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BM833F

BM833F

Fanstel Corp.
802.15.4, Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.1 Transceiver Module 2.4GHz PCB Trace Surface Mount
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Overview

The BM833F is a 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 128kB RAM, making it capable of handling complex application code alongside the wireless stack. The module includes a built-in PCB trace antenna and is designed for easy surface-mount integration into space-constrained IoT designs.

Why Choose This Part

The module offers a significant link budget with +8dBm TX power and -104dBm sensitivity (in Long Range mode), ensuring reliable connections. It simplifies power management with an integrated DC-DC converter and embedded inductors, while supporting a wide supply voltage range from 1.7V to 5.5V. The inclusion of NFC-A and 42 GPIO pins provides extensive flexibility for peripheral interfacing and secure out-of-band pairing.

Applications

Direction Finding and RTLS
Utilizes Bluetooth 5.1 Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) capabilities for indoor positioning.
Industrial Mesh Networking
Supports Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, and Zigbee protocols for robust, many-to-many communication in factory environments.
Professional Lighting Control
High temperature rating of 105C allows for reliable operation inside LED fixtures and commercial lighting controllers.
Advanced Wearables
Small 15x20.6mm footprint combined with an integrated FPU and DSP instructions for biometric data processing.

Key Specifications

Protocol Bluetooth v5.1
Data Rate 2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Memory Size 512kB Flash, 128kB RAM
Sensitivity -104dBm
Antenna Type PCB Trace
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 can use the Nordic nRF Connect SDK and Segger Embedded Studio for firmware development. Hardware evaluation is best performed using the Fanstel EV-BM833 evaluation board, which breaks out all module pins. The module supports Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and can be programmed via the standard SWD interface.

Also Consider

MDBT50Q-512K Raytac - An alternative nRF52833 module with a smaller physical footprint but similar memory and radio capabilities.