The Microchip RN4677 Bluetooth 4.0 module is a Smart Ready device able to communicate with other devices operating under Bluetooth Classic or BLE protocols. Programmed for IoT applications, it contains profiles for communication with Apple and Android Smart Phones in Bluetooth Classic (Master) and Low Energy (Central) roles.
Class 2 Bluetooth Classic and BLE Dual Mode RF Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM band RF Output Power: +2dBm Receiver sensitivity -90dBm (Classic), -92dBm (BLE) OTA Data Rate: 50kbps (Classic on Android), 8Kbps (BLE on iOS7) Embedded Bluetooth stack GAP, SDP, SPP, GATT profiles supported Host communication: serial UART with CTS/RTS flow control Firmware is field upgradable via UART Secure AES-128 encryption Chip antenna Power supply: +3.2V to +4.3Vdc Operating temperature range: -20 to +70°C Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 2.4mm Castellated surface mount pads for easy and reliable host PCB mounting Applications: Mobile Point of Sales (mPOS), LED lighting, Wearables, Digital Sports, Fitness Devices, Health Care/Medical, Automotive Accessories, Home Automation, Remote Control Toys, local communication for the Internet of Things (IoT)
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The RN4677 Bluetooth 4.0 PICtail Plus Development Kit is available under RS Part No. 893-8177