The BL620 makes it easy to add single-mode Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), also known as Bluetooth Smart, to small, portable, power-conscious devices, including those powered by AAA or coin cell batteries. The BL620 offers central mode, unique in the BL600 series. The unique feature of this module is smartBASIC, an event-driven programming language that enables standalone operation of the module. smartBASIC on BL620 enables wireless connections to peripheral devices that are in turn connected to sensors so that the data can be collected via GATT operations. smartBASIC has been proven to speed time to market and significantly simplifies BLE integration for embedded devices.
Based on the award winning Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822 chipset, BL620 modules provide exceptionally low power consumption with outstanding wireless range, all within a compact footprint of 19 mm x 12.5 mm. The modules incorporate all the hardware and firmware required to support development of BLE Central mode applications.
BL620-US USB Dongle
The BL620-US USB Dongle has been developed to take advantage of the BL620 module, providing the ability to add BLE Central Mode capabilities to Windows operating systems supporting a USB interface and virtual COM port. The control and configuration is via a standard virtual COM port and smartBASIC. The dongle provides the ability to load smartBASIC applications over the air (OTA) to a BL600 peripheral mode module.
Bluetooth Version
V4.0 – Single-Mode – Central mode
Chipset
Nordic nRF51822
Antenna Options
Intgerated, External via IPEX MHF4 or Trace Pad