Laird Connectivity BL654PA power amplified module

Laird Connectivity has released the BL654PA power amplified module. The FCC, IC, RCM, KC and Bluetooth SIG-certified module allows engineers to implement single-mode Bluetooth 5 and Thread (802.15.4) technology into simple Bluetooth Low Energy designs.

The module is based on the highly flexible multiprotocol Nordic nRF52840 system-on-chip (SoC), which features a powerful Arm Cortex-M4F core and a multiprotocol radio that supports Bluetooth 5, ANT/ANT+ and proprietary 2.4 GHz networking. The module offers extended wireless range with transmit power +18 dBm, configurable down to -26 dBm.

The module provides design flexibility with several programming options, including Laird’s smartBASIC language. The smartBASIC language, suitable for memory-constrained applications, cuts time to market by enabling fast and efficient Bluetooth Low Energy development. It also acts as a bridge between software and hardware, allowing an application to work on any smartBASIC radio.

Available with either an internal trace antenna or external IPEX MHF4 connector, the module is suitable for applications such as beacons, medical peripherals, industrial monitors, smart home and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.