Complete BLE 4.2 module measures just 8mm x 8mm x 1mm

The Insight SiP ISP1507 is now available from Texim Europe. The Bluetooth Low Energy module is based on the latest Nordic Semiconductor nRF52832 chip offering the next generation in BLE technology in a compact 8mm x 8mm x 1mm system-in-package. The ISP1507 offers a full Bluetooth v4.2 stack and IPv6 connectivity, and thus can form the hub in IoT applications. The ready-to-use module features a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 CPU, 512kB flash memory, analog and digital peripherals SPI, I2C and GPIO. Combined with its integrated 32MHz/32kHz crystals, RF antenna, matching circuit and DC-DC converter, the module forms a standalone Bluetooth Low Energy node. Power consumption is typically 5.5mA (transmission and reception), 1.5uA for standby mode and 0.7uA for deep sleep mode ensuring best in class performance with a long battery lifetime. Transmission output power reaches +4dBm and reception sensitivity is also improved to -96dBm. The ISP1507 also incorporates NFC type-2 tag functionality (external antenna required), enabling easy 'touch-to-pair' functionality. To support product developers, a complete development kit is available together with sample software that provides everything required out-of-the-box to start developing a solution on day one, says the company.