Data Sheet
Table Of Contents
- 1. Feature List
- 2. Ordering Information
- 3. System Overview
- 4. Electrical Characteristics
- 4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
- 4.2 General Operating Conditions
- 4.3 MCU Current Consumption with 3 V Supply
- 4.4 Radio Current Consumption with 3 V Supply
- 4.5 RF Transmitter General Characteristics for the 2.4 GHz Band
- 4.6 RF Receiver General Characteristics for the 2.4 GHz Band
- 4.7 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 1 Mbps Data Rate
- 4.8 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 2 Mbps Data Rate
- 4.9 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 500 kbps Data Rate
- 4.10 RF Receiver Characteristics for Bluetooth Low Energy in the 2.4 GHz Band 125 kbps Data Rate
- 4.11 High-Frequency Crystal
- 4.12 Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator
- 4.13 Precision Low Frequency RC Oscillator (LFRCO)
- 4.14 GPIO Pins
- 4.15 Microcontroller Peripherals
- 4.16 Typical Performance Curves
- 5. Reference Diagrams
- 6. Pin Definitions
- 7. Design Guidelines
- 8. Package Specifications
- 9. Soldering Recommendations
- 10. Tape and Reel
- 11. Certifications
- 12. Revision History
11.1.3 USA - FCC
This device complies with FCC’s e-CFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 (and related relevant parts of the ANSI
C63.10.2013 standard) when operating with the embedded antenna or with the antenna type(s) listed in 11.1.1 Qualified Antennas.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Silicon Labs could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specif-
ic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter meets the Mobile requirements at a distance of 20 cm and above from the human body, in accordance to the limit(s)
exposed in the RF Exposure Analysis.
This transmitter also meets the Portable requirements at distances equal or above those listed for convenience in Table 11.2 Minimum
Separation Distances for SAR Evaluation Exemption (BGM220S12A) on page 52 and Table 11.3 Minimum Separation Distances for
SAR Evaluation Exemption (BGM220S22A) on page 52.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC
multi-transmitter product procedures.
OEM Responsibilities to comply with FCC Regulations
This module has been tested for compliance to FCC Part 15.
OEM integrators are responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements needed with this module in-
stalled (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). Additionally, investigative measurements and spot
checking are strongly recommended to verify that the full system compliance is maintained when the module is integrated, in accord-
ance to the "Host Product Testing Guidance" in FCC's KDB 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide V01.
• General Considerations
This transmitter module is tested as a subsystem and its certification does not cover the FCC Part 15 Subpart B (unintentional radia-
tor) rule requirement, which is applicable to the final host. The final host will need to be assessed for compliance to this portion of
rule requirements, if applicable.
• Manual Information to the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module, or
how to change RF related parameters, in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warnings as shown in this manual.
• OEM / Host Manufacturer Responsibilities
OEM/Host manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the compliance of the host system.
The BGM220S12A has a limited single-modular transmitter approval due to the radio portion of the module not being contained in its
own RF shielding. Consequently, each new host will require a reassessment of radiated spurious emissions and a Class I Permis-
sive Change to the grant. The final product must be reassessed against all the essential requirements of the FCC rule such as FCC
Part 15 Subpart B before it can be placed on the US market. This includes reassessing the transmitter module for compliance with
the Radio and EMF essential requirements of the FCC rules. This module must not be incorporated into any other radio device or
system without retesting for compliance as multi-radio and combined equipment.
The BGM220S22A is a shielded design, and comes with full modular approval.
BGM220S Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module Data Sheet
Certifications
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