The IoT age is upon us and Bluetooth brings about convenient connectivity for our projects and devices!

The Cypress CY5671 PRoC BLE Module is a complete, certified solution to add BLE connectivity to any embedded system. This versatile module features a PRoC BLE device, an on-board PCB antenna and other passives, while providing access to all GPIOs of the device, allowing quick and rapid development of your bluetooth or IoT projects.

Read more about development with Bluetooth Smart from our article here and here.

The module can be plugged into the CY8CKIT-042-BLE Bluetooth Low Energy Pioneer Kit or can be used standalone with an external programmer like the CY8CKIT-002 MiniProg3 (sold separately).

CY5671 is qualified for Bluetooth 4.1 specifications. The module, along with the BLE Pioneer Kit has regulatory approval (for development purposes only) for the 2.4-GHz unlicensed frequency range in regions including the USA (FCC), Canada (IC), Europe (CE), and Japan (JRF/TELEC).

Specifications

• Antenna Type: PCB antenna
• Current - Receiving:16.4mA
• Current - Transmitting:15.6mA
• Data Rate:1Mbps
• Frequency:2.4GHz
• Memory Size:128kB Flash, 16kB SRAM
• Power - Output:3dBm
• Protocol:Bluetooth v4.1 Low Energy
• RF Family/Standard:Bluetooth
• Sensitivity:-89dBm
• Serial Interfaces:I²C, SPI, UART
• Voltage - Supply:1.9 V ~ 5.5 V

Online Resources

• Datasheet
• OEM manufacturer's site
• User guide