Edimax BT-8500 Service Manual

FEATURES

• Bluetooth 5.0 : Max speed up to 3Mbps

• Small, Stylish Design: World’s smallest Bluetooth

5.0 Adapter.

• Single-chip Bluetooth 5 controller, combines a BT Protocol Stack (LM, LL, L2CAP, GATT, RFCOMM, SPP, and LE), BT Baseband, modem, and BT RF in a single chip

• Supports dual mode (BR/EDR + LE Controllers), compatible with previous versions, including v2.1 + LE

• Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - multiple Low Energy states

• Supports Bluetooth classic (BDR/EDR)

• Supports Windows 8.1/10, Linux: kernel

2.6.32~4.15, suggest 4.4 (after)

Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter

BT-8500

OVERVIEW

The real Bluetooth 5.0 BT-8500 is a Nano USB adapter supports the dual mode (BR/EDR + LE). BT-8500 with EDR supports maximum 3 Mbps data rate and can be connected up to the distance of 300 meters (4 times Bluetooth 4.2).

The BT-8500 is a portable ultra-small design USB adapter, you can plug into any USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed Bluetooth 5.0, no matter when you are travelling or at home. This is for sure the trendiest piece of upgrade you can make to your Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth 5.0

The new Bluetooth 5.0 with EDR allows the data rate to operate at 3 Mbps and thus enables higher data rates than Bluetooth 4. And the range for Bluetooth 5 for a maximum of around 800 feet (40 meters indoors) which is up to four times the range of Bluetooth 4.2. You can add Bluetooth to your Windows or Linux computer to enjoy your Bluetooth speakers, headphones, keyboards, along with Bluetooth mice, keyboards and more. As the IoT expands, Bluetooth 5.0 will continue to expand across the different devices that we use day to day.

Huge Compatibility

Enables Bluetooth connectivity on devices that don't have it built in, and can pair your computer with multiple Bluetooth compatible devices, such as, Bluetooth headphones, speakers, game controllers, Bluetooth keyboard & mouse, printer, smartphone, tablet, etc..

Compact Size

The ultra-small design BT-8500 USB adapter present a compact size are ideal for any users. It is suitable for traveling or working from home.

Dual Mode

The dual mode BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB adapter is a fully integrated Bluetooth® BR/EDR and Low Energy (BLE) adapter. It is compatible with previous versions, including v2.1 + LE. For BR/EDR, it allows multiple active links in either slave mode or master mode.

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SPECIFICATIONS

HARDWARE

Interface 1 x USB 2.0 Type A

Antenna Internal PiFa Antennas x 1

Dimensions 7.1 (H) x 14.9 (W ) x 17.4 (D) mm

Weight 2g

BLUETOOTH

Standard Bluetooth 5 specification compliant

Frequency Band 2402~2480MHz

Maximum Data Speed 3Mbps (class BT-BR/EDR) : 2Mbps(BLE)

Output Power 8dB (max.)

-94dBm (2Mbps EDR)

Receiver Sensitivity

-87dBm (3Mbps EDR)

-98dBm (BLE)

-106dBm (125K BLE long range)

OTHERS

Certification CE, FCC, NCC, BSMI, BQB

• Operating Temperature: 32~104°F (0~40°C)

Environmental

Condition

• Storage Temperature: -4~140°F (-20~60°C)

• Operating Humidity: 10~90% (NonCondensing)

• Storage Humidity: Max. 95% (NonCondensing)

System Requirement

• Windows 8.1/10 32bit/64bit or above

• Linux: kernel 2.6.32~4.15, suggest 4.4 (after)

Installation Easy setup wizard with auto run configuration

Package Content

• Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter

BT-8500

Maximum performance, actual data r ates, and coverage will vary depending on network conditions and environmental factors. Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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