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BLUENRG-M2SA, BLUENRG-M2SP

Very low power application processor module for

Bluetooth

low energy v5.0

Datasheet - production data

Features

 Bluetooth v5.0 compliant

– Supports master and slave modes

– Multiple roles supported simultaneously

– LE data packet length extension

 Embedded ST BlueNRG-2 BLE SoC

– High performance, ultra-low power Cortex-

M0 32-bit based core

– Programmable embedded 256 KB Flash

– 24 KB embedded RAM with data retention

– Up to +8 dBm available output power

– Down to -88 dBm Rx sensitivity

– Up to 96 dB link budget with excellent link

reliability

 Embedded BALF-NRG-02D3 integrated

matched balun with harmonic filter

 Interfaces:

– 1 x UART, 1 x I2C, 1xSPI, 14 x GPIO, 2

x multifunction timer, 10-bit ADC,

Watchdog & RTC, DMA controller, PDM

stream processor, SWD debug Interface

 On-board chip antenna (BlueNRG-M2SA) or

PCB antenna (BlueNRG-M2SP)

 Small form factor: 11.5mmx13.5mm

 Complemented with Bluetooth low

energy protocol stack library (GAP,

GATT, SM, L2CAP, LL)

 AES security co-processor

 Bluetooth low energy SDK with wide

range of profile available

 Certification

– CE qualified

– FCC, IC modular approval certified

– ARIB qualified

– BQE qualified

 Pre-programmed UART bootloader

 Operating supply voltage: from 1.7 to 3.6 V

 Operating temperature range: -40 °C to 85

°C

Description

The BlueNRG-M2Sx is a Bluetooth® low

Energy System-on-Chip application processor

certified module, compliant with BT

specifications v5.0 and BQE qualified. The

BlueNRG-M2Sx module supports multiple roles

simultaneously and can act at the same time as

Bluetooth Smart master and slave device. The

BlueNRG-M2Sx is based on BlueNRG-2

System-on-Chip and entire Bluetooth Low

Energy stack and protocols are embedded into

module. The BlueNRG-M2Sx module provides

a complete RF platform in a tiny form factor.

Radio, embedded antenna and high frequency

oscillators are integrated to offer a certified

solution to optimize the time to market of the

final applications. The BlueNRG-M2Sx can be

powered directly with a pair of AAA batteries or

any power source from 1.7 to 3.6 V.

Applications

 Internet of Things

 Smart Home

 Building and Industrial Automation

 Smart Lighting

 Remote and access control

 Fitness, wellness and sports

 Consumer medical

 Security and proximity

 Assisted living

 PC and smart phone peripherals

Summary of content (28 pages)

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BLUENRG-M2SA, BLUENRG-M2SP Very low power application processor module for Bluetooth® low energy v5.0 Datasheet - production data  Certification – CE qualified – FCC, IC modular approval certified – ARIB qualified – BQE qualified  Pre-programmed UART bootloader  Operating supply voltage: from 1.7 to 3.6 V  Operating temperature range: -40 °C to 85 °C Applications Features  Bluetooth v5.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx Contents Contents Features 1 Applications ............................................................................................................................. 1 Description .............................................................................................................................. 1 1 General description .................................................................................. 4 2 Block diagram ...........................................................
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Contents BLUENRG-M2Sx 8.1.2 Product manual instructions ........................................................... 16 8.2 IC certification ..................................................................................................... 16 8.2.1 Labeling instructions....................................................................... 17 8.3 Bluetooth certification ........................................................................................ 18 9 Ordering information ...............
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 1 General description The BLUENRG-M2SA and BLUENRG-M2SP are Bluetooth Smart application processor modules compliant with Bluetooth® specifications v5.0. The BLUENRG-M2Sx module has been designed around the ST BlueNRG-2 SoC where its Cortex-M0 core can execute both Bluetooth protocols and customer application. Optimized memory architecture includes 256 KB of Flash memory and 24 KB of ultra-low-leakage RAM (with full data retention).
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 2 Block diagram Figure 1. HW block diagram for BLUENRG-M2Sx 3 Software architecture 3.1 Software development Kit The BLUENRG-M2Sx module embeds the BlueNRG-2 application processor. Refer to the BlueNRG-2 web page (http://www.st.com/en/wireless-connectivity/BlueNRG-2.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx   LS_SOURCE=LS_SOURCE_EXTERNAL_32KHZ SMPS_INDUCTOR=SMPS_INDUCTOR_10uH The BLUENRG-M2SP module has:  32 MHz crystal oscillator  LDO converter The projects provided with the development kit should be customized defining as following:  HS_SPEED_XTAL=HS_SPEED_XTAL_32MHZ  SMPS_INDUCTOR=SMPS_INDUCTOR_NONE 3.2 Software Architecture There are two possible software architectures: 1. Host-less mode (application processor): customer application runs on the BLUENRGM2Sx module.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx External MCU Application BLE Profiles Application Controller Interface BLE Network Processor Application Controller Interface BLE Protocol Link Layer 2.4 GHz BlueNRG Radio Figure 3. BLUENRG-M2Sx as BLE Network Processor 4 General characteristics 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings Rating Min Typ. Max Unit Storage temperature range -40 - +85 °C Supply voltage, VIN -0.3 - 3.9 V I/O pin Voltage (VIO five-volt tolerant pin) -0.3 - 3.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 5 Electrical specification 5.1 Electrical characteristics Characteristic measured over recommended operating condition unless otherwise specified. Typical values are referred to VIN= 3.3 V, 25 °C, SMPS on, XO 32KHz and 32MHz. Table 3. Electrical characteristics for the BLUENRG-M2SA Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Reset Supply current Max. Unit 5 nA Standby 0.5 uA Sleep mode: 32 kHz XO ON (24 kB retention RAM) 0.9 μA Active mode 1.89 mA RX 7.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 5.2 TX -8 dBm 14.7 mA TX -11 dBm 14.1 mA TX -14 dBm 13.7 mA Digital I/O specifications IO pins are directly connected to the embedded state of the art BlueNRG-2 chipset. For more details about the digital I/O specification, please refer directly to the BlueNRG-2 datasheet available on www.st.com/BlueNRG-2.html. 5.3 RF General characteristics Characteristic measured over recommended operating condition unless otherwise specified. Typical value are referred to VIN= 3.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx Figure 5. Pin connection for the BLUENRG-M2SP Table 6.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 16 DIO2 GPIO2 PWM0 SPI_OUT PDM_CLK 17 DIO3 GPIO3 PWM1 SPI_IN ADC_CLK 18 DIO1 GPIO1 UART_RTS SPI_CS1 19 RESETN 20 DIO12 PDM_DAT Reset GPIO12 (d) I2C1_CLK 21 (e) NC Leave unconnected 22 (e) NC Leave unconnected 23 (e) NC Leave unconnected (a) The pin DIO7/BOOT is monitored by bootloader after power up or hardware Reset and it should be low to prevent unwanted bootloader activation (b) The function SPI_IN indicates that the pin is always an input when configured for
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BLUENRG-M2Sx Figure 7. Mechanical dimensions for the BLUENRG-M2SP Figure 8.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 7 Hardware design Note: - All unused pins should be left floating; do not ground. - All GND pins must be well grounded. - The area around the module should be free of any ground planes, power planes, trace routings, or metal for 6 mm from the module antenna position, in all directions. - Traces should not be routed underneath the module. 7.1 Reset circuitry The BLUENRG-M2Sx module requires an external pull-up reset circuitry to ensure proper operation at power on.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx Soldering phase has to be executed with care: in order to avoid undesired melting phenomenon, particular attention has to be taken on the set up of the peak temperature. Here following some suggestions for the temperature profile based on following recommendations. Table 7.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 8 Regulatory compliance 8.1 FCC certification This module has been tested and found to comply with the FCC part 15 rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in approved installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 8.1.1.b Labeling instructions for BLUENRG-M2SP When integrating the BLUENRG-M2SP into the final product, the OEM must ensure that the FCC labeling requirements are satisfied. A statement must be included on the exterior of the final product which indicates the product includes a certified module.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 8.1.2 Product manual instructions This section applies to OEM final products containing the BLUENRG-M2Sx module, subject to FCC compliance. The final product manual must contain the following statement (or a similar statement that conveys the same meaning): Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (Part. 15.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx Modular approval IC: 8976C-BNRGM2SA and 8976C-BNRGM2SP In accordance with IC RSS-247, the BLUENRG-M2Sx is listed as a modular transmitter device. This module is evaluated for stand-alone use only. Finished products incorporating multiple transmitters must comply with colocation and RF exposure requirements in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Collocated transmitters operating in portable RF Exposure conditions (e.g.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx CE certification 8.3 The BLUENRG-M2Sx module has been certified according to the following certification rules:  EN 300 328 V 2.1.1 (2016-11)(a)  ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 (2017-02)(b)  ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 (2017-02)(c)  EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013(d)  EN 62311:2008 The module is provided by CE marking: The module has obtained the RED certificate: No.
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BLUENRG-M2Sx 11 Traceability Each module is univocally identified by serial number stored in a 2D data matrix laser marked on the top side (shield) of the module itself. Each module bulk is identified by a bulk ID. BULK ID and module 2D data matrix are linked by a reciprocal traceability link. The module 2D data matrix traces the lot number of any raw material used. 12 Revision history Table 9. Document revision history Date Revision 15-Feb-2019 1 Changes Initial release.
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Le module BLUENRG-M2Sx a été testé et déclaré conforme avec la section 15 de la Règlementation FCC. Ces limitations sont stipulées afin de procurer une protection raisonnable contre les interférences gênantes dans les installations approuvées. Cet appareil génère, utilise et diffuse des ondes radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé en conformité avec les instructions dont il fait l’objet, peut causer des interférences gênantes sur les communications radio.
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Approbation du module FCC ID: S9NBNRGM2SA & S9NBNRGM2SP Conformément à la section 15 des règlements FCC, le module BLUENRG-M2Sx est répertorié comme un dispositif émetteur modulaire. Ce module n’est évalué que pour une utilisation autonome. Les produits finis incorporant plusieurs émetteurs doivent être conformes à la colocation et aux exigences d'exposition RF en concordance avec les procédures FCC multi-émetteurs.
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A.1.2 Instructions pour l’utilisation du produit La présente section concerne les produits finis contenant le module BLUENRG-M2Sx, assujettis aux normes FCC. Le manuel du produit final doit contenir la déclaration suivante (ou une mention analogue que recouvre la même notion): “ Avertissement: Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement. (Section 15.
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– Réorienter ou repositionner l'antenne de réception. – Augmenter la distance séparant l’équipement du récepteur. – Connecter l’équipement à une prise appartenant à un circuit différent de celui sur lequel le récepteur est connecté. – Consulter le revendeur ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté pour obtenir de l’aide.
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Approbation du module IC: 8976C-BNRGM2SA and 8976C-BNRGM2SP Conformément à IC CNR-247, le module BLUENRG-M2Sx est répertorié comme un dispositif émetteur modulaire. Ce module n’est évalué que pour une utilisation autonome. Les produits finis incorporant plusieurs émetteurs doivent être conformes à la colocation et aux exigences d'exposition RF en concordance avec les procédures FCC multi-émetteurs.
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A.2.2 Instructions pour l’utilisation du produit La présente section concerne les produits finis contenant le module BLUENRG-M2Sx, assujettis aux normes IC. Le manuel du produit final doit contenir la déclaration suivante (ou une mention analogue que recouvre la même notion): “Avertissement: Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.
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– Réorienter ou repositionner l'antenne de réception. – Augmenter la distance séparant l’équipement du récepteur. – Connecter l’équipement à une prise appartenant à un circuit différent de celui sur lequel le récepteur est connecté. – Consulter le revendeur ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté pour obtenir de l’aide.