BT-185
Bluetooth Module
Hardware and Driver Reference
CONTENTS
CONTENTS .................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 3
SCOPE ............................................................................................. 3
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 3
GENERAL FEATURES ..................................................................... 3
ANTENNA SPECIFICATION ............................................................ 4
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 4
RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 4
PACKING ......................................................................................... 4
DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................5
DRIVER INSTALLATION STEPS ..................................................... 5
DEVICE AND DRIVER DETAILS ...................................................... 7
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 8
SAFETY STATEMENTS............................................................10
NOTE: Information in this document is subject to change after this document is
made available.
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INTRODUCTION
SCOPE
The purpose of this specication is to document the requirements
for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, it is USB standard interface for use in
laptop.
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
Acronym Description
GFSK Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying
8DPSK 8 phase Differential Phase Shift Keying
π/4 DQPSK pi/4 rotated Differential Quaternary Phase Shift Keying
USB Universal Serial Bus or Upper Side Band (depending on context)
BER Bit Error Rate. Used to measure the quality of a link
dBm Decibels relative to 1mW
EDR Enhanced Data Rate
GENERAL FEATURES
• Network Standard Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Chipset BROADCOM BCM2046
• Host interface USB Interface
• Out Power Class 2 (max +4dBm)
• Data Rate 1, 2, 3Mbps
• Modulation GFSK; Pi/4DQPSK(2Mbps); 8DPSK(3Mbps)
• Operating Frequency 2402 ~ 2480 MHz
• Operating Channel CH1 ~ CH79
• Antenna Connectors PIFA antenna or RF connector
• Coverage 1m~10m(depending on environment)
• Sensitivity Typical : 90dBm
• Driver Support OS Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista
INTRODUCTION
ANTENNA SPECIFICATION
There are two types of antenna. One is builtin, and the other one is
to use conductive connector to connect with the external antenna.
The table shown below is the specication of builtin antenna.
• Antenna Length 15.74±1.574mm
• Operating Freguancy 2.4GHz
• Antenna Type Planar invertedF antenna (PIFA)
• Polariation Type Linear
• Type of Radiation Omnidirectional
• Peak Gain Max 2.62 dBi
• Impedance 50 Ohm
• V.S.W.R. Max 2.0:1
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
• USA • EU • Taiwan • Canada • Japan
RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Humidity Test Description
Operation Mode: Relative Humidity:20-90%
Temperature: 25-50
Duration: 3 days
Non-operation Mode: Relative Humidity: 20-90%
Temperature: 25-60
Duration: 4 days
PACKING
The packaging material is customized by customers; the standard
packaging contents are:
• Bluetooth USB module (x1)
• ESD BAG (x1)
• Bulk pack carton (500 in 1)
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