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CB-OBS433 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL DATA

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1 Table of Content
1 Table of Content
2 Introduction
2.1 Related Documents
2.2 Product Variants
2.3 Block Diagram
3 Electrical Interface and Connectors
3.1 Pin Numbering
3.2 Pin Description
3.3 Characteristics
3.4 Hardware Reset
4 Operating Status
5 Antennas
5.1 Surface Mounted Antennas (Internal)
5.2 Antenna Connector (External antennas)
6 Mechanics
6.1 Module Outlines
6.2 Using the J2/J3 Board-to-Board Connectors
6.3 Using Press-Fit Nuts for Mounting the Module
6.4 Using the J6 PCB solder pads
6.5 Antenna Issues
7 Bluetooth Information
7.1 General information
7.2 Bluetooth Qualification information
8 Regulatory Information
8.1 Declaration of Conformity
8.2 Safety Compliance
8.3 FCC and IC Compliance
8.4 UL listing information
8.5 Compliance with RoHS directive
9 Guidelines for Efficient and Safe Use
9.1 General
9.2 Product Care
9.3 Radio Frequency Exposure
9.4 Electronic Equipment
9.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
9.6 Power Supply
10 Application Notes
10.1 Step-by-Step Guide
10.2 Design Examples

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2 Introduction

The hardware of the cB-OBS433 products are refered as cB-0939. The module is Type Approved and refered in this document with the
type name cB-0939.

cB-0939 is a small size Bluetooth module based on the ST-Ericsson STLC2500 radio chip and a ST Microelectronics STM32F10x
microprocessor. The module is available in different configurations (see Product Variants) with internal antennas or a U.FL. connector for
connecting an external antenna.

Figure 1: CB-OBS433i-02 OEM Serial Port Adapter with internal antenna.

2.1 Related Documents

There are some documents related to the Serial Port Adapter:

The Bluetooth Serial Port Adapter AT Commands document contains a description of the AT commands supported in the
Serial Port Adapter. It also contains information on how to use the AT commands to create Bluetooth applications.
The cB-OBS433 Electrical & Mechanical Datasheet (this document) contains important information about the OEM Serial Port
Adapter. Read this document if you are using the OEM Serial Port Adapter.
The Bluetooth Qualification Guide contains a step by step guide that describes how to create a Bluetooth end product listing
for products integrating the cB-OBS433.

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2.2 Product Variants

The module is available in two antenna options and 3 connector options.

Table 1: Product variants

Product Name Module ID / Bluetooth Description

Type
Regulatory
ID /
FCC ID /
IC ID

cB-OBS433i-02 cB-????-01 Class 1 / OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with

/ TBD dBm, internal antenna, board-to-board pads
cB-0939 / TBD mW and 2 mm pin header connector.
PVH0939 /
5325A-0939

cB-OBS433i-04 cB-????-01 Class 1 / OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with

/ TBD dBm, internal antenna, board-to-board and
cB-0939 / TBD mW solder pads.
PVH0939 /
5325A-0939

cB-OBS433i-06 cB-????-01 Class 1 / OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with

/ TBD dBm, internal antenna, JST wire connector
cB-0939 / TBD mW and board-to-board pads.
PVH0939 /
5325A-0939

cB-OBS433x-02 cB-????-01 Class 1 / OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with

/ TBD dBm, U.FL. connector for external antenna,
cB-0939 / TBD mW board-to-board and 2 mm pin header
PVH0939 / connector.
5325A-0939

cB-OBS433x-04 cB-????-01 Class 1 / OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with

/ TBD dBm, U.FL. connector for external antenna,
cB-0939 / TBD mW board-to-board and solder pads.
PVH0939 /
5325A-0939

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cB-OBS433x-06 cB-????-01 Class 1 / OEM Serial Port Adapter 433 with

/ TBD dBm, U.FL. connector for external antenna,
cB-0939 / TBD mW JST wire connector, board-to-board
PVH0939 / pads.
5325A-0939

2.3 Block Diagram

Figure 2: Block diagram of cB-0939

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3 Electrical Interface and Connectors

This section describes the signals available on the module interface connectors. There are 4 ways to connect to the OEM Serial Port
Adapter:

Via the PCB solder pads on the edge of the PCB, J6 (see Figure 3). See Section "Using the J6 PCB solder pads" for more
information.
Via the 2x20-pin 1mm pitch board-to-board (one piece part) connectors, J2 through J3. The J2 to J3 connectors on the OEM
Serial Port Adapter exist on the module only as a mating PCB-layout pattern (see Figure 3). See Section "Using the J2/J3
Board-to-Board Connectors" for more information.
Optional: Via the 2x10-pin 2 mm pitch pin header connector, J1 (see Figure 4).
Optional: Via the JST connector, J8 (see Figure 5). The connector is a 6 poles wire connector. The pitch is 1mm. The
manufacturer of the connector is JST with part number SM06B-SRSS-TB. The SM06B-SRSS-TB connector is e.g. mated with
the SHR-06V-S from JST but other options are available.

Figure 3: The solder pads J6 are available on the long edges of the bottom side of the module (cB-OBS433i-04). The
board-to-board connector pads J2-J3 are located between the mounting holes.

Figure 4: The 2x20 2mm pin header connector (J1) mounted on the module (cB-OBS433i-02).

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Figure 5: The JST connector J8 mounted on the module (cB-OBS433i-06).

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3.1 Pin Numbering

3.1.1 Top side connectors (J1 and J8)

Figure 6: Pin numbering of the top side connectors.

3.1.2

3.1.3 Bottom side connectors (J2, J3 and J6)

Figure 7: Pin numbering of the bottom side connectors.

3.1.4

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3.2 Pin Description

Table 2: Signals description (notice that the signal setup are the same on J1 and J2).

J1 J3 J6 Pin Nr J8 Signal Name Signal Type Description

& Pin Pin Level
J2 Nr Nr
Pin
Nr

1-2 8 3, 25*** 1 VSS Ground GND

3-4 - 4 2 VCC_3V3 3.3 V In 3.3 - 6.0 VDC power supply

5 - - 5 RS232-CTS RS232 In Clear To Send. Hardware flow control. Active positive.

6 - - 3 RS232-TxD RS232 Out Transmit Data. “0”: Positive, “1”: Negative

7 - - 6 RS232-RTS RS232 Out Request To Send. Hardware flow control. Active positive.

8 - - 4 RS232-RxD RS232 In Receive Data. “0”: Positive, “1”: Negative

9 - - - RS232-DTR RS232 Out Data Terminal Ready. Active positive.

10 - - - RS232-DSR RS232 In Data Set Ready. Active positive. Also used to control the power
saving mode “stop mode”.

11 - 7 - RED/Mode CMOS Out This signal is multiplexed:

RED:Logic Red LED Signal (see the Operating status section).
Active low.
Mode: Selects RS232 (High) or logic level (Low) UART mode
communication. The Mode signal is only valid during the first
600ms after startup and cannot be changed during operation.
The Mode pin is internally pulled up i.e. RS232 mode is the
default setting.

12 - 6 - Switch-0 CMOS In Used for the "Connect on external signal" function, see the
Serial Port Adapter AT command Specification for more
information on the Function switch. Active low.

A secondary function is that the module will restore all factory

settings if both the Switch-1 and Switch-0 signals are low during
start up.

See the Serial Port Adapter AT command Specification for more

information on the Restoring Default Configuration functionality.

See section Switch-0 Signal for design examples.

13 - 8 - GREEN/Switch-1 CMOS In/Out This signal is multiplexed:

GREEN:Logic Green LED Signal (see the Operating status
section). Not valid until 500ms after startup. Active low.

Switch-1: If the level on this pin is pulled-down** the unit goes

back to default serial settings. The Switch-1 input is only active
during the first 500ms after startup. The module will restore all
factory settings if both the Switch-1 and Switch-0 signals are low
during start up.

See the Serial Port Adapter AT command Specification for more

information on the Restoring Default Configuration functionality.

See section GREEN/Switch-1 for design examples.

14 - 9 - BLUE CMOS Out Logic Blue LED Signal (see the Operating status, table 9
section). Active low.
Note:Signal will flicker at data transmission.

See section BLUE Signal for design examples.

15 - 10 **** UART-CTS* CMOS In Clear To Send. Hardware flow control. Active low.

16 - 11 **** UART-TxD* CMOS Out Transmit Data. "0" : Low, "1" : High

17 - 12 **** UART-RTS* CMOS Out Request To Send. Hardware flow control. Active low.

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18 - 13 **** UART-RxD* CMOS In Receive Data. "0" : Low, "1" : High

19 - 5 - UART-DTR* CMOS Out Data Terminal Ready. Active low.

20 - 18, 30*** - UART-DSR* CMOS In Data Set Ready. Active low.

- 19 1 - Reset-n CMOS In Hardware reset. Active low

- 9 36 - SerialSelect-0 CMOS Out Control signal for external serial transceivers.

See Appendix Serial Interface section for more info.

- 10 35 - SerialSelect-1 CMOS Out Control signal for external serial transceivers.

See Appendix Serial Interface section for more info.

- 20 2 - VCC-3V 3.0 V Out Regulated interface voltage for voltage level shifting, max 10mA.

- 1-7, 14-17, - Reserved, do not connect.

11-18 19-21,
23-24,
26-29,
31-34

* All signals are logic level UART signals (typically 0 / 3.0VDC).

** Use max 4.7kOhm as pull-down which is different to previous product generations from connectBlue.
*** Alternative signal pin recommended to use in new designs (both signal pins should be connected).
**** Available on request. Contact connectBlue for more info.

3.3 Characteristics

The cB-0939 module has an step down DC/DC voltage regulator, which means that the current decrease if the voltage supply level is
increased.

3.3.1 Power supply

NOTE
Read the Guidelines for Efficient and Safe Use before using the modules.

Table 3: Power supply

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

VCC_3V3 Power supply (Unregulated) Min 3.3 VDC

Max 6.0 VDC

Table 4: Current consumption

Symbol Mode Value Unit

ICC@ VCC_3V3 = 3.3V Not connected Connectable, discoverable Average TBD mA

Peak TBD mA

Not connected, stop mode enabled Not connectable, not discoverable Average TBD mA

Peak TBD mA

Connectable, not discoverable Average TBD mA

Peak TBD mA

Connectable, discoverable Average TBD mA

Peak TBD mA

Connected Idle or Receiving Average TBD mA

Peak TBD mA

Transmitting @115.2kbit/s Average TBD mA

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Peak TBD mA

Inquiry Average TBD mA

Peak TBD mA

3.3.2 Input/Output signals

Table 5: Input/output signals

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

VIN Low Logic LOW level input voltage Min TBD V

Max TBD V

VIN UART High Logic HIGH level input voltage UART interface and RED signal Min TBD V

Max 5.50 V

VIN High Logic HIGH level input voltage all other IO pins Min TBD V

Max TBD V

VOUT Low Logic LOW level output voltage Max TBD V

VOUT High Logic HIGH level output voltage Typ 3.00 V

Min TBD V

IIO Sink and source current Max 8 mA

CIO I/O pin capacitance Typ 5 pF

R IN_PULL-UP Input signals (including Reset-n) internal pull-up Min 30 kOhm

Typ 40 kOhm

Max 50 kOhm

t Reset Reset puls length Min 300 ns

3.3.3 Environmental

Table 6: Temperatures characteristics

Parameter Value Unit

Storage temperature Min -40 °C

Max +125 °C

Operating temperature Min -40 °C

Max +85 °C

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3.4 Hardware Reset

A hardware Reset-n (active low) input is available on the J3 and J6 connectors (see Pin Numbering). An external reset source must be
open drain collector, see section Reset for design examples. The Reset-n pin is internally pulled-up with 30kOhm.

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4 Operating Status

The module can be in different modes (see the Serial Port Adapter AT command Specification for more information about the modes) and
the RED, GREEN and BLUE signals can be used to detect or indicate the status. The LED signals are active LOW.

Table 7: Signal states in different module modes

Serial Port Adapter Mode Status RGB LED Color GREEN GPIO BLUE GPIO RED GPIO

Data mode IDLE Green LOW HIGH HIGH

AT mode IDLE Orange LOW HIGH LOW

Data mode, AT mode CONNECTING* Purple HIGH LOW LOW

Data mode, AT mode CONNECTED* Blue HIGH LOW HIGH

*On data activity the active LEDs flashes and will be HIGH for 50-100ms. For information on how to suppress the flashes see section
BLUE Signal.

DTR signal can be set to indicate an active Bluetooth link. For more information see Serial Port Adapter AT command Specification.

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5 Antennas

5.1 Surface Mounted Antennas (Internal)

Part OBS433i
Number

Antenna Mica 2.4 GHz

name

Manufacture Antenova

Gain +2.5dBi

Antenna size 20.5x3.6x3.3 mm

(LxWxH)

Comment The antenna gain is dependent of the mounting of the module.

See Antenna Issues for mounting the module considering the
antenna.

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5.2 Antenna Connector (External antennas)

The external antennas are connected to the board through a U.FL connector. Some of the antennas are connected directly to the U.FL
connector of the board and some are connected using an SMA or reversed polarity SMA connector through a short U.FL to SMA or
reversed polarity SMA adapter cable. The SMA antenna versions are not allowed for usage in USA and Canada. Instead the reversed
polarity SMA must be used. Other antennas are also available on request (please contact connectBlue for more information).

5.2.1 Antenna Accessories

Part Number cB-ACC-18 / cB-ACC-48

Name U.FL to SMA adapter cable

Connector U.FL and SMA jack (outer thread and pin receptacle)

Cable length 120 mm

Cable loss Less than 0.5dB

Comment The SMA connector may be mounted in a panel.

Not approved for use in the US and Canada.
Approved for EU.

Part cB-ACC-38
Number

Name U.FL to reverse polarity SMA adapter cable

Connector U.FL and reverse polarity SMA jack (outer thread and
pin)

Cable 120 mm
length

Cable loss Less than 0.5dB

Comment The reverse polarity SMA connector may be mounted

in a panel.
Approved for use in the US, Canada and Europe.

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5.2.2 Antennas

Part Number cB-ACC-16 / cB-ACC-36

Name WCR2400-SMA / WCR2400-SMRP

Manufacture Laird Technologies/ Centurion

Type ½ wave dipole

Polarization Vertical

Gain +2.0 dBi

Size 100 mm (Straight)

Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) or

Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle)

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA or reverse polarity SMA adapter cable.

Approval Both SMA and reverse SMA versions are approved for use in Europe.
The SMA version is not approved for use in the US and Canada.
The reverse SMA version is approved for use in the US, Canada and Europe.

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Part Number cB-ACC-27

Name WCR-2400-IP04

Manufacture Laird Technologies/ Centurion

Type ½ wave dipole

Polarization Vertical

Gain +2.0 dBi

Size 108 mm (Straight)

Cable length 100 mm (250 mm is also available)

Connector U.FL. connector

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL connector on the PCB.

Approval Approved for use in the US, Canada and Europe.

Part Number cB-ACC-23

Name Mobile Mark Stub

Manufacture Mobile Mark Communications Antennas

Type ¼ wave dipole

Polarization Vertical

Gain 0 dBi

Size Ø 9.5 x 26 mm

Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin)

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable.

Approval Approved for Europe. Not approved for use in the US and Canada.

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Part cB-ACC-17
Number

Name Reel planTec Bluetooth m70

Manufacture REEL

Type Patch antenna

Gain +1.0 dBi

Size Ø 75 x 20 mm

Mounting M16 x 13.6 mm

Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin)

Cable 300 cm. Other cable lengths are available

length on request.

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA

adapter cable.

Approval Approved for Europe. Not approved for use

in the US and Canada.
Please contact connectBlue for information
about US and Canada approved versions
of the antenna with reverse polarity SMA
plug connector.

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Part cB-ACC-21
Number

Name Rugged SMA R380.500.127

Manufacture Radiall/Larsen

Type ½ wave dipole

Polarization Vertical

Gain +2.0 dBi

Size Ø 14.3 x 61.4 mm

Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin)

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable.

Approval Approved for Europe. Not approved for use in the US and Canada.
Please contact connectBlue for information about US and Canada approved versions of
the antenna with reverse polarity SMA plug connector.

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6 Mechanics

6.1 Module Outlines

6.1.1 Dimensions

Figure 8: cB-0939 dimensions [mm].

The J2 pads are longer to fit both the single and double row ASP connectors (see section Using the J2/J3 Board-to-Board Connectors).

Weight: 5 g

6.1.2 Mounting Holes

There are 2 x 2.3mm mounting holes on the cB-0939 module. The reasons for the 2.3mm holes are that the threaded M2 holes on the
single and double row connectors (see section Suitable One-Piece Part Connectors) are not aligned. The outer tangents of the 2.3mm
holes align the module if the single row connectors are used and the inner if double row connectors are used (see Figure 9).
Choose the outer tangent (CC distance 27.24mm) if the module is aligned and mounted with some other technique based on M2 screws
(e.g. press-fit nuts), see Figure 10 and Figure 11.

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Figure 9: The 2.3mm mounting holes [mm].

6.2 Using the J2/J3 Board-to-Board Connectors

The board-to-board connector should be a 1mm pitch one-piece part connector. The recommended manufacture is Samtec with many
connector options available; see section Single row connectors and Double row connectors.

The Electrical Interface and Connectors section contains more information about the connector and the electrical interface.

6.2.1 Single row connectors

The single row connector SEI-120-02 can be used if only J2 is needed.

This connector has a profile height of 1.65 mm and this has to be considered if components are to be mounted on the motherboard under
the OEM Serial Port Adapter board.
There are alignment pins on the bottom side of the connector.
The connector is available with M2 threaded inserts that fit the mounting holes on the board (see section Suitable One-Piece Part
Connectors). You may screw the OEM Serial Port Adapter board directly into these inserts. If you want to have a tighter and more secure
mounting, you may use longer screws and secure it using a nut on the backside of the motherboard.
Another way to mount the module is to use press-fit nuts on the motherboard and skip the M2 threads on the connector, see section
Using Press-Fit Nuts for Mounting the Module for more information about press-fit nuts.

Table 8: Single row connectors from Samtec.

Samtec order Quote Equivalent part Package Remark

number number

ASP-118645-01 55392 SEI-120-02-GF-S-AB Tube Align pin on bottom side only

ASP-118645-02 55392 SEI-120-02-GF-S-AB-TR Tape-n-Reel Align pin on bottom side only

ASP-118579-01 55392 SEI-120-02-GF-S-M-AB Tube With M2 threaded inserts and align pin on bottom
side only

ASP-118579-02 55392 SEI-120-02-GF-S-M-AB-TR Tape-n-Reel With M2 threaded inserts and align pin on bottom
side only

NOTE
When ordering connectors from Samtec or an official Samtec distributor, please use the ASP order number and refer to
the connectBlue global quote number for best price. For technical questions regarding the Samtec connectors please
contact connectBlue or Samtec at ([email protected]).

See Figure 10 for more information about the connector and necessary measurements on the motherboard. The large mounting holes on
the motherboard are designed for press-fit nuts and could be smaller if press-fit nuts are not used. The mounting holes are aligned with
the outer tangent of the 2.3mm mounting holes of the module (see section Mounting Holes).

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Figure 10: Host PCB layout [mm] for single row connector.

6.2.2 Double row connectors

This connector is a double row connector and can be used if both J2 and J3 are needed.
This connector has a height of 3.0mm and this has to be considered if components are to be mounted on the motherboard under the
OEM Serial Port Adapter board. The connector is also available with a height of 6.0mm and 10.0mm (The FSI-120 series from Samtec).
There are alignment pins on the bottom side of the connector.
The connector is available with M2 threaded inserts that fit the mounting holes on the board (see section Mounting Holes). You may
screw the OEM Serial Port Adapter board directly into these inserts. If you want to have a tighter and more secure mounting you may use
longer screws and secure it using a nut on the backside of the motherboard.
Another way to mount the module is to use press-fit nuts on the motherboard and skip the M2 threads on the connector, see section
Using Press-Fit Nuts for Mounting the Module for more information about press-fit nuts.

Table 9: Double row connectors from Samtec.

Samtec order Quote Equivalent part Package Remark

number number

REF-120021-01 55392 FSI-120-03-G-D-AB Tube Align pin on bottom side only

REF-120021-02 55392 FSI-120-03-G-D-AB-K-TR Tape-n-Reel Align pin on bottom side only

REF-120018-01 55392 FSI-120-03-G-D-M-AB Tube With M2 threaded inserts and align pin on bottom
side only

REF-120018-02 55392 FSI-120-03-G-D-M-AB-K-TR Tape-n-Reel With M2 threaded inserts and align pin on bottom
side only

NOTE
When ordering connectors from Samtec or an official Samtec distributor, please use the REF order number and refer to
the connectBlue global quote number for best price. For technical questions regarding the Samtec connectors please
contact connectBlue or Samtec at ([email protected]).

See Figure 11 for more information about the connector and necessary measurements on the motherboard. The large mounting holes on
the motherboard are designed for press-fit nuts and could be smaller if press-fit nuts are not used (see section Mounting Holes).

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Figure 11: Host PCB layout [mm] for double row connector.

6.3 Using Press-Fit Nuts for Mounting the Module

A press-fit nut is pressed into the PCB from the bottom side with a special press tool. M2 sized press-fit nuts are suitable for the modules
(see Figure 10 and Figure 11) and are manufactured by PEM Fastening Systems (www.pemnet.com), part no KFS2-M2 (see Figure 12).
Be careful with the distance between the nuts regarding alignment, see the Mounting Holes section.

Figure 12: KFS2-M2 press-fit nut.

Spacer-pipes are recommended to use between the PCBs when press-fit nuts are used.

6.4 Using the J6 PCB solder pads

6.4.1 Host Board

The host PCB footprint should not contain any traces or vias under the module except the pads interfacing the J6 pads to avoid contact
with traces/vias on the module. The host pads which are soldered to the J6 pads should reach 0.5-1.0mm under the PCB and some mm
outside the module. No other pads than the J6 should be soldered to the host PCB. See section J2, J3 and J6 Connectors for more info
about the J6 pads.

6.4.2 Mounting process

We strongly recommend the modules not being soldered more than 1 time after shipping from connectBlue and that the modules are
mounted just before the host product is being soldered the last time. Although, connectBlue devices will withstand up to two reflows to an
absolute maximum temperature of 250°C.

The PCB in our modules is made of TBD with Chemical Gold Pads.
The modules are produced in a lead-free process with a lead-free soldering paste.
It is recommended that the customers make their own electrical, climate, stress and vibration tests on the final assembled
product to secure that the manufacturing process hasn't damaged or affected the Bluetooth module in any way.

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The modules are normally delivered without labels on each module when packaged on tape-and-reel. However, if they are
delivered with labels on each module, the labels should be removed before the module is processed since the labels do not
withstand the heat of soldering.
The device recommended maximum re-flow temperature is 245°C for 10 sec.
The device absolute maximum re-flow temperature is 250°C for 3 sec.

6.5 Antenna Issues

The unit cannot be mounted arbitrary, because of the radio communication. The unit with an internal surface mounted antenna
(cB-OBS433i) cannot be mounted in a metal enclosure. No metal casing or plastics using metal flakes should be used, avoid also metallic
based paint or lacquer. Keep a minimum clearance of 5 mm between the antenna and the casing. Keep minimum 10 mm free space from
metal around the antenna including under and above. If a metal enclosure is required, one of the external antenna options has to be
used. See Surface Mounted Antenna (Internal) for more information on the antenna options available.

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7 Bluetooth Information

7.1 General information

In the tables below you can find information about Bluetooth properties. The output power of the cB-OBS433 device is max TBD dBm
(TBD mW).

Table 10: Bluetooth information cB-OBS433

Parameter Data

Bluetooth radio ST-Ericsson STLC2500DB

Host micro controller ST Microelectronics STM32F10x

RF output power Class 1, max TBD dBm ( TBD mW)

(conducted - excluding antenna gain)

Receive sensitive level TBD dBm

Receive input level (max) TBD dBm

Output frequency 2.402 - 2.480 GHz, ISM band.

Bluetooth stack connectBlue Embedded Bluetooth Stack

Bluetooth qualification 2.1+EDR

7.2 Bluetooth Qualification information

NOTE
In progress! The qualification stated below is not yet applicable. They are currently included only to show what
certifications will apply for the product after the certification process has been completed.

All products based on the PCB cB-0939 have been qualified according to the Bluetooth specification 2.1+EDR.

Table 11: Bluetooth Qualification information

Module Bluetooth specification Referenced QDIDs List date (EPL)

cB-OBS433 2.1+ EDR TBD TBD

The following Bluetooth profiles are supported (covered functionality):

Generic Access Profile (GAP)

Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN GW, DUN DT)

When creating end products based on the cB-OBS433 the following applies:

The end product does not have to be re-tested or re-qualified.

A free of charge Bluetooth End Product Listing (EPL) must be completed at the Bluetooth SIG website www.bluetooth.org. This
applies for all products implementing Bluetooth technology. The EPL requires no testing (online listing only) and is good
marketing since the product is published at the Bluetooth web site www.bluetooth.com. A free of charge "Adopter Bluetooth SIG
membership" is required.
Create the EPL based on the connectBlue cB-OBH433 (QD ID: TBD) combined with the connectBlue Embedded Bluetooth Host

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Stack (QD ID:TBD). A guide describing each step in the end product listing process is available in the connectBlue Bluetooth
Qualification Guide.
The Bluetooth Trademark may be placed on the end product. This requires a free of charge Adopter Bluetooth SIG membership.
For more information see www.bluetooth.org
The Bluetooth Trademark may be used in material related to the end product. This requires a free of charge Adopter Bluetooth
SIG membership. For more information see www.bluetooth.org.

For more information please contact connectBlue.

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8 Regulatory Information

NOTE
In progress! The declaration stated below is not yet applicable. They are currently included only to show what
certifications will apply for the product after the certification process has been completed.

8.1 Declaration of Conformity

NOTE
In progress! The declaration stated below is not yet applicable. They are currently included only to show what
certifications will apply for the product after the certification process has been completed.

We, connectBlue AB, of Norra Vallgatan 64 3V

SE-211 22 Malmö, Sweden

declare under our sole responsibility that our products:

cB-OBS433 (cB-0939-01), OEM Module Adapter III (cB-0068).

to which this declaration relates, conforms to the following product specifications:

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

Effective use of frequency spectrum:

EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-05)

EMC:
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
EN 61000-6-2 (2005)

Health and safety:

EN 50371:2002
EN 60950-1:2006 and/or IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition)

Medical Electrical Equipment

IEC 60601-1-2 (2007)

TBD Malmö, Sweden

CTO of connectBlue AB

If a cB-OBS433i/x is used within EU a notification must be made to each of the national authorities responsible for radio spectrum
management of the intention to place radio equipment that uses frequency bands whose use is not harmonized throughout the EU, on its
national market.
More information at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/gener.htm

8.2 Safety Compliance

NOTE
In progress! The compliance stated below is not yet applicable. They are currently included only to show what
certifications will apply for the product after the certification process has been completed.

In order to fulfill the safety standard EN 60950-1 the unit must be supplied by a limited power source.

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8.3 FCC and IC Compliance

NOTE
In progress! The compliance stated below is not yet applicable. They are currently included only to show what
certifications will apply for the product after the certification process has been completed.

See the Product Variants section for information about the different product variants.

8.3.1 Compliance for cB-0939

8.3.1.1 FCC Statement for cB-0939

NOTE
In progress! The compliance stated below is not yet applicable. They are currently included only to show what
certifications will apply for the product after the certification process has been completed.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

8.3.1.2 Antenna

Our module type cB-0939 is for OEM integrations only. The end-user product will be professionally installed in such a manner that only
the authorized antennas are used.

8.3.1.3 Caution

Any changes or modifications NOT explicitly APPROVED by connectBlue AB could cause the module to cease to comply with FCC rules
part 15, and thus void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

8.3.1.4 IC Compliance

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

List of approved antennas:

TBD

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of TBD dBi.
Having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically

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radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of
Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

8.3.1.5 Labeling Requirements for End Product

For an end product using the product cB-0939 there must be a label containing, at least, the following information:

This device contains

FCC ID: PVH0939

IC: 5325A-0939

The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon inspection in compliance with the
modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC.

In accordance with 47 CFR § 15.19 the end product shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device:

"This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation."

When the device is so small or for such use that it is not practicable to place the statement above on it, the information shall be placed in
a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet supplied to the user or, alternatively, shall be placed on the container in which
the device is marketed. However, the FCC ID label must be displayed on the device.

In case, where the final product will be installed in locations where the end-user is not able to see the FCC ID and/or this statement, the
FCC ID and the statement shall also be included in the end-product manual.

8.4 UL listing information

If a customer intends to UL list a product including any of the Bluetooth modules based on the PCB cB-0939 this information is useful:

The printed circuit board if produced according to the following specification:

UL recognized ZPMV2 min. 105 °C flame class V-0 or better.

8.5 Compliance with RoHS directive

All products based on the PCB cB-0939 are produced according to the RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment) directive and complies with the directive.

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9 Guidelines for Efficient and Safe Use

9.1 General

Read this information before using your OEM Serial Port Adapter.

For any exceptions, due to national requirements or limitations, when using your OEM Serial Port Adapter, please visit
www.bluetooth.org.

NOTE
Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by connectBlue AB will void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

9.2 Product Care

Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture.

Do not expose you product to extreme hot or cold temperature (see section Environmental for further information).
Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, cigars, open flames, etc.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product since rough treatment could damage your product.
Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Doing so will void warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable or
replaceable components. Service should only be performed by connectBlue AB.
Do not paint your product as the paint could prevent normal use.
If you will not be using your product for a while, store it in a place that is dry, free from damp, dust and extreme heat and cold.
The clearance and creepage distances required by the end product must be withheld when the module is installed.
The cooling of the end product shall not negatively be influenced by the installation of the module when the module is installed.

9.3 Radio Frequency Exposure

The OEM Serial Port Adapter contains a small radio transmitter and receiver. During communication with other Bluetooth products the
OEM Serial Port Adapter receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in the frequency range 2400 to
2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is very low.

When using the OEM Serial Port Adapter, you will be exposed to some of the transmitted RF energy. This exposure is well below the
prescribed limits in all national and international RF safety standards and regulations.

9.4 Electronic Equipment

Most modern electronic equipment, for example, in hospitals and cars, is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic
equipment is not. Therefore:

NOTE
This equipment emits RF energy in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) band. Please insure that all medical devices
used in proximity to this device meet appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy.

9.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your electronic device before entering an area with potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device could
generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas, such as petrol
station, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust, or metal powders.

9.6 Power Supply

The OEM Serial Port Adapter must be supplied by a limited power source according to EN 60950-1.

Connect your power supply only to designated power-sources as marked on the product.
Make sure all cords and cable are positioned so that they will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject to damage or
stress.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit from any power source before attempting to clean it.

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10 Application Notes

Usually only a subset of the available functionality is of interest to the designer. In addition, depending on the host system, the electrical
interface can be designed in many ways. The designer can use the step-by-step guide in this chapter as an aid in the design process.

10.1 Step-by-Step Guide

Table 12: Step-by-step guide with Yes and No answers.

Question Yes No

Are you going to integrate the OEM Use one of the OEM Serial Ports Adapters with Go on to next point.
Serial Port Adapter in a metal antenna connector for external antenna
enclosure? (cB-OBS411x).

Do you wish to use logic level when See section Logic level Mode for electrical design. See section External RS232 driver and
communicating with the OEM Serial Port External RS422 driver for electrical
Adapter? design.

Do you want to use RS232 as the See section External RS232 driver for electrical Go on to next point.
physical serial interface? design.

Do you want to use RS485 or RS422 as See section External RS422 driver and External Go on to next point.
the physical serial interface? RS422/RS485 transceiver for electrical design.

Do you wish to connect LEDs to the See section LED and Switch Design for design Go on to next point.
OEM Serial Port Adapter? examples for connecting the LEDs.

Do you want to detect the status of the See section Operating status for status detection Go on to next point.
module with a controller? and section LED and Switch Design for electrical
design.

Do you wish to utilize the restore switch? See section GREEN/Switch-1 for electrical Go on to next point.
design.

Do you wish to utilize the Function See section Switch-0 Signal for electrical design. Go on to next point.
switch ("Connect on external signal")?

Do you want to manually reset the See section Reset for electrical design. Use a
module? double row connector. See section Double row
connectors.

10.2 Design Examples

This section contains design examples for all interfaces on J1, J2, J3, and J6. The connector type that suits a specific application
depends on the needed signal and the preferred interface type (board-to-board or SMD).

10.2.1 Logic Levels

10.2.1.1 3.0/3.3 voltage host system

A 3.0/3.3V host system can be connected directly to the logic level pins (BLUE, UART-TxD / UART-RxD etc).

10.2.1.2 5 voltage host system

A 5V host system can easily be adjusted to the logic levels.

A voltage level translation circuit can be used which is available by most of the logic circuit manufacturers. This circuits usually requires to
be supplied with both voltage domains. The cB-0939 module has a voltage output pin available that could be used to supply the module
side (see Pin Description). All input signals pins are CMOS and TTL compliant (max input voltage 5.5V) but connectBlue recommend that
the input pins not is connected directly to 5V output pins to be compatible with other or future connectBlue modules (connectBlue does
not guarantee that modules in the future are 5V tolerant).

10.2.1.2.1 Module input signals in a 5V host system

The module input signals can use a resistive divider (2.2kOhm/3.3kOhm) to adjust the levels (See Figure 13). This is applicable for
speeds up to 115.2kBits/s.

The divider can be improved by adding a logic buffer (74HCT08) for higher speeds (see Figure 13). The resistor dividers consume current

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and a better solution could be to use the 5V input tolerant gates in the LVC family. The LVC gates are available in singel, dual and quad
gates packages (e.g. 74LVC1G08, 74LVC2G08 and 74LVC08). The LVC gates need to be power supplied with the module signal voltage
levels (see Input/Output signals). The VCC_3V pin (see the Pin Description section) can be used for suppling the interface circuits.

The LVC gates could maybe also be used for output signals if the host input signals are TTL compatible. LVC gate can not be used on 5V
CMOS input signals.

10.2.1.2.2 Module output signals in a 5V host system

The module output pins could require a buffer (see Figure 13) depending on the logic level requirements (see the Characteristics
section). HCT gates supplied with 5V can be used in a 5V host system with TTL or CMOS inputs (see Figure 13). LVC gates can maybe
be used for output signals if the host input signals are TTL compatible (V IN_HIGH_MIN = 2V). LVC gate can not be used on 5V CMOS
host input signals.

The 74HCT08 gate is also available in a single and dual gate package (74AHCT1G08 and 74AHCT2G08).

Figure 13: Interface example with logic levels to a 5V system. The gate converting from host 5V output to module input can be
repleced with an LVC gate if the voltage divider is removed.

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A 5V system with open collector outputs is designed in Figure 14.

Figure 14: Open collector outputs.

10.2.2 Serial Interface

The serial interface of the module is UART logic level or RS232.

An external driver is needed if the module should be on other physical interfaces like RS422 (see section External RS422 driver).
CTS (Clear To Send) and RTS (Request To Send) are used for hardware flow control.
DSR (Data Set Ready) can be used to make a connect attempt. See the Serial Port Adapter AT commands specification.
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) can be used to detect if the module is up and running and ready to receive data.

NOTE
The module must be configured to flow control none if hardware flow control is not used, see the Serial Port Adapter AT
Commands specification.

10.2.2.1 Logic level Mode

The serial UART interface can be used in a host controller application with a UART interface. The design of the interface depends on the
power supply voltage of the host system; see the Logic Levels section for voltage translation.

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10.2.2.2 Internal RS232 transceiver

The internal RS232 transceiver cabn be connected directly to an D-Sub connector (see Figure 15).

Figure 15: Internal RS232 interface

10.2.2.3 External RS422 transceiver

An external RS422 driver could be used in a point-to-point (full duplex) application (see Figure 16).

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Figure 16: A complete RS422 interface.

10.2.2.4 External RS422/RS485 transceiver

A complete RS422/RS485 transceiver design connected to a bus system need to control the enable signals of the transceiver. The
SerialSelect signals are used for this purpose (see Table 13). The module need to be software configured to the corrected interface, see
the Serial Port Adapter AT Commands document how to configure the module to the correct serial interface. The Red/Mode pin is not
allowed to be pull-down when using the SerialSelect signals (see the Pin Description section).

Table 13: SerialSelect signals combinations

SerialSelect-0 SerialSelect-1 RS485/RS422 Transmitter status (Active high) RS485/RS422 Receiver status (Active low)

0 0 Disabled Enabled

0 1 Enabled Enabled

1 0 Enabled Disabled

1 1 Disabled Disabled

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Figure 17: A complete RS422/RS485 transceiver design.

10.2.3 LED and Switch Design

10.2.3.1 BLUE Signal

The BLUE logic LED signal is not multiplexed with any other functionality, which makes the design more straightforward (see Figure 18).
There are two important notes:

A blue LED requires about 3.5V forward voltage drop (cannot be used in a 3.3V system).
The BLUE signal can be used to detect if the module is connected or not. The BLUE signal flashes when the module is sending
and receiving data (see section Operating status). See Figure 19 for an example on how to suppress the flashes.

Figure 18: A blue LED can be connected directly to the module if the LED current is below 4mA. A high state (active low) makes
the voltage drop over the LED to 2.2V. This is not enough to light the LED.

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Figure 19: A Low pass filter and a 74HC08 suppresses the flashes when the module is sending and receiving data. The Blue
LED can be removed if not required. The values are not suitable in all applications and need to be verified in a specific
application.

10.2.3.2 RED/Mode Signal

The RED/Mode signal is a multiplexed signal:

RED - Logic red LED signal. Becomes valid 2 s after start up.
Mode - The module reads the status of the signal during startup to decide if the serial interface shall be RS232 (HIGH) or logic
UART (LOW) levels. The input signal must be stable for the first 2 s after startup (after reset/power on reset).

The signal is internally pulled-up for RS232 as default.

If a LED is used in UART logic level mode a high impendence buffer is required to prevent the signal from being pulled-up via the LED. A
74HC08 logic gate can be used in a 3/3.3V system (see Figure 20) and a 74HCT08 logic gate in a 5V system (see Figure 21). Both gates
are available in a single gate package (74AHC1G08/74AHCT1G08).

Figure 20: UART logic level mode selected together with a red LED in a 3.3V host system. The status of the signal can also be
used as input to a host controller.

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Figure 21: UART mode selected together with a red LED in a 5V host system. The status of the signal can also be used as input
to a host controller.

Only a pull-down on the RED/Mode pin is needed if UART logic level mode is used but no red LED is required. The RED/Mode pin can
be left unconnected if RS232 (default) is used and no red LED required.

10.2.3.3 GREEN/Switch-1 signal

The GREEN/Switch-1 signal is a multiplexed signal:

GREEN - Logic green LED signal (see the Operating status section). Becomes valid after the module has started up. The startup
time can be up to 2 seconds (see the Serial Port Adapter AT Commands specification).
Switch-1 - The module reads the status of the signal at startup to decide if the serial interface settings shall be restored (LOW).
The module will restore all factory settings if both the Switch-1 and Switch-0 signals are low during start up. See the Serial Port
Adapter AT Commands specification for more details. The input signal must be stable for the first 500ms after startup (after
reset/power on reset).

The signal is internally pulled-up (see Input/Output signals) to the internal voltage supply (see Power supply) for NOT restoring settings to
default values.

NOTE
The internal pull-up is changed compared to previous product generations from connectBlue. See the Migrating from
Bluetooth cB-OEMSPA3xx to cB-OBS4xx products section for more information.

If a LED is used and a switch is required to be able to restore the settings, a high impendence buffer need to prevent the signal from
being pulled-up via the LED. See Figure 22-23 and the Logic Levels section for buffer selection.
Sometimes, over time, switch contacts can get an oxide layer. This may cause the closed switch resistance to become too high to sink
the signal to logic LOW because the signal is internally pulled-up (see Input/Output signals). A design that prevents this can be found in
Figure 27.

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Figure 22: Switch-1 used together with a green LED in a 3.3V host system. The status of the signal can also be used as input to
a host controller. Notice the 1kOhm serial resistor.

Figure 23: Switch-1 used together with a green LED in a 5V host system. The status of the signal can also be used as input to a
host controller. Notice the 1kOhm serial resistor.

The buffer can be removed in a 3.3V system if no restore switch is required (see Figure 24).

In a 5V system the high state output from the module is not enough to turn off the LED, so a 74HCT08 buffer can be used to raise the
high level to 5V (see Figure 25).
The 74HCT08 gate is also available in a single gate package (74AHCT1G08).

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Figure 24: No restore switch used but a green LED in a 3.3V host system. The status of the signal can also be used as input to a
host controller.

Figure 25: No restore switch used but a green LED in a 5V host system. The status of the signal can also be used as input to a
host controller.

A serial resistor to the restore switch must be used to prevent a short circuit when the GREEN/Switch-1 pin is in output HIGH state and
the switch is pressed (see Figure 26).
Sometimes, over time, switch contacts can get an oxide layer. This may cause the closed switch resistance to become too high to sink
the signal to logic LOW because the signal is internally pulled-up (see Input/Output signals). A design that prevents this can be found in
Figure 27. The GREEN/Switch-1 pin can be left unconnected if none of its functionality is required.

Figure 26: A low resistance restore switch used. Notice the 1kOhm serial resistor.

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Figure 27: If the resistance in the switch is not guaranteed to be low enough, a safer design can be used. Notice the 1kOhm
serial resistor.

10.2.3.4 Switch-0 Signal

Switch-0 is used for the external connect function. A secondary function is that the module will restore all factory settings if both the
Switch-1 and Switch-0 signals are low during start up. See the Serial Port Adapter AT Commands specification for more details.

Sometimes, over time, switch contacts can get an oxide layer. This may cause the closed switch resistance to become too high to sink
the signal to logic LOW because the signal is internally pulled-up (see Input/Output signals). A design that prevents this can be found in
Figure 29.

Figure 28: A low resistance function switch used.

Figure 29: If the resistance in the switch is not guaranteed to be low enough, a safer design can be used.

The Switch-0 pin can be left unconnected if its functionality is not used.

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10.2.4 Reset

The Reset-n (active low) pin can be connected to an external reset source, see Figure 30 for a switch example. If the reset signal is
connected to an output signal it must be an open drain collector, see Figure 31. The Reset-n pin can be left unconnected if not used.

Figure 30: A reset switch.

Figure 31: Design of an open collector reset from an active high output.

10.2.5 A Complete 5V Host System Interface

Figure 32 is a complete 5V host system interface example with an RGB LED and two switches (except the serial interface, see section
Serial Interface for information). The design is based on the LM339 Quad OP-amp instead of logic gates.

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Figure 32: A complete 5V host interface with operational amplifier.

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