Bluenrg m2 1
Bluenrg m2 1
Datasheet
Very low power application processor module for Bluetooth® low energy v5.2
Features
• Bluetooth v5.2 certified
– Supports master and slave modes
– Multiple roles supported simultaneously
– LE data packet length extension
• Embedded ST BlueNRG-2 BLE SoC
– High performance, ultra-low power Cortex-M0 32-bit based core
– Programmable embedded 256 kB Flash
– 24 kB embedded RAM with data retention
– Up to +8 dBm available output power
– Down to -88 dBm Rx sensitivity
– Up to 96 dB link budget with excellent link reliability
• Embedded BALF-NRG-02D3 integrated matched balun with harmonic filter
• Interfaces:
– 1 x UART, 1 x I2C, 1xSPI, 14 x GPIO, 2 x multifunction timer, 10-bit
ADC, watchdog and RTC, DMA controller, PDM stream processor, SWD
debug interface
• On-board chip antenna (BLUENRG-M2SA) or PCB antenna (BLUENRG-
M2SP)
• Small form factor: 11.5 mm x13.5 mm
Product status link
• Complemented with Bluetooth low energy protocol stack library (GAP, GATT,
BlueNRG-M2 SM, L2CAP, LL)
• AES secutity co-processor
Product label • Bluetooth low energy SDK with a wide range of available profiles
• Certification
– CE qualified
– FCC, IC modular approval certified
– TYPE qualified
– BQE qualified
– WPC certification
– SRRC certification (BlueNRG-M2SA)
– KCC cerification
• Pre-programmed UART bootloader
• Operating supply voltage: from 1.7 to 3.6 V
• Operating temperature range: -40 °C to 85 °C
Applications
• Internet of Things
• Smart Home
• Building and industrial automation
• Smart Lighting
• Remote and access control
• Fitness, wellness and sports
• Consumer medical
Description
The BlueNRG-M2 is a Bluetooth® low energy system-on-chip application processor certified module, certified
under BT specifications v5.2 and BQE qualified. The BlueNRG-M2 module supports multiple roles simultaneously
and can act at the same time as Bluetooth master and slave device. The BlueNRG-M2 is based on the
BlueNRG-2 system-on-chip and entire Bluetooth low energy stack and protocols are embedded into module. The
BlueNRG-M2 module provides a complete RF platform in a tiny form factor. Radio, embedded antenna and high
frequency oscillators are integrated to offer a certified solution to optimize the time-to-market of the final
applications. The BlueNRG-M2 can be powered directly with a pair of AAA batteries or any power source from 1.7
to 3.6 V.
1 General description
The BlueNRG-M2 is a Bluetooth low energy application processor modules certified under Bluetooth® v5.2
specifications.
The BlueNRG-M2 module has been designed around the ST BlueNRG-2 SoC where its Cortex-M0 core can
execute both Bluetooth protocols and customer application. Optimized memory architecture includes 256 kB of
Flash memory and 24 kB of ultra-low-leakage RAM (with full data retention). A complete power-optimized
Bluetooth stack library provides:
• Master, slave, multiple role support
• GAP: central, peripheral, observer or broadcaster roles
• Simultaneous advertising and scanning
• Capability of being slave of up to two masters simultaneously
• ATT/GATT: client and server
• SM: privacy, authentication and authorization
• L2CAP
• Link Layer: AES-128 encryption and decryption
In the BLUENRG-M2SA module both 32 MHz and 32 kHz crystal oscillators are available. It has been designed to
leverage the BlueNRG-2 integrated DC-DC step down converter in order to achieve the best power consumption
in active mode. It also embeds a high efficiency chip antenna. It can be configured to support both application
processor (host-less) and network processor (hosted) modes.
Being based on the BlueNRG-2 SoC, the BlueNRG-M2 module leverages all tools and documentation of its
ecosystem: development kit, application notes, user manuals, design notes & Tips. A wide set of sample
programs are also available in C source code.
The BlueNRG-M2 module has a wide set of peripherals available for customer applications (1 x UART interface, 1
x SPI interface, 1 x I2C interface, 14 GPIO, 2 x multifunction timer, 10-bit ADC, watchdog & RTC, DMA controller,
PDM stream processor).
The BlueNRG-M2 module enables wireless connectivity into electronic devices, not requiring any RF experience
or expertise for integration into the final product. The BlueNRG-M2 module provides a complete RF application
platform in a tiny form factor (11.5 x 13.5 x 2.0 mm) and being a certified solution optimizes the time to market of
the final applications.
The BlueNRG-M2 module allows applications to meet the tight advisable peak current requirements imposed with
the use of standard coin cell batteries. Optimized results are obtained when the embedded high-efficiency DC-DC
step-down converter is used (BLUENRG-M2SA). Instead, for the BLUENRG-M2SP the best performance in terms
of power consumption is achieved using a 1.8 V DC power supply. The BlueNRG-M2 can be powered directly
with a standard 3 V coin cell battery as with a pair of AAA batteries or any power source from 1.7 to 3.6 V.
2 Block diagram
3 Software architecture
1. Hosted mode (network processor): the module is configured as network module controlled by an external host
connected via SPI or UART. A project named DTM is available in the development kit that configures the
BlueNRG-M2 module as a network module.
4 General characteristics
Signals and I/O pin voltage (according supply voltage) 1.7 - 3.6 V
Frequency range 2402 - 2480 MHz
5 Electrical specifications
Reset - 5 - nA
Standby - 0.5 - uA
Sleep mode: 32 kHz XO ON (24 kB retention
- 0.9 - μA
RAM)
Active mode - 1.89 - mA
RX - 7.55 - mA
TX +8 dBm - 14.78 - mA
IDD Supply current
TX +4 dBm - 10.73 - mA
TX +2 dBm - 9.27 - mA
TX -2 dBm - 8.46 - mA
TX -5 dBm - 7.89 - mA
TX -8 dBm - 7.45 - mA
TX -11 dBm - 7.17 - mA
TX -14 dBm - 7.01 - mA
Characteristic measured over recommended operating conditions unless otherwise specified. Typical values are
referred to VIN= 3.3 V, 25 °C, SMPS off, RO 32 kHz and 32 MHz.
Reset - 5 - nA
Standby - 0.5 - uA
Sleep mode: 32 kHz RO ON (24 kB retention
- 2.1 - μA
RAM)
Active mode - 2.75 - mA
RX - 15 - mA
TX +8 dBm - 33.9 - mA
IDD Supply current
TX +4 dBm - 22.6 - mA
TX +2 dBm - 19.1 - mA
TX -2 dBm - 16.9 - mA
TX -5 dBm - 15.6 - mA
TX -8 dBm - 14.7 - mA
TX -11 dBm - 14.1 - mA
TX -14 dBm - 13.7 - mA
1. PA-Level set to 0x07 and En-High_Power set to 0x01 (corresponding to +8 dBm in conducted mode).
2. Radiated power may be impacted by application board / housing / etc.
1. PA-Level set to 0x07 and En-High_Power set to 0x01 (corresponding to +8dBm in conducted mode).
2. Radiated power may be impacted by application board / housing / etc.
Function
Pin # Name
Mode “000” Mode “001” Mode “100” Mode “010”
8 GND Ground
9 DIO6 GPIO6 UART_RTS I2C2_CLK PDM_DAT
10 DIO8 GPIO8 UART_TXD SPI_CLK PDM_DAT
11 DIO11 GPIO11 UART-RXD SPI_CS1 -
14 ANATEST1 Anatest1
15 DIO0 GPIO0 UART_CTS SPI_CLK -
16 DIO2 GPIO2 PWM0 SPI_OUT PDM_CLK
17 DIO3 GPIO3 PWM1 SPI_IN ADC_CLK
18 DIO1 GPIO1 UART_RTS SPI_CS1 PDM_DAT
19 RESETN Reset
1. The pin DIO7/BOOT is monitored by bootloader after power-up or hardware reset and it should be low to prevent unwanted
bootloader activation.
2. The function SPI_IN indicates that the pin is always an input when configured for SPI. Thus in case of SPI master role, it
acts as MISO pin. In case of SPI slave role, this pin act as MOSI
3. The function SPI_OUT indicates that the pin is always an output when configured for SPI. Thus in case of SPI master role, it
acts as MOSI pin. In case of SPI slave role, this pin act as MISO.
4. DI012 can only be general purpose input pins (not output), or I2C1 clock pin.
5. BLUENRG-M2SA only.
6 Hardware design
If reset pin is controlled by an external host, RC circuit on the RESETn line is not required.
Preheat
temperature min (TS min.) 150 °C
200 °C
temperature max (TS max.)
60-100 s
time (tS min to tS max.) (tS)
7 Regulatory compliance
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
In the case where an OEM seeks the lesser category of a Class A digital device for the final product, the following
statement must be included in the final product manual:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense.
7.2 IC certification
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with innovation, science and economic
development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference
and
1. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operations of the
device.
In addition, in accordance with RSS-102 clause 2.6, the RF exposure compliance distance of the BlueNRG-M2 is
set equal to 15 mm.
Modular approval
IC: 8976C-BNRGM2SA and 8976C-BNRGM2SP
In accordance with IC RSS-247, the BlueNRG-M2 is listed as a modular transmitter device.
This module is evaluated for stand-alone use only. Finished products incorporating multiple transmitters must
comply with collocation and RF exposure requirements in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product
procedures. Collocated transmitters operating in portable RF Exposure conditions (e.g. <20 cm from persons
including but not limited to body worn and hand held devices) may require separate approval.
7.3 CE certification
The BlueNRG-M2 module has been certified according to the following certification rules:
• ETSI EN 300 328 V 2.2.2 (1)
• ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2)
• ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3(3)
• EN 62368-1:2020/A11:2020(4)
• EN 62311:2008
1. ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07): "Wideband transmission systems;Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4
GHz band;Harmonized Standard for access to radio spectrum".
2. ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09): "ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems;Harmonised Standard for ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility.
3. ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11): "ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements; Harmonised Standard for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility.
4. EN 62368-1:2020/A11:2020: “Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety
requirements”.
meaning):
this product uses the SRRC approved radio modular. CMIIT ID: 2021DP1341.
8 Package information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK packages,
depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product
status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
mm
Symbol
Min. Typ. Max.
mm
Symbol
Min. Typ. Max.
Reel
Dimensions
Min. Max.
A 328 332
B 1.5 -
C 12.8 13.5
D 20.2 -
G 24.4 26.4
N 100 103
T 26.4 30.4
9 Traceability
Each module is univocally identified by serial number stored in a 2D data matrix laser marked on the top side
(shield) of the module itself.
Each module bulk is identified by a bulk ID.
Bulk ID and module 2D data matrix are linked by a reciprocal traceability link. The module 2D data matrix traces
the lot number of any raw material used according to following rules:
Letter Meaning
HA Reserved
YWW Year and week number
E Reserved
LL Lot sequence number
XX Lot sub-sequence number
0000 Serial number
Revision history
Table 15. Document revision history
Contents
1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 Software architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Software development kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Software structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 General characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Absolute maximum ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1 Electrical characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.2 Digital I/O specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 RF general characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Hardware design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.1 Reset circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 Debug interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.3 Reflow soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7.1 FCC certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.1.1 Labeling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.1.2 Product manual instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.2 IC certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.2.1 Labeling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3 CE certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.4 TYPE certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.5 WPC ETA certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.6 SRRC certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.6.1 Modular approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.6.2 SRRC labeling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.7 Bluetooth certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8 Package information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8.1 BLUENRG-M2SA package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.2 BLUENRG-M2SP package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.3 BlueNRG-M2 packing information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9 Traceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
List of tables
Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 2. Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 3. Electrical characteristics for the BLUENRG-M2SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 4. Electrical characteristics for the BLUENRG-M2SP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 5. RF general characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 6. BLUENRG-M2SA RF characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 7. BLUENRG-M2SP RF characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 8. Pin connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 9. Debug interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 10. Soldering profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 11. BLUENRG-M2SA mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 12. BLUENRG-M2SP mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 13. BlueNRG-M2 reel mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Table 14. Traceability information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 15. Document revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
List of figures
Figure 1. HW block diagram for the BlueNRG-M2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 2. BlueNRG-M2 - BLE application processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 3. BlueNRG-M2 as BLE network processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 4. Pin connection for the BLUENRG-M2SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 5. Pin connection for the BLUENRG-M2SP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 6. Reset circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 7. Soldering profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 8. BLUENRG-M2SA package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 9. BLUENRG-M2SA recommended footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 10. BLUENRG-M2SP package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 11. BLUENRG-M2SP recommended footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 12. BlueNRG-M2 tape outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 13. BlueNRG-M2 tape dimension outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 14. BlueNRG-M2 reel outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24