Microchip Technology RNBD451 BLUETOOTH® Low Energy Module

Microchip Technology RNBD451 BLUETOOTH® Low Energy Module utilizes the PIC32CX-BZ2 BLUETOOTH Low Energy System-on-Chip (SoC) to implement BLUETOOTH 5.2 Low Energy connectivity. The RNBD451 is connected through a two- or four-wire UART interface with a simple ASCII command set for easy integration into most applications.

The Microchip RNBD451 Module is dynamically configured by the host microcontroller using a few simple ASCII commands. The RNBD451 incorporates BLUETOOTH Low Energy silicon with the required GPIO and an onboard PCB antenna to create an easy-to-use drop-in solution.

Features

  • Fully-certified BLUETOOTH low-energy module
  • Compact form factor
  • On-board BLUETOOTH 5.2 low energy stack
  • ASCII Command Interface API over UART
  • ASCII Commands are backward compatible with the RN487x family of modules
  • Definable beacon feature to make various beacons, such as iBeacon™/Eddystone™
  • Built-in microchip transparent profile for UART data streaming
  • Over-the-Air (OTA) remote configuration
  • Embedded enhanced security
  • 2M Uncoded PHY and long-range (Coded PHY)
  • Extended advertising
  • Data length extensions and secure connections
  • BLUETOOTH Low Energy privacy 1.2 with up to eight resolvable and accept lists
  • Built-in Microchip OTA profile with client and server role for OTA DFU execution
  • UART-based Device Firmware Update (DFU)
  • Integrated 16MHz POSC
  • Supports UART
  • 8x GPIOs that can be controlled by RN command
  • 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) Successive Approximation Register (SAR) module for analog-to-digital conversion
  • Add on up to six 16-bit UUID GATT services (public service), and four 128-bit UUID GATT services (private service), and each service includes up to eight characteristic attributes
  • Supports BLUETOOTH low-energy advertiser, observer, central, and peripheral roles
  • Supports BLUETOOTH low-energy GATT client and server roles
  • Supports up to six concurrent BLUETOOTH low-energy connections
  • 39-pin SMD package with shield CAN, 15.5mm x 20.7mm x 2.8mm

Applications

  • Health/medical devices
  • Sports activity/fitness meters
  • Beacon applications
  • Internet of Things (IoT) sensor tag
  • Remote controls
  • Wearable smart devices and accessories
  • Smart energy/smart home
  • Industrial control

Module Block Diagram

Microchip Technology RNBD451 BLUETOOTH® Low Energy Module

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