Showing posts with label FCC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FCC. Show all posts

Friday, August 15, 2025

Raytac Corporation (USA) Launches Inland DDP Shipping & Local Support in California

 


[08/14/2025, California, USA]
To better support our customers in the United States, Raytac Corporation(USA) now offers inland domestic shipping and a local support team based in California.

By bringing our services closer to U.S. clients, we can provide faster assistance for ongoing projects, significantly shorten lead times, and maintain the high quality and global compliance standards Raytac is known for.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us through: https://www.raytac.com/contact/

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Transition tips for program from MDBT50Q-RX (USB-A) to MDBT50Q-CX (USB-C)  with current NRF52840 project

 Intro:

This is a guidance provided for those who are going to transit (or replicate) their project from Raytac MDBT50Q-RX (USB-A Dongle) to MDBT50Q-CX(USB-C Dongle).  In addition to the hardware spec change (Compact Size , LED, Button, Pin definition change) , the key firmware configuration should be made with changes to fit new USB-C Dongle MDBT50Q-CX.

 


RX-1                    CX-1

MDBT50Q-RX                             MDBT50Q-CX

  

Table of Contents:

1. Comparison chart: MDBT50Q-RX(USB-A) & MDBT50Q-CX(USB-C)

2. Firmware configuration

3. Create a merged hex file (2 in 1 or 4 in 1)

4. Firmware flashing process

 


1. Comparison chart: MDBT50Q-RX & MDBT50Q-CX

Comparison chart


2. Firmware configuration : MDBT50Q-RX → MDBT50Q-CX

Edit your current MDBT50Q-RX firmware with configuration change to align the PIN change to accommodate the hardware change.

Option 1. Using nRF5 SDK:

Make the definition set up of LED, BUTTON pin in the highlighted 4 sections.

Firmware configuration-nRF5

 


Option 2. Using NCS V2.6.X:

Use the board name: nrf52840dongle_nrf52840 and add the overlay file:

nrf52840dongle_nrf52840.overlay to the program (Devicetree Overlays),

then configure the below code definition into the overlay file:

/ {
   leds {
             compatible = "gpio-leds";
             led0_green: led_0 {
                      gpios = <&gpio0 6 GPIO_ACTIVE_LOW>;
                      label = "Green LED 0";
             };
             led1_red: led_1 {
                     gpios = <&gpio0 8 GPIO_ACTIVE_LOW>;
                     label = "Red LED 1";
             };
};

  buttons {
  compatible = "gpio-keys";
  button0: button_0 {
                  gpios = <&gpio1 6(GPIO_PULL_UP | GPIO_ACTIVE_LOW)>;
                  label = "Push button switch 0";
                                   };
};
};

Firmware configuration-NCS

 


3. Create a merged hex file (2-in-1 or 4-in-1 hex file)


3A. Bootloader public key product

nrfutil keys generate public_key.pem → for zipping new firmware

nrfutil keys display --key pk --format code public_key.pem --out_file public_key.c

→ include public key to compile bootloader hex file

3A-1

3A-2

 


3B. Examples Demo

nRF5 SDK: nRF5_SDK_17.1.0_ddde560\examples\ble_peripheral\ble_app_uart\pca10056\s140

NCS V2.6.X: ncs\v2.6.0\nrf\samples\bluetooth\peripheral_uart

 


3C. How to generate bootloader setting file (if you need bootloader):

nrfutil.exe settings generate --family NRF52840 --application nrf52840_xxaa.hex --application-version 255 --bootloader-version 2 --bl-settings-version 1 bootloader_settings.hex

 


3D. Merge and create a 2-in-1 or 4-in-1 hex file

a). Merge 2-in-1 (no Bootloader file required):

mergehex.exe -m s140_nrf52_7.2.0_softdevice.hex nrf52840_xxaa.hex -o merge.hex

3D-a

 


b). Merge 4-in-1 (with Bootloader file & Bootloader settings file required):

mergehex.exe -m bootloader.hex bootloader_settings.hex  s140_nrf52_7.2.0_softdevice.hex nrf52840_xxaa.hex -o merge.hex

3D-b

 


4. Firmware flashing process

MDBT50Q-RX(USB-A):Manual wiring is required to have the firmware uploaded.

Please refer to the article: Firmware Coding & DFU onto MDBT50Q-RX

MDBT50Q-CX(USB-C):Built-in open bootloader included for simple DFU process..

Please refer to the article: User Manual of MDBT50Q-CX (nRF52840/nRF52833-based USB-C Dongle)

 





Edited by Sales Manager:
 Ms. Jocelyn Tsai
Technical guidance provided by Firmware Deputy Manager: Mr. Stanley Huang

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

User Manual of MDBT50Q-CX (nRF52840/nRF52833-based USB-C Dongle)

Intro:

MDBT50Q-CX is an advanced version of Raytac’s MDBT50Q-RX(USB-A Dongle).

MDBT50Q-CX has a more compact size, equips an up-to-date Type C USB Connector, and it has a built-in open bootloader for simple DFU process.

If you’ve been developing projects using MDBT50Q-RX in the past, you can find out in this manual how MDBT50Q-CX makes firmware compiling and loading much easier than before.

If you want to load firmware into MDBT50Q-CX, no wiring is needed. 

Simply plug the dongle into your device and USB DFU will be available.

MDBT50Q-CX (USB-C Dongle, nRF52840/nRF52833 solution): Product link

image

Size: 15.10 x32.85mm (0.59x1.29inches)


Table of Contents

A. Hardware intro

B. Software development environment setup

C. Firmware Implementation with NCS (nRF Connect SDK) or NRF5 SDK

D. Execute DFU (Device Firmware Update)


A. Hardware Intro

 <Pin Allocation>

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< Schematic> (Click on the image to redirect to product page for Higher resolution photo)





B.  Software development environment setup

Option 1. Compile in NCS(nRF Connect SDK)

(1) Install nRF Connect for Desktop:

B1


(2) Install Toolchain Manager and Programmer

B2


(3) Install nRF Connect SDK (NCS) → V2.6.0 is recommended.

B3


Option2. Compile in nRF5 SDK

(1) Download open source nRF5 SDK (Recommend: download the latest version:  17.1.0)

B4


(2) Install Segger Embedded Studio v5.42a (Recommended version)

https://www.segger.com/downloads/embedded-studio/

B5

※Welcome to contact Raytac sales team for v5.42a file of Segger Embedded Studio.


C. Implement firmware in NCS (nRF Connect SDK) or NRF5 SDK

We will use the two example codes below for this demo:

C1. NCS (nRF Connect SDK):

Example code path: \v2.6.0\nrf\samples\bluetooth\peripheral_uart


Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Navigating RF Certification: A Guide to DTM and Radio Testing

 RF Test – DTM & Radio Test

When launching new products, there is a requirement for RF testing, and two methods are commonly used:

DTM (Direct Test Mode) and Radio Test.


Nordic's SDK provides two RF testing programs: DTM (Direct Test Mode) and Radio Test. While both methods can test RF indicators, they have some distinctions. DTM follows the Bluetooth specification's Direct Test Mode data format (referenced in Bluetooth Core Specification Version 5.2, Vol. 6, Part F.), primarily for Bluetooth certification tests.

On the other hand, Radio Test focuses on the chip's radio indicators, making it more suitable for FCC and ETSI certifications.

Let's delve into detailed explanations for DTM and Radio Test programs.



DTM(Direct Test Mode)

The Bluetooth Association offers a feature for testing RF characteristics. Nordic has incorporated DTM firmware into the SDK according to SIG standard documents. Customers only need to modify the Baud Rate and UART TX/RX pins to conduct RF tests.

1. Download and install nRF Connect for desktop software and nRF5 SDK from the Nordic website.

nRF Connect for desktop download:

https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Development-Tools/nRF-Connect-for-desktop/Download


nRF5 SDK download:

https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Software/nRF5-SDK/Download#infotabs



2. Install the Direct Test Mode program in the nRF Connect for desktop software.


3. Extract the SDK package, open the DTM example code from

nRF5_SDK_vxx\examples\dtm\direct_test_mode\ board number\blank, modify TX and RX pins based on the target board's definitions, then compile.

Download the program to the target board connected to the PC.
(Select the appropriate sample code based on the IC/module for testing, referring to the  board number below. )


IC P/Nboard number
NRF52832pca10040
NRF52810pca10040e
NRF52840pca10056
NRF52811pca10056e
NRF52833pca10100
NRF52820pca10100e

RF testing is performed using UART TX/RX commands.
The SDK program defaults to certain positions, but users can modify these two pin positions according to their product design without changing the Baud Rate setting.

UART PinnRF51nRF52
TXDP0.09P0.06
RXDP0.11P0.08


4. Use nRFConnect DTM for testing by adjusting UART TX/RX pins.

Please refer to Video tutorial from link below:
https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/pc-nrfconnect-dtm/blob/master/resources/screenshot.gif



Radio Test

Nordic provides a tool for simpler RF testing, allowing the configuration of radio-related data such as TX power, frequency, TX carrier, and TX modulation carrier through a Command List. It doesn't include testing for RX sensitivity; if needed, users must either write a program for this test or use DTM for testing.

1. Open from nRF5_SDK_vxx\examples\peripheral\radio_test\board number\blank
(Based on the IC/module for testing, referring to the board number below.)

IC P/Nboard number
NRF52832pca10040
NRF52810pca10040e
NRF52840pca10056
NRF52811pca10056e
NRF52833pca10100
NRF52820pca10100e


2. This test also utilizes a Command-based approach to send instructions for different parameter tests. Compared to DTM, Radio Test is more flexible, offering a wider range of RF parameters to test.
The connection method between the target board and PC, serial port modifications, and the approach with DTM are identical.


3. Use the command-Line interface (CLI) through the serial port to control and test the output power, bitrate, and channel settings of the radio parameters during testing.

Additionally, configure the CLI to enable the 32 MHz high-frequency crystal oscillator.

The application allows setting scanning mode with intervals ranging from 1 millisecond to 99 milliseconds (per 1 millisecond) for each channel.


4. Refer to the Nordic CLI commands documentation for the command testing method.

https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.nordic.infocenter.sdk5.v15.2.0%2Fnrf_radio_test_example.html&cp=4_0_0_4_5_29_0&anchor=nrf_radio_test_example_commands

5.Testing

Lastly, we can utilize Spectrum to test PCBA RF characteristics.



Edited by Sales Manager: Ms. Vicky Huang
Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF528

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The “Must Know” about WPC-ETA certificate before entering Raytac Bluetooth module into India

 Intro:

You will get a brief understanding of WPC-ETA certificate (India) and how it relates to Raytac low energy Bluetooth module and how it helps you entering Raytac Bluetooth module into India by passing through importing and Customs clearance procedure way efficiently.

There are some types of ETA certificate categorized by the spec of your wireless transmission product (Bluetooth/Wifi/RFID and by device using frequency spectrum).

Hereafter we’re talking about the WPC-ETA compliance regulation to specifically on “Raytac’s low energy Bluetooth module.”

 

Outline of the article:

  1. What is WPC Certificate/Equipment Type Approval (ETA) in India?
  2. Raytac Bluetooth module applied to WPC-ETA Regulation Category
  3. What is essential to get the ETA-SD license (ETA Approval)?
  4. How the ETA-SD license works during importing process


A. What is WPC Certificate/Equipment Type Approval (ETA) in India?

The WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination) is the broadcasting authority and is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in India.

Products with radio and/or wireless functionality imported or manufactured or marketed in India are required to have an Equipment Type Approval certificate (ETA certificate) from the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC India) Wing of the Ministry of Communications of the government of India. This includes product with Bluetooth, wireless local area network access technology (Wi-Fi), small digital radios (Zigbee), and radio frequency identification (RFID) and else more. The WPC-ETA certificate is required for anyone who wants to do wireless device business in India.


B. Raytac Bluetooth module applied to WPC-ETA Regulation Category

--ETA Through Self Declaration (ETA-SD License)

To specifically recognize what is the compliance regulation of equipment applies to Raytac Bluetooth module, we can be assured with our Bluetooth module spec located within “De-licensed Frequency Band list” , 2400-2483.5MHz / Limit with 10mW EIRP / Use of low power and very low power short range radio frequency device for Non-Specific Short range device, from the following chart which was released from WPC authority.

Once we confirm Raytac Bluetooth module spec is operated in De-License Frequency Band with low transmission power, at the mean time making sure the device is exempt from import license as per Import Policy of DGFT (Directorate General Of Foreign Trade), Ministry OM ETA-WPC-Policy-2018-19 dated 26th February 2019, free from EXIM Policy of DGFT, Raytac is granted to apply for “ETA Through Self-declaration” application procedure which was enabled by SARAL SANCHAR Portal of DoT on 12th April, 2019.

Here's Raytac’s ETA through self-declaration (ETA-SD license) of module MDBT50 certified by WPC authority. (Please refer to the following image)



C. What is essential to get the ETA-SD license (ETA Approval)?

After getting idea of what ETA-SD license means to Raytac low energy Bluetooth module business, we need to get ready of the following points for applying the ETA Approval (ETA-SD License)

  • Applicant must be India manufacturing or authorized Indian representative
  • Making sure product exempt from import license
  • Making sure product working in the de-licensed frequency band
  • Wireless RF test report conducted by accredited laboratory
  • Details of Accreditation laboratory & Accreditation certificate issuing authority
  • Authorization letter

 

D. How the ETA-SD license works during importing process

  1. Once ETA through self-declaration is generated for a model, subsequently it may be utilized by other person(s) for import/usage purpose in India. It is not necessary the importing agent/manufacturer is same party to the applicant of the license.
  2. Question: How to import products falling under the category of ETA through Self-Declaration?      Answer: Such category of product(s) may be imported by submitting an undertaking to the customs along with ETA-SD License without additional payment.
  3. The ETA-SD license remains valid and NO renewal is needed until the technical parameter/design of the device is modified or altered.
  4. Generally speaking , India doesn’t follow Modular policy nor Non-Modular policy. It determines how you proceed WPC-ETA certificate by product type (Semi-finished & End-product) and product technical spec (Frequency spectrum & Max output power).  For instance: When the product is manufactured in India and its RF module(s) having ETA certificate is/are fitted inside it without any modification/alteration; then NO separate ETA is required for such finished product during import process. However, if finished product(s) are manufactured outside India, then ETA is required for each product before its import.
  5. For the product which does not fall under De-Licensed frequency band and exempt from import license, WPC/ETA Certificate shall be obtained by routine proceeding to the concerned RLO ETA certificate. Both ETA (RLO) certificate and Import license shall be submitted to Customs during importing process whereas ETA-SD license Raytac module certified is exempt from import license that is way easier to proceed.

Edited by Account Manager: Jocelyn Tsai


Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A Bluetooth & WiFi module maker based on Nordic nRF53, nRF52, nRF70 solution 
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208                             

Bluetooth Solution:  nRF5340, nRF52840, nRF52833, nRF52832, nRF52820, nRF52811, nRF52810, nRF52805, nRF51822                                                                                  WiFi Solution: nRF7002  



Tuesday, March 28, 2023

FCC Amends Equipment Authorization Program - A written and signed attestation Needed

 For protecting against National Security Threats reason, FCC newly announced a new request added in Equipment Authorization program. FCC Publication Number: 986446. date:01/24/2023.

FCC amends the rules related to equipment authorization program to prevent any unacceptable risk result from communications networks and supply chains from equipment. DA/FCC #: FCC-22-84. FCC Amends Equipment Authorization Program require applicants for certification need to provide a written and signed attestation. Also, any equipment certification needs to identify a agent, located in United States for service or the process.

Raytac Corporation has pointed US subsidiary, Raytac USA LLC., poses as the US agent for Raytac Corporation to fulfill the FCC new requirements. Customers has any issues to adopt this new regulation may contact Raytac for further support.


Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Friday, September 23, 2022

New Distribution Partnership in Greater China Region

Raytac Corporation, a leading supplier of Bluetooth modules, announced a new distribution partnership with Weltrend Semiconductor, Inc. Weltrend has strong FAE team and their extensive footprint of distribution facilities makes them a valuable distribution partner. “We look forward to building our relationship and expanding the Greater China region to serve more customers.”

As a world-renowned supplier of BLE Bluetooth module, Raytac is dedicated to launching various kinds of modules to fulfill all developers’ needs and demands. Raytac’s modules are covered all Nordic solutions, including nRF51822, nRF52810, nRF52811, nRF52820, nRF52832, nRF52833, nRF52840 and nRF5340. Moreover, the modules are fully certified with not only Bluetooth SIG (QDID/DID/BQB), but also regional safety regulation in main areas such as FCC (USA), CE (EU), IC (Canada), TELEC (Japan), KC (Korea), SRRC (China), FCC(Taiwan), RCM (ANZ) , etc.

Raytac aims to build up a value chain to provide customers with a cost-effective and speed-time-to-market solution. Raytac also offers AT Command service allowing customers to adopt easily in IoT field.



Weltrend Semiconductor, Inc. Kaohsiung Branch, (Taipei Office)

Address: 11F-6, No. 736, Chungcheng Rd. Chungho District, New Taipei City 

http://www.weltrend.com.tw

Tel: +886.2.8226.9297


Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208






Monday, July 18, 2022

Find nRF5340 module here!

Where to find nRF5340 module quickly?
The nRF5340 a dual core solution deployed with 2 Arm Cortex M33 processors. Not only provide faster and powerful for advanced applications, but also LE audio.
Raytac knows your anxiety and already distributed the modules available in several channels aimed to provide a speedy and comfortable way to get it.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Nordic nRF5340 Module MDBT53 and MDBT53V By Raytac Corporation

Nordic nF5340 is the first wireless SoC with dual core processors which aimed to optimized the performance of complex IoT applications and LE audios. The dual core contains a 1MB Flash / 512K RAM M4F MCU for application processor and another 256K Flash / 64K RAM for network. This structure remarkable optimized the performance also low power efficiency.

Raytac released 5 modules with 2 form factors, MDBT53 and MDBT53V,  with different antenna options for selection. The modules deployed nRF53 SoC supports high-speed SPI, QSPI, USB, I2C, I2S, and NFC interface and 105°C industrial temperature specification. BT5.3 pre-qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec (MIC)/KC/SRRC/NCC pre-certified is a MUST for all Raytac modules.

MDBT53 is a System-on-Module (aka SoM) with a good size of 9.3mm x 14.3mm and 48 GPIO which is an ideal dimension to fit in most applications. MDBT53 provides 3 antenna options, Chip antenna; PCB antenna; and u.FL connector for external antenna which deliver a maximum feasibility for most IoT projects.

MDBT53-1M (Chip Antenna)

MDBT53-P1M (PCB Antenna)

MDBT53-U1M (u.FL Connector for External Antenna) 


MDBT53V is designated for the application which has a space constraint design. A 7.8mm x 12.4mm with 25 GPIO is small enough to offer the opportunity of employing nRF5340 modules in the project. MDBT53V provides 2 options of antenna, Chip and PCB, for developers’ selection which is capable of optimizing the project plan in terms of performance and budgetary. 

MDBT53V-1M (Chip Antenna)

MDBT53V-P1M (PCB Antenna)



Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com. email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208


Thursday, April 28, 2022

Raytac Product Change Notice ( (PCN-22042502) Announcement for Tray strength improvement

Raytac would like to announce Product Change Notice (PCN-22042502) for below modules, the change active from shipment effected after 2022/7/1.  

1. MDBT53V-1M / MDBT53V-P1M

2. MDBT50-512K / MDBT50-P512K

3. MDBT50-256R / MDBT50-P256R

4. MDBT42-512K / MDBT42-P512K

The major description of this PCN is refer to improve the tray strength. Apart from the SMT tray feeder program may need to re-setup and MOQ will changed from 88pcs/tray to 120pc/tray,  there is no further function, quality or safety regulation is affected. 





Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com. email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Monday, January 24, 2022

Raytac nRF53 Module BT5.2 Qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC Pre-Certified

The nRF5340 is the world’s first wireless SoC with two Arm® Cortex®-M33 processors. The architecture is including an "Application Processor" which deployed a 1M Flash 512K RAM; and a "Network Processor' which deployed a 256K Flash and 64K RAM. With the IoT applications has become more and more complex nowadays, nRF5340 is exact the solution to meet higher specification demand of technology and provide an easier and quick path toward project success.


Raytac deployed nRF5340 SoC to built up 2 series of module which are MDBT53 & MDBT53V . Both modules now have been completed BT5.2 qualification; FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/SRRC/NCC pre-certified. Quoted from Nordic Blog: First nRF5340 modules eliminate processor trade-off for developers, Raytac offer a range of qualified and certified modules based on Nordic technology which can immediately save the cost, time and complex process of the testing works. Shorten the Time to Market and Get the thing done quickly and effectively is what the advantage Raytac module can bring over to you.



Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com. email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208


Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Bluetooth Module UKCA Certification

"The UKCA marking came into effect on 1 January 2021. However, to allow businesses time to adjust to the new requirements, you will still be able to use the CE marking until 1 January 2023 in most cases" according to British Government's announcement. 

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking has been an issue for brands since Brexit effected which regulate for goods, products been placed, used, sold in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking.

Bluetooth module provides wireless communication by using radio wave to connect over distances are requited to meet compliance with local standard. As the worldwide key Nordic solution module manufacturer, Raytac will continue to fulfill every major local government's guidance of regulation compliance such as FCC, IC, CE, MIC, ....and UKCA for sure. 


Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805 & nRF51822)
www.raytac.com. email: cs@raytac.com. Tel: +886.2.3234.0208




Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Raytac Corporation Factory Tour

 Many Customers are interested about Raytac's facility, reliability and capacity. Here, Raytac would like to invite customers having a quick tour and know more about Raytac's factory.

Raytac's factory is located in New Taipei City where is located in north of Taiwan. The factory scales 4600 square meter with 180 man power. A completed in house SMT equipment and inspection facility provide a reliable and speedy module production line with over 600,000 pcs monthly capacity.





Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF52 & nRF51 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805 & nRF51822)

www.raytac.comemail: cs@raytac.comTel: +886.2.3234.0208

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Nordic nRF52805 module, MDBT42TV

Developers love to use smaller module in order to fit in maximum kinds of implement and applications. 


Nordic's nRF52805 is a BT5.2 solution features an ARM Cortex M4 MCU with 24KB RAM and 192K Flash Memory, an idea solution to fulfill the applications which only need simple Bluetooth function but cost constrained budgetary.  

Raytac has developed 2 module lines, MDBT42T & MDBT42TV, employed nRF52805 with different antenna options for customer election. All the modules have Bluetooth BT5.2 qualification granted, FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/SRRC/NCC pre-certified. A well RF designed module with completed coverage of certification offer an advantage to speed up time to market efficiency and minimal the BOM cost.


Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF52 & nRF51 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805 & nRF51822)

www.raytac.comemail: cs@raytac.comTel: +886.2.3234.0208



Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Nordic nRF52820 solution, MDBT50 series Module by Raytac

Nordic announced their 6th multi-protocol solution of nRF52 series with nRF52820, which supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee and 2.4GHz proprietary wireless connectivity.

Like other nRF52 siblings, nRF52820 highlights a powerful  64MHz 32bit Arm Cortex-M4 processor, includes 256Kb Flash Memory and 32Kb RAM, features of Bluetooth 5.2, 5.1 and 5 including long range and high-throughput of 2Mbits per second, as well as direction finding, low energy power control and low energy isochronous channels.

A full speed (12Mbits per second) USB 2.0 interface and 1.7~5.5V operation voltage bring a wide range of commercial and industrial wireless applications to nRF52820. To support nRF52820's development, Nordic released SoftDevice S112, a new memory-optimized central stack. S112 now released as a alpha and will have full SDK (SDK V16.0.0) support coming in Q2 2020.




Friday, January 10, 2020

Raytac nRF52833 Series Module MDBT50Q & Demo Board Now Are Available

Just right at the start of 2020, we are happy to announce nRF52833 modules are now available!

Raytac's nRF52833 series modules are introduced in 3 kinds of antenna options (Chip Ceramic / PCB / u.FL connector for external antenna) brings the best usability to meet different implements.

Chip Antenna Version: MDBT50Q-512K
PCB Antenna Version: MDBT50Q-P512K
u.FL Connector Version: MDBT50Q-U512K



Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Raytac Released nRF52833 Module / MDBT50Q Series

Nordic's nRF52833 is an advanced mulitiprotocol SoC solution which supporting not only Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee but also latest BT5.1 direction finding capable radio. The solution is built around 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 FPU, 512KB flash memory, and 128KB RAM memory with an extended industrial standard working temperature range of -40 °C to 105°C which is an ideal solution for commercial and industrial applications.

Raytac Corporation, a Taiwan based Bluetooth module maker, has selected Nordic nRF52833 solution building up MDBT50Q series modules. MDBT50Q series modules provide 3 kinds of antenna options (Chip Ceramic / PCB / u.FL connector for external antenna) brings the best usability to meet different implements. The modules have BT5.1 certification and FCC/IC/CE/RCM/Telec/KC/SRRC/NCC/WPC pre-certified, which are the optimized solution that makes it attractive in a very wide range of applications from a performance, time-to-market efficiency, and minimal Bill of Material (BOM) perspective.

MDBT50Q /nRF52833 modules is expected to have mass production by 2019/11, customer who are interested in nRF52833 series module may visit Raytac website for more information.

nRF52833 series module
Chip Antenna Version: MDBT50Q-512K
PCB Antenna Version: MDBT50Q-P512K
u.FL Connector Version: MDBT50Q-U512K


Raytac nRF52833 Series Module

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.1 & BT5 & BT 4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF52 & nRF51 solution 
(nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52810 & nRF52811 & nRF51822)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Raytac Announces A nRF52 Solution Module, MDBT42Q-U (Deployed u.FL Connector for External Antenna)

Raytac today announces the u.FL connector version module, MDBT42Q-U series which selects Nordic nRF52832 and nRF52810 SoC to provide the Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE, aka BLE) wireless connectivity for IoT applications.

Raytac MDBT42Q-U Series Module


Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Regulations, Certifications and Raytac's Modules - What do we make more convenient for our customers?

Raytac's pre-certified module for your convenience - but how?

So, in this post, we would like to take you on a little journey through most of the important certifications that Raytac has pre-certified their modules with.
The exact topic is actually what you need to know and what that means to you as a Raytac customer.




Obviously, each and every certification has their own rules, so that's how we're going to do this - one by one.

  1. FCC - (U.S.A.)
Most people in the industry have heard of FCC, but for you who really don't know what it is, it's the Federal Communications Commission in the United States of America. Although considered as a center for these regulations, you will soon realize that they're not really the center of these regulations and laws at all.
So for the FCC certification, you can as a Raytac customer:
  1. Use Raytac's certification ID directly on your finished product's label
  2. But you need to:
  3. Test FCC Part 15B EMC for your finished products

  1. IC - (Canada)
When it comes to the Industry Canada (yes, that's what IC stands for), the regulations and procedures are much like their sibling FCC.
  1. Use Raytac's certification ID on your finished product's label (same as FCC)
  2. But, just like FCC, you need to:
  3. Test IC ES003 (EMC)
    • This can be combined together with the FCC Part 15B test

  1. TELEC - (Japan)
TELEC, sometimes referred to as MIC, is surprisingly simple.
What you will need to do is:
  1. Use Raytac's certification ID on your finished product's label
Yes - you can actually just go right ahead and implement and/or commercialize your product after its parts are all proven TELEC certified which is pretty neat. However, there is another test that you as a customer can do if you wish, and that is VCCI which is just like the EMC tests mentioned above with the only difference (in terms of regulation) is that it's NOT mandatory. Thus, you can choose not to do it as well.

  1. KC - (South Korea)
As for the Korean regulation, these are the things you will have to do:
  1. Test EMC for wireless (KN301489 - same as CE's EN301489)
  2. Test EMC for wire (IO port) (KN3235)
    • If, and only if, your final product is equipped with IO ports, that is.
These two tests needs to be done locally (Korean test lab) and depending on which test it is, you'll have to deal with them differently.
Firstly, for the wireless test, you can refer to Raytac's own certification report so that the lab knows the module itself has passed although it still needs to be tested.
Secondly, the for wire (IO port) test, you will have to do from scratch essentially.
Thus, even though we have applied for KC for our modules, you will still have to test them locally.

  1. CE (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)) - (EEA, Europe)
Although CE is considered as strict regulation, the procedure is pretty simple. Simply put, you will have to conduct tests on a few different samples, and the procedure goes:
  1. Test on Conducted engineering sample (EN300328)
    • You can refer to Raytac's test report, if the test lab accepts it, that is.
      To ensure that they do, you can choose to conduct your tests at the same lab as Raytac - SGS.
  2. Test on Radiated engineering sample (EN300328)
  3. Test EMC (EN301489)
  4. Test Safety (EN60950)
    • Subject to change to EN62368 in 2021

  1. SRRC
Simply put, you will have 2 scenarios:
  1. Your end product can either be defined as a "Home Appliances" or an "Office Utilities" product
    • Then you can simply refer Raytac's SRRC ID (module policy just like FCC/IC/TELEC)
  2. Your end product is neither of the above
    • You have to apply for your own SRRC ID by testing everything required by the regulation

  1. NCC
They go by a "Platform policy" which basically means that as long as you are just adding functionality onto an already existing feature, then you can leverage Raytac's NCC ID on your product's label directly (module policy just like FCC/IC/TELEC/SRRC). Otherwise, you will have to apply for a new one.
Thus, the procedure becomes:
  1. Adding functionality of an already existing feature (a.k.a. platform)?
    • Then you can simply refer Raytac's NCC ID on your product (module policy just like FCC/IC/TELEC/SRRC)
  2. New ideas/features?
    • Sorry, you have to apply for your own NCC ID by conducting all tests necessary

  1. RCM
Australia's RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) is a lot like CE, much like IC is similar to FCC.
When applying to this certification, you will be in either of these two circumstances:
  1. CE already done.
    • You can refer to your own CE certification and ask your test lab to copy the report to your RCM application.
  2. CE NOT done.
    • You must conduct the test from scratch. But it is a whole lot like CE, meaning:
    • Test on Conducted engineering sample
    • Test on Radiated engineering sample
    • Test EMC
    • Test Safety
  1. Bluetooth Certification
Last, but definitely not least, is the Bluetooth Certification. For this one, choosing Raytac's modules will bring you great benefits. But first, you need to:
  1. Apply for Bluetooth SIG's "Adopter Membership" (free)
    • You can apply for the membership here
  2. Purchase your DID
  3. Leverage Raytac's QDID
    • To activate your newly purchased DID
For your first product, that is all you will have to do. But what if you come up with a new model of the product? Before you ask, I will answer "No - you don't necessarily have to purchase another DID." In order for this to be true though, your new product cannot have either of these things changed:
  1. Hardware
    • Unless you are still using Raytac's module
  2. Feature
    • Unless you are still using Raytac's module
  3. Brand Name
    • Brand name remains unchanged.
Although you might be able to apply for these certifications all on your own without trouble whatsoever, we always encourage customers using Raytac's BLE modules to contact us before hand so that we can provide you valuable information. This way, you will get unbiased guidance which will save you time and money.
As always - Happy tinkering everybody :)
Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司 A BT 5.1 & BT 5 & BT 4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution (nRF52840 & nRF52832 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF51822)
www.raytac.com email: cs@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Burn your firmware - onto MDBT50Q-RX, that is.

Hi there, folks!

Here introduce the hardware setting perspective to burn your firmware onto MDBT50Q-RX Dongle.

(if you are looking for firmware coding setting, please visit "Firmware Coding & DFU onto MDBT50Q-RX")

So you have hopefully downloaded your IDE, you have written your code which you then plan to copy it over onto your MDBT50Q-RX and make it execute your master plan to take over the world!
Seriously, don't underestimate the Nordic nRF52840 based MDBT50Q-RX. USB sticks with Bluetooth can do wonders ;)
So, first of all, in order to be able to burn your code onto the USB Dongle, you will have to know the nerdy parts which includes which pins you will have to connect to. In our very well documented specification sheet for MDBT50Q-RX on section 8 which is called "Reference Circuit", you will find parts down to the left that has "3.3V/SWDIO/SWCLK/GND" marks on it:


Further down in the specification sheet, in section 9, you will find pictures illustrating where exactly on the PCB you can find these pins:
Pin locations

Now we know what to look for and where they are, so now we have only got to tell you how to use them.

Some people might not know this, but for developing these things, you need to get something called J-Link to connect your MDBT50Q-RX to your desktop. However, since this J-Link, when buying the official one from SEGGER, is very expensive, we strongly recommend you to just buy the nRF52840-DK from Nordic Semiconductor as it can be used as a J-Link through their software development kit (SDK) called nRFgo Studio and is MUCH CHEAPER than the official J-Link from SEGGER is.
Sidenote: There are a couple of other reasons why you should just get your hands on a nRF52840-DK from Nordic Semiconductor instead of getting a SEGGER J-Link, but that's not the topic of this post ;)

When this is done, this is finally how you connect your MDBT50Q-RX to your J-Link to make it all work:

MDBT50Q-RX and J-Link connection

Here you will have to pay attention to the fact that you have to connect J-Link pins 3, 5 & 9 to GND. Otherwise, you won't be able to burn anything onto your dear MDBT50Q-RX.
The physical connection should look like this:

J-Link Cable Connection

Pay attention to the direction of the cable, because that will also matter. The direction we mean in this case is which way the slim strip of red is facing.

As we have just revised our MDBT50Q-RX, our customers who have been developing firmware for our USB dongle should take a look at our previous blog post in which we explain about the changes made or contact us directly at service@raytac.com

Have a good day and we at Raytac wish you smooth and happy tinkering :)

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5 & BT 4.2 & BTv4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF52810 & nRF52840)

www.raytac.com email: cs@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208