Vendor: RafaelMicro Category: Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0 LE Transceiver

The BLE5S55LP RF IP is designed for SMIC 55nm LP Process.

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Overview

The BLE5S55LP RF IP is designed for SMIC 55nm LP Process. It combined 2.4 GHz RF and MODEM for Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE 5.0) applications. Supported data rates are 1 Mbps and 2 Mbps according to the Bluetooth Low Energy standard. The SPI, data, and control register interface connected to MAC and MCU for Silicon on Chip (SOC) System.

Key features

  • 1. Modem with Integrated RF Radio for 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.0 communication link
  • 2. SDK for ARM M0~M4 Platforms implementing the Link Layer and Profile Stack in software
  • 3. SPI interface for TX / RX Data flow and Configuration by an external MCU or SOC
  • 4. BQB Certified as a PHY component
  • 5. Compliant with Bluetooth® 5 Low Energy Specification
  • 6. Sleep Mode (~1.3µA) & Deep Sleep Mode (~0.8µA)
  • 7. High TX power with low current (+10dBm, ~10mA)
  • 8. Power Management Unit for power state switching
  • 9. Immune to interference (-25dBm image rejection)
  • 10. 16 / 32MHz crystal, 16MHz clock out to external MCU
  • 11. Data rate: 1 Mbps and 2 Mbps
  • 12. RSSI read-out
  • 13. Integrated security: CRC, AES-128, AES-CCM
  • 14. Embedded 32KHz clock (± 500 ppm)

Block Diagram

BLE5S55LP block diagram

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
SMIC 55nm LL Silicon Proven

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
BLE5S55LP
Vendor
RafaelMicro
Type
Silicon IP

Provider

RafaelMicro
HQ: Taiwan
Rafael Microelectronics was established in 2006 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Company started with TV tuner IC and is one of top 3 TV tuner suppliers worldwide. With tuner IC as our foundation in Radio Frequency designs, Rafael extended the market segment to satellite receivers and IoT connectivity subsystem markets with success. Rafael is a RF IC company as well as a RF IP company. Rafael was listed in Taiwan Stock Exchange.
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Frequently asked questions about Bluetooth IP cores

What is Bluetooth 5.0 LE Transceiver?

Bluetooth 5.0 LE Transceiver is a Bluetooth IP core from RafaelMicro listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for smic Silicon Proven.

How should engineers evaluate this Bluetooth?

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