BC127 Datasheet Key Specifications Bluetooth Certified 4.0 Audio module Dual Mode: Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Backwards compatible with 1.1, 2.0, 2.1 + EDR and 3.0 Embedded Bluetooth Protocol Stack Supports HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP and SPP Supports IAP1/IAP2 profiles for connection to iOS devices Simple UART and GPIO interface for command and control Can connect to external Codecs with I2S, PCM, SPDIF interface Small form factor (11.8mm x 18mm x 3.2mm) Bluetooth, FCC and CE certified Applications Description Wireless Speakers, Docks and Headsets SmartPhone Controlled Audio Systems Automotive Infotainment Systems Medical Devices High Quality Audio Streaming Gaming Accessories and MP3 Players BC127 is a highly flexible, low power, small form factor Bluetooth Version 4.0 Certified Audio module. It comes preloaded with BlueCreation Melody software, and is ideal for developers who want to quickly and cost effectively integrate Bluetooth functionality into their products. BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 1 BC127 Datasheet General Specifications Specifications Description Bluetooth Standard Bluetooth 4.0 Class 2 Interfaces UART, AIO, GPIO, USB, SPI, Audio In, Mic In, PCM, I2S, SPDIF, I2C Size 11.8mm x 18mm x 3.2mm Weight 1.1g RF Specifications Specifications Description Frequency Band 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz Modulation 8 DPSK, PI/4 DQPSK, GFSK Maximum Data Rate 3Mbps (typical 1.6Mbps) Operating Range 20m to 30m RF Sensitivity 0.1% BER at -88dBm Transmit Power BER/EDR Class24dBm, BLE10dBm BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 2 BC127 Datasheet Audio Specifications Specifications Description DAC resolution 16 bits DAC Output Sample Rate 8 KHz to 90 KHz DAC SNR 96dB Stereo Separation -87.7dB Electric Specifications Specifications Description Supply Voltage 3.3V to 4.7 V DC (Supports Li Ion battery voltage range) Typical Current 15mA (Music streaming) Typical Current Idle <1mA (Connectable) Operating Temperature -40C to 85C BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 3 BC127 Datasheet Module Footprint BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 4 BC127 Datasheet Placement Considerations BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 5 BC127 Datasheet Audio Circuit The Audio circuit consists of: 2 independent 16-bit high-quality ADC channels: o Programmable as either microphone or line input o Programmable as either stereo or dual-mono input o Multiplexed with 2 of the digital microphone inputs o Each channel is independently configurable to be either single-ended or fully differential o Each channel has an analog and digital programmable gain stage A dual differential class A-B output stage. If a single ended audio output is required, use an external differential to single-ended converter. The main features of the interface are: Stereo and mono analog Input for voice band and audio band Stereo and mono analog output for voice band and audio band Support for stereo digital audio bus standards such as I2S Support for IEC-60958 standard stereo digital audio bus standards, e.g. SPDIF and AES3 Support for PCM including PCM master codecs that require an external system clock The analog Audio diagram is below: BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 6 BC127 Datasheet PIN Description No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Pin Name GND GND GND GND PIO_6 PIO_7 CAP_SENSE_1 CAP_SENSE_4 CAP_SENSE_3 CAP_SENSE_2 GND AIO_1 SPKR_LN SPKR_LP SPKR_RN SPKR_RP MIC_BIAS_A MIC_RN MIC_RP MIC_LN MIC_LP GND PIO_0 PIO_1 PIO5 PIO_4 GND VREGEN CHG_EXT VCHG VBAT_SENSE VBAT VDD_PADS 3V3_USB USB_N USB_P LED_0 LED_1 Pin Type GND GND GND GND Bi-directional Bi-directional Analog Input Analog Input Analog Input Analog Input GND Bi-directional Audio output Audio output Audio output Audio output Analog input Analog input Analog input Analog input Analog input GND Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional GND Analogue Charger input Charger input Battery sense Battery terminal +ve Supply Supply Bi-directional Bi-directional Open drain output Open drain output Pin Description Common Ground Common Ground Common Ground Common Ground Programmable input/output line Programmable input/output line Capacitive Touch Sense Input Capacitive Touch Sense Input Capacitive Touch Sense Input Capacitive Touch Sense Input Common Ground Analog programmable input/output line Speaker output negative, left Speaker output positive, left Speaker output negative, right Speaker output positive, right Microphone bias Microphone input negative, right Microphone input positive, right Microphone input negative, left Microphone input positive, left Common Ground Programmable input/output line Programmable input/output line Programmable input/output line Programmable input/output line Common Ground Take High to Enable Switch-Mode Regulator External battery charger control Battery Charger Input Battery Charger Sense Battery Positive Positive Supply input Positive Supply input USB data negative USB data positive LED Driver LED Driver BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 7 BC127 Datasheet 39 LED_2 Open drain output LED Driver No 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Pin Name UART_CTS UART_TX UART_RX UART_RTS RST# SPI_PCM# PCM_SYNC PCM_CLK PCM_OUT PCM_IN PIO_2 PIO_3 Pin Type Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Reset Input Input Bi-directional Bi-directional CMOS output CMOS input Bi-directional Bi-directional Pin Description UART Clear to Send UART TX Data UART RX Data UART request to send ,active low Reset if low for more than 5ms Select PCM/SPI Synchronous data sync Synchronous data clock Synchronous data output Synchronous data input Programmable input/output line Programmable input/output line Notes PIO_X are bidirectional with weak pull down Reset Input is with strong pull-up USB data positive with selectable internal 1.5k pull up resistor UART are Bidirectional with weak pull up PCM_OUT, IN, SYNC and CLK can be used as SPI_MISO, MOSI, CSB and CLK respectively. SPI-PCM# high switches SPI/PCM lines to SPI, low switches to PCM/PIO use Solder Reflow Profile Preheat Temperature: 150C for 100 seconds Temperature: 220C for 40 seconds. Single Pass BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 8 BC127 Datasheet Regulatory Certifications BC127 is delivered with FCC, CE, IC and Bluetooth SIG certifications. This allows to integrate the module in an end product without the need to obtain subsequent and separate approvals from these regulatory agencies. This is valid in the case no other intentional or un-intentional radiator components are incorporated into the product. Without these certification, an end product cannot be marketed in the relevant regions. United States - FCC In case no other intentional or un-intentional radiator is incorporated, the BC127's FCC certification allows users to integrate the module into products without the need to obtain subsequent and separate approval. The BC127 was approved as "intentional transmitter radio module" by the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with accordance to CFR47 Telecommunications Part 15, Subpart C, section 212. This certification is applicable in all the states in the United States. The certification allows products to be listed in the NRTL (National Recognized Test Laboratory) as appointed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Labelling The BC127 has been labelled with its own FCC ID number. In order to the extend the certification granted to the BC127, its FCC ID number must be displayed on the finished product in which the module is integrated. The following wording should be used "Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: SSSBC127-X " or "Contains FCC ID: SSSBC127-X". The user-manual for any product in which the BC127 is integrated in must include the following statements: 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. BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 9 BC127 Datasheet To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For further information regarding the FCC certification requirements please review the following websites: Federal Communications Commission (FCC): http://www.fcc.gov FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB): http://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 10 BC127 Datasheet Europe - CE and RoHS Marking In case no other intentional or un-intentional radiator is incorporated, the BC127's CE marking certification allows users to integrate the module into products without the need to obtain subsequent and separate CE approval. The BC127 has been tested and granted approval as R&TTE Directive product under the 1999/5/EC Essential Requirements for Health and Safety (Article (3.1(a)), Electromagnetic Compatibility, (EMC) (Article 3.1(b)), and Radio (Article 3.2). A Notified Body Opinion has been issued. The BC127 has also been tested and granted approval under the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002/95/EC (commonly referred to as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS). This certification ensures the module is environmental safe and free from hazardous substances (including Lead). Both certifications are applicable in all the 27 countries of the European Economic Area. Labelling and Documentation Products complying with all relevant essential requirements shall bear the CE conformity marking accompanied by the identification number XXX-XXX The RoHS certification does not dictate any specific product labelling. However, we recommend marking the product with a "RoHS Compliant" statement. R&TTE Directive requires a manufacturer to establish technical documentation. It must be kept by the manufacturer or his authorised representative in the EU for at least 10 years after the last product has been manufactured. The documentation must cover: a general description of the product, conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits and other design documentation, descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of said drawings and schemes and the operation of the product, a list of the standards referred to in Article 5, applied in full or in part, and descriptions and explanations of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of the Directive where such standards results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, etc., test reports. BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 11 BC127 Datasheet Test reports must include the following table containing the BC127 tests: Certification Standards Safety EN 609501:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010 Health EN 50371:2002-03 EMC EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04); EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05) Radio EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) Article Laboratory Report Number Date (3.1(a)) (3.1(b)) (3.2) For further labelling and CE marking requirements please review the R&TTE Compliance Association Technical Guidance: http://rtteca.com/ For further information regarding the R&TTE certification requirements please review the following websites: Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE): http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/index_en.htm European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT): http://www.cept.org European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI): http://www.etsi.org European Radio Communications Office (ERO): http://www.ero.dk BlueCreation. 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The following wording should be used "Contains Transmitter Module IC: XXX" The user-manual for any product in which the BC127 is integrated in must include the following statements: 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. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 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 so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformement a la reglementation d'Industrie Canada, le present emetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inferieur) approuve pour l'emetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de reduire les risques de brouillage radioelectrique a l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnee equivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne depasse pas l'intensite necessaire a l'etablissement d'une communication satisfaisante For further labelling and IC marking requirements please review the Industry Canada website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/ BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 13 BC127 Datasheet Bluetooth Qualification Program (BQP) In case no other non-certified Bluetooth components are incorporated, the BC127's BQP marking certification allows users to integrate the module into products without the need to obtain subsequent and separate approval. The BC127 has been approved by the Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB) to use the Bluetooth trademark and to offer official Bluetooth functionality. The approval according to the V4.0B Bluetooth specification confirms that the module complies with the Bluetooth specification and will successfully operate with other products supporting the same profile. BQP certification also ensures that the module has gone through safety assessment. This certification was granted through a combination of product performance testing and interoperability testing. This certification applies globally. Labelling Products complying with all relevant requirements are allowed to bear the official Bluetooth logo For further information regarding the BQP certification requirements please review the following websites: Bluetooth Special Interest Group: https://www.bluetooth.org/apps/content/ Notes: Changes or modifications that are made to the module circuitry can hinder the certification Installers must comply with all of the instructions provided by the certification agency, which indicate installation and/or operating conditions necessary for compliance It is important to note that the finished product is required to comply with all applicable authorizations regulations and requirement that is not associated with the BC127 module, including non-intentional transmitting modules and other intentionally transmitting modules. The previous section represents BlueCreation interpretation of the salient issues of the certifications. For full details of the certification please refer to the local agencies' websites. Where there is any difference between this document and the local agencies' website, the subsequent should be followed. At the time of writing this document FCC, CE and BQP certification were still processed by the relevant authorities. BlueCreation. St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom t. +44 (0)1223 420 252 e. info@blue-creation.com www.blue-creation.com 14 BC127 Datasheet Ordering Information Part number BC127 Order number Description BC127 Class2 Bluetooth 4.0 Module with integrated chip Antenna BC127-A Class2 Bluetooth 4.0 Module with integrated Antenna and connection to iOS BC127-DEVKIT-001 Development kit for the BC127 module BC127-DEVKIT-A-001 Development kit for the BC127-AI module General Notes BlueCreation's products are not authorised for use in life-support or safety-critical applications. Use in such applications is done at the sole discretion of the customer. BlueCreation will not warrant the use of its devices in such applications. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this document, BlueCreation cannot accept responsibility for any errors. BlueCreation reserves the right to make modifications, corrections and any other changes to its products at any time. Customers should obtain the latest information before placing orders. BlueCreation, other products, services and names used in this document may have been trademarked by their respective owners. The publication of this information does not imply that any license is granted under any patent or other rights owned by BlueCreation. Refer to www.blue-creation.com for more information. BlueCreation(R) is a trading name for Cambridge Executive Limited. BlueCreation. 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