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About this Data Sheet
This document provides information on the family of
AMS00x Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart) modules from ACKme Networks.
Organization
This data sheet is organized into the following sections:
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On-board PCB-style antenna
ARM® Cortex™ M3-based microprocessor core
Programmable RF transmit power control
Operation directly from a battery or mains supply
Small size enables integration into most sensor
products and applications
Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) software update using
industry-standard AES-128 security
On-board Bluetooth Low Energy stack supports
multiple Bluetooth Smart Use Cases including Battery status, Blood pressure monitor, Proximity,
Thermometer, Glucose meter plus many more
Easily integrated into existing or new products us-
ing TruConnect, ACKme’s configurable Bluetooth
Low Energy application (pre-installed on every
module)
Supports custom application development using
the Broadcom WICED Smart Software Development System.
Interfaces*
A/D converter: 8 channels with 4 modes providing
USART: 2 x 4-wire up to 1.5 Mbit/s
SPI: 1 x master/slave, 1 x slave-only at ≤12 Mbit/s
2
I
C: 1 x I2C master interface up to 1 MHz
GPIO: Up to 15 GPIOs (overlaid with peripherals),
programmable pull-up/pull-down resistors with up
to 16 mA drive strength at 3.3V (2 mA standard).
4 x PWM channels each with a 10-bit counter
clocked at 128 kHz, 1 MHz or 8 MHz.
Infrared: Modulator and IR learning
Wake-up: Wake from timer, UART or GPIOs for ul-
tra-low power operation
Serial-wire Debug interface
*Some interfaces share module pins
Operational & Radio
Operational voltage : 1.8V - 3.6V
Operational Temperature Range: -30°C to +85°C
Size : 17.6 x 11.4 x 2.3mm (0.70” x 0.45” x 0.09”)
Weight : 0.04 oz (1.2g)
Current consumption @ 3.0V, 25°C
- Deep Sleep : 0.65 µA
- Sleep : 12 µA
- AMS001
Active Receive : 12.8 mA
Active Transmit : 12.1 mA
- AMS002
Active Receive : 24.5 mA
Active Transmit : 22.8 mA
The family of AMS00x modules from ACKme Networks
is based on an ultra-low power Bluetooth Low Energy
(Bluetooth Smart) SoC from Broadcom Corporation. All
modules incorporate serial-flash memory and a printed
antenna to provide a state-of-the-art fully-certified
Bluetooth 4.1 solution.
An integrated solution avoids difficult RF layout and
enables designers to rapidly embed Bluetooth Low Energy into virtually any device.
Modules ship with ACKme TruConnect, an easy-to-use
application enabling control and configuration via a
UART-serial interface. TruConnect virtually eliminates
difficult and time-consuming software development
effort and vastly reduces product development cycles.
If required, custom applications may also be developed
using the Broadcom WICED Smart Software Development Kit.
With dimensions of just 17.6 x 11.4 mm, a wide temperature range, and an ultra-low power version, the
module is suitable for integration into any batterypowered embedded wireless application.
The Bluetooth Low Energy SoC from Broadcom is purpose-designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Smart use cases for medical, home automation,
accessory, sensor, retail and wearable market segments. Superior receive sensitivity, an integrated RF
transmit power amplifier and transmit/receive switch,
along with the on-board antenna, provide extended
range and full compatibility with all Bluetooth 4.1 devices.
At the heart of all AMS00x modules is a Bluetooth Low
Energy SoC with a high-performance ARM® 32-bit Cortex™-M3 core operating at a frequency of 48MHz. The
SoC includes is configured to boot applications stored in
the 512xkB serial flash memory available on-board the
module.
8 x A/D converter channels
2 x 4-Wire UART interfaces
1 x SPI master/slave, 1 x SPI slave bus
1 x I
1 x Infrared Modulator / IR learning input
15 x ultra-low power wake inputs
32kHz crystal interface
The module may be powered directly from a battery
supply in the range 1.8-3.6V including 2xAAA, 2xAA, or
a single Lithium coin cell.
Internal power domains are automatically adjusted to
minimise power dissipation based on user activity. Various power modes, including an ultra-low power deep
sleep mode, are provided to minimize total average
power consumption and maximize battery life.
The module may be woken from deep sleep mode by
various events including a level transition on any GPIO,
the UART or an internal timer.
An internal 32kHz low-power oscillator is available by
default for non-critical timing requirements. Applications requiring an accurate real-time clock may connect
an (optional) external 32kHz crystal.
Application debugging with a software debugger such
as gdb is enabled via a standard Serial Wire Debug interface.
All versions of the module have Bluetooth BQB SIG certification, and FCC & IC modular approval for use in the
United States and Canada, and CE approval for use in
Europe and other countries.
2
C interface
Each module provides an extensive array of I/O and
peripheral interfaces. The following list of interfaces are
available, many of which are accessible with I/O multiplexing and alternate function capabilities.
Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the architecture of
AMS00x Bluetooth Low Energy modules. The major
components are a Bluetooth Low Energy SoC from
Broadcom Corporation, 24MHz crystal, 512xkbyte serial
flash and a PCB-style antenna. The AMS001 version also
includes a high-efficiency DC-DC switching regulator to
minimize active mode power consumption.
The Bluetooth SoC is powered by an ARM Cortex M3based RISC processor running at 48 MHz with 60 kB
RAM. The SoC is driven by a 24 MHz crystal, an onboard real-time clock may be (optionally) enabled by
connecting an external 32kHz crystal.
Figure 1. AMS00x Architecture
32kHz XTAL
ADC
SPI
UART
GPIO
Bluetooth
Low Energy
SoC
ARM Cortex M3
The 512 kByte serial flash memory is used to store multiple applications and to enable secure Over-the-Air
(OTA) wireless firmware updates. The integrated PCB
antenna simplifies RF integration into end products.
An extensive array of analog and digital peripherals including ADCs, GPIOs, PWMs and multiple serial interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C and Infrared are accessible
via module pins.
The module is powered by a single-rail battery or mains
supply.
CAUTION! The absolute maximum ratings in Table 1 and Table 2 indicate levels where permanent damage to the device can occur, even if these limits are exceeded for only a brief duration. Functional operation is not guaranteed under these conditions. Operation at absolute maximum conditions for extended periods can adversely affect longterm reliability of the device.
Table 1. Absolute Maximum Voltage Ratings
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Environmental Ratings
3.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
Functional operation is not guaranteed outside the limits shown in Table 3 and Table 4, and operation outside these
limits for extended periods can adversely affect long-term reliability of the device.
DC Operating Conditions
Table 3. Recommended DC Operating Conditions
Notes:
1. Overall performance degrades beyond minimum and maximum supply voltages.