RF-Star RF-BM-ND01 Instruction Manual

Bluetooth 4.2 low energy module

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RF-BM-ND01
Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy Module
Version 1.3
Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd.
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May 26
, 2023
All rights reserved. Those responsible for unauthorized reproduction will be prosecuted.

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  • Page 1 RF-BM-ND01 Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy Module Version 1.3 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. May 26 , 2023 All rights reserved. Those responsible for unauthorized reproduction will be prosecuted.
  • Page 2: Device Overview

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 1 Device Overview 1.1 Description RF-BM-ND01 is an RF module based on Nordic BLE SoC nRF51822 with ARM ® Cortex ® -M0 32-bit processor. It integrates a 16.0 MHz crystal, an optional 32.768 kHz, an LC filter, an antenna matching and a meander line inverted-F PCB antenna.
  • Page 3: Functional Block Diagram

    Reset 1.8 V ~ 3.6 V Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of RF-BM-ND01 1.5 Part Number Conventions The part numbers are of the form of RF-BM-ND01 where the fields are defined as follows: Company Name Module Version nRF51822 Version RF-star...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.8 Soldering and Reflow Condition ......................... 12 5 Optional Package Specification ..........................14 6 Certification ..................................16 6.1 SRRC ................................... 16 7 Revision History ................................17 8 Contact Us ..................................18 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 3 of 18...
  • Page 5: Module Configuration And Functions

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 2 Module Configuration and Functions 2.1 Module Parameters Table 1. Parameters of RF-BM-ND01 Chipset nRF51822 Supply Power Voltage 1.8 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)
  • Page 6: Module Pin Diagram

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 2.2 Module Pin Diagram Figure 3. Pin Diagram of RF-BM-ND01 2.3 Pin Functions Table 2. Pin Functions of RF-BM-ND01 Name Chip Pin Pin Type Description Power supply 1.8 V ~ 3.6 V, Recommend 3.3 V Power P0.21...
  • Page 7 Digital I/O & Analog Reset pin. Active low. nRESET nRESET Hardware debug and falsh programming I/O. SWDCLK Digital Input SWCLK P0_17 Digital I/O Digital I/O P0_18 P0_19 Digital I/O Digital I/O P0_20 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 6 of 18...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    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 3. Recommended Operating Conditions of RF-BM-ND01 Items Condition Typ.
  • Page 9: Application, Implementation, And Layout

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 4 Application, Implementation, and Layout 4.1 Module Photos Figure 4. Photos of RF-BM-ND01 4.2 Recommended PCB Footprint Figure 5. Recommended PCB Footprint of RF-BM-ND01 (mm) Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 8 of 18...
  • Page 10: Schematic Diagram

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 4.3 Schematic Diagram Figure 6. Schematic Diagram of RF-BM-ND01 4.4 Antenna 4.4.1 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.
  • Page 11: Basic Operation Of Hardware Design

    If circumstances permit, appropriate isolation and shielding can be done. 8. It is recommended to stay away from the devices whose TTL protocol is the same 2.4 GHz physical layer, for Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 10 of 18...
  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    3. If the extension wire or feeder wire is of poor quality or too long, the bit error rate will be high. 4.7 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.
  • Page 13: Soldering And Reflow Condition

    T Max. 6 ℃/s 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 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 12 of 18...
  • Page 14 RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 Figure 8. Recommended Reflow for Lead-Free Solder Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 13 of 18...
  • Page 15: Optional Package Specification

    The default package method is . If you need the modules to be shipped by tape & reel, pls contact us in advance. Figure 9. Default Package by Tray Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 14 of 18...
  • Page 16 RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 Figure 10. Package by Tape & Reel Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 15 of 18...
  • Page 17: Certification

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 6 Certification 6.1 SRRC SRRC ID: 2019DP6207 Figure 11. SRRC Certificate Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 16 of 18...
  • Page 18: Revision History

    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 17 of 18...
  • Page 19: Contact Us

    RF-BM-ND01 www.szrfstar.com V1.3 - May, 2023 8 Contact Us SHENZHEN RF-STAR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Shenzhen HQ: Add.: Room 502, Podium Building No. 12, Shenzhen Bay Science and Technology Ecological Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518063 Tel.: 86-755-8632 9829 Chengdu Branch: Add.: N2-1604, Global Center, North No.

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