30068 Parallax Inc, 30068 Datasheet - Page 129

• Manufacturer Part Number: 30068
• Description: EMBEDDED BLUE TRANSCEIVER APPMOD
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 30068

• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Data Rate - Maximum: 90kBaud
• Modulation Or Protocol: Bluetooth v1.1, Class 2
• Applications: Bluetooth v1.1
• Power - Output: -4dBm
• Sensitivity: -85dBm
• Voltage - Supply: 5 V ~ 10 V
• Current - Receiving: 80mA
• Current - Transmitting: 250mA
• Data Interface: PCB, Through Hole
• Antenna Connector: PCB, Surface Mount
• Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 75°C
• Package / Case: Module
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Operating Supply Voltage: 5 to 12 V
• Memory Size: -
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: Q2239141

From time-to-time A7 Engineering provides new versions of firmware that provide
enhancements to the product. A7 Engineering also provides an EmbeddedBlue DFU utility
which provides the mechanism to upgrade the firmware in the eb500 module. The latest
version of the EmbeddedBlue DFU utility and firmware for the eb500 module may be
obtained from the A7 Engineering web site at www.a7eng.com.
Upgrading the eb500 Firmware
This procedure will step you through the process of upgrading the firmware of the eb500
module. To upgrade the firmware of your eb500 you will need an eb600, a PC running
Windows XP with Service Pack 2, the EmbeddedBlue DFU utility and the firmware upgrade
file (a .DFU file obtained from the A7 Engineering web site).
Step 1:
1. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the EmbeddedBlue DFU utility and
2. Step through the install wizard supplying the requested information on each of the
In this step we will install the EmbeddedBlue DFU utility onto your PC. To execute
this step you must have previously downloaded the EmbeddedBlue DFU utility from
the A7 Engineering web site. If you have previously installed the EmbeddedBlue DFU
utility you may proceed to the next step.
double-click on the EmbeddedBlueDFU.exe.
dialogs of the wizard.
It is recommended that you use the default settings of the install wizard.
Install the EmbeddedBlue DFU Utility
Firmware Upgrade
EmbeddedBlue 500 User Manual ▪ Page 123
Firmware Upgrade