BC118
Datasheet
Key Specifications
Bluetooth Certified 4.0 Audio module
Single Mode: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Embedded Bluetooth Protocol Stack
Supports GATT Profile, Audio, Proximity, and iBeacon
Supports I2C and UART transparent Data Modes
Simple UART and GPIO interface for command and control
Small form factor (14.4mm x 19.3mm x 2.2mm)
Bluetooth, FCC and CE certified
Applications
Industrial Automation
Lighting
Automotive
Medical Devices
Wearable Devices
Sensors, Actuators
Description
BC118 is a highly flexible, ultra low power, small
form factor Bluetooth Version 4.0 Certified
module. It comes preloaded with BlueCreation
Melody Smart software, and is ideal for
developers who want to quickly and cost
effectively integrate Bluetooth Low Energy
functionality into their products or develop
standalone sensors or accessories.
BlueCreation.
St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom
t.
+44 (0)1223 420 252
e.
info@bluecreation.com
www.bluecreation.com
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BC118
Datasheet
General Specifications
Specifications
Bluetooth Standard
Interfaces
Size
Weight
Description
Bluetooth 4.0
UART, AIO, GPIO, USB, I2C
19.3mm x 14.4mm x 2.8mm
0.9g
RF Specifications
Specifications
Frequency Band
Modulation
Maximum Data Rate
Operating Range
RF Sensitivity
Transmit Power
Description
2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz
8 DPSK, PI/4 DQPSK, GFSK
270kbps (typical 60kbps)
30m
0.1% BER at -92.5dBm
7.5dBm
BlueCreation.
St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom
t.
+44 (0)1223 420 252
e.
info@bluecreation.com
www.bluecreation.com
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BC118
Datasheet
Audio Specifications
Specifications
ADC resolution
Digital PIOs
Analog PIOs
PWN modules
Description
10 bits
12
3
4
Electric Specifications
Specifications
Supply Voltage
Typical Current Tx
Typical Deep Sleep
Typical Hibernate
Typical Dormant
Operating Temperature
Description
3.3V to 4.7 V DC (Supports Li Ion battery voltage range)
16mA (Only on Tx/Rx)
<5µA (Connected)
<1.9µA (Connected)
>900nA
-40°C to 85°C
BlueCreation.
St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom
t.
+44 (0)1223 420 252
e.
info@bluecreation.com
www.bluecreation.com
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