CB-OBS433X-02-0 ConnectBlue, CB-OBS433X-02-0 Datasheet
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... CB-OBS433 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL DATA Document Revision Published: Sep 29, 2010 11:31 Document version: 6 Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB. The contents of this document can be changed by connectBlue AB without prior notice and do not constitute any binding undertakings from connectBlue AB. connectBlue AB is not responsible under any circumstances for direct, indirect, unexpected damage or consequent damage that is caused by this document ...
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... Antenna Connector (External antennas) 6 Mechanics 6.1 Module Outlines 6.2 Using the J2/J3 Board-to-Board Connectors 6.3 Using Press-Fit Nuts for Mounting the Module 6.4 Using the J6 PCB solder pads 6.5 Antenna Issues 7 Bluetooth Information 7.1 General information 7.2 Bluetooth Qualification information 8 Regulatory Information 8 ...
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... Introduction The hardware of the cB-OBS433 products are refered as cB-0939. The module is Type Approved and refered in this document with the type name cB-0939. cB-0939 is a small size Bluetooth module based on the ST-Ericsson STLC2500 radio chip and a ST Microelectronics STM32F10x microprocessor. The module is available in different configurations (see ...
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... EIRP 5325A-0939 Sensitivity: -94 dBm EIRP cB-OBS433i-06 cB-0231-01 Class 1 Output cB-0939 power: 17 PVH0939 dBm EIRP 5325A-0939 Sensitivity: -94 dBm EIRP cB-OBS433x-02 cB-0232-01 Class 1 Output cB-0939 power: 17 PVH0939 dBm EIRP 5325A-0939 Sensitivity: -94 dBm EIRP cB-OBS433x-04 cB-0233-01 Class 1 Output cB-0939 power: 17 PVH0939 dBm EIRP ...
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... Class 1 Output cB-0939 power: 17 PVH0939 dBm EIRP 5325A-0939 Sensitivity: -94 dBm EIRP 2.3 Block Diagram Figure 2: Block diagram of cB-OBS433 Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with U.FL. connector for external antenna, JST wire connector, board-to-board pads. Page ...
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... JST with part number SM06B-SRSS-TB. The SM06B-SRSS-TB connector is e.g. mated with the SHR-06V-S from JST but other options are available. Figure 3: The solder pads J6 are available on the long edges of the bottom side of the module (cB-OBS433i-04). The board-to-board connector pads J2-J3 are located between the mounting holes. ...
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... Figure 5: The JST connector J8 mounted on the module (cB-OBS433i-06). Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...
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... Pin Numbering 3.1.1 Top side connectors (J1 and J8) Figure 6: Pin numbering of the top side connectors 3.1.2 3.1.3 Bottom side connectors (J2, J3 and J6) Figure 7: Pin numbering of the bottom side connectors 3.1.4 Copyright © 2010 connectBlue Page ...
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... RED/Mode Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Signal Type IO Description Level pin Nbr Ground - GND 3 3.3 - 6.0 VDC power supply - - - Reserved, do not connect. RS232 In - Clear To Send. Hardware flow control. Active positive. RS232 Out - Transmit Data. “0”: Positive, “1”: Negative RS232 ...
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... Alternative signal pin recommended to use in new designs (both signal pins should be connected). **** Available on request. Contact [connectBlue] 3.3 Characteristics The cB-0939 module has an step down DC/DC voltage regulator, which means that the current decrease if the voltage supply level is increased. 3.3.1 Power supply NOTE ...
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... Logic LOW level output voltage OUT V High Logic HIGH level output voltage OUT I Sink and source current IO C I/O pin capacitance IO Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Value Unit 3.3 VDC Max 6.0 VDC Connectable, discoverable Average 24 Peak Peak Connectable, not discoverable Average 0.85 ...
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... Max +125 Operating temperature Min -40 Max +85 3.4 Hardware Reset A hardware Reset-n (active low) input is available on the J3 and J6 connectors (see open drain collector, see section Reset floating in reset state. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Min 30 kOhm Typ 40 kOhm Max 50 kOhm Min 300 ns ° ...
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... LEDs flashes and will be HIGH for 50-100ms. For information on how to suppress the flashes see section BLUE Signal . DTR signal can be set to indicate an active Bluetooth link. For more information see Serial Port Adapter AT command Specification. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB RGB LED Color GREEN GPIO BLUE GPIO RED GPIO Green LOW ...
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... Surface Mounted Antennas (Internal) Part OBS433i Number Antenna Mica 2.4 GHz name Manufacture Antenova Gain +2.5dBi Antenna size 20.5x3.6x3.3 mm (LxWxH) Comment The antenna gain is dependent of the mounting of the module. See Antenna Issues for mounting the module considering the antenna. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...
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... SMA adapter cable. The SMA antenna versions are not allowed for usage in USA and Canada. Instead the reversed polarity SMA must be used. Other antennas are also available on request (please contact connectBlue for more information). 5.2.1 Antenna Accessories Part Number cB-ACC-18 / cB-ACC-48 Name U.FL to SMA adapter cable Connector U ...
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... Antennas Part Number cB-ACC-16 / cB-ACC-36 Name WCR2400-SMA / WCR2400-SMRP Manufacture Laird Technologies / Centurion Type ½ wave dipole Polarization Vertical Gain +2.0 dBi Size 100 mm (Straight) Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) or Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle) Comment To be mounted on the U ...
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... Size 108 mm (Straight) Cable length 100 mm (250 mm is also available) Connector U.FL. connector Comment To be mounted on the U.FL connector on the PCB. Approval Approved for use in the US, Canada and Europe. Part Number cB-ACC-23 Name Mobile Mark Stub Manufacture Mobile Mark Communications Antennas Type ¼ ...
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... Part cB-ACC-17 Number Name Reel planTec Bluetooth m70 Manufacture REEL Type Patch antenna Gain +1.0 dBi Size Ø Mounting M16 x 13.6 mm Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) Cable 300 cm. Other cable lengths are available length on request. Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable ...
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... Part cB-ACC-21 Number Name Rugged SMA R380.500.127 Manufacture Radiall/Larsen Type ½ wave dipole Polarization Vertical Gain +2.0 dBi Size Ø 14.3 x 61.4 mm Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable. Approval Approved for Europe. Not approved for use in the US and Canada. ...
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... Weight 6.1.2 Mounting Holes There are 2 x 2.3mm mounting holes on the cB-0939 module. The reasons for the 2.3mm holes are that the threaded M2 holes on the single and double row connectors (see section holes align the module if the single row connectors are used and the inner if double row connectors are used (see Figure 9). ...
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... NOTE When ordering connectors from Samtec or an official Samtec distributor, please use the ASP order number and refer to the connectBlue global quote number for best price. For technical questions regarding the Samtec connectors please contact connectBlue or Samtec at ( See Figure 10 for more information about the connector and necessary measurements on the motherboard. The large mounting holes on the motherboard are designed for press-fit nuts and could be smaller if press-fit nuts are not used ...
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... Figure 10: Host PCB layout [mm] for single row connector. 6.2.2 Double row connectors This connector is a double row connector and can be used if both J2 and J3 are needed. This connector has a height of 3.0mm and this has to be considered if components are to be mounted on the motherboard under the OEM Serial Port Adapter board ...
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... Figure 11: Host PCB layout [mm] for double row connector. 6.3 Using Press-Fit Nuts for Mounting the Module A press-fit nut is pressed into the PCB from the bottom side with a special press tool. M2 sized press-fit nuts are suitable for the modules (see Figure 10 and Figure 11) and are manufactured by PEM Fastening Systems ( Be careful with the distance between the nuts regarding alignment, see the Figure 12: KFS2-M2 press-fit nut ...
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... The unit cannot be mounted arbitrary, because of the radio communication. The unit with an internal surface mounted antenna (cB-OBS433i) cannot be mounted in a metal enclosure. No metal casing or plastics using metal flakes should be used, avoid also metallic based paint or lacquer. Keep a minimum clearance between the antenna and the casing. Keep minimum 10 mm free space from metal around the antenna including under and above ...
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... Bluetooth Information 7.1 General information In the tables below you can find information about Bluetooth properties. The output power of the cB-OBS433 device is max 17 dBm EIRP. Table 10: Bluetooth information cB-OBS433 Parameter Data Bluetooth radio ST-Ericsson STLC2500DB Host micro controller ST Microelectronics STM32F10x RF output power ...
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... Malmö, Sweden CTO of connectBlue cB-OBS433i/x is used within EU a notification must be made to each of the national authorities responsible for radio spectrum management of the intention to place radio equipment that uses frequency bands whose use is not harmonized throughout the EU, on its national market. ...
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... Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 8.3.1.2 Antenna Our module type cB-0939 is for OEM integrations only. The end-user product will be professionally installed in such a manner that only the authorized antennas are used. 8.3.1.3 Caution Any changes or modifications NOT explicitly APPROVED by connectBlue AB could cause the module to cease to comply with FCC rules part 15, and thus void the user's authority to operate the equipment ...
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... OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. 8.4 UL listing information If a customer intends to UL list a product including any of the Bluetooth modules based on the PCB cB-0939 this information is useful: The printed circuit board if produced according to the following specification: UL recognized ZPMV2 min. 105 °C flame class V-0 or better. ...
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... For any exceptions, due to national requirements or limitations, when using your OEM Serial Port Adapter, please visit www.bluetooth.org. NOTE Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by connectBlue AB will void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 9.2 Product Care Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture. ...
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... A 5V host system can easily be adjusted to the logic levels. A voltage level translation circuit can be used which is available by most of the logic circuit manufacturers. This circuits usually requires to be supplied with both voltage domains. The cB-0939 module has a voltage output pin available that could be used to supply the module side (see [Pin Description] ) ...
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... The 74HCT08 gate is also available in a single and dual gate package (74AHCT1G08 and 74AHCT2G08). Figure 13: Interface example with logic levels system. The gate converting from host 5V output to module input can be repleced with an LVC gate if the voltage divider is removed. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Pin Description section) can be used for suppling the interface circuits. ...
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... Logic level Mode The serial UART interface can be used in a host controller application with a UART interface. The design of the interface depends on the power supply voltage of the host system; see the Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Logic Levels section for voltage translation. ...
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... Internal RS232 transceiver The internal RS232 transceiver cabn be connected directly to an D-Sub connector (see Figure 15). Figure 15: Internal RS232 interface 10.2.2.3 External RS422 transceiver An external RS422 driver could be used in a point-to-point (full duplex) application (see Figure 16). Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...
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... SerialSelect signals (see the Table 13: SerialSelect signals combinations S erialSelect-0 SerialSelect-1 RS485/RS422 Transmitter status (Active high Disabled 0 1 Enabled 1 0 Enabled 1 1 Disabled Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Pin Description section). RS485/RS422 Receiver status (Active low) Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Page ...
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... Figure 18: A blue LED can be connected directly to the module if the LED current is below 4mA. A high state (active low) makes the voltage drop over the LED to 2.2V. This is not enough to light the LED. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Operating status ). See Figure 19 for an example on how to suppress the flashes. ...
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... Figure 20) and a 74HCT08 logic gate system (see Figure 21). Both gates are available in a single gate package (74AHC1G08/74AHCT1G08). Figure 20: UART logic level mode selected together with a red LED in a 3.3V host system. The status of the signal can also be used as input to a host controller. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...
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... NOTE The internal pull-up is changed compared to previous product generations from connectBlue. See the Bluetooth cB-OEMSPA3xx to cB-OBS4xx products If a LED is used and a switch is required to be able to restore the settings, a high impendence buffer need to prevent the signal from being pulled-up via the LED. See Figure 22-23 and the Sometimes, over time, switch contacts can get an oxide layer ...
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... The buffer can be removed in a 3.3V system if no restore switch is required (see Figure 24 system the high state output from the module is not enough to turn off the LED 74HCT08 buffer can be used to raise the high level to 5V (see Figure 25). The 74HCT08 gate is also available in a single gate package (74AHCT1G08). Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...
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... LOW because the signal is internally pulled-up (see Figure 27. The GREEN/Switch-1 pin can be left unconnected if none of its functionality is required. Figure 26: A low resistance restore switch used. Notice the 1kOhm serial resistor. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Input/Output signals ). A design that prevents this can be found in ...
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... Figure 28: A low resistance function switch used. Figure 29: If the resistance in the switch is not guaranteed to be low enough, a safer design can be used. The Switch-0 pin can be left unconnected if its functionality is not used. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Input/Output signals ). A design that prevents this can be found in ...
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... A Complete 5V Host System Interface Figure complete 5V host system interface example with an RGB LED and two switches (except the serial interface, see section Serial Interface for information). The design is based on the LM339 Quad OP-amp instead of logic gates. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...
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... Figure 32: A complete 5V host interface with operational amplifier. Copyright © 2010 connectBlue AB Page ...