The BMD-360 from u-blox is a powerful, highly flexible, ultra-low power Bluetooth 5.1 module based on the nRF52811 SoC from Nordic Semiconductor. With an Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU, embedded 2.4 GHz transceiver, and integrated antenna, it provides a complete RF solution with no additional RF design, allowing faster time-to-market. Providing full use of the nRF52811’s capabilities and peripherals, the BMD-360 can power demanding applications while simplifying designs and reducing BOM costs. With an internal DC-DC converter and intelligent power control, the BMD-360 provides class-leading power efficiency, enabling ultra-low power-sensitive applications. Regulatory pre-approvals reduce the burden to enter the market. As a drop-in replacement for the BMD-300/301/330, the BMD-360 completes u-blox's BMD-300 series lineup with an optimized peripheral set that is attractive for a wide range of cost-sensitive applications. BMD-360 designs are footprint compatible with the BMD-300/301/330/340/341, providing low-cost flexibility for tiered product lineups.
Features
- Based on the Nordic nRF52811 SoC
- Bluetooth 5.1 2M PHY, 1M PHY, Coded PHY (long range), CSA #2, AoA, AoD
- Complete RF solution with integrated DC/DC converter
- Nordic SoftDevice ready
- Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates
- No external components required
- Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit processor
- 192 kB embedded Flash memory
- 24 kB RAM
- Temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
- 32 general-purpose I/O pins
- Footprint compatible with BMD-300, BMD-301, BMD-330, BMD-340, and BMD-341
- Dimensions: 14 mm x 9.8 mm x 1.9 mm
Applications
- Beacons: iBeacon™, Eddystone, AltBeacon, AoA, and AoD
- Low-power sensors
- Fitness devices
- Wearables
- Climate control
- Lighting
- Safety and security
- Home appliances
- Access control
- Internet of things
- Home health care
- Advanced remote controls
- Smart energy management
- Low-power sensor networks
- Interactive entertainment
- Key fobs
- Environmental monitoring
- Hotel automation
- Office automation