Laird Connectivity is at the forefront of deploying certified module solutions for Bluetooth 5 development, which enables customers to better address the growing data and performance demands for IoT deployments. The SaBLE-x-R2 is a certified Bluetooth low energy module built to deliver unmatched RF and power performance. The SaBLE-x-R2 builds on the field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x to provide a simple, easy upgrade path for Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Built to remove complexity and accelerate development time, the module is pin-to-pin compatible with the original SaBLE-x hardware, which means upgrading to R2 does not require any PCB, footprint, or hardware changes in any existing SaBLE-x board layout. Based on TI's SimpleLink Bluetooth smart CC2640R2F wireless microcontroller (MCU), this self-contained SaBLE-x-R2 module provides unmatched integration, including an ARM® Cortex®-M3 application processor and an ARM Cortex-M0 dedicated for the RF core, dedicated sensor processor engine for low power operation, greater Flash memory available for user application development compared to prior silicon variant, and both high- and low-speed clocks.
The module addresses applications such as sensors, lighting, security, home automation, sports and fitness, and other uses to provide wireless connectivity to a multitude of devices and equipment. The module comes with a range of antenna options to best address specific customer applications and features an industry-leading breadth of certifications.
Features
- Industry’s first commercially available module based on TI’s CC2640R2F BLE chipset architecture
- Full support for all three topline Bluetooth 5 features with support for upcoming TI SDK 5 releases including:
- LE long range
- LE 2 Mbps PHY
- Extended broadcast message capacity
- Features ARM Cortex-M3 processor for host applications and an ARM Cortex-M0 dedicated for the RF core
- Improves power consumption and potentially frees up significant Flash memory for the user application with TI BTv4.2 SDK
- Dedicated sensor processor for even lower power operation
- On-board Flash memory, BLE stack, and high- and low-speed clocks
- Multiple certified antenna options, including trace, dipole, FlexPIFA™, and FlexNotch™
- In-house certification of additional antennas at little or no cost
- Develop applications with Bluetooth 5 functionality utilizing TI’s robust software development kit (SDK)
- Size: 11.6 mm x 17.9 mm x 2.3 mm
- Highly-configurable I/O that supports all common peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC, etc.)
- Industrial temp range: -40°C to +85°C
- Operating voltage: 1.8 V to 3.8 V
- Output power: +5 dBm
- Receive sensitivity: -96 dBm at 0.1% BER
- Average power consumption: < 10 µA for 1 second BLE connection interval
Applications
- Sensors
- Lighting
- Security and building automation
- Home automation
- Sports and fitness
- Internet of Things / M2M connectivity
- Medical
- Applications requiring industrial temperature rating
- Applications requiring strong technical support or customization
Laird Connectivity is at the forefront of deploying certified module solutions for Bluetooth 5 development, which enables customers to better address the growing data and performance demands for IoT deployments. The SaBLE-x-R2 is a certified Bluetooth low energy module built to deliver unmatched RF and power performance. The SaBLE-x-R2 builds on the field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x to provide a simple, easy upgrade path for Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Built to remove complexity and accelerate development time, the module is pin-to-pin compatible with the original SaBLE-x hardware, which means upgrading to R2 does not require any PCB, footprint, or hardware changes in any existing SaBLE-x board layout. Based on TI's SimpleLink Bluetooth smart CC2640R2F wireless microcontroller (MCU), this self-contained SaBLE-x-R2 module provides unmatched integration, including an ARM® Cortex®-M3 application processor and an ARM Cortex-M0 dedicated for the RF core, dedicated sensor processor engine for low power operation, greater Flash memory available for user application development compared to prior silicon variant, and both high- and low-speed clocks.
