A20737A Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Anaren Microwave – 2.4-GHz RF transceiver incorporating

Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR)
Low-power RF modules, firmware & development tools that make it easy to ’go wireless’
A20737 Module Series
The A20737A is a low cost surface-mount radio module featuring Bluetooth^® Smart
technology that incorporates the Broadcom ultra-low-power BCM20737 SoC, 24MHz
crystal, an integrated antenna and an EEPROM, all in one package measuring:
11x13x2.5mm. The module is Globally certified*, and is Bluetooth SIG qualified.
* Global certification is an ongoing process, please call for confirmation regarding your specific locations
A20737A
Features
Benefits
General:
 2.4-GHz RF transceiver incorporating
Bluetooth Smart technology
 1.7 to 3.6V operation
 Operating temperature –40˚C to +85˚C**
 Integrated ARM Cortex-M3 microprocessor core
 512-Kbit EEPROM
 Programmable output power up to +3dBm
 Low Current Consumption (3.3V)
 25mA in Rx
 17mA in Tx @ -1dBm
 20mA in Tx @ +3dBm
 Typical sleep current 2µA @ 3.3V
 Excellent receiver sensitivity, -94dBm average with
<1% BER
 Infrared modulator
 10-Bit auxiliary ADC with nine analog channels
 Support for secure OTA updates
 Integrated LDO
 Supports SPI, I²C, PWM, UART and GPIO
peripheral interfaces
 RoHS Compliant
 Shielded package with an integrated antenna
 LGA Footprint
 Small package size: 11mm x 13mm x 2.5mm
 Approximate weight 0.5 grams
** The operating temperature spec for Broadcom chipset
is –30˚C to +85˚C but module passed BLE standards
when limited testing was done from –40˚C to 85˚C.
Module Development Kit:
 Available as a Multi-Sensor Development Kit
including access to Anaren’s innovative and
exclusive online development tool, Atmosphere
 The Atmosphere tool enables the creation of all the
embedded code and target mobile device
applications needed to wirelessly connect and
communicate to an embedded Anaren Bluetooth
Smart module
 Minimal RF engineering experience necessary
 Minimal Bluetooth Smart experience necessary
 Easy to implement, short design cycle when
utilizing Anaren’s Atmosphere development tool
 No additional “Intentional Radiator” certification
required (FCC 15.247, IC RSS-210, EN 300 328)
FCC ID: X7J-A14070701
IC: 8975A-A14070701
 Minimal real estate required
 Only requires a 2 layer Host PCB implementation
 No additional harmonic filtering required
 100% RF-tested in production
Applications
Industrial controls and monitoring, remote controls,
home/building automation, lighting systems, low power
wireless sensor networks, and consumer electronics,
sports monitoring, health & wellness
Block diagram
PLEASE NOTE:
 Additional information on Anaren’s exclusive development
tool, Atmosphere can be found at
https://atmosphere.anaren.com
 Additional information on the Broadcom WICED Smart can
be found in the company’s website at
http://www.broadcom.com/products/wiced
This member of the AIR family of wireless solutions is supported by Anaren’s Atmosphere
online development tool and features semiconductor technology from Broadcom.
Anaren, Inc. | 6635 Kirkville Road | East Syracuse, NY 13057
800.411.6596 | www.anaren.com/air | [e-mail]