OEM Bluetooth iPhone / iOS Accessory Module OBS414

Key features

The Bluetooth iPhone / iOS Accessory Module OBS414 supports the Serial Port Profile (SPP) for fast and secure transparent serial data transmissions and the ability to connect to Apple iOS devices such as iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The module has the Apple Authentication co-processor build in, and supports the iPod Accessory Protocol. This simplifies the development of an iOS accessory to a minimum.The module is Bluetooth qualified and radio type approved for Europe, US and Canada. It also has the connectBlue interface for compatibility over time and radio technologies.

  • Connects to iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad)
  • Integrated Apple Authentication co-processor
  • iPod Accessory Protocol support
  • Android support
  • Embedded Bluetooth stack (SPP, PAN)
  • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Qualified as End Product
  • High Speed UART (IO via special firmware)
  • Very high throughput and low latency
  • Easy configuration by AT commands
  • Radio type approved for Europe, US and Canada
  • Compliant with EMC, Safety and Medical standards
  • Wireless Multidrop™ with up to 3 slaves
  • Extended Data Mode™ for separated multipoint data channels
  • Internal or external antenna
  • Industrial and Automotive temperature range -30°C to +85°C*

Technical data

Bluetooth Support

Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR (Qualified and Listed as Product). Bluetooth version 3.0 prepared via firmware upgrade. Supported Bluetooth Profiles:
• Generic Access Profile (GAP)
• Serial Port Profile (SPP)
• Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN) roles PANU & NAP

Output power: Class 1 +4 dBm (excluding antenna gain)
Receive sensitive level: -84 dBm
Range: 150 m (approximate maximum range)
Multipoint connections: Up to 3 active slaves

Bluetooth Chipset and Stack

Radio: ST-Ericsson STLC2500DB
Microprocessor: ST STM32F
Stack: connectBlue Embedded Bluetooth Stack

iPhone/iPod/iPad and Android support

iPhone/iPod touch/iPad connectivity:
• Supports SPP/PAN Bluetooth connection with iOS devices
• Integrated Apple Authentication co-processor
• Apple iPod Accessory Protocol support
• Special requirements applies, please see "OBS414 Terms and conditions" document for further information

Android connectivity:
• Supports SPP/PAN Bluetooth connection with Google Android OS devices

Software

All software embedded in the module (Bluetooth stack and application)
Configurable via AT commands (via Bluetooth or serial port)
Customer developed applications can be embedded
connectBlue Low Emission Mode™ for not disrupting other 2.4GHz radios
Extended Data Mode™ for separated multipoint data channels (different data can be sent to / received from each slave)

Hardware Interface

UART Logic-level
Supported baud rates: 1200 bit/s - 1.36 Mbit/s
Support for non-standard baud rates
Flow control: CTS/RTS (hardware) or none

Connectors

Board-to-board connector
Solder land pads
JST 6-pin connector (optional)
U.fl. antenna connector (external antenna version only)

Power Supply

3.0 - 6.0 VDC

Current Consumption

Power save mode (stop mode): 2.2 mA
Connected, not transmitting: 15.5 mA
Transmitting @115.2 kbps (average): 26.8 mA

Dimension/Size

Size: 23x36x4.5 mm
Weight: 4 g

Type Approval

R&TTE (Europe), FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed modular transmitter approval, IC (Industrie Canada)

Environmental

Operating temperature: -30°C to +85°C (-40°C on request)*
Storage temperature: -40°C to +125°C*
Humidity RH 5-90% non-condensing

Certifications and Compliance

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• Effective use of frequency spectrum: EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
• EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04), EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05), EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
• Health and safety: EN 50371:2002, EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 (EN 60950-1:2011-01) and/or IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) + A1:2009

Medical Electrical Equipment:
• IEC 60601-1-2 (2007)

Article numbers

cB−OBS414i−06-B:
OEM Serial Port Adapter 414i Evaluation Kit
• Bluetooth module cB-OBS414i-06 (integrated antenna)
• OEM USB Module adapter
• USB extension cable
• Configuration tools & documentation

cB−OBS414x−06-B:
OEM Serial Port Adapter 414x Evaluation Kit
• Bluetooth module cB-OBS414x-06 (external antenna)
• OEM USB Module adapter
• External antenna with u.fl. connector
• USB extension cable
• Configuration tools & documentation

NOTE! Special terms and conditions applies. Please see document "OBS414 Terms and Conditions" in the support area.

* JST version limited to -25°C to +85°C

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