Nordic nRF52832 & nRF52840 藍牙模組模塊方案

自從Nordic發佈了nRF52840方案, 很多客戶就對和nRF52832兩者間的選擇非常困擾. 勁達國際電子(Raytac Corporation)以所生產的模組模塊提供一個簡單的方案比較表, 希望能提供客戶能快速了解兩者的差異！

Nordic nRF52840方案模組 (勁達P/N: MDBT50Q) 完成藍牙與地區性安規認證

勁達國際電子秉持著"易用“政策 EE Policy (Easy Employ)開發一系列的藍牙模組，希望能提供給所有客戶或開發者一個方便應用且快速市場反應的方案！為了讓易用政策能給客戶帶來最大的利益，勁達國際電子所生產的模組皆完成藍牙規範與地區性安規的認證. 因此, 使用勁達所生產的模組所製成的成品除能有效節省安規檢測費用外, 更能大量縮短申請檢測時的耗時費力工作.

Raytac Product Change Notice (PCN) Announcement for Nordic nRF52810 Solution

Dear Customers,

Raytac would like to announce Product Change Notice (PCN) for Module line: MDBT42Q-192K & MDBT42Q-P192K, which are built based on Nordic nRF52810 Solution.

PCN No.: PCN-17112201

Description of Change:

MDBT42Q-192K and MDBT42Q-P192K Modules of Nordic nRF52810 solution change PCB color from Blue to Green and remove the black dotting on metal shielding case.

Nordic launched latest nRF52 series SoC "nRF52810"

CES Asia, Nordic launched latest fruition of nRF52 family: nRF52810
What is it about?
http://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/Products/nRF52810

                

Raytac's nRF51 Module (MDBT40/MDBT40-P) Bluetooth QDID information

Raytac Corporation

Bluetooth module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 

((Nordic nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832)

Bluetooth Specification Version: BT4.0 & BT4.1 & BT4.2

www.raytac.com

Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

email: service@raytac.com  

 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

Bluetooth products must purchase DID and submit the testing evidence issued by BQE to completed the SIG registration and activate the DID

Only products's DID been activated then allowed to use Bluetooth logo.

Developer's who built the products based on Raytac module is allow to relable Raytac's DID to easy the process.

Simply purchase their own DID from SIG, and relabel Raytac's DID then can completethe Bluetooth activation process.

Raytac's MDBT40/MDBT40-P QDID/DID is applied by subsidiary of Ginstar Corporation.

The QDID is 60912 / D023258

We welcome all Raytac's customers to relabel the QDID as long as product built by MDBT40/MDBT40-P. As such, the Bluetooth process becomes simple and cost effective.

Bluetooth Power Classes VS Working Range

Raytac Corporation

A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 

(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)

www.raytac.com

Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

email: service@raytac.com  
 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

There is a frequent question comes up from people!

What is the Bluetooth Power Classes? What is Class 1 and what is Class 2?

What the relationship Power Classes related to working range?

Here, there is a simple chart can help everyone to have an easy understanding!

Information quoted form Bluetooth Organization (SIG)

https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/test-qualification/product-development-overview/building-technology

Now, it is obviously to know why Raytac's module is superior!

Nordic Listed nRF52 Module Maker

Raytac Corporation

A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 

(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)

www.raytac.com

Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

email: service@raytac.com

https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

As a partner of Nordic, Raytac is honored be listed in Nordic suggested nRF52 Module maker in Global Tech Tour 2015!

ANT Protocol to Complement Nordic Semiconductor’s new nRF52

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com

Nordic Semiconductor announced that it is sampling the first member of its next generation nRF52 Series of ultra- low power wireless solutions – the nRF52832 System-on-Chip (SoC). Read more about how the nRF52832 redefines the single-chip category by marrying barrier-breaking performance to power efficiency here, and watch the nRF52 announcement video.

ANT Wireless is excited to be making stacks available for single protocol ANT and combined ANT/BLE (Bluetooth Smart) for the recently launched nRF52 Series SoC devices. Read full article here.

Nordic nRF52832 Module Design In Process

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com
https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/


Nordic nRF52 series (nRF52832) Module design work kick off!!

Raytac Part No.: MDBT42

   

Important Notice of nRF51 IC Rev.1 and Rev.2 Last time order & Final Shipment Information

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com
https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

After nRF51 Rev.3 IC currently has been widely applying for products and developments, Nordic has appealed the supplying time frame of Rev.1 & Rev.2 IC.

nRF51 Rev.1 & Rev.2 IC Last time order: 2015/12/31
nRF51 Rev.1 & Rev.2 IC Final Shipment: 2016/6/30

Customers are strongly recommended to switch to nRF51 Rev.3 IC in order to avoid the future firmware VS IC compatible concerns.

Raytac Released MDBT40-256R & MDBT40-P256R based on Nordic nRF51822 32K RAM

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com

With coming widely spreading IoT application, 16K RAM may not be enough for all developers.
Nordic recently released a 32K RAM version of nRF51822 (Build Code QFAC), Raytac speedily build up the module to fulfill customers design request refer to BT4.0 and BT4.1.
To differentiate among models, 32K RAM version named as MDBT40-256R & MDBT40-P256R.

Part no. refer to MDBT40 means the circuit scheme and module dimension remain the same as standard and R indicates the 32k Version.
With circuit scheme and module dimension remain not changed, all regulation certificate can fellow the compliance without further application.

Modules Supply estimated start from 2015/3/11



MDBT40-256R                           

MDBT40-P256R

  

Nordic nRF51 BT4.0 Module Released (P/N: MDBT40-P)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com

MDBT40-P Now is Ready for Shipment!!

The module is based on Nordic nRF51 solution.

As superior high performance of the original MDBT40, Raytac is aware of some of the customers may not need such long transmission distance as 80M.

To serve all our customer requests and achieved the cost effective commitment, Raytac has completed the development and mass production of the MDBT40-P version for customers option.

The main difference between MDBT40 & MDBT40-P only in antenna and all others remained the same.

             

         MDBT40-P                                         MDBT40

                   

BT4.0 Mouse/Keyboard Mac 10.9 (Maverick) Compatible

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com

BLE (BT4.0) HID device (mostly refer to mouse or keyboard), limited to the usage of Win 8 and Android 4.4 has got a significant improvement recently.

As before, the biggest concerns raised from brands or channel customers to adopt or carry BLE HID products is the market size. ( Win 8 only)

With recent update of Mac 10.9 (Mavericks),  BLE (BT4.0) HID device has turned to be compatible 

to it.

This update may drive the market and consumer buying behaivor has dramatically changing, increasing, and implements of BLE mice or keyboard quickly!

50% Off to buy Nordic nRF51822 Evaluation Kit (Part no.nRF51822-EK)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com


n order to help all developer can quickly access to Nordic's nRF51 series, Avnet provide a incentive program with 50% off to buy the Evaluation Kit.

Simply visit  Avent Express: www.avnetexpress.com/asia
Select the Nrodic nRF51822 Evaluation Kit (Part no.: NRF51822-EK)
Type in the Coupon Code: NORDICTECHTOUR

The coupon expires in 2014/5/31

BT4.0 Module (BLE Module) Development Kit Released based on Nordic nRF51

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

To help all developers have an easy access to design the BT4.0 products with Raytac MDBT40 (BT4.0 module), Raytac released a kit for easy evaluation purpose.

The First iOS Presenter App "BLE SlideShow" released! Enjoy the perfect remote scrolling experience in your iPad/iPhone!

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51822 solution
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

In order to satisfy the needs of more and more consumers using iPad or iPhone to performance the presentation, Raytac used the advanced BT4.0 module to build up the presenter which can work for iPad and iPhone for scrolling function.
Thus, as long as consumer is holding a presenter produced from Raytac can enjoy a perfect presentation experience through difference system, Windows/Mac/iOS by RF or BT4.0 Mode.

The App named as "BLE SlideShow" listed in app store for iPad and iPhone 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ble-slideshow/id790306394?mt=8

What the Certification Cost for BT4.0 Products? Why it is cheaper if apply BT4.0 module for finished products rather than chip on board?

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51822 & nRF51422 solution
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208


After SIG revised the listing process, the certification cost to develop a BT4.0 products has been increased.
To select the products built by "BT4.0 Chip on Board" or "BT4.0 Module" will result in really big difference in cost aspect latter on.
In order to help to select the best way to develop a BT4.0 related product, we listed the cost comparison chart as below


Note:
1. Declaration ID is listed based on normal condition US$8,000
 (If applicant has never applied EPL or QDID, and annual sales amount less than USD 1 million, the applicant may apply small or star-up program with Declaration ID cost US$2,500)
2. Products developed based on Chip on board: New Declaration ID needed since design and feather is changed
3. Products developed based on Chip on board: New FCC and Telec certification needed since the design and feather is changed
4. Products developed based on Module, No need to apply New Declaration ID since BT's design and feather remained no changed. Though, need to add the product in Production List under Declaration with free of charge.
5. Products developed based on Module, No need to apply New FCC & Telec since RF's design and feather remained no changed. Only need to add the product list for Telec.

BT4.0+RF2.4GHz Dual Mode Mouse (Mice) Released (Based on Nordic nRF51822)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51822 solution
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208


Many customers are eagerly to know the implement of Mouse, Mice, Keyboard based on Nordic nRF51822.

The following article may help every one easier to understand what and how the benefit of the mouse and mice apply nRF51 solution

Quoted from: http://technews.tw/2013/11/14/nordic-semiconductor-lenovo-wireless-bluetooth-mouse/

Lenovo Released  BT4.0 / RF2.4GHz Mouse

Lenovo Group, the leading computer brand,  released the first wireless mouse with BT4.0 and RF 2.4GHz mouse all over the world. This mouse is designed based on Nordic nRF51822 SOC solution. 
This product also has 2013 Red Dot Design Award granted.
inyurl.com/red-dot-Lenovo

Lenovo N700 wireless mouse can be used in Windows 8 OS which has fully supported BT4.0 profile. Or can use attached USB Dongle (RF2.4GHz) to be used for the computer which are not supporting BT4.0 profile. (For example Windows 7)

  

Lenovo N700 will scan both BT4.0 and RF2.4GHz signal.

Lenovo Group appeals that customers can apply N700 to operates 2 computers with this single mouse mice instead of 2. The operation scenario is connecting to 1 computer which is equipped BT4.0 profile, and another one can be linked by attacned USB Dongle by 2.4GHzRF communication. 

The communication pattern (BT4.0 VS 2.4GHZ) can be commited by the switch in below picture.

Raytac BT4.0 module's MTBT40 with small size and performance is the one which is a good choice to be equipped in the mouse.

A warm reminding from Raytac

To apply this technology in mouse or keyboard application may need 2 safety certification for every country, such as FCC (USA), Telec (Japan), and CE (EU).

One wireless certificate is for BT4.0, and another one is RF2.4GHz.

(BT4.0 Declaration ID is also required)

Raytac BT4.0 module MDBT40 has both FCC and Telec safety certificates granted in module type. Thus, products which has this module installed inside does not need to spend extra cost and time for safety regulation in the development stage.

With this effort by Raytac, we do hope can help all our partners to bring an easier and quick response to the markets and end customers. 

Raytac Corporation 蓝牙4.0模块于掏宝网正式开卖 (Nordic nRF51822 Solution)

为便利国内厂商开发蓝牙4.0的相关产品

劲达国际电子有限公司(Raytac Corporation) 委托厦门浚维贸易公司于国内掏宝网销售蓝牙4.0模块, 以方便各企业的工程人员能快速便利的取得开发样品及工具

该模块使用Nordic nRF51822 Solution, 除体积小,效率好外,质量稳定与天线表现已是业界首选之蓝牙4.0应用模块

希望能藉由不断提升的服务质量, 让硬件的优异表现藉由服务软件来体现

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Raytac Corporation

BT4.0 Module Supplier

www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

BT4.0 藍牙4.0 藍芽4.0: 認證規範(或稱BQB規範)資料修正 - 2014/2/1後生效

勁達國際電子有限公司
藍牙4.0模組(蓝牙4.0模块)供應商 (based on Nordic nRF51822 & nRF51422 Solution)
http://www.raytac.com/products.php?subid=16
Tel: 02-3234-0208


SIG 宣布了新的認證規範並訂於2014/2/1後生效
由於和過去的規範有些許不同, 造成許多客戶的恐慌
為方便大家更了解, 這裡將部分重要的SIG宣導事項節錄並補充如下

終端產品若是使用外購的藍牙4.0模組 (蓝牙4.0模块), 可以使用該藍牙模組模块的生產公司的Declaration ID嗎? 有任何費用衍生嗎?
以這樣狀況說, 藍牙模組模块的生產公司會在QDID下需要一個Declaration ID.
但是, 終端產品的也需要另一組自己的Declaration ID.
換句話說, 兩者在同樣的QDID下, 都需要自己一組個別的Declaration ID

藍牙模組模块的生產公司可以認證List或轉移給終端產品的客戶嗎?
就算成品製造商已經有Declaration ID的模組或模块, 這些成品在各市場的品牌商或貼牌商也需要申請自己的Declaration ID, 除非該產品是以製造商的品牌銷售
(意即Declaration ID需依品牌商申請, 例: 同一產品, 不同品牌商, 各品牌商都須申請Declaration ID)

一個藍牙4.0模組 (模块)應用在很多產品上, 是否只要付一次Declaration ID(USD8,000)就好?後面序列的產品並不需要另外付費?
是的, 對Adopter member, 模組的Declaration ID需要USD8,000, 其後所序列的產品清單裡(Product List)只要 Compliant Portion及feature和原申請一樣, 新增的產品就不需再付費


Declaration ID VS Products List
對擁有QDID或Declaration ID的會員來說, 只要 Compliant Portion及feature和原申請一樣, 增加終端產品的品項是不用再付費的

一個Declaration ID, 只要 終端產品的Compliant Portion及feature和原申請一樣, 一個Declaration ID下面的產品清單(Product List)是可以登錄許多的產品
例如:
產品更換產品顏色, 滑鼠與鍵盤等HID輸入裝置

終端產品銷售商貨品牌商需要付Declaration 的費用嗎?
一樣的產品只要換了不同的品牌商販賣, 每一位品牌商都須申請一個各別的Declaration ID. 意即每一個品牌商各自需要負擔Declaration ID的費用

如果我們把一個已過認證的產品移除掉一個選擇性的功能, 我們還需要申請Declaration ID嗎? 
如果原始認證的設計(或稱產品)允許可以移除選擇性的功能, 會員可以新增產品在產品清單上而不需在另外付費申請新的Declaration ID.

舉例來說, 一個認證的產品(Compliant Portion)涵蓋所有的profile, 但會員只使用其中的一個profile來製做終端產品, 以這例子來說, 這個產品可以被認定符合 Compliant Portion. 所以可以增列產品在產品清單（Product List)內, 而不需另外付費申請Declaration ID.

一個藍牙4.0模組 (模块)可以是一個Compliant Portion?
一個藍牙4.0模組 (模块)可以被認定是一個Compliant Portion或是產品, 因為它也是一個可以有藍牙應用的原件;或是解釋成一個使終端產品可以有藍牙應用功能的原件