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BL654 Series
Bluetooth v5 + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules & Adapter
BL654 PA Series
Bluetooth® v5 Modules with Power Amplifier
SECURE, EXTENDED RANGE BLUETOOTH V5 FOR YOUR IOT DESIGN
Building on Laird’s expertise with Nordic from the BL600 and BL652 series
comes the most powerful yet - the BL654 PA series! It provides OEMs with
the maximum design flexibility and performance. A complete multi-
protocol embedded wireless offering with exceptional processing
capability, all with extended PA / LNA support for even greater range.
Powered by Nordic’s nRF52840 silicon, the small form factor BL654 PA
modules and DVKs provide for a secure, robust BLE and Cortex -M4F CPU
for any OEM’s product design. The BL654 provides you with maximum
development flexibility with programming options for the Nordic SDK, a
simple, intuitive AT Command Set, as well as Laird’s own smartBASIC
environment.
The BL654 PA series brings out all nRF52840 hardware features and
capabilities including USB access, up to 5.5V supply considerations, and
builds in additional TX power capabilities via an integrated Skyworks PA.
Complete regulatory certifications enable faster time to market and
reduced development risk completes Laird’s simplification of your next
Bluetooth design!
Bluetooth v5 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) plus NFC
Widest range of configurable interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, GPIO, PWM,
FREQ, USB, and NFC
Industrial Temp Rating (-40º to +85º C)
Ultra-Small footprint (15mm x 10mm x 2.2mm)
BLE Peripheral/Central roles with DTM embedded
2Mbps & LE Long Range: Support for 2Mbps, 1Mbps, & 125kps coded
Hostless operation Internal MCU reduces BOM
Powerful Core Cortex-M4F (1Mbit Flash, 256k RAM)
Built on years of experience with Nordic (BL600 & BL652 Series)
Fully featured development kit everything needed to start BLE development
Application Design Choice: Leverage Laird’s smartBASIC, simple AT Command
Set or utilize Nordic SDK directly.
Integrated Power Amplifier: Upto +18dBM output power (upto +14dBm in
LE Coded mode 125kbps PHY)
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
TRULY HOSTLESS OPERATION FOR AUTOMATED USE CASES
Combine on-module MCU, smartBASIC and simultaneous central/peripheral
role support for a powerful hostless solution for sensor applications.
APPLICATION AREAS
SPEED TO MARKET
Easily write event-driven, automated applications, no toolchain required with
smartBASIC. Or utilize the Nordic SDK directlydesign your way
IoT Devices and Sensors
EXTENDED POWER INCREASED RANGE
Integrated Skyworks PA enables greater TX power capabilities and range
Bluetooth v5 just got even further!
Beacons and Proximity Applications
GLOBAL APPROVALS MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Carries several modular FCC, IC, RCM, MIC and Bluetooth SIG approvals.
Secure Medical Peripherals
PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE
Laird’s industry-renowned support is passionate about helping you speed your
design to market.
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