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BlueNRG-1 is a new single-chip Bluetooth Low Energy solution

31.07.2016

The BlueNRG-1 system-on-chip from STMicroelectronics allows you to create a complete device based on a single chip with support for Bluetooh Low Energy technology. The chip is extremely low power and offers 100kB of Flash memory for a user application that runs on a low power Cortex-M0 core.

The BlueNRG-1 is designed for the growing Bluetooth low energy markets, including retail, wearables, smart home devices, and automotive, industrial, and medical applications. Support for the latest Bluetooth Low Energy specification ver 4.2 ensures advanced data security and privacy.

The BlueNRG-1's ability to quickly transition between power-saving and active modes extends battery life from months to years. In addition, the output power of the chip has been increased to +8dBm to ensure clear and reliable communication even in the presence of a lot of interference in the 2,4GHz band.

New BlueNRG-1 features include a dedicated digital microphone input that simplifies voice application support and operation in temperatures up to 105°C, which is critical for applications such as smart lighting and automotive electronics. The BlueNRG-1 will be available in two package types - 5mm x 5mm QFN-32 (BlueNRG-132) and 2,7mm x 2,6mm WLCSP-34 (BlueNRG-134).

BlueNRG-1 Features:

System-on-a-chip 32MHz ARM Cortex-M0 SoC;
Memory: 160 kB Flash and 24 kB RAM;
Work in Master and Slave modes;
Radio link budget up to 96 dB;
Accurate RSSI readings for power management;
Quick wake up and go to sleep;
Balun to reduce the number of LC components;
10-bit ADC, SPI, 2 x I2C, UART, and up to 15 GPIOs;
Built-in DC/DC buck converter;
Maximum current consumption 8,2 mA (@ 0 dBm, 3.0 V);
Current 1uA in sleep mode (active BLE stack);
Operating voltage from 1,7 to 3,6 V.

Bluetooth Low Energy technology is ideal for battery smart sensors, indoor positioning beacons, keyless entry systems, remote controls and vehicle trackers. Shipments of Bluetooth Low Energy IoT products are expected to increase by 34% by 2021 to reach 1,4 billion units (according to ABI Research).

The penetration of BLE technology for the Internet of Things is facilitated by the widespread use of BLE-enabled tablets and smartphones, which provide a convenient user interface for interacting with Bluetooth low energy devices.

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