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BM833E

BM833E

Fanstel Corp.
802.15.4, Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.1 Transceiver Module 2.4GHz Antenna Not Included, U.FL Surface Mount
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Overview

The BM833E is a compact, high-performance Bluetooth 5.1 and 802.15.4 wireless module based on the Nordic nRF52833 SoC. It features an integrated ARM Cortex M4F processor, 512kB Flash, and a U.FL connector for applications requiring an external antenna. The module supports advanced features like Coded PHY for long-range communication and an NFC-A tag interface for simplified out-of-band pairing.

Why Choose This Part

The module offers a wide operating voltage range from 1.7V to 5.5V and high output power of 8dBm, significantly improving link budget over standard modules. With 128kB of RAM and a dedicated FPU, it can handle complex local processing and multiple protocol stacks simultaneously.

Applications

Industrial IoT Gateways
Utilizes the 105 degree Celsius max temperature rating and external antenna capability for reliable connectivity in harsh environments.
Smart Lighting Controls
Leverages 802.15.4 support for Thread or Zigbee mesh networking alongside Bluetooth for smartphone commissioning.
Professional Lighting
Uses the integrated USB 2.0 full speed interface and 42 GPIO pins for complex DMX or specialized lighting controllers.
Direction Finding and Asset Tracking
Employs Bluetooth 5.1 Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) capabilities for precise indoor positioning.

Key Specifications

Protocol Bluetooth v5.1
Data Rate 2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Memory Size 512kB Flash, 128kB RAM
Sensitivity -104dBm
Antenna Type Antenna Not Included, U.FL
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 68-SMD Module
Power - Output 8dBm
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 5.5V
Serial Interfaces ADC, GPIO, I2C, PWM, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4, Bluetooth
Utilized IC / Part nRF52833
Current - Receiving 4.6mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC
Current - Transmitting 4.6mA

Getting Started

Developers should use the Nordic nRF Connect SDK (NCS), which includes the Zephyr RTOS and protocol libraries for Bluetooth and 802.15.4. Hardware evaluation can be performed using Fanstel's EV-BM833 evaluation board or the Nordic nRF52833 DK for software-compatible prototyping.

Also Consider

BM833 Fanstel Corp. - This is the PCB trace antenna version of the same module for applications where an external antenna is not required.

Categories

Wireless & Connectivity > Bluetooth & BLE Modules Microcontrollers > IoT & Wireless MCUs IoT & Smart Devices > IoT Modules & SoCs IoT & Smart Devices > Smart Home & Building