BM78 – New Bluetooth® Version 4.2 Dual Mode Modules

The BM78 is a fully-certified Bluetooth^® Version 4.2 (BR/EDR/LE) module for designers who want to easily add Bluetooth Smart Ready wireless capability to their products. Delivering local connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), the BM78 bridges your product to Smart Phones and Tablets for convenient data transfer, control and access to cloud applications. This Bluetooth dual mode module is available in two different versions, with antenna and shield (BM78SPPS5MC2) or without antenna and no shield (BM78SPP05MC2). The module supports GAP, SDP, SPP, and GATT profiles. Data is transferred over the Bluetooth link by sending/receiving data via transparent mode over UART, making it easy to integrate with any processor or Microcontroller with a UART interface. Configuration is made easy using a Windows^® based GUI or directly via UART by a microcontroller.

The Bluetooth SIG certified module provides a complete wireless solution with Bluetooth stack on-board and worldwide radio certifications for ETSI, FCC, IC, MIC, KCC, and NCC.

Similar to the BM78, there will be coming soon the RN4678 module with ASCII command interface for easy configuration.

FEATURES

Fully certified Bluetooth Version 4.2 Module (BM78SPPx5MC2-0002AA)
Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low-Energy Support
Bluetooth SIG Certified
On-board embedded Bluetooth Stack (GAP, SDP, SPP, GATT profiles)
Receiver Sensitivity: -90 dBm (BR/EDR), -92 dBm (LE)
Transmit Power: +1.5 dBm typical
Operating voltage range: 3.3V to 4.2V
Operating temperature: -20ºC to +70ºC
Easy to use transparent mode for data transfer via UART
Easy to configure with Windows^® GUI or direct by MCU
Multiple I/O pins for control and status
Secure AES128 encryption
Firmware can be field upgradable via UART
Compact surface mount module:
- 22 x 12 x 2.4 mm (BM78SPPS5MC2)
- 15 x 12 x 1.8 mm (BM78SPP05MC2)
Castellated surface mount pads for easy and reliable host PCB mounting
Worldwide regulatory certifications (ETSI, FCC, IC, MIC, KCC, and NCC)