Free2Move - F2M03GXA revision gives embedded Bluetooth® at 1000 metres LoS

Free2Move – F2M03GXA revision gives embedded Bluetooth® at 1000 metres LoS

Wireless communication specialist Free2move is announcing a new revision of its industrial grade Bluetooth communication module F2M03GXA. Fully certified according to CE, FCC and IC, including built-in antenna, the upgraded F2M03GXA provides a more than 1 km (1,000 metres) line-of-sight range and typically a 500 metres operating range with Bluetooth Classic v2.1 and Enhanced Data Rate (EDR).

The range performance is achieved through improved receiver sensitivity of -89.0dBm and with a transmit power of up to +18.4dBm, together providing an excellent link budget of 107.4dBm.

The F2M03GXA is intended for surface mounting (SMT) using standard pick-and-place machinery. It is both RoHS and REACH compliant. It is designed for robust performance in demanding industrial environments where reliable wireless communication is mandated.

Along with an easy-to-use Wireless UART interface, developers can easily embed this pre-certified wireless solution into their product even with limited knowledge in Bluetooth® and RF. To further facilitate integration in end user products, F2M03GXA is also provided with a new software-based development tool.

The F2M03GXA is employed for a variety of communication requirements, for instance in industrial machinery, medical equipment, remote control devices, displays, and point-of-sale (PoS) equipment.