https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kitProduct Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kitFri, 05 May 2023 16:09:56 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ccb8c27f-cb73-434f-84dd-8cabca4345d2e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 4:09:56 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">BLE-Pmod for the Azure Sphere Starter Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Avnet</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-2 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-3 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" id="devtool-2" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" id="devtool-3" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-52f02" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('52f02'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3 xs-p1 lh-3"> <p style="padding-bottom:10px;">A wireless communication accessory for the Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kit</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p style="text-align:justify;">The BLE-Pmod is an optional wireless communication accessory for Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kits.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board is fitted with a Laird BL654 module (with integrated antenna), which is designed-around the popular Nordic nRF52840 2.4 GHz wireless SoC.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board supports a range of low-power wireless protocols including Bluetooth 5.1 BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, Zigbee, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;With an Arm Cortex M4F core, substantial memory plus pinned-out peripheral interfaces, this accessory opens-up a range of new use cases including significant system-level implementations such as:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">Setup of Azure Sphere Starter Kit&rsquo;s Wi-Fi network credentials from a BLE-connected Smartphone</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">System expansion via BLE, BLE Mesh or 802.15.4 based wireless sensors or peripheral devices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Target Applications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical equipment and fitness applications&nbsp;</li> <li>Industrial-monitoring&nbsp;</li> <li>IoT devices</li> <li>Smart home automation</li> <li>Smart energy</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">ARM&reg; Cortex&trade;-M4F CPU @ 64 MHz (1MB Flash, 256k RAM). Allows hostless operation</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Bluetooth v5.1 BLE / Bluetooth mesh. BLE Peripheral/Central roles with DTM embedded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Thread/Zigbee 802.15.4 functionality (via Nordic SDK)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Transmit Power: +8 dBm (max) configurable down to -40 dBm. Integrated PCB Trace antenna</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Receive Sensitivity: -95 dBm (typical @ BLE 1 Mpbs), -103 dBm (typical @ BLE 125 kbps)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Link Budget 103 dB (@ BLE 1 Mbps), 111 dB (@ BLE 125kpbs)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">2Mbps &amp; LE Long Range. Support for 2Mbps, 1Mbps, &amp; 125kps coded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">User configurable RGB LED&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 pin interface: Supports UART (4-pin) and GPIOs (4)&nbsp; <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">GPIOs map to MT3620 WAKEUP, nRF RESET, nRF AUTORUN, nRF OTA functions&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Configurable I/O expansion headers (2x 7pin headers). J2: GPIO/I2C/AIN,&nbsp; J3: GPIO</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Application Development: Laird smartBASIC, or Nordic SDK, or simple AT Command Set</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Optional RTOS: Zephyr RTOS or FreeRTOS&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Firmware upgrade via UART (Pmod connector) or JTAG (mini 10-pin header)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Temperature Rating: Industrial (-40&ordm; to +85&ordm; C)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">PCB dimensions: 32mm x 20mm</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Supply Voltage: 1.7V &ndash; 5.5V operation (power connection via Pmod interface or I/O headers)</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">BLE-Pmod wireless multi-protocol SoC communication board (for Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 right-angle female connector (must be soldered onto Avnet Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Hardware Guides</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95188/l/tech-note-ble-pmod-azure-sphere-accessory-v1pdf" target="_blank">BLE-Pmod Tech Note (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95351/l/5390-pb-aes-pmod-nrf-ble-g-v1-v2a" target="_blank">Product Brief </a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95197/l/ble-pmod-block-diagramvsdx" target="_blank">Pmod Block Diagram (vsdx)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 5180, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: avnet, analog_demo_boards, accessories</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:40:42 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ccb8c27f-cb73-434f-84dd-8cabca4345d2e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:40:42 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 5180, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">BLE-Pmod for the Azure Sphere Starter Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Avnet</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-2 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-3 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" id="devtool-2" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" id="devtool-3" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-d14b0" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d14b0'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3 xs-p1 lh-3"> <p style="padding-bottom:10px;">A wireless communication accessory for the Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kit</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p style="text-align:justify;">The BLE-Pmod is an optional wireless communication accessory for Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kits.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board is fitted with a Laird BL654 module (with integrated antenna), which is designed-around the popular Nordic nRF52840 2.4 GHz wireless SoC.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board supports a range of low-power wireless protocols including Bluetooth 5.1 BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, Zigbee, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;With an Arm Cortex M4F core, substantial memory plus pinned-out peripheral interfaces, this accessory opens-up a range of new use cases including significant system-level implementations such as:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">Setup of Azure Sphere Starter Kit&rsquo;s Wi-Fi network credentials from a BLE-connected Smartphone</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">System expansion via BLE, BLE Mesh or 802.15.4 based wireless sensors or peripheral devices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Target Applications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical equipment and fitness applications&nbsp;</li> <li>Industrial-monitoring&nbsp;</li> <li>IoT devices</li> <li>Smart home automation</li> <li>Smart energy</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">ARM&reg; Cortex&trade;-M4F CPU @ 64 MHz (1MB Flash, 256k RAM). Allows hostless operation</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Bluetooth v5.1 BLE / Bluetooth mesh. BLE Peripheral/Central roles with DTM embedded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Thread/Zigbee 802.15.4 functionality (via Nordic SDK)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Transmit Power: +8 dBm (max) configurable down to -40 dBm. Integrated PCB Trace antenna</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Receive Sensitivity: -95 dBm (typical @ BLE 1 Mpbs), -103 dBm (typical @ BLE 125 kbps)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Link Budget 103 dB (@ BLE 1 Mbps), 111 dB (@ BLE 125kpbs)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">2Mbps &amp; LE Long Range. Support for 2Mbps, 1Mbps, &amp; 125kps coded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">User configurable RGB LED&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 pin interface: Supports UART (4-pin) and GPIOs (4)&nbsp; <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">GPIOs map to MT3620 WAKEUP, nRF RESET, nRF AUTORUN, nRF OTA functions&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Configurable I/O expansion headers (2x 7pin headers). J2: GPIO/I2C/AIN,&nbsp; J3: GPIO</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Application Development: Laird smartBASIC, or Nordic SDK, or simple AT Command Set</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Optional RTOS: Zephyr RTOS or FreeRTOS&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Firmware upgrade via UART (Pmod connector) or JTAG (mini 10-pin header)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Temperature Rating: Industrial (-40&ordm; to +85&ordm; C)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">PCB dimensions: 32mm x 20mm</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Supply Voltage: 1.7V &ndash; 5.5V operation (power connection via Pmod interface or I/O headers)</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">BLE-Pmod wireless multi-protocol SoC communication board (for Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 right-angle female connector (must be soldered onto Avnet Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Hardware Guides</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95188/l/tech-note-ble-pmod-azure-sphere-accessory-v1pdf" target="_blank">BLE-Pmod Tech Note (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95351/l/5390-pb-aes-pmod-nrf-ble-g-v1-v2a" target="_blank">Product Brief </a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95197/l/ble-pmod-block-diagramvsdx" target="_blank">Pmod Block Diagram (vsdx)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: avnet, analog_demo_boards, accessories</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:29:33 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ccb8c27f-cb73-434f-84dd-8cabca4345d2e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:29:33 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 5180, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">BLE-Pmod for the Azure Sphere Starter Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Avnet</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-2 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-3 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" id="devtool-2" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" id="devtool-3" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-04035" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('04035'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3 xs-p1 lh-3"> <p style="padding-bottom:10px;">A wireless communication accessory for the Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kit</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p style="text-align:justify;">The BLE-Pmod is an optional wireless communication accessory for Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kits.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board is fitted with a Laird BL654 module (with integrated antenna), which is designed-around the popular Nordic nRF52840 2.4 GHz wireless SoC.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board supports a range of low-power wireless protocols including Bluetooth 5.1 BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, Zigbee, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;With an Arm Cortex M4F core, substantial memory plus pinned-out peripheral interfaces, this accessory opens-up a range of new use cases including significant system-level implementations such as:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">Setup of Azure Sphere Starter Kit&rsquo;s Wi-Fi network credentials from a BLE-connected Smartphone</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">System expansion via BLE, BLE Mesh or 802.15.4 based wireless sensors or peripheral devices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Target Applications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical equipment and fitness applications&nbsp;</li> <li>Industrial-monitoring&nbsp;</li> <li>IoT devices</li> <li>Smart home automation</li> <li>Smart energy</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">ARM&reg; Cortex&trade;-M4F CPU @ 64 MHz (1MB Flash, 256k RAM). Allows hostless operation</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Bluetooth v5.1 BLE / Bluetooth mesh. BLE Peripheral/Central roles with DTM embedded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Thread/Zigbee 802.15.4 functionality (via Nordic SDK)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Transmit Power: +8 dBm (max) configurable down to -40 dBm. Integrated PCB Trace antenna</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Receive Sensitivity: -95 dBm (typical @ BLE 1 Mpbs), -103 dBm (typical @ BLE 125 kbps)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Link Budget 103 dB (@ BLE 1 Mbps), 111 dB (@ BLE 125kpbs)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">2Mbps &amp; LE Long Range. Support for 2Mbps, 1Mbps, &amp; 125kps coded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">User configurable RGB LED&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 pin interface: Supports UART (4-pin) and GPIOs (4)&nbsp; <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">GPIOs map to MT3620 WAKEUP, nRF RESET, nRF AUTORUN, nRF OTA functions&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Configurable I/O expansion headers (2x 7pin headers). J2: GPIO/I2C/AIN,&nbsp; J3: GPIO</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Application Development: Laird smartBASIC, or Nordic SDK, or simple AT Command Set</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Optional RTOS: Zephyr RTOS or FreeRTOS&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Firmware upgrade via UART (Pmod connector) or JTAG (mini 10-pin header)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Temperature Rating: Industrial (-40&ordm; to +85&ordm; C)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">PCB dimensions: 32mm x 20mm</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Supply Voltage: 1.7V &ndash; 5.5V operation (power connection via Pmod interface or I/O headers)</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">BLE-Pmod wireless multi-protocol SoC communication board (for Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 right-angle female connector (must be soldered onto Avnet Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Hardware Guides</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95188/l/tech-note-ble-pmod-azure-sphere-accessory-v1pdf" target="_blank">BLE-Pmod Tech Note (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95351/l/5390-pb-aes-pmod-nrf-ble-g-v1-v2a" target="_blank">Product Brief </a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95197/l/ble-pmod-block-diagramvsdx" target="_blank">Pmod Block Diagram (vsdx)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: avnet, analog_demo_boards, accessories</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:31:07 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ccb8c27f-cb73-434f-84dd-8cabca4345d2e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/23057/ble-pmod-for-the-azure-sphere-starter-kit#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:31:07 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 5180, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">BLE-Pmod for the Azure Sphere Starter Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Avnet</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-2 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-3 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_246x500_1619701899.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x499_1619701921.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod_500x329_1619701938.png" id="devtool-2" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/blepmod__callouts_500x427_1619701951.png" id="devtool-3" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="BLE-Pmod - Callouts" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-54214" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('54214'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="AES-PMOD-NRF-BLE-G" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3 xs-p1 lh-3"> <p style="padding-bottom:10px;">A wireless communication accessory for the Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kit</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p style="text-align:justify;">The BLE-Pmod is an optional wireless communication accessory for Avnet Azure Sphere MT3620 Starter Kits.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board is fitted with a Laird BL654 module (with integrated antenna), which is designed-around the popular Nordic nRF52840 2.4 GHz wireless SoC.&nbsp; &nbsp;The board supports a range of low-power wireless protocols including Bluetooth 5.1 BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, Zigbee, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;With an Arm Cortex M4F core, substantial memory plus pinned-out peripheral interfaces, this accessory opens-up a range of new use cases including significant system-level implementations such as:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">Setup of Azure Sphere Starter Kit&rsquo;s Wi-Fi network credentials from a BLE-connected Smartphone</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">System expansion via BLE, BLE Mesh or 802.15.4 based wireless sensors or peripheral devices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Target Applications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical equipment and fitness applications&nbsp;</li> <li>Industrial-monitoring&nbsp;</li> <li>IoT devices</li> <li>Smart home automation</li> <li>Smart energy</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">ARM&reg; Cortex&trade;-M4F CPU @ 64 MHz (1MB Flash, 256k RAM). Allows hostless operation</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Bluetooth v5.1 BLE / Bluetooth mesh. BLE Peripheral/Central roles with DTM embedded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Thread/Zigbee 802.15.4 functionality (via Nordic SDK)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Transmit Power: +8 dBm (max) configurable down to -40 dBm. Integrated PCB Trace antenna</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Receive Sensitivity: -95 dBm (typical @ BLE 1 Mpbs), -103 dBm (typical @ BLE 125 kbps)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Link Budget 103 dB (@ BLE 1 Mbps), 111 dB (@ BLE 125kpbs)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">2Mbps &amp; LE Long Range. Support for 2Mbps, 1Mbps, &amp; 125kps coded</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">User configurable RGB LED&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 pin interface: Supports UART (4-pin) and GPIOs (4)&nbsp; <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">GPIOs map to MT3620 WAKEUP, nRF RESET, nRF AUTORUN, nRF OTA functions&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Configurable I/O expansion headers (2x 7pin headers). J2: GPIO/I2C/AIN,&nbsp; J3: GPIO</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Application Development: Laird smartBASIC, or Nordic SDK, or simple AT Command Set</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Optional RTOS: Zephyr RTOS or FreeRTOS&nbsp;</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Firmware upgrade via UART (Pmod connector) or JTAG (mini 10-pin header)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Temperature Rating: Industrial (-40&ordm; to +85&ordm; C)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">PCB dimensions: 32mm x 20mm</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Supply Voltage: 1.7V &ndash; 5.5V operation (power connection via Pmod interface or I/O headers)</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;">BLE-Pmod wireless multi-protocol SoC communication board (for Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Pmod 2x6 right-angle female connector (must be soldered onto Avnet Azure Sphere Starter Kit)</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Hardware Guides</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95188/l/tech-note-ble-pmod-azure-sphere-accessory-v1pdf" target="_blank">BLE-Pmod Tech Note (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95351/l/5390-pb-aes-pmod-nrf-ble-g-v1-v2a" target="_blank">Product Brief </a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95197/l/ble-pmod-block-diagramvsdx" target="_blank">Pmod Block Diagram (vsdx)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: avnet, analog_demo_boards, accessories</div>