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APPLICABILITY TABLE

PRODUCT

BlueMod+S42/AI

Table 1 Product Applicability

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Contents

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 11

1.1 Scope ..................................................................................................................... 11

1.2 Audience ................................................................................................................ 11

1.3 Contact Information, Support ................................................................................. 11

1.4 Document Organization ......................................................................................... 12

1.5 Text Conventions ................................................................................................... 12

1.6 Related Documents ................................................................................................ 13

2 General Product Description ..................................................................................... 14

2.1 Feature Summary .................................................................................................. 14

2.2 Applications ............................................................................................................ 15

2.3 General Cable Replacement .................................................................................. 15

2.3.1 Industry ...................................................................................................................... 15

2.3.2 POS/Advertising ........................................................................................................ 15

2.3.3 Healthcare and Medical ............................................................................................. 15

2.3.4 Sports and Fitness ..................................................................................................... 15

2.3.5 Entertainment ............................................................................................................ 16

2.4 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 16

3 Application Interface .................................................................................................. 17

3.1 Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 17

3.1.1 Power-up Slew-Rate .................................................................................................. 18

3.2 Reset ...................................................................................................................... 18

3.3 Serial Interface ....................................................................................................... 19

3.3.1 4-Wire Serial Interface ............................................................................................... 21

3.3.2 UART Example Circuits ............................................................................................. 22

3.3.3 Baud Rate Deviation .................................................................................................. 23

3.3.4 Dynamic I/O Signal Type Changes depending on the UICP status ............................ 23

3.4 GPIO Interface ....................................................................................................... 24

3.5 I2C Interface ........................................................................................................... 24

3.6 SPI Serial Peripheral Interface ............................................................................... 26

3.7 Bluetooth Radio Interface ....................................................................................... 26

3.8 NFC Function ......................................................................................................... 26

3.8.1 NFCT Antenna Recommendations ............................................................................ 27

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3.8.2 Power Back feeding ................................................................................................... 27

3.9 Slow Clock Interface .............................................................................................. 28

3.9.1 32,768 kHz Crystal Oscillator Specification (32k XOSC) ............................................ 28

3.9.2 Connection of an External 32,768 kHz Crystal ........................................................... 28

3.10 Test Mode ........................................................................................................... 29

3.11 Operating in a Power-Switched Environment ..................................................... 30

3.12 Serial Wire Debug Interface ................................................................................ 30

3.13 DC/DC Converter ................................................................................................ 31

4 Module Pins ................................................................................................................ 32

4.1 Pin Numbering ....................................................................................................... 32

4.2 Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 33

4.2.1 General Pin Description ............................................................................................. 33

4.2.2 Application Specific Pin Description ........................................................................... 35

4.3 Handling of Unused Signals ................................................................................... 36

5 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................... 37

5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................... 37

5.2 Operating Conditions ............................................................................................. 37

5.3 Environmental Requirements ................................................................................. 37

5.4 DC Parameter ........................................................................................................ 38

5.4.1 General Purpose I/O (GPIO) ...................................................................................... 38

5.4.2 EXT-RES# ................................................................................................................. 39

5.4.3 Analog Digital Converter (ADC) ................................................................................. 40

5.4.4 ADC Reference Voltage ............................................................................................. 40

5.4.5 Analog ADC Input AIN ............................................................................................... 41

5.5 Power Consumption and Power-Down Modes ....................................................... 42

5.5.1 Terminal I/O Configuration ......................................................................................... 42

5.6 RF Performance ..................................................................................................... 44

5.6.1 BLE Receiver ............................................................................................................. 44

5.6.2 BLE Transmitter ......................................................................................................... 45

5.6.3 Antenna-Gain and Radiation Pattern ......................................................................... 46

5.7 Power-Up Time ...................................................................................................... 47

6 Mechanical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 48

6.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 48

6.2 Recommended Land Pattern ................................................................................. 49

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6.3 Re-flow Temperature-Time Profile ......................................................................... 49

6.4 Placement Recommendation ................................................................................. 50

6.5 Housing Guidelines ................................................................................................ 51

6.6 Antenna Issues ...................................................................................................... 51

6.7 Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................... 51

6.8 Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 51

7 Application Diagram ................................................................................................... 52

8 Compliances ............................................................................................................... 53

8.1 Declaration of Conformity CE ................................................................................. 53

8.2 FCC Compliance .................................................................................................... 53

8.2.1 FCC Grant ................................................................................................................. 53

8.2.2 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 53

8.2.3 FCC Caution .............................................................................................................. 54

8.2.4 FCC Warning ............................................................................................................. 54

8.2.5 FCC RF-exposure Statement ..................................................................................... 54

8.2.6 FCC Labeling Requirements for the End Product ...................................................... 55

8.3 IC Compliance ........................................................................................................ 55

8.3.1 IC Grant ..................................................................................................................... 55

8.3.2 IC Statement .............................................................................................................. 55

8.3.3 IC Caution .................................................................................................................. 56

8.3.4 IC RF-exposure Statement ........................................................................................ 56

8.3.5 IC Labeling Requirements for the End Product .......................................................... 56

8.3.6 IC Label Information BlueMod+S42 ........................................................................... 56

8.4 KCC Certification .................................................................................................... 57

8.4.1 KCC Certificate .......................................................................................................... 57

8.5 Bluetooth Qualification ........................................................................................... 57

8.6 RoHS Declaration .................................................................................................. 57

9 Packing ........................................................................................................................ 58

9.1 Tape ....................................................................................................................... 59

9.2 Reel ........................................................................................................................ 59

9.3 Package Label ....................................................................................................... 59

10 Ordering Information............................................................................................... 60

10.1 Part Numbers ...................................................................................................... 60

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10.2 Standard Packing Unit ........................................................................................ 60

10.3 Evaluation Kit ...................................................................................................... 60

11 Safety Recommendations ....................................................................................... 61

12 Document History ................................................................................................... 62

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Figures

Figure 1: BlueMod+S42/AI Block Diagram ...................................................................................... 16

Figure 2: BlueMod+S42 Example Power Supply with LDO ............................................................. 17

Figure 3: BlueMod+S42 Example Reset ......................................................................................... 18

Figure 4: Serial Interface Signals .................................................................................................... 20

Figure 5: Five Wire Interface supporting UICP (Minimum Signals needed) ..................................... 20

Figure 6: BlueMod+S42 Example Serial Interface (RS-232) Supporting UICP ................................ 22

Figure 7: BlueMod+S42 Example Serial Interface (Mixed Signal Level) .......................................... 22

Figure 8: BlueMod+S42 I2C Interface .............................................................................................. 25

Figure 9: BlueMod+S42 SPI Interface (Example: Master Mode) ..................................................... 26

Figure 10: BlueMod+S42 NFC Antenna Tuning .............................................................................. 27

Figure 11: BlueMod+S42 connection of external XTAL ................................................................... 29

Figure 12: BlueMod+S42 Pin Numbering (Top View) ...................................................................... 32

Figure 13: Typical Antenna Radiation Pattern at 2402MHz ............................................................. 46

Figure 14: Typical Antenna Radiation Pattern at 2441MHz ............................................................. 46

Figure 15: Typical Antenna Radiation Pattern at 2480MHz ............................................................. 46

Figure 16: BlueMod+S42/AI Dimensions ......................................................................................... 48

Figure 17: BlueMod+S42 Land Pattern TOP VIEW ......................................................................... 49

Figure 18: Soldering Temperature-Time Profile (For Reflow Soldering) .......................................... 49

Figure 19 : BlueMod+S42/AI Placement Recommendation ............................................................. 51

Figure 20: Typical Application Schematics ...................................................................................... 52

Tables

Table 1 Product Applicability ............................................................................................................. 2

Table 2: Power up Rise Time Requirements ................................................................................... 18

Table 3: Pin States during Reset ..................................................................................................... 19

Table 4: Deviation of Baud rates ..................................................................................................... 23

Table 5: 32,768kHz Crystal Oscillator ............................................................................................. 28

Table 6: Testmode# / Boot0 Logic................................................................................................... 29

Table 7: General Pin Assignment .................................................................................................... 34

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Table 8: Application Specific Pin Assignments, TIO ........................................................................ 36

Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................... 37

Table 10: DC Operating Conditions ................................................................................................. 37

Table 11: Environmental Requirements .......................................................................................... 37

Table 12: DC Characteristics, Digital IO .......................................................................................... 38

Table 13: DC Characteristics, EXT-RES# ....................................................................................... 39

Table 15: Input Impedance for AIN.................................................................................................. 41

Table 16: Supply Current Sleep Modes, no Radio Activity .............................................................. 42

Table 17: Supply Current BLE Terminal I/O Profile, Peripheral Device Role ................................... 43

Table 18: RF Performance BLE Receiver ....................................................................................... 44

Table 19: RF Performance BLE Transmitter ................................................................................... 46

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1 Introduction

1.1 Scope

This document provides information how the BlueMod+S42/AI can be integrated into

customer systems. It addresses hardware specifications of the BlueMod+S42/AI and

requirements of the hardware environments for the BlueMod+S42/AI.

NOTE:

The description text “BlueMod+S42” refers to all modules listed in the Table 1 Product

Applicability

1.2 Audience

This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to

implement Bluetooth modules in their application.

1.3 Contact Information, Support

For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals,

contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC) at:

TS-EMEA@telit.com

TS-NORTHAMERICA@telit.com

TS-LATINAMERICA@telit.com

TS-APAC@telit.com

TS-SRD@telit.com for global Bluetooth support

Alternatively, use:

http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php

For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations

on accessories and components visit:

http://www.telit.com

To register for product news and announcements or for product questions contact Telit

Technical Support Center (TTSC).

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Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and

suggestions for improvements.

Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.

1.4 Document Organization

This document contains the following chapters:

“Chapter 1: “Introduction” provides a scope for this document, target audience, contact and

support information, and text conventions.

“Chapter 3: General Product Description” gives an overview of the features of the product.

“Chapter 3: Application Interface” describes in details the interfaces of the product.

“Chapter 4: Module Pins” describes the signal mapping and specification.

“Chapter 5: Electrical Characteristics” describes in details the characteristics of the product.

“Chapter 6: Mechanical Characteristics” describes the mechanical characteristics.

“Chapter 8: “Compliances” provides some fundamental information on conformity and

compliances.

“Chapter 11: “Safety Recommendation” provides some safety recommendations that must be

follow by the customer in the design of the application that makes use of the BlueMod+S42.

1.5 Text Conventions

Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily

injury may occur.

Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if

these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.

Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when

integrating the module.

All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.

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1.6 Related Documents

• Nordic: nRF52_Series_Reference_Manual

• Nordic: nRF52832_PS v1.0.pdf (Product Specification)

• BlueMod+S42\Central AT Command Reference, 80512ST10771A

• BlueMod+S42 Software User Guide, 1VV0301318

• UICP_UART_Interface_Control_Protocol, 30507ST10756A

• BlueMod+S42 Testmode Reference, 80512NT11496A

• Bluetooth SIG Core Specification V4.2

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2 General Product Description

2.1 Feature Summary

 Bluetooth specification V4.2 compliant

 Supports Bluetooth low energy

 Fully qualified Bluetooth V4.2 Single Mode LE

 CE certified

 FCC and IC certified

 Nordic nRF52832 inside

 Fast Connection Setup

 RF output power -20 up to +4dBm EIRP

 RF output power -40dBm EIRP in Whisper Mode

 RSSI detector on board

 High sensitivity design

 Supply voltage range 1,7V to 3,6V

 Internal crystal oscillator (32 MHz)

 LGA Surface Mount type. BlueMod+S42: 17 x 10 x 2.6 mm3

 Pin compatible to Telit BlueMod+S BLE and BlueMod+SR dual mode module

 Shielded to be compliant to FCC full modular approval

 Flexible Power Management

 128-bit AES encryption

 NFC peripheral communication signal interface type A with 106 kbps bit rate

 High-speed UART interface

 I2C Master

 SPI Master/Slave interface

 Low power comparator

 Real Time Counter

 Up to 19 digital IO’s for individual usage by embedded software

 Up to 8 analog inputs for individual usage by embedded software

 8/9/10bit ADC

 Arm® CortexTM-M4 core for embedded profiles or application software

 Manufactured in conformance with RoHS2

 Operating temperature -40 ... +85 °C

 Weight: 0,7 g

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2.2 Applications

The BlueMod+S42 is designed to be used in low power applications, like sensor devices.

Some typical applications are described in this chapter.

Supported profiles are:

• Terminal I/O

• GATT based LE-profiles

NOTE:

Support for any additional profile is possible on request

2.3 General Cable Replacement

In case there is no standardized application specific profile available the BlueMod+S42 offers

Telit’s Terminal I/O profile, which allows transparent data transfer over UART and supports

Secure Simple Pairing, making the pairing process easy and the connection secure. Terminal

I/O is available for iOS and Android as well as implemented in Telit’s dual mode module

BlueMod+SR.

2.3.1 Industry

BlueMod+S42 can be used to monitor and control motors, actuators, values and entire

processes.

2.3.2 POS/Advertising

BlueMod+S42 supports iBeacon or similar applications.

2.3.3 Healthcare and Medical

Usage of Bluetooth is aimed mainly at devices that are used for monitoring vital data. Typical

devices are blood glucose meter, blood pressure cuffs and pulse ox meters. Bluetooth

BR/EDR and low energy were chosen by the Continua Health Alliance as transports for

interoperable end to end communication.

2.3.4 Sports and Fitness

In the sports and fitness segment the BlueMod+S42 is used in devices for positioning as well

as monitoring vital data. Typical devices in this market are heart rate monitors, body

temperature thermometers, pedometers, cadence meters, altimeter, positioning / GPS tracking

and watches displaying information from sensors.

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2.3.5 Entertainment

Bluetooth technology is already used in a wide variety of devices in the entertainment sector,

namely set-top boxes / gaming consoles. BlueMod+S42 is especially suited for use in remote

controls, gaming controller and wireless mouse/keyboard applications.

2.4 Block Diagram

nRF52832

VSUP

BlueMod+S42/AI

RESET

I2C

UART

SPI

up to 7

GND

3.0V

32MHz

opt. 32kHz

Serial Wire Debug

onboard

antenna

GPIO

up to 19

Analog In

up to 6

NFC-Antenna

32,768kHz

optional

Figure 1: BlueMod+S42/AI Block Diagram

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3 Application Interface

3.1 Power Supply

BlueMod+S42 require a power supply with the following characteristics:

Typical: 3,0VDC, min.: 1,7VDC, max.: 3,6VDC, thereby delivering > 25 mA peak

BlueMod+S42 is designed to be powered from 3V coin cell batteries e.g. CR2032 directly, or

any other power source complying with the given requirements. For optimal performance, a

stable supply is recommended. Furthermore, it is recommended to place a capacitor in parallel

to the CR2032 3V coin cell battery in order to prolong battery lifetime, by compensating the

effects of the rising source resistance of the battery to pulsed loads. Since the isolation

resistance of this capacitor will discharge the battery in a not insignificant scale, the capacitor

should be chosen under consideration of the following rules:

• capacitance as small as necessary

• nominal voltage as high as possible

• case size as large as possible

• use X7R instead of X5R

In case of using an NFC antenna in conjunction with batteries attend to chapter 3.7.1 Power

Back feeding.

BlueMod+S42

XC6209F-3.3

E-6,F-6

VSUP

GND:

A-7,E-7,F-7,B-[5:8],

C-[5:8],D-8,E-8,F-8

1µ + 100n

1µ

VOUT

VSS

VIN

5 1

+5VDC

Figure 2: BlueMod+S42 Example Power Supply with LDO

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3.1.1 Power-up Slew-Rate

Parameter Min Max Unit

VSUP rise time rate

(1)

0 60 ms

(1) 0V to 1,7V

Table 2: Power up Rise Time Requirements

3.2 Reset

BlueMod+S42 are equipped with circuitry for generating reset from three sources:

• A reset is held active, when VSUP falls below the threshold of the brownout detector

(VBOR = 1,2V … 1,7V), and is released when VSUP rises above VBOR + VHYST .

The brownout detector also holds the reset active during power up, until VSUP >

VBOR.

• A reset is generated, when VSUP is > VBOR and increases 300 mV or more, within

300 ms or less.

• By holding pin B-1 (EXT-RES#) at ≤ VSUP*0,3V for tHOLDRESETNORMAL ≥ 0,2µs, an

external reset (pin reset) is generated. This pin has a fixed internal pull-up resistor

(RPU = 11kΩ ... 16kΩ). EXT-RES# may be left open if not used.

BlueMod+S42

E-6,F-6

VSUP

GND

+3V3

EXT-RES# B-1

Reset-Switch is optional

Please Note: EXT-RES# of BlueMod+S42 has approx. 13k internal pullup.

470R*

Reset signal is optional

Host MCU

GPIO

VDD

* resistor can be omitted,

if GPIO is open drain type

Figure 3: BlueMod+S42 Example Reset

The following table shows the pin states of BlueMod+S42 during reset active.

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Pin Name State: BlueMod+S42

EXT-RES# Input with pull-up

(1)

XL-IN Input floating (disconnected)

XL-OUT Input floating (disconnected)

UART-TXD Input floating (disconnected)

UART-RXD Input floating (disconnected)

UART-RTS# Input floating (disconnected) with pull-up resistor 470kΩ

(2)

UART-CTS# Input floating (disconnected)

IUR-OUT# Input floating (disconnected)

IUR-IN# Input floating (disconnected)

GPIO[0:14] Input floating (disconnected)

TESTMODE# Input floating (disconnected)

BOOT0 Input floating (disconnected)

SWDIO Input with pull-up

(1)

SWCLK Input with pull-down

(1)

(1) pull-up, pull-down: RPU, RPD is typ. 13kΩ (11kΩ to 16kΩ)

(2) a discrete resistor is used

Table 3: Pin States during Reset

The pin states as indicated in Table 3 are kept until hardware initialization has started.

3.3 Serial Interface

The serial interface of BlueMod+S42 is a high-speed UART interface supporting RTS/CTS

flow control and interface-up/down mechanism according to the UICP+ protocol (refer to

UICP_UART_Interface_Control_Protocol, 30507ST10756A). Electrical interfacing is at

CMOS levels (defined by VSUP; see chapter 5.4.1).

Transmission speeds are 9600 – 921600 bps and 1Mbps (asynchronous)

Character representation: 8 Bit, no parity, 1 stop bit (8N1)

Hardware flow-control with RTS and CTS (active low)

NOTE:

Transmission speed may be limited by firmware. See corresponding command reference

BlueMod+S42\Central AT Command Reference for further information.

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BlueMod+S42

Host

UART-RXD

UART-TXD

UART-CTS#

UART-RTS#

IUR-IN#

IUR-OUT#

GND

Figure 4: Serial Interface Signals

The basic serial interface (with RTS/CTS flow control) uses only four signal lines (UART-

RXD, UART-TXD, UART-CTS#, UART-RTS#) and GND. IUR-IN#, IUR-OUT# and

GPIO[4] (see below) can be left unconnected.

A substantially saving of power during idle phases can be achieved (see 5.5.1) when the UICP

protocol is used (refer to UICP_UART_Interface_Control_Protocol, 30507ST10756A). This

protocol should be implemented on the host side as well. Signals IUR-IN# and IUR-OUT#

should be connected to the host (see Figure 4: Serial Interface

Signals) and may be mapped to DSR and DTR, if an RS232-style (DTE-type) interface is

used (see Figure 6).

BlueMod+S42

Host

UART-TXD

IUR-OUT#

UART-CTS#

UART-RXD

IUR-IN#

UART-RTS#

IUR-OUT#

IUC-IN#

CTS#

TXD

RXD

GND

Figure 5: Five Wire Interface supporting UICP (Minimum Signals needed)

Figure 5 shows the minimal configuration to use UICP for both directions RxD and TxD. To

use this scheme, the user has to implement UICP on host side for the transmitter only to wake

up the BlueMod+S42 receiver.

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When using the TIO firmware and applications, call control can be supported by GPIO[4].

Driving GPIO[4] to logic High level during a data transfer phase will “hang up” the

connection and disconnect the Bluetooth link. This signal may be mapped to DSR, if an

RS232-style (DTE-type) interface is used. Please refer to BlueMod+S42\Central AT

Command Reference for a functional specification. GPIO[4] can be left unconnected if this

feature is not used.

3.3.1 4-Wire Serial Interface

If the host in question is sufficiently fast, a four-wire scheme may be successful. Connect the

serial lines UART-RXD, UART-TXD as well as UART-RTS# and GND; leave UART-CTS#

open. The host is required to stop sending data within a short time after de-assertion of

UART-RTS# (there is room for up to 4 more characters at the time RTS# drops).

Attention: UICP has to be deactivated permanently in this configuration, because signal

UART-CTS# and IUR-IN# become inputs with no PU or PD if UICP is active. This would

cause floating CMOS inputs.

NOTE:

It is strongly recommended to use hardware flow control in both directions. Not using flow

control can cause a loss of data.

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3.3.2 UART Example Circuits

BlueMod+S42

GND

MAX3241

+3V3

TXD

RXD

RTS#

CTS#

IUR-OUT#

IUR-IN#

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DTR

DSR

DCD

RS232

DSUB9 (male)

DTE style connector pinout

F-4

D-2

D-7

F-3

B-4

D-5

UART_TXD

UART_RXD

UART_RTS#

UART_CTS#

IUR-OUT#

IUR-IN#

SHDN#

EN#

100n

+3V3

100n 100n 100n

V+

VCC

V -

GND

C2+

C2-

C1+

C1-

220R

SigGND

can be left open

VSUP

+3V3

Figure 6: BlueMod+S42 Example Serial Interface (RS-232) Supporting UICP

VDDIO

(+1.2V .. +3.6V)

BlueMod+S42

GND

D-2

F-4

F-3

D-7

UART_RXD

UART_TXD

UART_CTS#

UART_RTS#

10µ+100n+1n

SN74AVC4T245

User Host System

VSUP

XC6209F-3.3

VOUT

VSS

VIN

CE 1µ

100k

VCCB

1B1

1B2

2B1

2B2 2A2

2A1

1A2

1A1

VCCA

1DIR

1OE

2DIR

2OE

(GPIO, Out,

no pu/pd)

(GPIO, Out,

no pu/pd)

TXD

RTS#

RXD

CTS#

+5VDC

OE_DRV#

BT_ENABLE

VDD_HOST (+1.2 .. +3.6V)

+3V3_switched

Figure 7: BlueMod+S42 Example Serial Interface (Mixed Signal Level)

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3.3.3 Baud Rate Deviation

The following table shows the deviation in percent of the standard data rates. The deviation

may be caused by the inaccuracy of the crystal oscillator or granularity of the baud rate

generator.

Baud

Rate

nominal

Baud

Rate

actual

Deviation

[%]

9600 9598 -0,02

14400 14401 0,01

19200 19208 0,04

28800 28777 -0,08

38400 38369 -0,08

57600 57554 -0,08

76800 76923 0,16

115200 115108 -0,08

230400 231884 0,64

250000 250000 0,00

460800 457143 -0,79

921600 921176 -0,05

Table 4: Deviation of Baud rates

Note: The total deviation of sender and receiver shall not exceed 2.5% to prevent

loss of data.

3.3.4 Dynamic I/O Signal Type Changes depending on the UICP

status

In order to allow customers to use the serial interface with the minimal signal count on the

one side and to reduce current consumption when using UICP on the other side, the

BlueMod+S42 FW supports the following dynamic I/O signal type changes depending on the

UICP activated resp. deactivated status.

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Signal UICP deactivated UICP activated

UART-CTS# I-PD I-FLOAT

IUR-IN# I-DIS I-FLOAT

IUR-OUT# I-DIS O-PP

Legend: I-PD = Input with pull-down resistor, I-DIS = Input disconnected,

I-FLOAT = input floating, O-PP = Output push-pull

Signal types I-PD, I-DIS and O-PP may be left open. I-FLOAT has to be driven to GND or

VCC to avoid open CMOS input oscillation.

If UICP is deactivated the pull-down resistor on UART-CTS# helps to keep the serial

interface active if UART-CTS# is open.

If UICP is active and the serial interface is down, UART-CTS# has to be held at VCC and

thus the pull-down would cause an unwanted permanent current drain. Therefore the pull-

down is switched off in this mode.

3.4 GPIO Interface

It is possible to use the programmable digital I/Os GPIO[0:14] on the BlueMod+S42. Their

behavior has to be defined project specific in the firmware.

Unused GPIO pins shall be left unconnected to stay compatible. There may be functions

assigned to some in future versions of the firmware.

3.5 I2C Interface1

The I2C bus interface serves as an interface between the internal microcontroller and the serial

I2C bus. BlueMod+S42 is the master and controls all I2C bus specific sequencing, protocol

and timing. It supports standard (100kHz) and fast (400kHz) speed modes. The

BlueMod+S42 as an I2C master must be the only master of the I2C bus (no multimaster

capability). Clock stretching is supported.

GPIO[1]/I2C-SDA and GPIO[0]/I2C-SCL can be used to form an I2C interface. It is required

to connect 4k7 pull-up resistors on I2C-SCL and I2C-SDA when this interface is used.

1 subject to firmware support, contact Telit for current status

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I2C-SCL

I2C-SDA

GPIO[0]/I2C-SCL

GPIO[1]/I2C-SDA

BlueMod+S42

VSUP

Rpu

+3.3V

B-2

D-3

E-6,F-6

+3.3V

Rpu

+3.3V

4k7

Figure 8: BlueMod+S42 I2C Interface

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3.6 SPI Serial Peripheral Interface

The serial peripheral interface (SPI) allows for full-duplex, synchronous, serial

communication with external devices. The interface can be configured as the master and then

provides the communication clock (SCK) to the external slave device(s), or as the slave. The

SPI Interface supports SPI-modes 0 through 3. Module pins are used as follows:

• GPIO[2]: SPI-MOSI

• GPIO[5]: SPI-MISO

• GPIO[8]: SPI-SCK

GPIO[8]/SPI-SCK

GPIO[2]/SPI-MOSI

BlueMod+S42

E-2

SPI-Master

connected device

SPI-Slave

GPIO[5]/SPI-MISO

D-1

F-2

SCK, SPI_CLK

SDI, MOSI

SDO, MISO

typical signals:

Figure 9: BlueMod+S42 SPI Interface (Example: Master Mode)

3.7 Bluetooth Radio Interface

The BlueMod+S42/AI includes an integrated ceramic antenna.

3.8 NFC Function

The NFCT peripheral supports communication signal interface type A and 106 kbps bit rate

from the NFC Forum.

With appropriate software, the NFC peripheral can be used to emulate the listening device

NFC-A as specified by the NFC Forum.

Main features for the NFC peripheral:

• NFC-A listen mode operation

• 13.56 MHz input frequency

• Bit rate 106 kbps

• Wake-on-field low power field detection (SENSE) mode

• Frame assemble and disassemble for the NFC-A frames specified by the NFC Forum

• Programmable frame timing controller

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• Integrated automatic collision resolution, CRC and parity functions

3.8.1 NFCT Antenna Recommendations

The NFCT antenna coil must be connected differential between NFCANT1 and NFCANT2

pins of BlueMod+S42.

Two external capacitors Ctune1/2 connected between the NFCANTx pins and GND should be

used to tune the resonance of the antenna circuit to 13.56 MHz.

NFCANT1

BlueMod+S42

A-3

NFCANT2

A-4

tune1

tune2

int2

int1

NFC-Antenna

Figure 10: BlueMod+S42 NFC Antenna Tuning

 = 2

(2×13,56)×

  

 =  = 

= = (  )

 === 4

3.8.2 Power Back feeding

If the NFC antenna is exposed to a strong NFC field, power back feeding may occur. That

means, current may flow in the opposite direction on the supply due to parasitic diodes and

ESD structures.

If a battery is used that does not tolerate return current, a series diode must be placed between

the battery and the BlueMod+S42 in order to protect the battery. An ultra-low forward voltage

schottky diode should be chosen to keep the battery life reduction as small as possible.

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3.9 Slow Clock Interface

Even though an external slow clock is not required for BLE operation, consumption of power

during power-down modes can be reduced by connecting an XTAL (32,768kHz) and two

capacitors C1, C2 at pins XL-IN and XL-OUT.

3.9.1 32,768 kHz Crystal Oscillator Specification (32k XOSC)

Symbol Item Condition Limit Unit

Min Typ Max

fNOM Crystal Frequency Tamb = 25°C 32,768 kHz

fTOL Frequency Tolerance for

BLE applications including temperature

and aging (1) +/-250 ppm

CL Load Capacitance 12,5 pF

C0 Shunt Capacitance 2 pF

RS Equivalent Series

Resistance 100 kΩ

PD Drive Level 1 µW

Cpin Input Cap. On XL-IN and

XL-OUT 4 pF

(11) adjust crystal frequency by choosing correct value for C1, C2 (value depends on CL of

crystal and layout)

Table 5: 32,768kHz Crystal Oscillator

The module’s firmware will detect the presence of a slow clock during the boot process and

switch behavior appropriately.

3.9.2 Connection of an External 32,768 kHz Crystal

Connect the 32,768 kHz crystal and two capacitors C1, C2 at pins A-6 (XL-IN) and A-5 (XL-

OUT). The crystal has to comply with specifications given in Table 5. The exact value of

C1 and C2 depends on the crystal and the stray capacitance of the layout. Select C1, C2 such

that the slow clock oscillator operates at the exact frequency at room temperature (25°C). C1

and C2 shall be of equal capacity. The crystal and the capacitors shall be located as close as

possible to pins A-5, A-6.

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CL = (C1+Cpin+Cs) * (C2+Cpin+Cs) / (C1+C2+2*Cpin+2*Cs), or

C1, C2 = (2*CL – Cpin – Cs)

Cpin: see Table 5

Cs: stray capacitance, depends on layout

Figure 11: BlueMod+S42 connection of external XTAL

3.10 Test Mode

For homologation purposes the ability of test mode operation like “BlueMod+S42_Testmode”

or “Direct two wire UART Testmode” (DTM) is mandatory. The Direct Test Mode (as

defined by the Bluetooth SIG) and BlueMod+S42_Testmode are part of the BlueMod+S42

TIO-Firmware. Please refer to tbd.

For enabling the different test modes the BlueMod+S42 provides two IO pins.

• The pin Testmode is low active. Active in the following table means connect to GND.

• The pin Boot0 is high active. Active in the following table means connect to VDD.

• The other two combinations start the bootloader for firmware update of the

programmed firmware. These two modes are not scope of this document.

Table 6 shows the possible combinations:

Testmode#

Boot0

Mode

Active Inactive Testmode

Active Active DTM

Inactive Active Start Bootloader

Inactive Inactive Firmware Update

Table 6: Testmode# / Boot0 Logic

XL-IN

BlueMod+S42

A-6

Slow Clock

XL-OUT

A-5

32,768kHz

CL: 9pF

C1, C2 ~ 12pF

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To enter and use BlueMod+S42 Testmode or DTM, access to the following signals is

required:

• BOOT0

• TESTMODE#

• UART-RXD

• UART-TXD

• UART-RTS#

• UART-CTS#

• GND

These pins shall be routed to some test pads on an outer layer, but can be left open during

normal operation when not used.

Please note the UART is required for operation of test modes. During the homologation

process, UART-RXD, UART-TXD, UART-RTS# and UART-CTS# must be freely

accessible.

3.11 Operating in a Power-Switched Environment

A potential “back feeding” problem may arise, if the module is operated in an environment

where its power supply (VSUP) is switched off by the application. This might be done to save

some power in times Bluetooth is not needed.

As stated in Table 9, the voltage on any I/O pin must not exceed VSUP

by more than 0,3V at any time. Otherwise some current IINJ flows through the internal

protection diodes. This may damage the module (please refer to chapter 5.1 for limits).

There is no problem if the application circuit design and programming can assure that all

signals directed towards BlueMod+S42are set to low (U < 0,3V) before and while VSUP is

turned off. If this is not guaranteed, at least a series resistor (about 1k) must be inserted into

each signal path. This does protect the module but obviously cannot prevent from an

unwanted, additional current flow in case of such signal being at high-level. It may be

necessary to use driver chips in such applications, that gate off these signals while VSUP is

not present.

3.12 Serial Wire Debug Interface

The Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface (signals SWDIO, SWCLK) is normally not used in a

customer’s product. It is reserved for debugging purposes.

Leave SWDIO, SWCLK unconnected. Only if you intend to use them for debugging

purposes, make them available.

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3.13 DC/DC Converter

The BlueMod+S42 contains a buck DC/DC converter and an LDO for supplying the radio

circuit.

Switching between DC/DC converter and LDO is done automatically based on load to

maximize efficiency.

Used with a 3V coin-cell battery, the peak current drawn from the battery is reduced by at

least 25% by use of the DC/DC converter.

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4 Module Pins

4.1 Pin Numbering

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

Figure 12: BlueMod+S42 Pin Numbering (Top View)

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4.2 Pin Description

4.2.1 General Pin Description

Type: PU – pull-up; PD – pull-down; PWR – Power; I – Input; O – Output; I/O – bidir.; OD – open drain; PP – push/pull;

RF: RadioFreq; I-DIS – Input Buffer Disconnected

Pin Name Signal Type Act Function Alternate Function Notes

E-6

VSUP1

PWR

+3,0V nom.

F-6

VSUP2

PWR

+3,0V nom

C-1

not connected

none

A-7, E-7, F-7,

B-[5,6,7,8],

C-[5,6,7,8],

D-8, E-8, F-8

GND PWR Ground

All GND pins must be connected

A-8

ANT PIN

none

reserved for ext. antenna

(4,9)

B-1

EXT-RES#

I-PU

User Reset

A-6

XL-IN

I/O

XTAL

F-4

UART-TXD

O-PP

Serial Data OUT

(6)

D-2

UART-RXD

Serial Data IN

(6)

D-7

UART-RTS#

O-PU (1)

Flow Control/IUC

(1,6)

F-3

UART-CTS#

I-PD

Flow Control/IUC

(6,8)

B-4

IUR-OUT#

O-PP

UICP Control

(8)

D-5

IUR-IN#

I-DIS

UICP Control

(8)

D-3

GPIO[0]

I/O

GPIO

I2C-SCL, AIN7, AREF1

(3,5)

B-2

GPIO[1]

I/O

GPIO

I2C-SDA, AIN6

(3,5)

D-1

GPIO[2]

I/O

GPIO

SPI-MOSI

(3,5)

E-4

GPIO[3]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

D-4

GPIO[4]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

F-2

GPIO[5]

I/O

GPIO

SPI-MISO, AREF0

(3,5)

C-4

GPIO[6]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

C-3

GPIO[7]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

E-2

GPIO[8]

I/O

GPIO

SPI-SCK, AIN2

(3,5)

A-3

NFCANT1

NFC-Antenna

A-1

GPIO[10]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

A-4

NFCANT2

NFC-Antenna

A-2

GPIO[9]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

F-1

TESTMODE#

I-PU (7)

Testmode Enable

AIN3

(6)

E-1

BOOT0

I-PD (7)

reserved

AIN4

(6)

E-3

SWDIO

I/O-PU

Serial Wire Debug (data)

D-6

SWCLK

I-PD

Serial Wire Debug (clock)

C-2

GPIO[13]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

B-3

GPIO[11]

I/O

GPIO

AIN5

(3,5)

A-5

XL-OUT

I/O

XTAL

F-5

GPIO[14]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

E-5

GPIO[12]

I/O

GPIO

(3,5)

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Notes:

(1) a discrete pull up resistor is used

(3) function depends on firmware

(4) DNU: Do Not Use, Do Not Connect

(5) GPIO pin. These pins may be programmed as analog-in, i-disconnected, i-float, i-pu, i-pd, o-pp (output push/pull),

o-od (output open drain), o-os (output open source) or some alternate function;

(6) signal must be accessible for homologation purposes. Refer to 3.9 Test Mode

(7) signals sampled at startup time. TESTMODE# is I-PU, BOOT0 is I-PD during sampling time only, I-DIS otherwise

(8) Pin Type depends on UICP status. Refer to 3.3.4 Dynamic I/O Signal Type Changes depending on the UICP status

(9) for compatibility to BlueMod+SR this pin is reserved for an external antenna and must be left open

Table 7: General Pin Assignment

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4.2.2 Application Specific Pin Description

4.2.2.1 TIO Pin Configuration

Type: PU – pull-up; PD – pull-down; PWR – Power; I – Input; O – Output; I/O – bidir.; OD – open drain; PP – push/pull;

RF: RadioFreq; I-DIS – Input Buffer Disconnected

Pin Name Signal TIO-Function Type Act Description Note

E-6

VSUP1

Power

PWR

+3,3V nom.

F-6

VSUP2

Power

PWR

+3,3V nom

C-1

not connected

A-7,E-7,F-7,

B-[5,6,7,8],

C-[5,6,7,8],

D-8, E-8, F-8

GND GND PWR Ground

All GND pins must be connected

A-8

ANT PIN

none

leave open (reserved for ext. antenna)

(4,9)

B-1

EXT-RES#

Reset

I-PU

User Reset

A-6

XL-IN

XTAL

leave open if no ext. XTAL is connected

F-4

UART-TXD

TXD

O-PP

Serial Data OUT

(6)

D-2

UART-RXD

RXD

Serial Data IN

(6)

D-7

UART-RTS#

/RTS

O-PP

Flow Control/IUC; refer to

(1,6)

F-3

UART-CTS#

/CTS

I-PD

Flow Control/IUC; refer to

(6,8)

B-4

IUR-OUT#

/IUR-OUT

O-PP

UICP Control; refer to

(3,8)

D-5 IUR-IN# /IUR-IN I L

UICP Control; refer to

UICP_UART_Interface_Control_Protoc

ol, 30507ST10756A

(3,8)

D-3

GPIO[0]

I/O

GPIO [I2C-SCL]

(3)

B-2

GPIO[1]

I/O

GPIO [I2C-SDA]

(3)

D-1

GPIO[2]

IOC

I/O

GPIO [SPI-MOSI]

(3)

E-4

GPIO[3]

IOB

I/O

GPIO

(3)

D-4

GPIO[4]

HANGUP

I-PD

optional; refer to

F-2

GPIO[5]

IOD

I/O

GPIO [SPI-MISO]

(3)

C-4

GPIO[6]

reserved

I-DIS

GPIO

(3)

C-3

GPIO[7]

GPIO7

I-DIS

GPIO

(3)

E-2

GPIO[8]

IOA

I/O

GPIO [SPI-SCK] [DEVICE READY#]

(3)

A-3

NFCANT1

NFC

A-1

GPIO[10]

DNU

I-DIS

leave open

(4)

A-4

NFCANT2

NFC

A-2

GPIO[9]

DNU

I-DIS

leave open

(4)

F-1

TESTMODE#

reserved

I-PU

connect to test pad

(6,7)

E-1

BOOT0

reserved

I-PD

connect to test pad

(6,7)

E-3

SWDIO

reserved

I/O-PU

leave open (Serial Wire Debug)

D-6

SWCLK

reserved

I-PD

leave open (Serial Wire Debug)

C-2

GPIO[13]

DNU

I-DIS

leave open

(4)

B-3

GPIO[11]

DNU

I-DIS

leave open

(4)

A-5

XL-OUT

XTAL

leave open if no ext. XTAL is connected

F-5

GPIO[14]

DNU

I-DIS

leave open

(4)

E-5

GPIO[12]

DNU

I-DIS

leave open

(4)

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Notes:

(1) a discrete pull up resistor is used

(3) function depends on firmware

(4) DNU: Do Not Use, Do Not Connect

(6) signal must be accessible for homologation purposes. Refer to 3.9 Test Mode

(7) signals sampled at startup time. TESTMODE# is I-PU, BOOT0 is I-PD during sampling time only, I-DIS otherwise

(8) Pin Type depends on UICP status. Refer to 3.3.4 Dynamic I/O Signal Type Changes depending on the UICP status

(9)

for compatibility to BlueMod+SR this pin is reserved for an external antenna and must be left open

Table 8: Application Specific Pin Assignments, TIO

4.3 Handling of Unused Signals

Depending on the application, not all signals of BlueMod+S42 may be needed. The following

list gives some hints how to handle unused signals.

• EXT-RES# If no external Reset is needed: Leave open

• BOOT0 leave open (1)

• XL-IN If no external XTAL is connected: Leave open

• XL-OUT If no external XTAL is connected: Leave open

• UART-RXD, UART-TXD If UART is not used: On UART-RXD, add a

pullup (e.g.100kΩ) to VSUP (1); leave UART-TXD open (1)

• UART-RTS#, UART-CTS# If neither flow control nor UICP is used:

Leave open (1)(2)

• IUR-OUT#, IUR-IN# If UICP is not used: leave open

• NFCANT1, NFCANT2 If no NFC antenna is connected: Leave open

• TESTMODE# Leave open (1)

• unused GPIOs Leave open

• SWDIO, SWCLK Leave open. Only needed for debug

purposes.

Please note, to keep compatibility with future feature enhancements, unused signals shall not

be connected directly to VSUP or GND. Leave open.

Notes:

(1) Signals must be accessible during the homologation process, refer to 3.9 Test Mode.

(2) It is strongly recommended to use hardware flow control in both directions.

Not using flow control can cause a loss of data.

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5 Electrical Characteristics

5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent

damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at

these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “Electrical Requirements” is not

implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect

device reliability.

Item

Symbol

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Unit

Supply voltage VSUP -0,3 to +3,9 V

Voltage on any pin VPin -0,3 to VSUP+0,3 and <3,9 V

RF input level 10 dBm

NFC antenna pin current INFC1/2 80 mA

Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings

5.2 Operating Conditions

Tamb = 25°C

Item

Condition

Limit

Unit

Min Typ Max

Supply voltage VSUP normal mode (DC/DC not enabled) 1,7 3,0 3,6 VDC

Supply voltage VSUP DC/DC mode (DC/DC enabled) 1,7 3,0 3,6 VDC

Supply rise time 0V to 1,7V 60 ms

Important: The on-chip power-on reset circuitry may not function properly for rise times longer than

the specified maximum.

Table 10: DC Operating Conditions

5.3 Environmental Requirements

Item Symbol Absolute Maximum Ratings Unit

Storage temperature range Tstg -40 to +125 °C

Operating temperature range Top -40 to +85 °C

Table 11: Environmental Requirements

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5.4 DC Parameter

All Module I/O pins are connected directly to the Nordic nRF52832 chip without signal

conditioning except for some pull-up/pull-down resistors (as indicated). Therefore the

electrical characteristics are as documented in the Nordic nRF52832 data sheet Nordic:

nRF52_Series_Reference_Manual.

5.4.1 General Purpose I/O (GPIO)

Tamb = 25°C

Symbol Item Condition Limit Unit

Min Typ Max

VIL Low-Level Input Voltage VSUP = 1,7 to 3,6V VSS - VSUP * 0,3 V

VIH High-Level Input Voltage VSUP = 1,7 to 3,6V VSUP * 0,7 - VSUP V

VOL Low-Level Output

Voltage

IOL = 0,5mA

(1)

IOL = 5,0mA (2), (3)

VSS

VSS - VSS + 0,4

VSS + 0,4 V

VOH High-Level Output

Voltage

IOH = -0,5mA

(1)

IOH = -5,0mA (2), (3)

VSUP - 0,4

VSUP - 0,4 - VSUP

VSUP V

IOL Low –Level Output

Current VOL ≤ VSS + 0,4V - - -0,5mA

(1)

-5,0mA (2), (3)

IOH High-Level Output

Current VSUP-0,3V ≤ VOH ≤

VSUP - - 0,5mA

(1)

5,0mA (2), (3) mA

RPU pull-up resistor 11 13 16 kΩ

RPD pull-down resistor 11 13 16 kΩ

Cl Pad Capacitance 3,0 pF

(1) drive = std

(2) drive = hi

(3) maximal number of pins (per package) with high drive is 3

Table 12: DC Characteristics, Digital IO

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5.4.2 EXT-RES#

Input EXT-RES# has a Schmitt-Trigger characteristic and an internal pull-up resistor.

Tamb = 25°C

Symbol Item Condition Limit Unit

Min Typ Max

VIL Low-Level Threshold VSUP = 1,7 to 3,6V 0,34*VSUP V

VIH High-Level Threshold VSUP = 1,7 to 3,6V 0,62*VSUP V

VHYST Hysteresis VSUP = 3,0V 800 mV

RPU pull-up resistor 11 13 16 kΩ

Cl Input Capacitance 2,5 pF

Table 13: DC Characteristics, EXT-RES#

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5.4.3 Analog Digital Converter (ADC)

5.4.3.1 Input Voltage Range

It is very important to configure the ADC, so the input voltage range and the ADC voltage

range are matching.

• If the input voltage range is lower than the ADC voltage range, the resolution will not

be fully utilized.

• If the input voltage range is higher than the ADC voltage range, all values above the

maximum ADC voltage range will be limited to the maximum value, also called the

saturation point.

Input voltage range and saturation point depend on the configured ADC reference voltage

(see 5.4.4) and the chosen prescaling.

Input Voltage Range = ADC Reference Voltage / Prescaler

Limitation for maximum input voltage is described in 5.4.5

5.4.4 ADC Reference Voltage

ADC Reference voltage can be obtained from:

• Internal band gap reference: 1,2V ± 1,5%

• External reference pin AREF: min. 0,83V typ. 1,2V max. 1,3V

Source Impedance: <5kΩ

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5.4.5 Analog ADC Input AIN

When the ADC is not sampling the AIN input pin has very high impedance and can be

regarded as open circuit.

Table 14 shows the internal impedance for AIN during

sampling for different prescaler settings.

This impedance has to be taken into account when using additional external voltage dividers.

Prescaler Impedance RAIN Unit

min. typ. Max.

1 / 1 120 130 140 kΩ

2 / 3 180 195 210 kΩ

1 / 3 365 390 415 kΩ

Table 14: Input Impedance for AIN

Maximum allowed input voltage at AIN:

(Both of the following rules have to be fulfilled)

• The ADC may not be exposed to voltages >2,4V after the AIN prescaler

and

• The AIN pin must not be exposed to voltages >VDD + 0,3V

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5.5 Power Consumption and Power-Down Modes

5.5.1 Terminal I/O Configuration

The following values are typical power consumption values in the different states.

VSUP = 3,0V, Tamb = 25°C, all GPIOs open, UART inputs at VSUP or GND, SLCK: 32,768 kHz

Condition

Radio inactive Note Slow

clock

SLCK

Current Consumption

Unit

Avg

Advertising Off, UICP

not active or serial

interface up

internal

Crystal

1,2

1,2 mA

Advertising Off, UICP

active, serial interface

down (1) internal

Crystal

7 µA

Device in reset (2) any 0,44 mA

System off (1,2) 1,2 µA

(1) UART-RXD, IUR-IN# and UART-CTS# signals connected to CMOS

high level

(2) same current consumption w. internal or external slow clock

Table 15: Supply Current Sleep Modes, no Radio Activity

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The following table shows the average power consumption of BlueMod+S42operating in the

peripheral device role.

VSUP = 3,0V, Tamb = 25°C, all GPIO lines left open, SLCK: 32,768 kHz

Condition

Radio active Note Slow clock

SLCK Current Consumption

Unit

Tx power (dBm) (8)

max (+4) min (-20)

Avg

Standby, Advertising on 3 channels,

advertising interval: 1,28s,UICP not active

or serial interface up (5) internal (7

ext. Crystal

1,2

1,2 mA

Standby, Advertising on 3 channels,

advertising interval: 1,28s,UICP active

and serial interface down (1) internal (7)

ext. Crystal

17,6

16,0

14,5

12,9 µA

Connected, connection interval:

1,28s,UICP not active or serial interface

up, no data traffic (5) internal (7)

ext. Crystal

1,2

1,2 mA

Connected, connection interval:

1,28s,UICP active and serial interface

down (1) internal (7)

ext. Crystal

10,4

8,7 10,1

8,4 µA

Connected, connection interval: 7,5 ms,

no data traffic (2,3,6) 1,6 1,5 mA

Connected, connection interval: 7,5 ms,

data traffic 115 kbit/s at the serial port,

central to peripheral (2,6,9) tbd tbd mA

Connected, connection interval: 7,5 ms,

data traffic 115 kbit/s at the serial port,

peripheral to central (2,6,9) tbd tbd mA

Connected, connection interval: 40 ms,

no data traffic (2,4,6) 1,3 1,3 mA

Connected, connection interval: 37,5ms,

data traffic 115 kbit/s at the serial port,

peripheral to central

(2,4,6,

9) tbd tbd mA

Notes

(1) UART-CTS#, IUR-IN#, UART-RXD driven to CMOS high level, all UART output lines left open

(2) connection parameters are setup by the central device when connection is established

(3) no data to be transmitted, central device sends an empty packet (80 bit) peripheral device answers (empty packet: 80 bit)

(4) these are a typical connection parameters used by an iPhone, iPad or iPad mini device in the central device role

(5) UART-inputs connected to GND or VSUP; UART output lines left open

(6) same current consumption w. internal or external slow clock

(7) RC oscillator internal to nRF52832, periodically trimmed by S-device

(8) TX power as set by AT command

(9)

Effective Data throughput lower due to flow control in older FW versions  lower current consumption BlueMod+S

Table 16: Supply Current BLE Terminal I/O Profile, Peripheral Device Role

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5.6 RF Performance

5.6.1 BLE Receiver

VSUP = 1,7V to 3,6V, Tamb = +20°C

Measured conducted according to BT specification RF-PHY.TS/4.0.1

Receiver Frequency

[GHz] Min Typ Max BT

Spec Unit

Sensitivity at 30,8% PER

2,402 -92,5 -70

≤ -70 dBm

2,440 -93,0 -70

2,480 -93,5 -70

Reported PER during PER

report integrity test 2,426 50 50 65,4 50

< PER

< 65,4 %

Maximum received signal at 30,8% PER -10 0 ≥ -10 dBm

Continuous power required to

block Bluetooth reception at

-67dBm with 0,1% BER

0,030 – 2,000 -30 -30

dBm

2,000 – 2,400 -35 -35

2,500 – 3,000 -35 -35

3,000 – 12,75 -30 -30

C/I co-channel 10 21 ≤21 dB

Adjacent channel

Selectivity C/I

F = F0 + 1 MHz 1 15 ≤15 dB

F = F0 - 1 MHz 1 15 ≤15 dB

F = F0 + 2 MHz -25 -17 ≤-17 dB

F = F0 - 2 MHz -25 -15 ≤-15 dB

F = F0 + 3 MHz -51 -27 ≤-27 dB

F = F0 - 5 MHz -51 -27 ≤-27 dB

F = Fimage -30 -9 ≤-9 dB

Maximum level of intermodulation interferers -50 -36 ≥-50 dBm

VSUP = 1,7V to 3,6V, Tamb = -40°C

Measured conducted according to BT specification RF-PHY.TS/4.0.1

Receiver Frequency

[GHz] Min Typ Max BT

Spec Unit

Sensitivity at 30,8% PER

2,402 -93,0 -70

≤ - 70 dBm

2,440 -93,5 -70

2,480 -94,0 -70

VSUP = 1,7V to 3,6V, Tamb = +85°C

Measured conducted according to BT specification RF-PHY.TS/4.0.1

Receiver Frequency

[GHz] Min Typ Max BT

Spec Unit

Sensitivity at 30,8% PER

2,402 -93,0 -70

≤ . 70 dBm

2,440 -93,5 -70

2,480 -94,0 -70

Table 17: RF Performance BLE Receiver

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5.6.2 BLE Transmitter

VSUP = 1,7V to 3,6V, Tamb = +20°C

Measured conducted according to BT specification RF-PHY.TS/4.0.1

Transmitter

Frequency

[GHz]

Min

Typ

Max

Spec

Unit

RF Transmit Power

2,402 4,9 -20 to

+10 dBm 2,440 5,1

2,480 5,0

Programmable RF Transmit

Power Range

(at+RFMAXTXPWR) 2,402 – 2,480 -20 +4 N/A dBm

RF Transmit Power Whisper 2,402 – 2,480 -40 N/A dBm

ACP

F = F0 ± 2MHz -48 ≤ -30

dBm F = F0 ± 3MHz -55 ≤ -30

F = F0 ± > 3MHz <-60 ≤ -30

∆f1avg maximum modulation 225 255 275 225

< f1avg

< 275 kHz

∆f2max minimum modulation (test threshold 185

kHz) 99,9 100 ≥ 99,9 %

∆f2avg / ∆f1avg 0,8 1,0 ≥ 0,8

Frequency Offset -150 ±20 +150 ± 150 kHz

Carrier drift rate 5 20 ≤ 20 kHz/

50µs

Carrier drift 5 50 ≤ 50 kHz

VSUP = 1,7V to 3,6V, Tamb = -40°C

Measured conducted according to BT specification RF-PHY.TS/4.0.1

Transmitter Frequency

[GHz] Min Typ Max BT

Spec Unit

RF transmit Power

2,402 6,2 -20 to

+10 dBm 2,440 6,0

2,480 6,2

ACP

F = F0 ± 2MHz -45 ≤ -30

dBm F = F0 ± 3MHz -50 ≤ -30

F = F0 ± > 3MHz <-60 ≤ -30

Frequency Offset -150 ±35 +150 ± 150 kHz

Carrier drift rate 10 20 ≤ 20 kHz/

50µs

Carrier drift 20 50 ≤ 50 kHz

VSUP = 1,7V to 3,6V, Tamb = +85°C

Measured conducted according to BT specification RF-PHY.TS/4.0.1

Transmitter Frequency

[GHz] Min Typ Max BT

Spec Unit

RF transmit Power 2,402 4,0 -20 to

+10 dBm

2,440 4,0

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2,480 4,0

ACP

F = F0 ± 2MHz -45 -20 ≤ -30

dBm F = F0 ± 3MHz -50 -40 ≤ -30

F = F0 ± > 3MHz <-55 -30 ≤ -30

Frequency Offset -150 ±35 +150 ± 150 kHz

Carrier drift rate 10 20 ≤ 20 kHz/

50µs

Carrier drift 20 50 ≤ 50 kHz

Table 18: RF Performance BLE Transmitter

5.6.3 Antenna-Gain and Radiation Pattern

If BlueMod+S42/AI is integrated into an end product while the recommendations depicted in

6.4 Placement Recommendation are maintained, the following typical antenna radiation

patterns can be expected.

Radiation Pattern will depend on the end products PCB size, masses in the antenna

environment, housing material and geometrics. Typical antenna gain is about +2dBi.

Antenna patterns will be updated in final document

Figure 13: Typical Antenna Radiation Pattern at 2402MHz

Figure 14: Typical Antenna Radiation Pattern at 2441MHz

Figure 15: Typical Antenna Radiation Pattern at 2480MHz

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5.7 Power-Up Time

The time until the BlueMod+S42is able to accept link requests or serial data depends on the

firmware version and on the source for the slow clock. Using TIO firmware version , the

device is ready (as indicated by GPIO IOA, measured from the release of EXT_RES# or

VSUP rising above 1,7V) as follows:

• tDeviceReady 0,9s (typ.) if an external 32,768kHz crystal is connected.

• tDeviceReady 1,7s (typ.) if no external signal is provided so the internal RC is used.

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6 Mechanical Characteristics

6.1 Dimensions

Figure 16: BlueMod+S42/AI Dimensions

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6.2 Recommended Land Pattern

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

1,25

7x1,5=10,5

5x1,5=7,5

0,9

17,0

10,0

Figure 17: BlueMod+S42 Land Pattern TOP VIEW

Note: All dimensions are in mm.

6.3 Re-flow Temperature-Time Profile

The data here is given only for guidance on solder and has to be adapted to your process and

other re-flow parameters for example the used solder paste. The paste manufacturer provides

a re-flow profile recommendation for his product.

Figure 18: Soldering Temperature-Time Profile (For Reflow Soldering)

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Preheat Main Heat Peak

tsmax tLmax tpmax

Temperature Time Temperature Time Temperature Time

[°C] [sec] [°C] [sec] [°C] [sec]

150

100

217 90 260

230 50

Average ramp-up rate [°C / sec] 3

Average ramp-down rate [°C / sec] 6

Max. Time 25°C to Peak

Temperature [min.] 8

Opposite side re-flow is prohibited due to module weight.

Devices will withstand the specified profile and will withstand up to 1 re-flows to a maximum

temperature of 260°C. The reflow soldering profile may only be applied if the

BlueMod+S42resides on the PCB side looking up. Heat above the solder eutectic point while

the BlueMod+S42is mounted facing down may damage the module permanently.

6.4 Placement Recommendation

To achieve best radio performance for BlueMod+S42/AI, it is recommended to use the

placement shown in Figure 19. This is a “corner placement”

meaning the BlueMod+S42/AI is placed such that the antenna comes close to the corner of

the application PCB (red area). So, the yellow area is outside the PCB and regards to the

housing, too (refer to 6.5).

Please note that for best possible performance the antenna should be directed away from the

application PCB as shown in Figure 19.

max.0,5 4,5

max.0,5

no bare copper (exept solder pads for module)

no copper and components on any layer

no components on any layer

provide solid ground plane(s) as large as possible around

do not place any conductive parts in this area

area

Applic. PCB

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Figure 19 : BlueMod+S42/AI Placement Recommendation

6.5 Housing Guidelines

The individual case must be checked to decide whether a specific housing is suitable for the

use of the internal antenna. A plastic housing must at least fulfill the following requirements:

Non-conductive material, non-RF-blocking plastics

No metallic coating

ABS is suggested

6.6 Antenna Issues

BlueMod+S42/AI comprises a ceramic antenna which as a component is soldered to the

circuit board. This solution is functional for a BlueMod+S42/AI integrated into a plastic

housing.

The performance of the antenna has to be checked within the final integration environment.

Adjacent PCBs, components, cables, housings etc. could otherwise influence the radiation

pattern or be influenced by the radio wave energy. It must be ensured that the antenna is not

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antennas, transmitters, cables or

connectors.

6.7 Safety Guidelines

According to SAR regulation EN 62479:2010 the BlueMod+S42is not intended to be used in

close proximity to the human body. Please refer to above-mentioned regulation for more

specific information.

In respect to the safety regulation EN60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + AC: 2011 all

conductive parts of the BlueMod+S42are to be classified as SELV circuitry. OEM’s

implementing the BlueMod+S42in their products should follow the isolation rules given in

regulation EN 60950-1: 2006.

The PCB material of the BlueMod+S42 is classified UL-94V0.

6.8 Cleaning

In general, cleaning the modules mounted on the host board is strongly discouraged. Residues

between module and host board cannot be easily removed with any cleaning method..

• Cleaning with water or any organic solvent can lead to capillary effects where the

cleaning solvent is absorbed into the gap between the module and the host board. The

combination of soldering flux residues and encapsulated solvent could lead to short

circuits between conductive parts. The solvent could also damage any labels.

• Ultrasonic cleaning could damage the module permanently. Especially for crystal

oscillators the risk of damaging is very high.

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7 Application Diagram

The following schematic shows a typical application of BlueMod+S42. The module is

connected to some MCU running the application layer. MCU and BlueMod+S42use the same

3,3V power supply. The serial interface has RTS/CTS flow control and UICP support in this

example. The optional hangup feature to close down the link is provided. As an option to save

power an external slow clock crystal may be used. The 32,768kHz crystal can be placed on

customers HW or may be optionally on module. Contact Telit sales. All other module pins

may be left unconnected.

Host MCU

VDD

GND

+3V3

GPIO (o)

In this example BlueMod+S is connected to an MCU supporting UICP, RTS/CTS flow control and Hangup.

The slow clock oscillator (32,768kHz ) is optional; it helps to save power during power down states.

470R

BlueMod+S42/AI

E-6,F-6 VSUP

B-1 EXT-RES#

UART-RXD

UART-TXD

UART-CTS#

UART-RTS#

GPIO[4]/Hangup

TXD (o)

RXD (i)

RTS# (o)

CTS# (i)

GPIO (o)

XL-IN/SLCK

32,768kHz CRYSTAL

The crystal is optional. Leave A-6 open

if the crystal is not present.

B-4

D-4

A-6

all GND pads (14) must be connected.

Blocking capacitors not shown.

pushpull or OD

pushpull

A-5 XL-OUT

D-2

F-4

F-3

D-7

IUR-IN#

D-5

IUR-OUT#

GPIO/DTR# (o)

GPIO/DSR# (i)

Figure 20: Typical Application Schematics

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8 Compliances

The BlueMod+S42/AI has been tested to comply to the appropriate EU, FCC, IC and KCC

directives.

CE testing is intended for end products only. Therefore CE testing is not mandatory for a

Bluetooth Module sold to OEM’s. However Telit E+V GmbH provides CE tested Modules

for customers in order to ease CE compliance assessment of end products and to minimize

test effort.

8.1 Declaration of Conformity CE

The BlueMod+S42/AI fully complies with the essential requirements of the following EU

directives:

• R&TTE 1999/5/EC

• RoHS 2011/65/EC

The actual version of EU Declaration of Conformity (EU DoC) can be downloaded from the

Telit download zone.

The CE compliance declaration is in progress.

The above link may expire, because a new version of the EU DoC is available. Please look up

the EU DoC from the Telit web site directly then.

8.2 FCC Compliance

The BlueMod+S42/AI has been tested to fulfill the FCC requirements. Test reports are

available on request. Grants of the Full Modular Approval is shown below.

The FCC Certification is in progress: FCC ID will be RFRMS42

8.2.1 FCC Grant

8.2.2 FCC Statement

This device complies with 47 CFR Part 2 and Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device my not cause harmful interference, and

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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

8.2.3 FCC Caution

WARNING:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Telit may void

the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

8.2.4 FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

8.2.5 FCC RF-exposure Statement

The BlueMod+S42/AI complies with the FCC/IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment.

The output power is < 10mW EIRP and therefore according to “FCC KDB 447498 D01

General RF Exposure Guidance v05” Appendix A, table “SAR Exclusion Threshold”,

excluded from SAR testing for test separation distances ≥ 5mm and if it is not used in co-

locations with other antennas. If the product implementing the BlueMod+S42/AI has other

antennas in co-location or separation distances < 5mm an FCC TCB should be asked for a

Class II Permissive Change.

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8.2.6 FCC Labeling Requirements for the End Product

Any End Product integrating the BlueMod+S42/AI must be labeled with at least the following

information:

This device contains transmitter with

FCC ID: RFRMS42

IC: 4957A-MS42

8.3 IC Compliance

The BlueMod+S42/AI will been tested to fulfill the IC requirements. Test reports RSS-210 of

Industry Canada are available on request. Grant of the Full Modular Approval is shown

below.

The IC Certification is in progress: FCC ID will be 4957A-MS42

8.3.1 IC Grant

8.3.2 IC Statement

(11) Ce dispositif doit être installé et exploité dans une enceinte entièrement fermée afin de

prévenir les rayonnements RF qui pourraient autrement perturber la navigation

aéronautique. L’installation doit être effectuée par des installateurs qualifiés, en pleine

conformité avec les instructions du fabricant.

(ii) Ce dispositif ne peut être exploité qu’en régime de non-brouillage et de non-protection,

c’est-à-dire que l’utilisateur doit accepter que des radars de haute puissance de la même bande

de fréquences puissent brouiller ce dispositif ou même l’endommager. D’autre part, les

capteurs de niveau à propos desquels il est démontré qu’ils perturbent une exploitation

autorisée par licence de fonctionnement principal doivent être enlevés aux frais de leur

utilisateur.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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8.3.3 IC Caution

WARNING:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Telit may void

the IC authorization to operate this equipment.

8.3.4 IC RF-exposure Statement

This equipment is portable device. According to RSS-102 Issue 5 §2.5.1 Exemption Limits

for Routine Evaluation – SAR Evaluation Table 1, the allowed distances to the human body

for products implementing the BlueMod+S42 can be calculated as follows. If the intended use

of the end product asks for smaller distances a SAR evaluation has to be made with the end

product.

• Max. RF output power: Occurs at -40°C at 2402MHz to 2480MHz with +6dBm

• Antenna peak Gain is +2dBi

• Resulting max. RF output power is +8dBm = 6,3mW < 7mW

• Table 1 shows that for 2450MHz the distance at 7mW should be ≥ 10mm

8.3.5 IC Labeling Requirements for the End Product

Any end product integrating the BlueMod+S42/AI must be labeled with at least the following

information:

This device contains transmitter with

FCC ID: RFRMS42

IC-ID: 4957A-MS42

8.3.6 IC Label Information BlueMod+S42

The BlueMod+S42 shows IC-ID on the product label,

Model: BlueMod+S42

The IC-ID is: IC. 4957A-MS42

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8.4 KCC Certification

The BlueMod+S42/AI will be certified in Korea under the Clause 2, Article 58-2 of Radio

Waves Act.

KCC Certification is in progress

8.4.1 KCC Certificate

8.5 Bluetooth Qualification

The BlueMod+S42 will be a qualified design according to the Bluetooth Qualification

Program Reference Document (PRD) V2.3.

The BTSIG qualification is in progress

The Declaration ID is:

The Qualified Design ID is:

tbd

For further information about marking requirements of your product attention should be paid

the Bluetooth Brand Usage Guide at

https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/bluetooth-brand/bluetooth-brand

According to the Bluetooth SIG rules (Bluetooth Declaration Process Document – DPD) you

must complete a Product Listing and Declaration of Compliance (DoC) referencing the

Qualified Design (QDID) for your product. For further information see www.Bluetooth.org or

contact Telit.

8.6 RoHS Declaration

RoHS evaluation is in progress

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9 Packing

The BlueMod+S42 modules are packed using carrier tape.

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9.1 Tape

The dimensions of the tape are shown in the drawing below (values in mm):

2,0

+0,1

-0,1

10,9

+0,1

-0,1

18,3

+0,1

-0,1

R 0,5

1,75

+0,10

-0,10

24,0

+0,3

-0,3

10x4,0=40,0

+0,2

-0,2

1,5

+0,1

-0,0

12,0

11,5

+0,1

-0,1

0,3

3,0

9.2 Reel

tbd

9.3 Package Label

Package box, dry shield bag and reel are each marked with the following label:

Field Description

name Name of product

p/n Product number

firmware Firmware version

fw p/n Product number of firmware

trace [Manufacturer m (optional)]Date (CalendarWeekYear) wwyy

quantity Number of contained modules

If the label on the package box is different to the label described please contact Telit for

detailed information.

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10 Ordering Information

10.1 Part Numbers

BlueMod+S42 is available in the following variants:

Name Antenna Firmware

Version Order No. MOQ /

units Comments

BlueMod+S42/AI/Central Internal 53346-xx tbd

BlueEva+S42/Central Internal 2.xxx 53352-xx 1 Evaluation Kit

Other variants on request, please contact Telit sales department.

10.2 Standard Packing Unit

The standard packing units are 1000 pieces on Tape and Reel

10.3 Evaluation Kit

The kit BlueEva+S42 is available to evaluate functionality and start your firmware

implementation.

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11 Safety Recommendations

READ CAREFULLY

Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The

use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas:

Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals,

airports, aircrafts, etc.

Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, etc. It is

responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment

regulation.

Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty

validity. We recommend following the instructions of the hardware user guides for a correct

wiring of the product. The product has to be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and the

wiring has to be conforming to the security and fire prevention regulations. The product has to

be handled with care, avoiding any contact with the pins because electrostatic discharges may

damage the product itself.

The system integrator is responsible of the functioning of the final product; therefore, care has

to be taken to the external components of the module, as well as of any project or installation

issue, because the risk of disturbing external devices or having impact on the security. Should

there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force.

Every module has to be equipped with a proper antenna with specific characteristics. The

antenna has to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic

devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from the body (20 cm). In case of this

requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against

the SAR regulation.

The European Community provides some Directives for the electronic equipments

introduced on the market. All the relevant information’s are available on the European

Community website:

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/documents/

The text of the Directive 99/05 regarding telecommunication equipments is available,

while the applicable Directives (Low Voltage and EMC) are available at:

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/electrical/

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12 Document History

Revision

Date

Changes

2016-07-16

First preliminary issue

2016-08-12

Fixed wrong chapter numbers

Add picture to chapter 3.8.2 Connection of an External

32,768 kHz Crystal

Added Tx power and Rx sensivity values at +25 °C

Added some power consumption values

Removed all references to extern SCLK signal

2016-08-22

Added associated Telit ref numbers in related documents

list

Chap. 2.1: Corrected value from -30dBm to -20dBm for

power control range and added Whisper Mode with

-40dBm

Chap. 2.4: Added new block diagram with 32MHz crystal

and optional 32,768kHz crystal

Chap. 6.1: Added new label to drawing

Chap. 7: Additionally 32,768kHz signal feeding option

removed, only 32,768 crystal possible with nRF52832

Chap. 8: Formatting header 2 corrected, FCC and IC ID’s

added (multiple times), progress notes added for CE, FCC,

IC, KCC, BTSIG, RoHS

Added ITA information

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