1. The communication distance is the longest distance obtained by testing the module's maximum transmission power in an open and interference-free environment in sunny weather. 2. Click the picture to buy modules. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 1 of 23...
Compared to the RF-BM-S02 and RF-BM-S02I, the RF-BM-S02A provides lower RF current consumption. The RF-BM- S02A does not have the USB interface of the RF-BM-S02 and RF-BM-S02I, and provides lower maximum output power in TX mode. The RF-BM-S02A also adds a HW I C interface.
Power Supply 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of RF-BM-S02 1.5 Part Number Conventions The part numbers are of the form of RF-BM-S02 where the fields are defined as follows: Company Name Version Number RF-STAR The Second CC2540 Version...
RF-BM-S02 www.szrfstar.com V1.0 - May, 2020 2 Module Configuration and Functions 2.1 Module Parameters Table 1. Parameters of RF-BM-S02 Chipset CC2540F256 Supply Power Voltage 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V, recommended to 3.3 V Frequency 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz Transmit Power Programmable: -23.0 dBm ~ +4.0 dBm...
RF-BM-S02 www.szrfstar.com V1.0 - May, 2020 2.2 Module Pin Diagram Figure 3. Pin Diagram of RF-BM-S02 2.3 Pin Functions Table 2. Pin Functions of RF-BM-S02 Name Chip Pin Pin Type Description Ground Power Power supply 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V P2.2...
3.3 Receiver RF Parameters Table 5. Table of Receiver RF Parameters When measured on the RF-BM-S02 reference design with T A = 25 ℃, V BAT = 3.3 V, Fc = 2440 MHz with DC/DC enabled unless otherwise noted. 1 MBPS, GFSK, 250 kHz deviation, Bluetooth low energy mode, and 0.1% BER...
3.4 Transceiver RF Parameters Table 6. Table of Transceiver RF Parameters When measured on the RF-BM-S02 reference design with T A = 25 ℃, V BAT = 3.3 V, Fc = 2440 MHz with DC/DC enabled unless otherwise noted. Parameters Test Condition Min.
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TX mode, +4. dBm output power, no peripherals 31.6 active, low MCU activity, MCU at 250 kHz Optimum Load Differential impedance as seen from the RF port Ω 70 + j30 Impedance (RF_P and RF_N) toward the antenna Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 12 of 23...
V1.0 - May, 2020 4.3 Schematic Diagram Figure 6. Schematic Diagram of RF-BM-S02 4.4 Basic Operation of Hardware Design 1. It is recommended to offer the module with a DC stabilized power supply, a tiny power supply ripple coefficient and the reliable ground.
(3) It is the best to hollow out the red part of the antenna position in the following figure so as to ensure that S11 of the module is minimally affected. Figure 7. Recommendation of Antenna Layout Note: The hollow-out position is based on the antenna used. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 15 of 23...
3. If the extension wire or feeder wire is of poor quality or too long, the bit error rate will be high. 4.6 Electrostatics Discharge Warnings The module will be damaged for the discharge of static. RF-star suggest that all modules should follow the 3 precautions below: 1.
Time from 25 ℃ to Peak Temperature (t Max. 6 minutes Max. 8 minutes 20±10 s 20±10 s Time of Soldering Zone (t Figure 8. Recommended Reflow for Lead Free Solder Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 17 of 23...
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: 2ABN2-RFBMS02 Figure 10. FCC Certificate 5.2 CE Verification No.: CCISE170703301V Figure 11. CE Certificate Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 19 of 23...
1. The document will be optimized and updated from time to time. Before using this document, please make sure it is the latest version. 2. To obtain the latest document, please download it from the official website: www.szrfstar.com. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 22 of 23...
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