

Table 8

 is stored on the NINA-B50 

flash memory. 

Parameter 

Size (bytes) 

Remark 

Identification word  

10 

“PROD_DATA:”

 

Bluetooth address 

Unique, public Bluetooth device (MAC) address that 
can be used by the customer application.  

IEEE 802.15.4 address 

MAC address 

32 MHz crystal trim value 

1  

Module internal crystal, trim value set by u-blox 

32 kHz crystal capacitance 
value 

 

Needs to be set by customer if using external 32 
kHz crystal. 

u-blox type number 

16 

 

u-blox serial number 

 

Table 8: Production parameters stored on NINA-B50 

The parameters are stored in the PROD_DATA_BASE_ADDR register. 

Example code for reading the parameters stored in u-blox production can be found on the u-blox open 
CPU  GitHub  repository

  [21]

,

 

and  a  C  language  representation  for  the  parameters  can  be  found  in

 

Figure 14

. 

typedef

 PACKED_STRUCT hardwareParameters_tag 


    uint8_t 

identificationWord

[10]; 

/* internal usage only: valid data present */

 

    uint8_t 

bluetooth_address

[6];     

/*!< Bluetooth address */

 

    uint8_t 

ieee_802_15_4_address

[8]; 

/*!< IEEE 802.15.4 MAC address - K32W1 only */

 

    uint8_t 

xtalTrim

;                 

/*!< XTAL Trim value */

 

    uint8_t 

xtalCap32K

;               

/*!< XTAL 32k capacitance value */

 

    

/* For forward compatibility additional fields may be added here

 

       Existing data in flash will not be compatible after modifying the  
      hardwareParameters_t typedef*/

 

    uint8_t 

type_number

[16];      

/* u-blox Type number */

 

    uint8_t 

serial_number

[8];       

/* u-blox Serial number */

 

 
    uint8_t 

reserved

[39]; 

/*!< reserved for adding field to the structure without 

                             changing the Crc field adress location*/

 

    uint16_t 

hardwareParamsCrc

/* internal usage only: crc for data between start  

                                   of reserved area and start of

 

                                   hardwareParamsCrc field (not included). */

 


hardwareParameters_t; 

Figure 14: C language representation of production data 

The API call 

NV_ReadHWParameters()

 (SDK 2.12.5) is used to read these parameters. 

 

Содержание NINA-B50 Series

Страница 1: ...towards hardware and software engineers this document describes how to integrate NINA B50 series stand alone Bluetooth 5 3 Low energy module in an application product It explains the hardware design...

Страница 2: ...Document contains the final product specification This document applies to the following products Product name Document status NINA B501 Advance information NINA B506 Advance information For informati...

Страница 3: ...k RTC 13 2 3 Antenna integration 14 2 3 1 Antenna solutions 14 2 3 2 Approved antenna designs 15 2 4 Data interfaces 15 2 4 1 Low Power Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter LPUART 15 2 4 2 Low...

Страница 4: ...shing over the serial interfaces 34 4 4 3 Loading NBU Narrow Band Unit firmware into the module 34 4 5 Secure boot 36 5 Handling and soldering 37 5 1 ESD handling precautions 37 5 2 Packaging shipping...

Страница 5: ...6 6 1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement 47 6 6 2 Labeling requirements for end product 47 6 7 KCC South Korea compliance 47 6 8 Australia and New Zealand regulatory compliance 48 6 9 Safety compliance 48...

Страница 6: ...ariants when designing the host platform 1 1 Module architecture NINA B50 series modules integrate internal power management circuitry that requires only a single supply voltage in the range of 1 71 3...

Страница 7: ...NINA B50 series Hardware integration manual UBX 22021116 R02 Product overview Page 7 of 57 C1 Public 1 2 Block diagram Figure 1 Block diagram of NINA B50 series...

Страница 8: ...ustomer applications to run on the module itself without any need for a supporting host MCU The module supports Bluetooth 5 3 Low Energy LE and 802 15 4 with Thread Matter and Zigbee NINA B50 series m...

Страница 9: ...um flexibility for developing similar devices with various radio technologies 2 1 Power Supply 2 1 1 Power switch series modules have an on module power switch which can be used to switch off all or p...

Страница 10: ...make sure that the AC ripple voltage is kept as low as possible at the switching frequency Design layouts should focus on minimizing the impact of any high frequency ringing Use an LDO linear regulat...

Страница 11: ...upport two power supply configurations Power efficient configuration Power switch configuration A voltage level less than 3 V on VCC and VCC_IO has negative impact on Tx output power The on module pow...

Страница 12: ...pecific parts of the module can be powered off when they are not needed and complex wake up events can be generated from different external and internal inputs NINA B50 series modules support followin...

Страница 13: ...ted from the rest of the chip but continues to increment the time counter if enabled and retain the state of the RTC registers The RTC registers are not accessible The time counter can generate multip...

Страница 14: ...al antenna to the NINA B501 module The antenna could be either o An antenna external to the end product typically used in end products with a metal enclosure o An antenna external to the NINA B501 mod...

Страница 15: ...installer must certify the design with respective regulatory agencies 2 4 Data interfaces 2 4 1 Low Power Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter LPUART NINA B50 series modules support two LPUART...

Страница 16: ...ructions and data on the SDA signal I2C 2 wire pin configuration o SCL Clock output in Main node input in Sub node o SDA Data input output pin I2C 4 wire pin configuration o SCL Clock input pin o SDA...

Страница 17: ...to indicate rotation of a mechanical shaft in either a positive or negative direction The QDEC uses two inputs channel 0 PHASE_A and channel 1 PHASE_B to control incremental and decremental counting i...

Страница 18: ...ries modules the SWD interface is used as the external connection interface of DAP 2 7 3 SWO NINA B50 supports a 1 bit Serial Wire Output SWO trace port for efficiently accessing core trace informatio...

Страница 19: ...antee for correct boot up and system operation Ensure that the voltage level is correctly defined during module boot It is important to follow the schematic and layout design recommendations described...

Страница 20: ...tions on a PCB where Frequency 2 4 GHz Wavelength 12 5 cm Quarter wavelength 3 5 cm in free space or 1 5 cm on a FR4 substrate PCB Choose antennas with optimal radiating performance in the operating b...

Страница 21: ...on the top layer Thickness of the copper layer T can also be represented by Base Copper Weight which is commonly used as the parameter for PCB stack up Dielectric constant r defines the ratio between...

Страница 22: ...component on RF traces 3 2 3 NINA B501 NINA B501 is suited for designs that due to mechanical integration or placement of the module require an external antenna At the beginning of the design phase w...

Страница 23: ...er 1 right The following recommendations apply for proper layout of the connector Strictly follow the connector manufacturer s recommended layout o SMA Pin Through Hole connectors require a void GND k...

Страница 24: ...losure Metal casings or plastics that include metal flakes should not be used Metallic based paints and lacquers should also be avoided 3 2 4 1 Internal PCB trace antenna For optimal operating perform...

Страница 25: ...the ground plane on both sides of the module and the antenna keep out area on all layers Figure 9 Extended host ground plane outside NINA B506 Figure 10 shows a scaled image of the board that details...

Страница 26: ...a and follow the recommendations from the antenna manufacturer to determine the safe distance between the antenna and any other part of the system Designers should also maximize the distance between t...

Страница 27: ...needs to be changed add an adequate number of GND vias in the area in which the layer is switched This is necessary to provide a low impedance path between the two GND layers for the return current Do...

Страница 28: ...ntegration manual UBX 22021116 R02 Design in Page 28 of 57 C1 Public The suggested stencil layout for NINA B501 is to follow the copper pad layout as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Recommended footprint...

Страница 29: ...llow Detail A and Detail B dimensions mentioned in Figure 11 Figure 12 Recommended footprint for NINA B506 bottom view 3 5 Thermal guidelines NINA B50 series modules are designed to operate in a speci...

Страница 30: ...rective 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with the above directives implies conformity to the following European Norms fo...

Страница 31: ...roperly implemented Adequate bypassing is included in front of each power pin Each signal group is consistent with its own power rail supply or proper signal translation has been provided Configuratio...

Страница 32: ...Xpresso SDK toolchain and examples 1 Download and extract the MCUXpresso SDK from the MCUXpresso SDK Builder 2 Download and install the latest MCUXpresso IDE 3 Every time MCUXpresso IDE launches it pr...

Страница 33: ...ustomer if using external 32 kHz crystal u blox type number 16 u blox serial number 8 Table 8 Production parameters stored on NINA B50 The parameters are stored in the PROD_DATA_BASE_ADDR register Exa...

Страница 34: ...h NINA B50 modules EVK NINA B50 incorporates an onboard debugger which means that it can be flashed without an external debugger Always make a note of your Bluetooth device address before starting the...

Страница 35: ...l 1 or On the EVK NINA B5 remove the jumper at J19 9 10 and connect a wire between 3V3 and J19 9 before powering up the evaluation board as shown in Figure 15 During power up the board enters ROM boot...

Страница 36: ...sb file 1 1 100 Completed Successful generic response to command receive sb file Response status 0 0x0 Success Wrote 194240 of 194240 bytes 6 Power cycle the board 4 5 Secure boot The NINA B50 module...

Страница 37: ...contact must always be to local GND Before mounting an antenna patch connect the device to ground When handling the RF pin do not touch any charged capacitors Be especially careful when handling mate...

Страница 38: ...profile is dependent on the thermal mass over the entire area of the fully populated host PCB the heat transfer efficiency of the oven and the type of solder paste that is used The optimal soldering...

Страница 39: ...soldered on it Boards with combined through hole technology THT components and surface mount technology SMT devices may require wave soldering to solder the THT components Only a single wave solderin...

Страница 40: ...dio module of u blox or any other manufacturer 6 2 European Union regulatory compliance Approvals are pending for NINA B501 and NINA B506 For information about the regulatory compliance of NINA B50 se...

Страница 41: ...0 series modules have been evaluated against the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 SI 2017 No 1206 as amended by SI 2019 No 696 Guidance about using the UKCA marking https...

Страница 42: ...share the module installation instructions to the end user of the end product host device Any changes or modifications NOT explicitly APPROVED by u blox AG may invalidate compliance with FCC rules par...

Страница 43: ...fulfil the requirements of the SAR evaluation Exemption limits defined in RSS 102 issue 5 an OEM integrator implementing NINA B50 Bluetooth LE capability into an end product must ensure a separation...

Страница 44: ...e d encompromettre le fonctionnement 6 4 5 End product labeling requirements 6 4 5 1 ISED Compliance The host product shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host product The Inn...

Страница 45: ...nd the statement shall also be included in the end product manual 6 4 6 End product compliance 6 4 6 1 General requirements Any changes to hardware hosts or co location configuration may require new r...

Страница 46: ...g from the u blox reference design and new antenna types are added under a Class II Permissive Change Integrators who want to refer to the u blox FCC ID IC certification ID should contact their local...

Страница 47: ...Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must accept interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices 6 6 2 Labeling requirements for end product End prod...

Страница 48: ...espective support team at the local mail address in your region To meet the overall Australian and or New Zealand end product compliance standards the integrator must create a compliance folder contai...

Страница 49: ...U FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable Connector U FL and Reverse Polarity SMA jack outer thread and pin Impedance 50 Minimum cable loss 0 5 dB The cable loss must be above the minimum cable loss...

Страница 50: ...0 x 28 0 mm Type Monopole Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug inner thread and pin receptacle Comment The antenna adapter cable UF L part must be mounted on a metal ground plane for best performance T...

Страница 51: ...n Polarization Vertical Gain 3 0 dBi Impedance 50 Size 9 4 x 70 5 mm Type Monopole Cable length 100 mm Connector U FL connector Comment To be mounted with a U FL connector For information on how to in...

Страница 52: ...est report for each unit can be generated Figure 20 shows the ATE typically used during u blox production u blox in line production testing includes Digital self tests firmware download MAC address pr...

Страница 53: ...Device The standard operational module firmware and test software on the host can be used to perform functional tests communication with the host controller check interfaces and perform basic RF perf...

Страница 54: ...put Output I2C Inter Integrated Circuit IDE Integrated Development Environment IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers LDO Low Drop Out LED Light Emitting Diode MAC Media Access Control...

Страница 55: ...et of Things IoT smart home automation devices to communicate on a local wireless mesh network THT Through Hole Technology TXD Transmit Data UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter UICR User...

Страница 56: ...tatic phenomena General requirements 12 ETSI EN 60950 1 2006 Information technology equipment Safety Part 1 General requirements 13 JESD51 Overview of methodology for thermal testing of single semicon...

Страница 57: ...configuration and Power switch configurations in Power supply configuration section Updated Power modes section Revised sections describing Data interfaces Other Digital interfaces Analog interfaces...

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