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BMD-350-A-R

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Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0 Transceiver Module 2.4GHz Integrated, Trace Surface Mount
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Overview

The BMD-350-A-R is a high-performance Bluetooth 5.0 module based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52832 SoC. It integrates a 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit, 512kB of flash memory, and an onboard trace antenna into a compact 6.4mm x 8.65mm footprint. This module is designed for power-efficient wireless applications requiring sophisticated processing and minimal external components.

Why Choose This Part

The module's main advantage is its extreme integration, featuring a built-in DC-DC converter and trace antenna that eliminate the need for complex RF layout work. Its low power consumption of 5.3mA during 0dBm transmission and a sub-microamp sleep mode significantly extend battery life for remote endpoints.

Applications

Bluetooth Mesh Networking
Utilizes the high memory capacity and Bluetooth 5 hardware support to manage complex mesh node operations in smart lighting and industrial automation.
Wearable Health Monitors
The ultra-low 0.3uA standby current and integrated FPU make it ideal for battery-operated devices performing local sensor fusion.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Leverages the hardware AES encryption and -96dBm sensitivity for secure, long-range telemetry in harsh RF environments.

Key Specifications

Protocol Bluetooth v5.0
Data Rate 2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation GFSK
Memory Size 512kB Flash, 64kB RAM
Sensitivity -96dBm
Antenna Type Integrated, Trace
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case Module
Power - Output 4dBm
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2C, I2S, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard Bluetooth
Utilized IC / Part nRF52832
Current - Receiving 5.4mA ~ 11.7mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 5.3mA ~ 16.6mA

Getting Started

Developers can use the Nordic nRF5 SDK or nRF Connect SDK with Segger Embedded Studio or VS Code for firmware development. The BMD-350-EVAL evaluation board provides a breakout for the module's I/O and integrates a Segger J-Link debugger for rapid prototyping and testing.

Also Consider

MDBT42Q-512KV2 Raytac - Offers the same nRF52832 chipset in a similar module form factor with an integrated chip antenna.
BMD-340-A-R u-bloxu-blox - An alternative module supporting Bluetooth 5.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity based on the nRF52840 SoC.

Categories

Wireless & Connectivity