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RF-BM-ND04 and RF-BM-ND04I nRF52832 Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy and Bluetooth Mesh Module Version 1.2 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. May 26 , 2023 All rights reserved. Those responsible for unauthorized reproduction will be prosecuted.
1 Device Overview 1.1 Module Series There is a series of RF-BM-ND04(I) Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy modules. All of them are based on Nordic nRF52832 SoC. Those modules are pin-to-pin compatible with each other as well. Table 1. Module Series of RF-BM-ND04(I)
1.7 V ~ 3.6 V RF-BM-ND04I Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of RF-BM-ND04(I) 1.6 Part Number Conventions The part numbers are of the form of RF-BM-ND04(I) where the fields are defined as follows: 04(I) Company Name Module Version Without I: nRF52832 PCB Version...
RF-BM-ND04(I) www.szrfstar.com V1.2 - May, 2023 2 Module Configuration and Functions 2.1 Module Parameters Table 2. Parameters of RF-BM-ND04(I) Chipset nRF52832 Supply Power Voltage 1.7 V ~ 3.6 V, recommended to 3.3 V Frequency 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz Transmit Power -20.0 dBm ~ +4.0 dBm (Typical: 0 dBm)
RF-BM-ND04(I) www.szrfstar.com V1.2 - May, 2023 2.2 Module Pin Diagram RF-BM-ND04 RF-BM-ND04I Figure 3. Pin Diagram of RF-BM-ND04(I) 2.3 Pin Functions Table 3. Pin Functions of RF-BM-ND04 Name Chip Pin Pin Type Description Power Power supply 1.7 V ~ 3.6 V, Recommend 3.3 V General purpose I/O P0.21...
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General purpose I/O Digital I/O P0.14 General purpose I/O Digital I/O TRACEDATA[3] Trace port output P0.15 General purpose I/O Digital I/O TRACEDATA[2] Trace port output General purpose I/O P0.16 Digital I/O Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 8 of 28...
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Digital I/O General purpose I/O P0.25 Digital I/O General purpose I/O General purpose I/O Digital I/O P0.28/AIN4 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input General purpose I/O Digital I/O P0.29/AIN5 Analog input SAADC/COMP/LPCOMP input Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 9 of 28...
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P0.15 General purpose I/O Digital I/O TRACEDATA[2] Trace port output P0.16 General purpose I/O Digital I/O TRACEDATA[1] Trace port output Serial wire debug I/O for debugging and SWDIO SWDIO Digital I/O Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 10 of 28...
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General purpose I/O P0.18 General purpose I/O Trace port output TRACEDATA[0] Digital I/O Single wire output P0.19 Digital I/O General purpose I/O P0.20 General purpose I/O Digital I/O TRACECLK Trace port clock output Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 11 of 28...
The functional operation does not guarantee performance beyond the limits of the conditional parameter values in the table below. Long-term work beyond this limit will affect the reliability of the module more or less. Table 5. Recommended Operating Conditions of RF-BM-ND04(I) Items Condition Min.
V1.2 - May, 2023 Note: EN falling edge active. RF-BM-ND04I Figure 7. Reference Design of RF-BM-ND04(I) 4.5 Antenna 4.5.1 Antenna Design Recommendation 1. The antenna installation structure has a great influence on the module performance. It is necessary to ensure the antenna is exposed and preferably vertically upward.
Note: The hollow-out position is based on the antenna used. 4.5.2 IPEX Connector RF-BM-ND04I module is integrated the IPEX version 1 antenna seat, the specification of the antenna seat is as follow: Figure 9. Specification of Antenna Seat Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 17 of 28...
4.5.4 External Antenna Design Recommendation of the Half-Hole ANT Pin 1. A Π-type matching circuit is reserved for the antenna, and 50 Ω impedance control is performed on the RF traces. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 18 of 28...
1. It is recommended to offer the module with a DC stabilized power supply, a tiny power supply ripple coefficient, and reliable ground. Please pay attention to the correct connection between the positive and negative poles of the power Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 19 of 28...
5. The low voltage of the power supply is lower than the recommended value at ambient temperature, and the lower the voltage, the smaller the power is. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 20 of 28...
3. If the extension wire or feeder wire is of poor quality or too long, the bit error rate will be high. 4.8 Electrostatics Discharge Warnings The module will be damaged for the discharge of static. RF-star suggests that all modules should follow the 3 precautions below: 1.
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Max. 6 ℃/s Time from 25 ℃ to Peak Temperature (t Max. 6 minutes Max. 8 minutes Time of Soldering Zone (t 20±10 s 20±10 s Figure 15. Recommended Reflow for Lead-Free Solder Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 22 of 28...
The default package method is . If you need the modules to be shipped by tape & reel, pls contact us in advance. Figure 16. Default Package by Tray Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 23 of 28...
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RF-BM-ND04(I) www.szrfstar.com V1.2 - May, 2023 Figure 17. Package by Tape & Reel Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 24 of 28...
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: 2ABN2-FBMND04 Figure 18. FCC Certificate of RF-BM-ND04 6.2 SRRC SRRC ID: 2019DP6546 Figure 19. SRRC Certificate of RF-BM-ND04 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd.
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RF-BM-ND04(I) www.szrfstar.com V1.2 - May, 2023 6.3 CE Figure 20. CE Certificate of RF-BM-ND04 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 26 of 28...
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.rfstariot.com and www.szrfstar.com. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 27 of 28...
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