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Rabbit-based applications now have even more ways to communicate. Rabbit Semiconductor has added Bluetooth® support for selected core modules, the BL2500 and the BL2600 single board computers. Based on the EmbeddedBlue™ eb506 AHC IN Bluetooth Radio Module from A7 Engineering, Bluetooth capability is available in a complete Application Kit or as an Add-On Kit.
All components of the Bluetooth stack are implemented on-board so additional host processor code is not required. Once a connection to another Bluetooth device has been established, the link has the appearance of a cabled serial connection eliminating the need for special wireless protocol knowledge. UART communication facilitates the interface between the host processor and the radio module. This UART interface may be used to discover, connect, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices. An LED indicator for connection status is provided as a standard feature.
Features and Benefits
- Bluetooth radio modules plug directly into supported RCMs and SBCs
- Simple serial UART communications and control
- Seamless connectivity with any Bluetooth device
- 2.4 GHz FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology ensures high reliability and is robust to interference
- Low current consumption for long battery life
- Complete with sample applications and source code
- Internal surface-mount antenna
Bluetooth Add-On Kit
Bluetooth Add-On Kits include only the EmbeddedBlue eb506 AHC IN Bluetooth Radio Module, Bluetooth Drivers, sample programs, and radio module manual.
Bluetooth Add-On Kits are available for the following RCM families:
| EmbeddedBlue eb506-AHC-IN Bluetooth Radio Module |
| Features |
EmbeddedBlue eb506-ACH-IN |
| Transmit Power |
4dBm (max) class 2 operation |
| Open Field Range |
More than 50 meters (164 feet) |
| Receiver Sensitivity |
-85dBm |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to 70° C |
| Supply Power |
3.3 VDC |
| Current Consumption |
115.2 kbps data transfer: 35 mA
38.4 kbps data transfer: 24 mA
9.6 kbps data transfer: 25 mA
No connection: 3 mA
Shutdown mode: 1.5 µA |
| Interfaces |
3.3 V logic level UART
Baud rate: 9.6 k – 230.4 k |
| Connectors |
Two 17-pin 2 mm headers |
| Antenna |
Internal surface mount |
| Bluetooth Support |
Version 1.2 compliant with profiles L2CAP, RFCOMM, SDP, SPP |
| Firmware |
Upgradeable via PC application |
| Part Number |
101-1042 |
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