RF-star, a leading manufacturer of wireless module products and IoT solutions, announces the launch of its latest automotive-grade Bluetooth Low Energy Module RF-BM-2642QB1I. This BLE module is based on the TI CC2642R-Q1 ACE-Q100 compliant MCU and brings enhanced security, reliability and a friendly user experience for automotive applications, including Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS), Phone as a Key (PaaK), and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
To meet the stringent demands of automotive environments, the RF-BM-2642QB1I module features a 48-MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4F processor with 352 KB Flash and 88 KB RAM, providing ample storage capacity for various automotive functionalities. With a wide operating temperature range from -40? to 105 °C and compliance with AEC-Q100 automotive specifications, the CC2642R-Q1 module ensures robust performance even in challenging conditions.
The CC2642R-Q1 module offers a range of features tailored for automotive applications. Its low power consumption, with a standby current as low as 2.49uA and 25.58uA Tx at 0 dBm, extends battery life, making it suitable for power-sensitive automotive environments. Additionally, it boasts excellent RF performance, including high radio sensitivity and robustness, with TX power reaching up to +5 dBm and temperature compensation.
Certified for Grade 2 temperature range (-40 °C to +105 °C) and compliant with AEC-Q100 standards, this module ensures reliable stability and durability in harsh automotive conditions. It provides rich peripherals, supporting Bluetooth® 5.2 features and earlier Low Energy specifications, along with various digital peripherals such as UART, I2S, I2C, SPI, and ADC, enhancing versatility in automotive designs.
The RF-BM-2642QB1I module also supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 serial port transmission, facilitating seamless integration with UART function for four working modes. It allows operation in master-slave mode, slave mode, master mode, and beacon mode, with the capability to connect up to seven slave devices simultaneously in master modes.
Furthermore, the module enables over-the-air (OTA) updates for firmware deployment, simplifying the upgrade process for OEMs and end-users. Pin-to-pin compatibility with RF-star’s CC2642R series modules RF-BM-2642B1 and RF-BM-2642B2 ensures easy integration and scalability for automotive applications.
RF-star's RF-BM-2642QB1I module offers versatile applications across various automotive functionalities and beyond. Leveraging the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) algorithm and CC2642R-Q1 Bluetooth nodes, it enables precise localization between mobile phones and vehicles, making it suitable for systems like Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), and Phone as a Key (PaaK).
In Battery Management Systems (BMS), the module's low power consumption and AEC-Q100 qualification enhance security, flexibility, and efficiency in automotive applications. Additionally, it extends its utility to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and telematics control units (TCU).
Beyond automotive usage, the RF-BM-2642QB1I module finds relevance in industrial transportation, asset tracking, factory automation, and control systems. Its capabilities for advertising extension, Bluetooth mesh, direction finding, and long-range transmission broaden its applicability.
RF-star is actively contributing to the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) industry by participating in organizations like the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and the Intelligent Car Connectivity Industry Ecosystem Alliance (ICCE). Its involvement in drafting UWB System Requirements underscores its commitment to driving innovation in IoV and IoT.
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