User's Manual

BMD-100 Module Datasheet
Bluetooth 4.1 LE
1/5/2014
BMD-100-DS-V0.5 PRELIMINARY Page 10 of 17
Figure 7- Recommended RF Layout
11.2. Mechanical Enclosure
Care should be taken when designing and placing the module into an enclosure. Metal should be kept clear
from the antenna area, both above and below. Any metal around the module can negatively impact RF
performance.
The module is designed and tuned for the antenna and RF components to be in free air. Any potting, epoxy fill,
plastic overmolding, or conformal coating can negatively impact RF performance and must be evaluated by
the customer.
11.3. Antenna Pattern
TBD.
11.3.1. S33 Smith Chart
TBD.
11.3.2. 3D Radiation Pattern
TBD.
11.3.3. XY-plane
TBD.
11.3.4. XZ-plane
TBD.
11.3.5. YZ-plane
TBD.
12. Evaluation Boards
Rigado has developed a Nucleo-compatible shield for the BMD-100 that provides a complete development
solution for Bluetooth 4.1 LE.