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   NINA-B1 series Stand-alone Bluetooth low energy modules Data Sheet                   Abstract This  technical  data  sheet  describes  the  NINA-B1  series  stand-alone Bluetooth  low  energy  modules.  With  embedded  Bluetooth  low energy  profiles  and  services,  these  modules  are  tailored  for  OEMs who  wish  to  embed  their  own  application  on  top  of  the  available BLE  stack  and/or  to  embed  Bluetooth  services/attributes  on  top  of the integrated software stack and tools using ARM mbed IDE.    www.u-blox.com UBX-15019243 - R05
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet   UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Page 2 of 35  Document Information Title NINA-B1 series Subtitle Stand-alone Bluetooth low energy modules Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-15019243  Revision and date R05 17-Jun-2016 Document status Early Production Information  Document status explanation Objective Specification Document contains target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Advance Information Document contains data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Early Production Information Document contains data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later. Production Information Document contains the final product specification.  This document applies to the following products: Product name Type number ROM/FLASH version PCN / IN reference NINA-B111 NINA-B111-00B-00 1.0.0 TBD NINA-B112 NINA-B112-00B-00 1.0.0 TBD              u-blox reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Products, names, logos and designs described herein may in whole or in part be subject to intellectual property rights. Reproduction, use, modification or disclosure to third parties of this document or any part thereof without the express permission of u-blox is strictly prohibited. The  information contained  herein is  provided “as  is”  and  u-blox assumes  no  liability for the  use  of  the  information. No  warranty,  either express or implied, is given, including but not limited, with respect to the accuracy, correctness, reliability and fitness for a particular purpose of the information. This document may be revised by u-blox at any time. For most recent documents, visit www.u-blox.com.  Copyright © 2016, u-blox AG. u-blox® is a registered trademark of u-blox Holding AG in the EU and other countries. ARM® is the registered trademark of ARM Limited in the EU and other countries.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Contents     Page 3 of 35 Contents Contents .............................................................................................................................. 3 1 Functional description .................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Product features ................................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 Block diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.1 NINA-B111 .................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.2 NINA-B112 .................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Product description ............................................................................................................................... 7 1.5 AT command support ........................................................................................................................... 8 1.6 Supported features ............................................................................................................................... 8 2 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Power management ............................................................................................................................. 9 2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) ........................................................................................................... 9 2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) ........................................................................... 9 2.2 RF antenna interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.1 2.4 GHz Bluetooth low energy (ANT) ............................................................................................. 9 2.2.2 Near Field Communication (NFC) ................................................................................................... 9 2.3 System functions .................................................................................................................................. 9 2.3.1 Module power-on ......................................................................................................................... 9 2.3.2 Module power-off ....................................................................................................................... 10 2.3.3 Standby mode ............................................................................................................................. 10 2.3.4 Sleep mode ................................................................................................................................. 10 2.3.5 Module reset ............................................................................................................................... 10 2.3.6 Real Time Counter (RTC) ............................................................................................................. 11 2.4 Serial interfaces .................................................................................................................................. 11 2.4.1 Asynchronous serial interface (UART)........................................................................................... 11 2.4.2 Serial peripheral interface (SPI) ..................................................................................................... 11 2.4.3 I2C interface................................................................................................................................. 11 2.5 GPIO ................................................................................................................................................... 12 2.6 Analog interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 12 2.6.1 ADC ............................................................................................................................................ 12 2.6.2 Comparator................................................................................................................................. 12 2.6.3 Low power comparator ............................................................................................................... 12 2.6.4 Analog pin options ...................................................................................................................... 13 2.7 NINA-B11x firmware features ............................................................................................................. 13 2.7.1 System status signals ................................................................................................................... 13 2.7.2 System control signals ................................................................................................................. 13 2.7.3 UART signals ............................................................................................................................... 13 3 Pin definition .............................................................................................................. 14 3.1 Pin assignment ................................................................................................................................... 14 3.2 Pin assignment in the NINA-B11x firmware ......................................................................................... 16
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Contents     Page 4 of 35 4 Electrical specifications .............................................................................................. 18 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings ................................................................................................................. 18 4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings ................................................................................................................. 18 4.2 Operating conditions .......................................................................................................................... 18 4.2.1 Operating temperature range ...................................................................................................... 18 4.2.2 Supply/Power pins ....................................................................................................................... 19 4.2.3 Current consumption .................................................................................................................. 19 4.2.4 RF performance ........................................................................................................................... 19 4.2.5 RESET_N pin ................................................................................................................................ 20 4.2.6 Digital pins .................................................................................................................................. 20 5 Mechanical specifications .......................................................................................... 21 6 Qualification and approvals ...................................................................................... 22 6.1 Compliance with the RoHS directive ................................................................................................... 22 6.2 European Union regulatory compliance .............................................................................................. 22 6.3 Safety Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 22 6.4 FCC and IC Compliance ...................................................................................................................... 22 6.4.1 IC compliance.............................................................................................................................. 22 6.4.2 Conformité aux norms d´IC ......................................................................................................... 22 6.4.3 FCC statement ............................................................................................................................ 23 6.4.4 Labeling requirements for end product ........................................................................................ 24 6.4.5 FCC and IC IDs ............................................................................................................................ 24 6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance ..................................................................................................................... 24 6.5.1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement ................................................................................................. 24 6.5.2 NINA-B111 labeling requirements for end product ...................................................................... 25 6.5.3 NINA-B112 labeling requirements for end product ...................................................................... 25 6.6 Bluetooth qualification information .................................................................................................... 25 7 Antennas ..................................................................................................................... 26  Approved antennas list ........................................................................................................................... 26 7.1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 26 8 Product handling ........................................................................................................ 28 8.1 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................... 28 8.1.1 Reels ........................................................................................................................................... 28 8.1.2 Tapes .......................................................................................................................................... 28 8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels .................................................................................................................... 30 8.3 Reflow soldering ................................................................................................................................. 30 8.4 ESD precautions .................................................................................................................................. 30 9 Labeling and ordering information ........................................................................... 31 9.1 Product labeling .................................................................................................................................. 31 9.2 Explanation of codes........................................................................................................................... 31 9.3 Ordering information .......................................................................................................................... 32 Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 33
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Contents     Page 5 of 35 A Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 33 Related documents........................................................................................................... 34 Revision history ................................................................................................................ 34 Contact .............................................................................................................................. 35
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Functional description     Page 6 of 35 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The NINA-B1  stand-alone Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth  Smart) module  is a compact  module with  very low power consumption and is suitable for applications using coin cell batteries. The Bluetooth low energy stack is embedded in the module. This module is offered in professional grade for applications such as health care, asset tracking, connected cities, home automation,  smart energy, manufacturing  and telematics.  It offers  Apple  iOS and Google Android connectivity for applications requiring this. The NINA-B1 embeds firmware with the u-blox Serial Port Service for replacing serial cables or accessing UART devices using Bluetooth low energy technology.  The  NINA-B1  is  tailored  for  those  who  wish  to  embed  a  customer  developed  application  and/or  Bluetooth services/attributes on top of the integrated software stack and tools. The NINA-B1 is a stand-alone product with no additional hardware required. Additional sensors such as temperature sensor, accelerometers, LEDs etc., can be connected directly to the module. The NINA-B1 sample code package includes sample projects for accessing the LEDs, temperature sensor, accelerometers etc., on the application board.  The  modules  are  fully Bluetooth  qualified  and  provide  global  modular  approval. They  are also  compliant  with safety and medical standards.  1.2 Product features  Table 1: NINA-B1 series main features summary
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Functional description     Page 7 of 35 1.3 Block diagram  Figure 1: Block diagram of NINA-B1 1.3.1 NINA-B111 The  NINA-B111  modules  do  not  use  the  internal antenna and thus the PCB  has  been trimmed  to  allow for  a smaller module (10.0 x 10.6 mm). Instead of an internal antenna, the RF signal is available at a module pin for routing to an external antenna or antenna connector. 1.3.2 NINA-B112 The NINA-B112 modules use an integrated antenna mounted on the PCB (10.0 x 14.0 mm). The RF signal pin is not connected to any signal path. 1.4 Product description Item NINA-B111 NINA-B112 Bluetooth version 4.2 4.2 Band support 2.4 GHz, 40 channels 2.4 GHz, 40 channels Maximum conducted output power +4 dBm +4 dBm Maximum radiated output power (EIRP) +7 dBm (with approved antennas) +6 dBm Sensitivity -95 dBm -95 dBm Data rate 1 Mbps GFSK 1 Mbps GFSK Module size 10.0x10.6 mm 10.0x14.0 mm Table 2: NINA-B1 series characteristics summary  32.768 kHz Integrated Antenna 1.7 – 3.6 V (VCC_IO) External Reset UART SPI ADC NFC     Bluetooth Low Energy  RF Transceiver with Integrated Stacks Application Processor Memory 32 MHz DC/DC /LDO System power 1.3 V ANT-pin 1.7 – 3.6 V (VCC) (NINA-B111) (NINA-B112) GPIO(s)
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Functional description     Page 8 of 35 1.5 AT command support You  can  configure  NINA-B1  modules  through  u-blox  s-center  toolbox  software  using  AT  commands.  The  s-center evaluation software is available free of charge and can be downloaded from the u-blox website. 1.6 Supported features Feature Description BLE v4.2 stack Embedded Bluetooth low energy stack for next generation Bluetooth solutions. GATT based services The u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service as well as generic GATT server and GATT client services. NINA-B11x firmware Includes the u-blox Serial Port Service and allows configuration of the module using AT commands sent over the UART interface. Firmware update Over The Air (FOTA) Firmware module update over a wireless connection using BLE. Firmware update Over AT command (FOAT) Firmware module update over AT command interfaces (UART).  The feature can be enabled and configured using AT commands. Power saving The NINA-B1 series modules  support different power  saving  modes.  The  power  saving configuration  is by default disabled, but it can be enabled and configured using AT commands. See section 2.3 and the NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1] for more information on the different power saving modes. Battery monitor Can be used to read the voltage of the VCC pin and will automatically issue warnings and/or power-down the module if the voltage is too low. Android connectivity Supports Bluetooth low energy connections with Android devices (Android 4.3 & higher) iOS connectivity Supports Bluetooth low energy connections with iOS devices Table 3: NINA-B1 main supported features
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Interfaces     Page 9 of 35 2 Interfaces 2.1 Power management 2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) The NINA-B1 series uses an integrated DC/DC converter to transform the supply voltage presented at the  VCC pin into a stable system voltage. Due to this, the NINA-B1 modules are compatible for use in battery powered designs.  2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) All modules in the u-blox NINA series provide an additional voltage supply input for setting the I/O voltage level. On the NINA-B1 series modules, the I/O voltage level is the same as the supply voltage and VCC_IO is internally connected  to the  supply input.  Therefore  only  a  single supply  voltage  is needed  for NINA-B1,  which  makes  it ideal for battery powered designs.   This may not be the case for modules in the NINA series that will be released in the future. A design that should be pin compatible with other NINA-series modules should keep the VCC and VCC_IO supply rails separate. 2.2 RF antenna interfaces 2.2.1 2.4 GHz Bluetooth low energy (ANT) The two NINA-B1 model versions have their own 2.4 GHz antenna solutions respectively:  The NINA-B111 modules provide an antenna pin (ANT) with a nominal characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.  This  pin  can  be  connected  to  an  on-board  antenna  or  antenna  connector  using  a  controlled impedance trace. See the NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1] for more information.  The  NINA-B112  modules  use  an  integrated  antenna solution; no  additional components  are required. The ANT pin is internally disconnected on these models. 2.2.2 Near Field Communication (NFC) The NINA-B1 series modules include a Near Field Communication interface, capable of operating as a 13.56 MHz NFC tag at a bit rate of 106 kbps. As an NFC tag, data can be read from or written to the NINA-B1 modules using  an  NFC  reader;  however  the  NINA-B1  modules  are  not  capable  of  reading  other  tags  or  initiating  NFC communications. Two pins are available for connecting to an external NFC antenna: NFC1 and NFC2. See the NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1] for more information and NFC antenna design considerations. 2.3 System functions The NINA-B1 series modules are power efficient devices capable of operating in different power saving modes and configurations. Different sections of the module can be powered off when not needed and complex wake up events can be generated from different external and internal inputs. The radio part of the module operates independently from the CPU. The two main power saving modes are:   Standby mode   Sleep mode  Depending on the application, the module should spend most of its time in sleep mode to conserve battery life. 2.3.1 Module power-on NINA-B1 modules can be switched on in one of the following ways and this will cause the module to reboot:  Rising edge on the VCC pin to a valid supply voltage
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Interfaces     Page 10 of 35  Issuing a reset of the module A wake up event from sleep mode to active mode can be issued by:  Changing the state of any digital I/O pin, may be enabled /disabled for each pin. If waking up from standby mode, an event can also be issued by:  The on-board Real Time Counter (RTC)  A  programmable  digital  or  analog  sensor  event.  For  example,  rising  voltage  level  on  an  analog comparator pin 2.3.2 Module power-off There is no dedicated pin to power off the NINA-B1 modules. You can configure any GPIO pin to enter or exit the sleep mode (see section 2.3.4), which essentially powers down the module. An  under-voltage  (brown-out)  shutdown  occurs  on  NINA-B1  modules  when  the  VCC  supply  drops  below  the operating  range  minimum  limit.  If  this  occurs,  it  is  not  possible  to  store the  current parameter  settings in  the module’s  non-volatile  memory.  An  over-temperature  and  under-temperature  shutdown  can  be  enabled  on NINA-B1  modules,  and  is  initiated  if  the  temperature  measured  within  the  module  is  outside  operating conditions. The temperature is measured by an integrated temperature sensor in the radio chip. For more details see the NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1]. 2.3.3 Standby mode Standby mode is one of the power saving modes in NINA-B1 modules that essentially powers down the module but keeps the system RAM intact and allows for a few  low power digital interfaces (including SPI) and analog functions to run continuously. It also allows for more complex, autonomous power-up events including periodic RTC events and radio events.  The following events can be used to bring the module out of the standby mode:  External wake-up events  Internal wake-up events from RTC, radio, NFC and so on  Analog or digital sensor event (programmable voltage level or edge detection) During  standby  mode,  the  module  is  clocked  at  32  kHz,  which  is  generated  by  an  internal  32  kHz  crystal oscillator. 2.3.4 Sleep mode Sleep  mode  is  the  deepest  power  saving  mode  of  NINA-B1  modules.  During  sleep  mode,  all  functionality  is stopped to ensure minimum power consumption. The module needs an external event in order to wake up from sleep mode. The following events can be used to wake up the module out of the sleep mode:  External event on a digital pin  External event on a low power comparator pin  Detection of NFC field When using the  NINA-B11x firmware, the module can be manually switched  on or off with proper storage of current settings using the UART DSR pin. The module can be programmed to latch the digital values present at its GPIO pins during sleep. The module will keep the values latched, and a change of state on any of these pins will trigger a wake up to active mode. The module will always reboot after waking up from the sleep mode; however different sections of the RAM can be configured to remain intact during and after going into the sleep mode.  2.3.5 Module reset NINA-B1 modules can be reset in one of the following ways:
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Interfaces     Page 11 of 35  Low level on the RESET_N input pin, normally high with internal pull-up. This causes an “external” or “hardware”  reset  of  the  module.  The  current  parameter  settings  are  not  saved  in  the  module’s  non-volatile memory and a proper network detach is not performed.  Using the AT+CPWROFF command. This causes an “internal” or “software”  reset of the module. The current parameter settings are saved in the module’s non-volatile memory and a proper network detach is performed. 2.3.6 Real Time Counter (RTC) A  key  system  feature  available  on  the  module  is  the  Real  Time  Counter.  This  counter  can  generate  multiple interrupts and events to the CPU and radio as well as internal and external hardware blocks. These events can be precisely  timed  ranging  from  microseconds  up  to  hours,  and  allows  for  periodic  BLE  advertising  events  etc., without involving the main CPU. The RTC can be operated in power-on and standby modes. 2.4 Serial interfaces NINA-B1 modules provide the following serial communication interfaces:  1x UART  interface: 4-wire unbalanced  asynchronous  serial  interface  used  for  AT  commands interface, data communication and firmware upgrades using the FOAT feature.  3x SPI interfaces: Up to three serial peripheral interfaces can be used simultaneously.  2x I2C interfaces: Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) interface for communication with digital sensors.  All digital interface pins on the module are shared between the digital and analog interfaces and GPIOs. Any function can be assigned to any pin that is not already occupied. 2.4.1 Asynchronous serial interface (UART) The UART interface supports hardware flow control and baud-rates up to 1 Mbps. Other characteristics of the UART interface are listed below:  Data lines (RXD as input, TXD as output) and hardware flow control lines (CTS as input, RTS as output) are provided.  Hardware flow control or no flow control (default) is supported.  Power saving indication available on the hardware flow control output (CTS line): The line is driven to the OFF state when the module is not ready to accept data signals.  Programmable baud-rate generator allows most industry standard  rates, as well as non-standard rates up to 1 Mbps.  Frame format configuration:  o 8 data bits o Even or no-parity bit o 1 stop bit  Default frame configuration is 8N1, meaning eight (8) data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 2.4.2 Serial peripheral interface (SPI) NINA-B1  supports  up  to  3 Serial Peripheral  Interfaces that can  operate  in  both  master  and  slave mode  with  a maximum  serial  clock  frequency  of  8  MHz  in  both  master  and  slave  modes.  The  SPI  interfaces  use  4  signals: SCLK,  MOSI,  MISO  and CS.  When  using  the  SPI  interface  in  master  mode,  it  is  possible  to  use  GPIOs  as additional Chip Select (CS) signals to allow addressing of multiple slaves. 2.4.3 I2C interface The  Inter-Integrated  Circuit  interfaces  can  be  used  to  transfer  or  receive  data  on  a  2-wire  bus  network.  The  NINA-B1 modules can operate as both master and slave on the I2C bus using both standard (100 kbps) and fast (400  kbps)  transmission  speeds.  The  interface  uses  the  SCL  signal  to  clock  instructions  and  data  on  the  SDL signal.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Interfaces     Page 12 of 35 2.5 GPIO The NINA-B1 modules are versatile concerning pin-out. If un-configured, there will be 19 GPIO pins in total and no analog or digital interfaces. All digital interfaces or functions must then be allocated to a GPIO pin before use. 7  out  of  the  19  GPIO  pins  are  analog  enabled  thus  they  can  have  an  analog  function  allocated  to  them.  In addition to the serial interfaces, Table 4 shows the number of digital and analog functions that can be assigned to a GPIO pin.   This list is not final, and functions may be added or removed without notice. Function Description Default NINA pin Configurable GPIOs General purpose input Digital input with configurable edge detection and interrupt generation  Any General purpose output Digital output with configurable drive strength, pull-up, pull-down, open-source, open-drain and/or slew rate  Any Pin disabled Pin is disconnected from input buffers and output drivers. All* Any Timer/ counter High precision time measurement between two pulses/ Pulse counting with interrupt/event generation  Any Interrupt/ Event trigger Interrupt/event trigger to the software application/ Wake up event  Any ADC input 8/10/12-bit analog to digital converter  Any analog Analog comparator input Compare two voltages, capable of generating wake-up events and interrupts  Any analog PWM output Output complex pulse width modulation waveforms  Any Connection status indication Indicates if a BLE connection is maintained BLUE** Any * = If left unconfigured    ** = If using u-blox NINA-B11x firmware Table 4: GPIO custom functions configuration 2.6 Analog interfaces 7  out  of  the  19  digital  GPIOs  can  be  multiplexed  to  analog  functions.  The  following  analog  functions  are available for use:  1x 8-channel ADC  1x Analog comparator*  1x Low-power analog comparator* *Only one of the comparators can be used simultaneously. 2.6.1 ADC The Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) can  sample up to  200 kHz using different  inputs as  sample  triggers. It supports  8/10/12-bit  resolution.  Any  of  the  8  analog  inputs  can  be  used  both  as  single-ended  inputs  and  as differential pairs for measuring the voltage across them. The ADC supports full 0 V to VCC input range. 2.6.2 Comparator The  comparator  compares  voltages  from  any  analog  pin  with  different  references  as  shown  in  Table  5.  It supports full 0 V to VCC input range and can generate different software events to the rest of the system. 2.6.3 Low power comparator The  low-power  comparator  operates  in  the  same  way  as  the  normal  comparator,  with  some  reduced functionality. It can be used during sleep mode as a wake up source.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Interfaces     Page 13 of 35 2.6.4 Analog pin options Table 5 shows the supported connections of the analog functions.  An analog pin may not be simultaneously connected to multiple functions. Table 5: Possible uses of analog pin 2.7 NINA-B11x firmware features  This  section  describes  the  available  features when  using  the  u-blox  NINA-B11x  firmware.  For additional information, see the u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual [3]. 2.7.1 System status signals The RED, GREEN and BLUE pins are used to signal  the system status according to Table 6. They are active low and are intended to be routed to an RGB LED. Mode Status RGB LED Color GREEN BLUE RED Data mode IDLE Green LOW HIGH HIGH Command mode IDLE Orange LOW HIGH LOW Data mode, Command mode CONNECTING* Purple HIGH LOW LOW Data mode, Command mode CONNECTED* Blue HIGH HIGH LOW * = LED flashes on data activity Table 6: System status indication 2.7.2 System control signals The following input signals can be used to control the system.  RESET_N is used to reset the system, see section 2.3.5.  SWITCH_1 is used to enter the bootloader or to restore the UART serial settings to their default values.  SWITCH_2 can be used to open a BLE connection to a peripheral device.  If both SWITCH_1 and SWITCH_2 are driven low during start up, the system will restore all settings to their factory defaults. 2.7.3 UART signals In addition to the normal RXD, TXD, CTS, and RTS signals, the NINA-B11x firmware adds the DSR and DTR pins to the UART interface. Note that they are not used as originally intended, but to control the state of the NINA module. Depending on the current configuration, the DSR can be used to:  Enter command mode  Disconnect and/or toggle connectable status  Enable/disable the rest of the UART interface  Enter/wake up from sleep mode Analog function Can be connected to ADC single-ended input Any analog pin or VCC ADC differential input Any analog pin or VCC pair Comparator IN+ Any analog pin Comparator IN- Pin 24 or 25, VCC, 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.4 V Low-power comparator IN+ Any analog pin Low-power comparator IN- Pin 24 or 25, 1/16 to 15/16 VCC in steps of 1/16 VCC
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Pin definition     Page 14 of 35 3 Pin definition 3.1 Pin assignment  The pin-out described in Figure 2 below is an example pin-out that shows the module in an unconfigured state. Alternatively, if you use the u-blox NINA-B11x firmware, refer to the pin-out in section 3.2.  A = Analog function capable pin Figure 2: NINA-B1 series pin assignment (top view)  All digital or analog functions described in this data sheet may be freely assigned to any GPIO pin. Analog functions are limited to analog capable pins. Signals marked red in Figure 2 are not freely assignable but locked to a specific pin.  GPIO pins  16,  17, 18  and  20 are  connected  to  pins  located close to  the radio  part  of the  RF chip. It is recommended to avoid using these pins for high speed digital interfaces or sinking/sourcing large currents through them. Doing so may affect RF performance.  Do not apply  an  NFC field to the NFC pins when  they are configured as  GPIOs  as  it can  cause permanent damage to the module. When driving different logic levels on these pins in GPIO mode, a small current leakage will occur. Ensure that they are set to the same logic level before entering into any power saving modes. See section 4.2.6 for more information.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Pin definition     Page 15 of 35 No. Name I/O Description nRF52 pin Remarks 1 GPIO_1 I/O General purpose I/O P0.08  2 GPIO_2 I/O General purpose I/O P0.11  3 GPIO_3 I/O General purpose I/O P0.12  4 GPIO_4 I/O General purpose I/O P0.13  5 GPIO_5 I/O General purpose I/O P0.14  6 GND - Ground   7 GPIO_7 I/O General purpose I/O P0.16  8 SWO/GPIO_8 I/O Serial Wire debug trace data output P0.18 May be used as a GPIO 9 VCC_IO I Module I/O level voltage input  Must be connected to VCC on NINA-B1 10 VCC I Module supply voltage input  1.7-3.6 V range 11 SWDCLK I Serial Wire Debug port clock signal   12 GND - Ground   13 ANT I/O Tx/Rx antenna interface  50 Ω nominal characteristic impedance, only used with NINA-B111 modules 14 GND - Ground   15 SWDIO I/O Serial Wire Debug port data signal   16 GPIO_16 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.28 Pin  is  analog  capable,  use  as  low drive, low frequency GPIO only 17 GPIO_17 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.29 Pin is analog capable, use as low drive, low frequency GPIO only 18 GPIO_18 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.30 Pin  is  analog  capable,  use  as  low drive, low frequency GPIO only 19 RESET_N I/O System reset input P0.21 Active low 20 GPIO_20 I/O General purpose I/O P0.31 Low drive, low frequency I/O only 21 GPIO_21 I/O General purpose I/O P0.07  22 GPIO_22 I/O General purpose I/O P0.06  23 GPIO_23 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.05 Pin is analog capable 24 GPIO_24 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.02 Pin is analog capable 25 GPIO_25 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.03 Pin is analog capable 26 GND - Ground   27 GPIO_27 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO P0.04 Pin is analog capable 28 NFC1/GPIO_28 I/O NFC pin 1 (default) P0.09 May be used as a GPIO 29 NFC2/GPIO_29 I/O NFC pin 2 (default) P0.10 May be used as a GPIO 30 GND - Ground   Table 7: NINA-B1 series pin-out
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Pin definition     Page 16 of 35 3.2 Pin assignment in the NINA-B11x firmware The pin-out as shown in Figure 3 describes the pin configuration used in the u-blox NINA-B11x firmware.                     A = Analog function capable pin Figure 3: NINA-B1 series pin assignment (top view) while using u-blox NINA-B11x firmware  It  is  required  to  follow  this  pin  layout  when  using  the  u-blox  NINA-B11x  firmware.  No additional interfaces can be added.  Do not apply  an  NFC field to  the NFC pins  when  they are configured as  GPIOs as it can cause permanent damage to the module. When driving different logic levels on these pins in GPIO mode, a small current leakage will occur, ensure that they are set to the same logic level before entering into any power saving modes. See section 4.2.6 for more information.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Pin definition     Page 17 of 35 No. Name I/O Description Remarks 1 RED O RED system status signal Active low, should be routed to an RGB LED 2 GPIO_2 I/O General purpose I/O  3 GPIO_3 I/O General purpose I/O  4 GPIO_4 I/O General purpose I/O  5 GPIO_5 I/O General purpose I/O  6 GND - Ground  7 GREEN/SWITCH_1 I/O This signal is multiplexed: GREEN: System status signal. SWITCH_1:  Enter  bootloader,  restore UART serial settings. Active low.  GREEN: Should be routed to an RGB LED.  SWITCH_1: Can be held low during reset and released during/after boot to either enter bootloader or restore serial settings. See section 2.7 for more information. 8 BLUE O BLUE system status signal Active low, should be routed to an RGB LED 9 VCC_IO I Module I/O level voltage input Must be connected to VCC on NINA-B1 10 VCC I Module supply voltage input 1.7-3.6 V range 11 RSVD - RESERVED pin Leave unconnected 12 GND - Ground  13 ANT I/O Tx/Rx antenna interface 50  Ω nominal characteristic impedance, only used with NINA-B111 modules 14 GND - Ground  15 RSVD - RESERVED pin Leave unconnected 16 UART_DTR O UART data terminal ready signal Used to indicate system status 17 UART_DSR I UART data set ready signal Used to change system modes 18 SWITCH_2 I Connect to peripheral device Active low, see section 2.7 for more information 19 RESET_N I External system reset input Active low 20 UART_RTS O UART request to send control signal Used only when hardware flow control is enabled 21 UART_CTS I UART clear to send control signal Used only when hardware flow control is enabled 22 UART_TXD O UART data output  23 UART_RXD I UART data input Pin is analog capable 24 GPIO_24 I/O General purpose I/O Pin is analog capable 25 GPIO_25 I/O General purpose I/O Pin is analog capable 26 GND - Ground  27 GPIO_27 I/O Analog function enabled GPIO Pin is analog capable 28 NFC1/GPIO_28 I/O NFC pin 1 (default) May be used as a GPIO 29 NFC2/GPIO_29 I/O NFC pin 2 (default) May be used as a GPIO 30 GND - Ground  Table 8: NINA-B1 series NINA-B11x firmware pin-out
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Electrical specifications     Page 18 of 35 4 Electrical specifications  Stressing  the device  above  one  or  more of  the ratings  listed  in the  Absolute  maximum  rating section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating conditions section of this document  should  be  avoided.  Exposure  to  absolute  maximum  rating  conditions  for  extended periods may affect device reliability.  Operating condition ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is guaranteed. Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the specification. 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings Symbol Description Condition Min Max Unit VCC Module supply voltage Input DC voltage at VCC pin -0.3 3.9 V V_DIO Digital pin voltage Input DC voltage at any digital I/O pin -0.3 3.9 V P_ANT Antenna power Input RF power at antenna pin  +10 dBm Table 9: Absolute maximum ratings  The  product  is  not  protected  against  overvoltage  or  reversed  voltages.  If  necessary,  voltage spikes exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in table above, must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices. 4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings Parameter Min Typical Max Unit Remarks ESD sensitivity for all pins except ANT pin   4 kV Human body model according to JEDEC JS001   750 V Charged device model according to JESD22-C101 Table 10: Maximum ESD ratings  NINA-B1 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special precautions while handling. See section 8.4 for ESD handling instructions. 4.2 Operating conditions  Unless otherwise specified, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient temperature of 25°C and a supply voltage of 3.0 V.  Operation  beyond  the  specified  operating  conditions  is  not  recommended  and  extended exposure beyond them may affect device reliability. 4.2.1 Operating temperature range Parameter Min Max Unit Storage temperature -40 +85 °C Operating temperature -40 +85 °C Table 11: Temperature range
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Electrical specifications     Page 19 of 35 4.2.2 Supply/Power pins Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit VCC Input supply voltage 1.7 3.0 3.6 V t_RVCC Supply voltage rise time   60 ms VCC_ripple VCC input noise peak to peak, 10 - 100 KHz   100 mV VCC input noise peak to peak, 100 KHz - 1 MHz   50 mV VCC input noise peak to peak, 1 - 3 MHz   25 mV VCC_IO I/O reference voltage  VCC  V Table 12: Input characteristics of voltage supply pins 4.2.3 Current consumption Table 13 shows the typical current consumption of a NINA-B1 module, independent of the firmware used. Mode Condition Typical Peak Sleep No clocks running, no RAM data retention 300 nA  Sleep No clocks running, 64 kB RAM data retention 620 nA  Standby RTC and 64 kB RAM data retention. System running on 32.768 kHz clock from crystal. 2.2 µA  Active CPU running benchmarking tests @ 64 MHz clock speed, all interfaces idle 3.7 mA  Active Radio RX only 5.4 mA  Active Radio TX only, +0dBm output power 5.3 mA  Table 13: Module VCC current consumption Table 14 shows the current consumption during some typical use cases when using the NINA-B11x firmware: Mode Condition Average Peak Active Advertising 1s periods with +4 dBm output power and 31 bytes payload, CPU and UART interface is running 1.8 mA 12 mA Standby Advertising 1s periods with +4 dBm output power and 31 bytes payload 26 µA 9.3 mA Standby One advertisement event (4.7 ms), +4 dBm output power and 31 bytes payload 3.4 mA 9.3 mA Active Connected as peripheral, connection events 30 ms periods, +4 dBm output power and 0 bytes payload, CPU and UART interface is running 1.8 mA 9.2 mA Standby Connected as peripheral, connection events 30 ms periods, +4 dBm output power and 0 bytes payload 140 µA 9.2 mA Sleep UART DSR pin is used to enter sleep mode. No RAM retention 300 nA 2.6 mA Table 14: Current consumption during typical use cases 4.2.4 RF performance Parameter Test condition Min Typ Max Unit Receiver input sensitivity Conducted at 25 °C  -95  dBm Output power Conducted at 25 °C   +4 +6 dBm Table 15: RF performance
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Electrical specifications     Page 20 of 35 4.2.5 RESET_N pin Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Remarks RESET_N Low-level input 0  0.3*VCC V  Internal pull-up resistance  13  kΩ  RESET duration   55 ms Time taken to release a pin reset. Table 16: RESET_N pin characteristics 4.2.6 Digital pins Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Remarks Any digital pin Input characteristic: Low-level input 0  0.3*VCC V  Input characteristic: high-level input 0.7*VCC  0 V  Output characteristic: Low-level output 0  0.4 V Normal drive strength 0  0.4 V High drive strength Output characteristic: High-level output VCC-0.4  VCC V Normal drive strength VCC-0.4  VCC V High drive strength GPIO_28, GPIO_29 Leakage current  2 10 µA When driven to different logic levels Table 17: Digital pin characteristics
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Mechanical specifications     Page 21 of 35 5 Mechanical specifications   Figure 4: NINA-B111 module dimensions   Figure 5: NINA-B112 module dimensions
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Qualification and approvals     Page 22 of 35 6 Qualification and approvals 6.1 Compliance with the RoHS directive The NINA-B1 series modules comply with the "Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the  Council  on  the  Restriction  of  Use  of  certain  Hazardous  Substances  in  Electrical  and  Electronic Equipment" (RoHS). No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed. 6.2 European Union regulatory compliance The NINA-B1 series modules conform to the product specifications listed in Table 18. See the NINA-B1 Declaration of Conformity [4] for more information.   Category Standard R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Effective use of frequency spectrum EN 300 328 V1.9.1 EN 302 291-1 EN 302 291-2 EMC EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-3 EN 301 489-17 Health and safety EN 60950 Medical Electrical Equipment  EN 60601-1-2 Prevention  (RoHS Article 4.1)  EN 50581 Table 18: NINA-B1 ETSI conformity 6.3 Safety Compliance In order to fulfill the safety standard EN 60950-1, the NINA-B1 series modules must be supplied with a Class-2 Limited Power Source. 6.4 FCC and IC Compliance 6.4.1 IC compliance 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. Under  Industry  Canada  regulations,  this  radio  transmitter  may  only  operate  using  an  antenna  of  a  type  and maximum  (or  lesser)  gain  approved  for  the  transmitter  by  Industry  Canada.  To  reduce  potential  radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen in such a way that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that is necessary for successful communication. This equipment complies  with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits  set forth  for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. 6.4.2 Conformité aux norms d´IC Cet appareil est conforme à la(aux) norme(s) RSS sans licence d’Industry Canada.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Qualification and approvals     Page 23 of 35 Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences et 2. il doit accepter toutes interférences reçues, y compris  celles susceptibles  d’avoir  des  effets indésirables sur son fonctionnement. Conformément  aux  réglementations  d’Industry  Canada,  cet  émetteur  radio  ne  peut  fonctionner  qu’à  l’aide d’une antenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) ont été approuvés pour cet émetteur par Industry Canada. Pour réduire le risque d’interférences avec d’autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de telle sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e) ne soit pas supérieure à celle requise pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante. Cet équipement respecte les limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC RSS-102 définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Il doit être installé et utilisé en maintenant une distance minimum de 20 cm entre le radiateur  et votre corps. 6.4.3 FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired operation.  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  the  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. The NINA-B1 series modules are for OEM integrations only. The end-user product will be professionally installed in such a manner that only the authorized antennas are used. For NINA-B111 an external antenna connector (U.FL. connector) reference design (see the NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1]) is available and must be followed to comply with the NINA-B1 FCC/IC modular approval.  Any changes or modifications NOT explicitly APPROVED by u-blox could cause the module to cease to comply with FCC rules part 15, and thus void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 6.4.3.1 Cautions  Any changes or modifications could cause the module to cease to comply with  FCC rules part 15 and thus void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  §15.407 statement; in case of absence of information to transmit or operational failure, the NINA-B1 module will automatically discontinue transmission.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Qualification and approvals     Page 24 of 35 6.4.4 Labeling requirements for end product For  an  end  product  using  the  NINA-B1  modules  there  must  be  a  label  containing,  at  least,  the  following information: This device contains FCC ID: XPYNINAB1 IC: 8595A-NINAB1  The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon inspection in compliance with the modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC.  In  accordance  with  47  CFR  §  15.19,  the  end  product  shall  bear  the  following  statement  in  a  conspicuous location on the device: "This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation." When the  device is  so  small  or  for  such  use that it  is  not  practicable  to  place  the  statement above  on  it, the information shall be placed in a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet supplied to the user or, alternatively, shall be placed on the container in which the device is marketed.  In case, where the final product will be installed in locations where the end-user is not able to see the FCC ID and/or this statement, the FCC ID and the statement shall also be included in the end-product manual.   6.4.5 FCC and IC IDs Model FCC ID IC ID NINA-B111 XPYNINAB1 8595A-NINAB1 NINA-B112 XPYNINAB1 8595A-NINAB1 Table 19: FCC and IC IDs for different models of the NINA-B1 series modules 6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance 6.5.1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement  經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。  低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。  Statement translation:    Without  permission  granted  by  the  NCC,  any  company,  enterprise,  or  user  is  not  allowed  to  change frequency,  enhance  transmitting  power  or  alter  original  characteristic  as  well  as  performance  to  a approved low power radio-frequency devices.  The  low  power  radio-frequency  devices  shall  not  influence  aircraft  security  and  interfere  legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The  said  legal  communications  means  radio  communications  is  operated  in  compliance  with  the Telecommunications  Act.  The  low  power  radio-frequency  devices  must  be  susceptible  with  the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Qualification and approvals     Page 25 of 35 6.5.2 NINA-B111 labeling requirements for end product When  a  product  containing  a  NINA-B111  module  is  placed  on  the  Taiwanese  market,  the  product  must  be affixed with a label or marking containing at least the following information:  Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The marking must be visible for inspection. 6.5.3 NINA-B112 labeling requirements for end product When  a  product  containing  a  NINA-B112  module  is  placed  on  the  Taiwanese  market,  the  product  must  be affixed with a label or marking containing at least the following information:  Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The marking must be visible for inspection.  6.6 Bluetooth qualification information  The NINA-B1 series modules have been qualified according to the Bluetooth 4.2 specification. The  NINA-B1  series  modules  are  Bluetooth  listed  with  Declaration  ID  TBD.  For  an  end  product  with  NINA-B1 integrated  no  further  qualification is  required.  If  the  end product  will  be  Bluetooth  listed  the  QD  IDs listed  in Table 20 shall be included in the end product listing.  Product type QD ID Listing Date TBD TBD     Table 20: NINA-B1 Bluetooth QD ID  內含發射器模組:      CCXXXXYYyyyZzW 內含發射器模組:     CCXXXXYYyyyZzW
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Antennas     Page 26 of 35 7 Antennas This chapter gives an overview of the different external antennas that can be used together with the module.  This radio transmitter IC: 8595A-NINAB1 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the  antenna  types  listed  below  with  the  maximum  permissible  gain  and  required  antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater  than the maximum gain  indicated  for  that type,  are  strictly  prohibited for  use  with  this device.  Cet émetteur radio IC: 8595A-NINAB1 été approuvé par Industry Canada pour fonctionner avec les types  d’antenne  énumérés  ci-dessous  avec  le  gain  maximum  autorisé  et  l’impédance  nécessaire pour chaque type d’antenne indiqué. Les types d’antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste et ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum indiqué pour ce type-là sont strictement interdits d’utilisation avec cet appareil. 7.1 Approved antennas list # Antenna name  Manufacturer Comment Gain [dBi] 1 u-blox internal antenna  ProAnt SMD PIFA antenna on NINA-B112 +3 2 FlatWhip-2400  ProAnt Monopole,  SMA/RSMA  +3 3 InSide-2400  ProAnt Patch,  10cm cable/U.FL +3 4 Ex-IT 2400  -SMA 28-001  -RP-SMA 28-001  -MHF 28-001   ProAnt Monopole,  SMA  RSMA  10 cm cable/U.FL +3
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information       Page 27 of 35 # Antenna name  Manufacturer Comment Gain [dBi] 5 Ex-IT 2400  -SMA 70-002  -RP-SMA 70-002  ProAnt Monopole,  SMA  RSMA +3 6 GW26.0111.HT  Taoglas Single-band monopole antenna +3 Table 21: List of antennas that are approved for use with NINA-B1
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Product handling     Page 28 of 35 8 Product handling  8.1 Packaging The  NINA-B1  series  modules  are  delivered  as  hermetically  sealed,  reeled  tapes  to  enable  efficient  production, production  lot  set-up  and  tear-down.  For  more  information  about  packaging,  see  the  u-blox  Package Information Guide [2]. 8.1.1 Reels NINA-B1 modules are deliverable in quantities of 500 pieces on a reel. The reel types for the NINA-B1 modules are  provided  in  Table  22  and  detailed  information  about  the  reel  types  are  described  in  u-blox  Package Information Guide [2]. Model Reel Type NINA-B111 B  NINA-B112 A  Table 22: Reel types for different models of the NINA-B1 series 8.1.2 Tapes Figure 6 and Figure 7 shows the position and orientation of the NINA-B1 modules as they are delivered on tape. The dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 8 and Figure 9.    Figure 6: Orientation of NINA-B111 modules on tape        Figure 7: Orientation of NINA-B112 modules on tape  Feed direction Feed direction
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Product handling     Page 29 of 35   Figure 8: NINA-B111 tape dimensions  Figure 9: NINA-B112 tape dimensions
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Product handling     Page 30 of 35 8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels  The  NINA-B1  series  modules  are  Moisture  Sensitive  Devices  (MSD)  in  accordance  with  the IPC/JEDEC specification. The Moisture  Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the required packaging and handling  precautions. The  NINA-B1 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling and storage, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [2].  For MSL standards, see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, which can be downloaded from www.jedec.org.  8.3 Reflow soldering Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations. See NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1] for more information.  Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device.  8.4 ESD precautions  The  NINA-B1  series  modules  contain  highly  sensitive  electronic  circuitry  and  are  Electrostatic Sensitive  Devices  (ESD).  Handling  the  NINA-B1  series  modules  without  proper  ESD  protection may destroy or damage them permanently. The NINA-B1 series modules are electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) and require special ESD precautions typically applied  to ESD  sensitive  components. Section  4.1.1  provides  the  maximum ESD ratings  of  the  NINA-B1  series modules.  Proper  ESD  handling  and  packaging  procedures  must  be  applied  throughout  the  processing,  handling  and operation  of  any  application  that  incorporates  the  NINA-B1  series  module.  The  ESD  precautions  should  be implemented on the application board where the module is mounted as described in the NINA-B1 series System Integration Manual [1].  Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device.
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Labeling and ordering information     Page 31 of 35 9 Labeling and ordering information 9.1 Product labeling The labels of the NINA-B1 series modules include important product information as described in this section. Figure  10  illustrates  the  label  of  all  the  NINA-B1  series  modules,  which  includes  u-blox  logo,  production  lot, product type number and certification numbers (if applicable).   Figure 10: Location of product type number on the NINA-B1 series module label Reference Description 1 Date of unit production (year/week) 2 Product version 3 Product name Table 23: NINA-B1 series label description 9.2 Explanation of codes Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet  and  identifies  all  u-blox  products,  independent  of  packaging  and  quality  grade.  The  Ordering  Code includes options  and quality, while  the  Type  Number  includes the hardware  and firmware  versions. Table 24 below details these three different formats: Format Structure Product Name PPPP-TGVV Ordering Code PPPP -TGVV-TTQ Type Number PPPP -TGVV-TTQ-XX Table 24: Product code formats Table 25 explains the parts of the product code. 3 1 2
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Labeling and ordering information     Page 32 of 35 Code Meaning Example PPPP Form factor NINA TG Platform (Technology and Generation) T – Dominant technology, For example, W: Wi-Fi, B: Bluetooth G - Generation B1: Bluetooth Generation 1 VV Variant based on the same platform; range [00…99] 11: default mounting, with antenna pin TT Major Product Version 00: first revision Q Quality grade  A: Automotive  B: Professional  C: Standard B: professional grade  XX Minor product version (not relevant for certification) Default value is 00 Table 25: Part identification code 9.3 Ordering information Ordering Code Product NINA-B111-00B NINA-B1 module with antenna pin NINA-B112-00B NINA-B1 module with internal antenna Table 26: Product ordering codes
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Appendix     Page 33 of 35 Appendix A Glossary Abbreviation Definition ADC Analog to Digital Converter BLE Bluetooth Low Energy BPF Band Pass Filter CTS Clear To Send ESD Electro Static Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission FOAT Firmware update Over AT-command GATT Generic ATTribute profile GPIO General Purpose Input/Output IC Industry Canada I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit MCU Micro Controller Unit MSD Moisture Sensitive Device SPI Serial Peripheral Interface UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Table 27: Explanation of abbreviations used
NINA-B1 series - Data Sheet  UBX-15019243 - R05 Early Production Information  Related documents     Page 34 of 35 Related documents [1] NINA-B1 Series System Integration Manual, document number UBX-15026175 [2] u-blox Package Information Guide, document number UBX-14001652 [3] u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual, document number UBX-14044127 [4] NINA-B1 Declaration of Conformity, document number UBX-XXXXXX   For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications, register on our homepage (http://www.u-blox.com). Revision history Revision Date Name Status / Comments R01 5-Nov-2015 ajoh, fbro Initial release. R02 22-Feb-2016 ajoh In Figure 1, replaced GPIO(s) with NFC. Modified Figure 2. Added a new section for NFC (section 2.2.2) and included pin description for NFC in Table 7 and Table 8. Added Real Time Counter section (section 2.3.6). Modified sections 2.4.2, 2.5, and 2.6. Split the pin-out section into mbed/platform (section 3.1) and SPA (section 3.2) and updated these sections. Updated Figure 2. Updated NINA-B112 radio performance. Updated mechanical dimensions (section 5). Modified the number of pieces on a reel to 500 in section 8.1.1. R03 19-Apr-2016 ajoh Modified the supported Serial peripheral interface (section 2.4.2). R04 17-Jun-2016 ajoh, fbro, mhan, kgom Renamed Serial Port Application as NINA-B11x firmware. Updated the pin-out (section 3), added extra information about NFC pins and added section 2.7. Switched places of DSR and DTR pins in B11x firmware pin-out, updated system functions text (section 2.3), added measurements to electrical specifications (section 4), and a few minor changes. Included figures for tape orientation and tape dimensions in section 8.1.2. Added approved antennas list (Table 21). Document status changed to Advance Information. R05 09-Aug-2016 ajoh Updated Sections 6 and 7, document status changed to Early Production Information.
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