BLE 7 Click Board™

Product Code: MIKROE-3872

How Does The BLE 7 Click Board™ Work? The BLE 7 Click Board™ is based on the BGX13S22GA-V31, a module from Silicon Labs that has some impressive features including the fact that it is Bluetooth 5 low energy compliant, GPIO control through command API, Encrypted bonding and connectivity and an Integrated DC-DC Converter. The BGX13S22GA-V31 module eliminates Bluetooth firmware development complexity with a serial interface that can operate as a raw data stream or control the device through a abstracted command API. The BGX13S22GA-V31 can facilitate a device-to-device cable replacement link or communicate with mobile devices through the Xpress Bluetooth mobile library. The device integrates a Bluetooth 5 compliant stack to future-proof applications as Bluetooth 5 adoption increases. The device is targeted for applications where ultra-small size, reliable high-performance RF, low-power consumption, and fast time-to-market are key requirements. BGX13S22GA-V31 also integrates a high-performance, ultra-robust antenna, which requires minimal PCB, plastic, and metal clearance.

Minimum and maximum values represent the worst conditions across supply voltage, process variation, and operating temperature, unless stated otherwise. The BGX13S module has only one external supply pin (VDD). There are several internal supply rails mentioned in the electrical specifications, whose connections vary based on transmit power configuration. The BGX13S creates a Bluetooth 5 compliant BLE cable replacement interface, facilitating a BLE link to a second embedded device or a mobile device. An embedded MCU controls the device and communicates across the BLE link through a serial interface and control signals. Parameters stored in non-volatile memory and configurable through the serial interface adjust performance characteristics of the device. Silicon Labs offers iOS and Android mobile libraries for Blue Gecko Xpress devices to speed mobile development and simplify communication with the device. The BLE 7 Click Board™ is designed to be operated only with 3.3V logic level. A proper logic voltage level conversion should be performed before the Click board™ is used with MCUs with logic levels of 5V. SPECIFICATIONS Type BT/BLE Applications Health, sports, and wellness devices as well as Industrial, home, and building automation; and smart phone, tablet, and PC accessories On-board modules BGX13S22GA-V31, Bluetooth 5 low energy module from Silicon Labs Key Features Bluetooth 5 low energy compliant, integrated antenna, Tx power up to 8 dBm Interface GPIO,UART Compatibility mikroBUS Click board size M (42.9 x 25.4 mm) Input Voltage 3.3V PINOUT DIAGRAM This table shows how the pinout on the BLE 7 Click Board™ corresponds to the pinout on the mikroBUS™ socket (the latter shown in the two middle columns). Notes Pin Pin Notes General-Purpose I/0 GP0 1 AN PWM 16 GP1 General-Purpose I/0 Reset RST 2 RST INT 15 CTS UART Clear to send UART request to send RTS 3 CS RX 14 TX UART Transmit NC 4 SCK TX 13 RX UART Receive NC 5 MISO SCL 12 NC NC 6 MOSI SDA 11 NC Power Supply 3.3V 7 3.3V 5V 10 NC Ground GND 8 GND GND 9 GND Ground ONBOARD SETTINGS AND INDICATORS Label Name Default Description LD1 PWR - Power LED Indicator J1 - - General-Purpose Input/Output J2 - - General-Purpose Input/Output