BL620 Series Central-Mode BLE Modules

Laird Connectivity's BL600 series modules from Laird Connectivity have been enhanced with the addition of the BL620 part numbers. The BL620 uses the same module hardware as the BL600 but has a new firmware supporting central-mode connectivity. The BL620 makes it easy to add single-mode Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE), also known as Bluetooth Smart™, to small, portable, power-conscious devices, including those powered by AAA or coin cell batteries.

The unique feature of this module is smartBASIC, an event-driven programming language that enables standalone operation of the module. The smartBASIC on BL620 enables wireless connections to peripheral devices that are in turn connected to sensors so that the data can be collected via GATT operations. smartBASIC has been proven to speed time to market and significantly simplifies BLE integration for embedded devices.

In addition to carrying FCC modular, IC, MIC, and CE approvals, BL620 modules are fully-qualified as Bluetooth end products, enabling designers to integrate the modules in devices without the need for further Bluetooth qualification testing. Based on the award-winning Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822 chipset, BL620 modules provide exceptionally low-power consumption with outstanding wireless-range, all within a compact footprint of 19 mm x 12.5 mm.

Customers can use the DVK-BL600 series low-cost developer’s kit including simple software tools to develop with the BL620 central mode firmware.