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Features
• Fully qualified product with Bluetooth® v2.0+EDR, CE,
FCC, and IC
• Low power consumption
• Integrated high output antenna
• Transmit power up to +6.3dBm
• Class1/ 2/ 3 Configurable
• Range: up to 250m (line of sight)
• Piconet and Scatternet capability, supports up to 7
slaves
• Require only few external components
• Industrial temperature range -40°C to +85°C
• USB v2.0 compliant
• Extensive digital and analog I/O interface
• PCM interface for up to 3 simultaneous voice channels
• Large external memory for custom applications
• Support for 802.11b/g Co-Existence
• RoHS compliant
• REACH compliant

Applications General Description

• Industrial and domestic appliances F2M03GLA is a Low power embedded Bluetooth®
• Cable replacement v2.0+EDR module with built-in high output antenna.
• Medical systems The module is a fully Bluetooth® compliant device
• Automotive applications for data and voice communication. With a transmit
• Stand-alone sensors power of up to +6.3dBm and receiver sensibility of
• Embedded systems down to –83dBm combined with low power
• Cordless headsets consumption the F2M03GLA is suitable for the most
• Computer peripherals (Mice, Keyboard, demanding applications. Developers can easily
USB dongles, etc.) implement a wireless solution into their product
• Handheld, laptop and desktop computers even with limited knowledge in Bluetooth® and RF.
• Mobile phones The module is fully Bluetooth® v2.0+EDR qualified
and it is certified according to CE, FCC and IC, which
give fast and easy Plug-and-Go implementation and
short time to market.
The F2M03GLA comes with an on board highly
efficient omni-directional antenna that simplifies
RoHS the integration for a developers Bluetooth®
COMPLIANT solution. The high output power combined with the
2002/96/EC low power consumption makes this module ideal
for handheld applications and other battery
powered devices.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks F2M03GLA can be delivered with the exceedingly
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Free2move is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
reliable and powerful easy-to-use Wireless UART
are those of their respective owners. firmware implementing the Bluetooth® Serial Port
Profile (SPP).

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Table of contents
1   Device pinout ........................................................................................................................... 3  
2   Device terminal functions ....................................................................................................... 4  
3   Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 5  
4   Radio Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 8  
5   Firmware versions ................................................................................................................... 9  
5.1   Wireless UART ........................................................................................................................ 11  
5.2   HCI .......................................................................................................................................... 16  
6   Device terminal description ................................................................................................. 19  
6.1   UART Interface ........................................................................................................................ 19  
6.2   USB Interface .......................................................................................................................... 20  
6.3   Serial Peripheral Interface ....................................................................................................... 24  
6.4   I C Interface ............................................................................................................................. 25  
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6.5   PCM ......................................................................................................................................... 25  

6.6   PIOs ......................................................................................................................................... 32  
6.7   Power supply ........................................................................................................................... 33  
7   Application information ........................................................................................................ 34  
7.1   Recommended land pattern .................................................................................................... 34  
7.2   Layout guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 35  
7.3   Typical application schematic .................................................................................................. 36  
8   Package information ............................................................................................................. 37  
9   Certifications ......................................................................................................................... 38  
9.1   Bluetooth® ............................................................................................................................... 38  
9.2   CE ............................................................................................................................................ 38  
9.3   FCC ......................................................................................................................................... 38  
9.4   IC ............................................................................................................................................. 39  
10   RoHS Statement .................................................................................................................. 40  
11   REACH Statement ............................................................................................................... 40  
12   Tape and Reel information ................................................................................................. 41  
12.1   Package Tape dimensions .................................................................................................... 41  
12.2   Reel dimensions .................................................................................................................... 41  
13   Ordering information .......................................................................................................... 42  
14   Document history ................................................................................................................ 42  
15   Acronyms and definitions .................................................................................................. 43  

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1 Device pinout

Pinout of the F2M03GLA seen from the component side [TOP VIEW]

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2 Device terminal functions

Ground Pin Pin type Description
GND 1,16,17,32 VSS Ground connections
Power supplies Pin Pin type Description
+VCC 31 VDD Positive voltage supply (3.0-3.6)
Analog I/O Pin Pin type Description
AIO(0) 18 Bi-directional Programmable input/output line also possible
to use as digital I/O
AIO(1) 19 Bi-directional Programmable input/output line also possible
to use as digital I/O
Reset Pin Pin type Description
RESET 30 CMOS input with internal pull-up (10kΩ) Reset if low. Input debounced so must be low
for >5ms to cause a reset
Test and debug Pin Pin type Description
SPI MISO 3 CMOS output, tristatable with weak internal pull- Serial Peripheral Interface data output
down
SPI CSB 5 CMOS input with weak internal pull-up Chip select for Synchronous Serial Interface,
active low
SPI CLK 2 CMOS input with weak internal pull-down Serial Peripheral Interface clock
SPI MOSI 4 CMOS input with weak internal pull-down Serial Peripheral Interface data input
UART Pin Pin type Description
UART CTS 27 CMOS input with weak internal pull-down UART clear to send active low
UART TX 29 CMOS output UART data output active high
UART RTS 26 CMOS output, tristatable with internal pull-up UART request to send active low
UART RX 28 CMOS input with weak internal pull-down UART data input active high
PCM Pin Pin type Description
PCM_OUT 7 CMOS output, tristatable with internal weak pull Synchronous data output
down
PCM_SYNC 8 Bi-directional with weak internal pull-down Synchronous data SYNC
PCM_IN 9 CMOS input, with weak internal pull-down Synchronous data input
PCM_CLK 6 Bi-directional with weak internal pull-down Synchronous data clock
USB Pin Pin type Description
USB + 24 Bi-directional USB data plus
USB - 25 Bi-directional USB data minus
PIO Pin Pin type Description
PIO(11) 15 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
PIO(10) 14 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
PIO(9) 13 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
PIO(8) 12 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
PIO(7) 11 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
PIO(6)/WLAN_Active/ 10 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line or Optionally
Ch_Data pull-up/down WLAN_Active/Ch_Data input for
co-existence signalling
PIO(5)/BT_Active 23 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line or Optionally
pull-up/down BT_Active output for co-existence signalling
PIO(4)/ BT_Priority/Ch_Clk 22 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line or Optionally
pull-up/down BT_Priority/Ch_Clk output for co-existence
signalling
PIO(3) 21 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
PIO(2) 20 Bi-directional with programmable weak internal Programmable input/output line
pull-up/down
Not connected Pin Pin type Description
NC Not connected Soldering pads for stability

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3 Electrical Characteristics

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Rating Min Max
Storage Temperature -40°C +85°C
Breakdown supply voltage -0.4V 5.60V

Recommended Operating Conditions*

Rating Min Max
Operating temperature range -40°C +85°C
Supply voltage 3.1V 3.6V

*F2M03GLA meet the Bluetooth® v2.0+EDR specification when used in the recommended operating
condition.

Input/Output Terminal Characteristics

Digital Terminals Min Typ Max Unit
Input Voltage
VIL input logic level low, 2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.0V -0.4 - +0.8 V
VIH input logic level high 0.7VDD - VDD+0.4 V

Output Voltage
VOL output logic level low, (lO = 4.0mA), 2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.0V - - 0.2 V
VOH output logic level high, (lO = 4.0mA), 2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.0V VDD-0.2 - - V

Input and tristate current

Strong pull-up -100 -40 -10 mA
Strong pull-down +10 +40 +100 mA
Weak pull-up -5.0 -1.0 -0.2 mA
Weak pull-down +0.2 +1.0 +5.0 mA
I/O pad leakage current -1 0 +1 mA
CI Input Capacitance 1.0 - 5.0 pF

USB Terminals Min Typ Max Unit

USB Terminals
VDD for correct USB operation 3.1 - 3.6 V

Input threshold
VIL input logic level low - - 0.3VDD V
VIH input logic level high 0.7VDD - - V

Input leakage current

CI Input capacitance 2.5 - 10.0 pF

Output levels to correctly terminated USB Cable

VOL output logic level low 0 - 0.2 V
VOH output logic level high 2.8 - VDD V

Notes:
Current drawn into a pin is defined as positive; current supplied out of a pin is defined as negative.

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Input/Output Terminal Characteristics (Continued)

Auxiliary ADC, 8-bit resolution Min Typ Max Unit
Resolution - - 8 Bits
Input voltage range 0 - 1.8 V
(LSB size = 1.8/255= 7.1mV)
Accuracy INL -1 - 1 LSB
(Guaranteed monotonic) DNL 0 - 1 LSB
Offset -1 - 1 LSB
Gain Error -0.8 - 0.8 %
Input Bandwidth - 100 - KHz
Conversion time - 2.5 - µS
Sample rate* - - 700 Sample/s

*The ADC is accessed through the VM function. The sample rate given is achieved as a part of this function

Average current consumption

VDD = 3.3V Temperature = 20 oC
Measured using Wireless UART firmware v4 at a range of 5m.

Slave:
Mode Average (mA)
No connection (default settings) 1,6
Connected, no data transfer 26
Connected, no data transfer 3,2
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s master to slave 33
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s slave to master 35
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s full duplex 35
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s master to slave 23
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s slave to master 18
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s full duplex 30
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
SCO connection HV1, no data transfer 50
SCO connection HV3, no data transfer 36
SCO connection HV3, no data transfer 29
Sniff mode 30 ms interval
SCO connection HV3, 115.2 kbit/s master to slave 42

Master:
Mode Average (mA)
No connection (default settings) 44
Connected, no data transfer 7
Connected, no data transfer 3,5
Sniff mode 200 ms interval
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s master to slave 35
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s slave to master 31
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s full duplex 35
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s master to slave 26
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s slave to master 13
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
Connected, 115.2 kbit/s full duplex 29
Sniff mode 125 ms interval
SCO connection HV1, no data transfer 50
SCO connection HV3, no data transfer 31
SCO connection HV3, no data transfer 31
Sniff mode 30 ms interval
SCO connection HV3, 115.2 kbit/s master to slave 49

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Peak current consumption

VDD = 3.3V Temperature = 20 oC

Mode Typ Unit

Peak consumption during RF peaks 75 mA

Leakage current
VDD = 3.3V Temperature = 20 oC
Mode Typ Unit
Reset LOW 200 mA
Deep sleep 275 mA

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4 Radio Characteristics

Radio Characteristics VDD= 3.3V Temperature= +20 o C

Min Typ Max Unit
Operating Frequency 2402 - 2480 MHz
Transmit Power -20 - +6.3 dBm
Sensitivity at 0.1% BER -83 dBm

Note:
The F2M03GLA has a maximum transmit power of +6.3dBm and is certified according to the Bluetooth®
v2.0+EDR specification as a Class1 device. It is though possible to restrict the maximum transmit power to
comply with either a Class2 or Class3 device upon configuration.

Bluetooth® Specification
Class of device Maximum transmit power
Class1 +20dBm
Class2 +4dBm
Class3 0dBm

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5 Firmware versions
F2M03 is supplied with Bluetooth® stack firmware, which runs on the internal RISC micro controller of the
Bluetooth® module. This chapter includes an overview of the different options for more in depth
information please use separate firmware datasheets provided by Free2move.

All firmware versions are compliant with the Bluetooth® specification v2.0. The F2M03 software architecture
allows Bluetooth® processing to be shared between the internal micro controller and a host processor.
Depending on application the upper layers of the Bluetooth® stack (above HCI) can execute on-chip or on
the host processor.

Running the upper stack on F2M03 module reduces (or eliminates, in the case of a on module application)
the need for host-side software and processing time.

The integration approach depends on the type of product being developed. For example, performance will
depend on the integration approach adopted. In general Free2move offers four categories of Bluetooth®
stack firmware:

• Wireless UART; offers a transparent UART interface to the Bluetooth® channel. There is no need for
additional drivers or Bluetooth® software on the host.
• Embedded module solutions offer an application to run on the module. There is no need for an
external host (E.g. a Bluetooth® headset).
• Two-processor solution involving a host and host controller, where the higher layers of the
Bluetooth® stack has to be implemented on the host.
• Two-processor embedded solution offers a host with limited resources to gain access to a
Bluetooth® stack, with the higher layers on-chip, via a special API.

The protocol layer models for the different Bluetooth® stack firmware categories can be represented as
shown in the figures below.

Application
Host Host

F2M03
F2M03 Wireless UART application (SPP) Application

APPLICATION INTERFACE APPLICATION INTERFACE

RFCOMM SDP RFCOMM SDP

Device Device
L2CAP L2CAP
Manager Manager

HCI HCI

LINK MANAGER LINK MANAGER

Hardware BASEBAND and RF Hardware BASEBAND and RF

Wireless UART Embedded single-

processor architecture

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Application

Application Port Entity

Host
Bluetooth stack
F2M03
HCI RFCOMM SDP
Host
Device
L2CAP
Manager
F2M03
HCI HCI

LINK MANAGER LINK MANAGER

BASEBAND and RF BASEBAND and RF

HCI, (Two-Processor RFCOMM, (Embedded

Architecture) Two-Processor Architecture)

Wireless UART
Free2move’s Wireless UART (WU) firmware is intended to replace the serial cable(s) connecting portable
and/or fixed electronic devices. Key features are robustness, high configurability, high security, low
complexity and low power. The WU firmware is compliant with the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP) for
setting up emulated serial cable connections between connected devices. There is no additional need for
drivers or an external host with Bluetooth® software when using the WU firmware. When a successful
Bluetooth® connection is established the data channel and the voice channel can be used simultaneously or
separately. All information sent/received at the data/voice interface of the WU unit is exchanged
transparently via Bluetooth® with the connected remote device.

HCI (Standard Two-Processor Solution)

For the standard two-processor solution, where the split between higher and lower layers of the stack takes
place at the HCI, a complete Bluetooth® stack is needed in the external host. It is often preferable to use this
solution when the host is a personal computer of some description. However, in general this category can
include any computing platform with communications capability that is not resource limited.
Free2move do not offer the host stack.

Embedded Solution
This version of the stack firmware requires no host processor. All software layers, including application
software, run on the internal RISC processor in a protected user software execution environment.

The embedded solution can be used for a single chip Bluetooth® product. One example is a cordless
headset. However this solution is equally applicable to any small wireless device that would benefit from a
single processor solution.

Free2move can offers among others the following single chip solutions upon a custom request*:
• Headset / Hands Free
• Human Interface Device; Mouse, keyboard etc (HID)
• Dial Up Network (DUN)
• Audio Gateway Profile (AGP)
• OBEX
• Onboard application (development of customer specific applications)
*Please consult your reseller for more information about custom firmwares.

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5.1 Wireless UART

Free2move’s Wireless UART (WU) firmware is intended to replace the serial cable(s) connecting portable
and/or fixed electronic devices. Key features are robustness, high configurability, high security, low
complexity and low power.

The WU firmware is compliant with the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP) for setting up emulated serial
cable connections between connected devices. There is no additional need for drivers or an external host
with Bluetooth® software when using the WU firmware.

Application
Host Host

F2M03
F2M03 Wireless UART application (SPP) Application

APPLICATION INTERFACE APPLICATION INTERFACE

RFCOMM SDP RFCOMM SDP

Device D
L2CAP L2CAP
Manager M

HCI HCI

LINK MANAGER LINK MANAGER

Hardware BASEBAND and RF Hardware BASEBAND and R

Wireless UART architecture

The WU application runs on top of an embedded Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR compliant stack, including
protocols up to the RFCOMM layer. Point-to-point connections are supported. This means that a unit running
WU can be either a master or slave unit.

The WU firmware offers one asynchronous data channel and one synchronous voice channel, both channels
capable of full duplex transmissions.

When a successful Bluetooth® connection is established the data channel and the voice channel can be
used simultaneously or separately. All information sent/received at the data/voice interface of the WU unit is
exchanged transparently via Bluetooth® with the connected remote device.

The WU unit is set to operate in a default mode that allows the user to communicate via the asynchronous
data channel over Bluetooth®, as soon as a successful connection has been established. This can be
achieved without sending any configuration commands to the WU firmware. However, as long as there is no
Bluetooth® connection established, it is possible to configure the WU firmware via hex commands
(described in the document Wireless_UART_protocol) or using a Windows configuration software.

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5.1.1 General I/O

General I/O interfaces are used for different purposes between the WU firmware and the Host:
• Asynchronous data interface – configuration of the WU firmware or exchange transparent digital
information between the connected Bluetooth® devices.
• Synchronous voice interface – exchange transparent voice information between the connected
Bluetooth® devices.
• Bluetooth® connectivity PIO interfaces – indication and disconnection of the established
Bluetooth® connection.
• Emulate serial handshaking PIO lines interface – DTE or DCE serial handshake emulation between
the connected Bluetooth® devices.

UART interface (Asynchronous data and configuration):

Signal
UART Active (TTL) Description
Direction
TX Output High UART transmit data
RX Input High UART receive data
RTS Output Low UART request to send
CTS Input Low UART clear to send

Voice interface:
CODEC I/O Signal Direction Description
MIC_P Input (analogue) Microphone input positive
MIC_N Input (analogue) Microphone input negative
AUX_DAC Output (analogue) Microphone input bias
SPKR_P Output (analogue) Speaker output positive
SPKR_N Output (analogue) Speaker output negative

PIOs are used to control/monitor the Bluetooth® connectivity of the WU firmware.

Signal
PIO Active (TTL) Description
Direction
Request to close the current Bluetooth® connection to the remote
2 Input High
device.
Indicates that a successful Bluetooth® connection is established with a
3 Output High
remote device.

To prevent connections or to close the current Bluetooth® connection PIO[2] can be set high.

PIO[3] is held low as long as there is no Bluetooth® connection. As soon as a successful Bluetooth®
connection has been established with a remote device, PIO[3] goes high.

PIOs can also be used to emulate serial handshaking lines between the connected Bluetooth® devices.
Emulation can either be DTE or DCE.

Emulated PIO Signal Signal Active (TTL)

Signal Direction Direction
Emulate DTE Emulate DCE
RI 4 Input Output High
DTR 5 Output Input High
DCD 6 Input Output High
DSR 7 Input Output High

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While the handshaking lines are transparent to the data channel these I/O may also be used to transfer
digital signals between two Free2move devices running WU

5.1.2 Settings
The default settings allow the user to communicate via Bluetooth®, without sending any configuration
commands, as soon as a successful connection has been established. Information sent and received on the
serial interface of the WU unit at 38400 bps is transmitted transparently between the two connected devices.
The default settings are valid as long as the user has made no configuration.

When there is no Bluetooth® connection established it is possible to configure the WU firmware via
commands sent on the serial interface. All settings changed by the user are stored in persistent memory.

The following serial settings are used for configuration mode and are not configurable:
Parameter Default Value
Baud rate 38400
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Hardware flow control On

To be able to send commands to the Wireless UART firmware, it must be set in Host Controlled Mode (HCM).
As previously described the Wireless UART firmware can only enter HCM when no Bluetooth® connection is
established.

Once entered HCM there are several commands that can be issued:
• Configuration commands
• Software / Hardware reboot
• Inquiry (search for Bluetooth® devices in the neighborhood)
• Pairing (device security - authentication and encryption)
• Advanced configuration commands
• SCO commands
• Information commands
• Control commands

Configuration Commands
There are several settings stored in the Wireless UART firmware that can be read and modified by using the
configuration commands.

Examples of these settings are:

• Local Bluetooth® name
• Local SDP-service name
• Operating mode
• Serial port settings
• Bluetooth® security settings (authentication, encryption)

There are two normal operating modes:

• Connecting mode – Bluetooth® master
• Endpoint mode – Bluetooth® slave

In Connecting mode the Wireless UART firmware will continuously try to establish a Bluetooth® connection
to a specified remote Bluetooth® device in the neighborhood (Bluetooth® master).

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In Endpoint mode the Wireless UART firmware may accept connections from remote Bluetooth® devices. A
connection request will be accepted when the specified rules are fulfilled (Bluetooth® slave).

Software / Hardware Reboot

This option gives the ability to be able to reboot the module via software commands.

Inquiry
Search for other Bluetooth® devices in the neighborhood.

There are three configuration parameters:

• How many seconds the search should be active
• A filter, used when searching for devices of as certain class
• The possibility to include the Bluetooth® name of the discovered devices

Pairing
When authentication is enabled, the devices must be paired before a successful connection can be
established.

The Wireless UART firmware can either initiate pairing with a remote device or accept pairing requests.

During a pairing PIN codes are exchanged between the local and remote device. A successful pairing requires
identical PIN codes. The result of the pairing attempt will be returned to the Host. If pairing was successful, a
unique link key has been generated and saved in non-volatile memory. The link key is used in the connection
establishment procedure for secure verification of the relationship between the paired devices.

The Wireless UART firmware allows the user to be paired with one device at a time. The last pin code entered
and link key generated are saved.

Advanced configuration
Includes among others commands for enabling power save modes, fine tune performance, enabling modem
emulation and changing transmit power.

SCO commands
Makes it possible to establish full duplex audio connections between two WU units.

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5.1.3 Performance
The WU firmware is a complete on-chip application; limited resources restrict the maximum throughput. The
table below shows the maximum achieved throughput when streaming data between two connected WU
v4.00 devices at close range.

Maximum Maximum
Direction Baud Rate Throughput (kbit/s Throughput (kbit/s)
(throughput mode)) (latency mode)
Master to Slave 57600 ~57.6 ~57.6
Slave to Master 57600 ~57.6 ~57.6
Full duplex 57600 ~57.6 ~50.5

Master to Slave 115200 ~115.1 ~93.9

Slave to Master 115200 ~115.1 ~79.6
Full duplex 115200 ~114.5 ~42.0

Master to Slave 230400 ~223.1 ~158.0

Slave to Master 230400 ~221.4 ~117.7
Full duplex 230400 ~172.7 ~86.2

Master to Slave 460800 ~228.6 ~206.7

Slave to Master 460800 ~222.7 ~154.1
Full duplex 460800 ~173.3 ~109.8

Master to Slave 921600 ~240.1 ~235.7

Slave to Master 921600 ~235.4 ~186.0
Full duplex 921600 ~174.7 ~150.5

5.1.4 Configuration
The F2M03 can either be configured using hex commands described in the document
“Wireless_UART_protocol.pdf” or using the Windows configuration software. The configuration software can
be downloaded from www.free2move.se

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5.2 HCI
In this implementation the internal processor of the module runs the Bluetooth® stack up to the Host
Controller Interface (HCI) as specified in the Bluetooth® specification V1.1. The external host processor must
provide all upper Bluetooth® stack layers. Free2move do not offer a host stack solution for an external Host.

Application

Bluetooth stack

HCI
Host

HCI

F2M03 LINK MANAGER

BASEBAND and RF

Standard Two-Processor
Architecture

5.2.1 Standard Bluetooth® Functionality

Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR mandatory functionality:
• Adaptive frequency hopping (AFH), including classifier
• Faster connection - enhanced inquiry scan (immediate FHS response)
• LMP improvements
• Parameter ranges

Optional Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR functionality supported:

• Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) as Master and Automatic Channel Classification
• Fast Connect - Interlaced Inquiry and Page Scan plus RSSI during Inquiry
• Extended SCO (eSCO), eV3 +CRC, eV4, eV5
• SCO handle
• Synchronisation

The firmware has been written against the Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR specification.
• Bluetooth® components: Baseband (including LC), LM and HCI
• Standard USB (v1.1) and UART (H4) HCI Transport Layers
• All standard radio packet types
• Full Bluetooth® data rate, enhanced data rates of 2 and 3Mbps(1)
• Operation with up to seven active slaves(1)
• Operation with up to three SCO links, routed to one or more slaves
• Scatternet v2.5 operation
• Maximum number of simultaneous active ACL connections: 7(2)
• Maximum number of simultaneous active SCO connections: 3(2)
• Role switch: can reverse Master/Slave relationship
• All standard SCO voice coding, plus “transparent SCO”
• Standard operating modes: Page, Inquiry, Page-Scan and Inquiry-Scan
• All standard pairing, authentication, link key and encryption operations

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• Standard Bluetooth® power saving mechanisms: Hold, Sniff and Park modes, including “Forced
Hold”
• Dynamic control of peers’ transmit power via LMP
• Master/Slave switch
• Broadcast
• Channel quality driven data rate (CQDDR)
• All standard Bluetooth® Test Modes
• Standard firmware upgrade via USB (DFU)

Note:
(1)
Maximum allowed by Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR specification.
(2)
F2M03 supports all combinations of active ACL and SCO channels for both Master and Slave operation, as specified by
the Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR specification.

5.2.2 Extra Functionality

The firmware extends the standard Bluetooth® functionality with the following features:
• Supports BlueCore Serial Protocol (BCSP) - a proprietary, reliable alternative to the standard
Bluetooth® (H4) UART Host Transport.
• Provides a set of approximately 50 manufacturer-specific HCI extension commands. This command
set (called BCCMD – “BlueCore Command”) provides:
o Access to the module’s general-purpose PIO port
o The negotiated effective encryption key length on established Bluetooth® links
o Access to the firmware’s random number generator
o Controls to set the default and maximum transmit powers - these can help to reduce
interference between overlapping, fixed-location piconets
o Dynamic UART configuration
o Radio transmitter enable/disable - a simple command connects to a dedicated hardware
switch that determines whether the radio can transmit.
• The firmware can read the voltage on a pair of the module’s external pins (normally used to build a
battery monitor, using either VM or host code).
• A block of BCCMD commands provides access to the module’s Persistent Store (PS) configuration
database. The database sets the device’s Bluetooth® address, Class of Device, radio (transmit class)
configuration, SCO routing, LM, USB and DFU constants, etc.
• A UART “break” condition can be used in three ways:
o Presenting a UART break condition to the module can force the module to perform a
hardware reboot.
o Presenting a break condition at boot time can hold the module in a low power state,
preventing normal initialisation while the condition exists.
o With BCSP, the firmware can be configured to send a break to the host before sending data
- normally used to wake the host from a Deep Sleep state.
• The DFU standard has been extended with public/private key authentication, allowing
manufacturers to control the firmware that can be loaded onto their Bluetooth® modules.
• A modified version of the DFU protocol allows firmware upgrade via the module’s UART.
• A block of “radio test” or Built-In Self-Test (BIST) commands allows direct control of the module’s
radio. This aids the development of modules’ radio designs and can be used to support Bluetooth®
qualification.
• Virtual Machine (VM). The VM allow development of customer applications on the module. Although
the VM is mainly used with “RFCOMM builds” (alternative firmware builds providing L2CAP, SDP and
RFCOMM), the VM can be used with this build to perform simple tasks such as flashing LEDs via the
module’s PIO port.
• Hardware low power modes: Shallow Sleep and Deep Sleep. The module drops into modes that
significantly reduce power consumption when the software goes idle.

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SCO channels are normally routed over HCI (over BCSP). However, up to three SCO channels can be routed
over the module’s single PCM port (at the same time as routing any other SCO channels over HCI).

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6 Device terminal description

6.1 UART Interface
The F2M03 Bluetooth® module’s Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) interface provides a
simple mechanism for communicating with other serial devices using the RS232 standard(1).

Universal Asynchronous Receiver

Four signals are used to implement the UART function, as shown in the figure above. When F2M03 is
connected to another digital device, UART_RX and UART_TX transfer data between the two devices. The
remaining two signals, UART_CTS and UART_RTS, can be used to implement RS232 hardware flow control
where both are active low indicators. All UART connections are implemented using CMOS technology and
have signalling levels of 0V and VDD. UART configuration parameters, such as Baud rate and packet format,
are set by Free2move firmware.

Note:
In order to communicate with the UART at its maximum data rate using a standard PC, an accelerated serial
port adapter card is required for the PC.

(1)
Uses RS232 protocol but voltage levels are 0V to VDD, (requires external RS232 transceiver IC)

Parameter Possible Values

1200 Baud (≤2%Error)

Minimum
Baud Rate 9600 Baud (≤1%Error)
Maximum 3MBaud (≤1%Error)
Flow Control RTS/CTS or None
Parity None, Odd or Even
Number of Stop Bits 1 or 2
Bits per channel 8

Possible UART Settings

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The UART interface is capable of resetting the Free2move module upon reception of a break signal. A Break
is identified by a continuous logic low on the UART_RX terminal, as shown in figure below. If tBRK is longer
than a special value, defined by the Free2move firmware a reset will occur. This feature allows a host to
initialise the system to a known state. Also, the F2M03 can emit a Break character that may be used to wake
the Host. The above capabilities are not supported in the standard firmware, please contact Free2move for
more information.

Break signal

6.2 USB Interface

F2M03 contain a full-speed (12Mbits/s) USB interface, capable of driving a USB cable directly. No external
USB transceiver is required. The device operates as a USB peripheral, responding to requests from a master
host controller such as a PC. Both the OHCI and the UHCI standards are supported. The set of USB endpoints
implemented behave as specified in the USB section of the Bluetooth® specification v2.0+EDR. As USB is a
master-slave orientated system, F2M03 only supports USB slave operation.

Note: The USB interface can only be used with the HCI firmware

6.2.1 USB Data Connections

The USB data lines emerge as pins USB_DP (USB +) and USB_DN (USB -) on the module. These terminals are
connected to the internal USB I/O buffers of F2M03 and therefore have low output impedance. To match the
connection to the characteristic impedance of the USB cable, series resistors must be connected to both
USB + and USB -.

6.2.2 USB Pull-up Resistor

F2M03 features an internal USB pull-up resistor. This pulls the USB_DP pin weakly high when F2M03 is ready
to enumerate. It signals to the PC that it is a full-speed (12Mbit/s) USB device.

The USB internal pull-up is implemented as a current source, and is compliant with 7.1.5 of the USB
specification v1.1. The internal pull-up pulls USB DP high to at least 2.8V when loaded with a 15kΩ-5% pull-
down resistor (in the hub/host) (when VDD=3.1V). This presents a the venin resistance to the host of at least
900Ω. Alternatively, an external 1.5kΩ pull-up resistor can be placed between a PIO line and D+ on the USB
cable. The default setting for the HCI-firmware uses the internal pull-up resistor.

6.2.3 Power Supply

The minimum output high voltage for USB data lines is 2.8V. To safely meet the USB specification, the
voltage on terminals must be an absolute minimum of 3.1V. Free2move recommends 3.3V for optimal USB
signal quality.

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6.2.4 Self-Powered Mode

In self-powered mode, the circuit is powered from its own power supply and not from the VBUS (5V) line of
the USB cable (Default setting for the HCI-firmware). This is the easier mode for which to design for, as the
design is not limited by the power that can be drawn from the USB hub or root port. However, it requires that
VBUS be connected to F2M03 via a resistor network (Rvb1 and Rvb2), so F2M03 can detect when VBUS is
powered up. F2M03 will not pull USB + high when VBUS is off.

PIO

USB +

USB –

PIO[2] (USB ON)

Connections to F2M03 for Self-Powered Mode

The terminal marked USB ON is default PIO[2] in the standard HCI-firmware.

6.2.5 Bus-Powered Mode

In bus-powered mode the application circuit draws its current from the 5V VBUS supply on the USB cable.
F2M03 negotiates with the PC during the USB enumeration stage about power consumption. Bus-Powered
mode is not supported in the default firmware of the HCI-firmware

When selecting a regulator, be aware that VBUS may go as low as 4.4V. The inrush current (when charging
reservoir and supply decoupling capacitors) is limited by the USB specification (see USB 1.1 specification,
section 7.2.4.1). Some applications may require soft-start circuitry to limit inrush current if more than 10µF is
present between VBUS and GND.

The 5V VBUS line emerging from a PC is often electrically noisy. Regulation down to e.g. VDD=3.3V should
include careful filtering of the 5V line to attenuate noise that is above the voltage regulator’s bandwidth.
Excessive noise on the VDD supply pins of F2M03 may result in reduced receive sensitivity and a distorted
transmit signal. Recommended voltage regulator for the F2M03 is presented in section 6.7.

USB +

USB –

USB ON

Connections to F2M03 for Bus-Powered Mode

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Identifier Value Function

Rs 27Ω nominal Impedance matching to USB cable

Rvb1 22kΩ -5% VBUS ON sense divider

Rvb2 47kΩ - 5% VBUS ON sense divider

USB Interface Component Values

Note:
USB ON is shared with F2M03’s PIO terminals.

6.2.6 Suspend Current

USB devices that run off VBUS must be able to enter a suspended state, whereby they consume less that
0.5mA from VBUS. The voltage regulator circuit itself should draw only a small quiescent current (typically
less than 100µA) to ensure adherence to the suspend-current requirement of the USB specification. This is
not normally a problem with modern regulators. The entire circuit must be able to enter the suspend mode.

6.2.7 Detach and Wake_Up Signaling

F2M03 can provide out-of-band signaling to a host controller by using the dedicated control lines called
USB_DETACH and USB_WAKE_UP. These are outside the USB specification (no wires exist for them inside
the USB cable), but can be useful when embedding F2M03 into a circuit where no external USB is visible to
the user. Both control lines are shared with PIO pins and can be assigned to any PIO pin by firmware settings
(contact Free2move)

USB_DETACH, is an input which, when asserted high, causes F2M03 to put USB- and USB+ in a high-
impedance state and turns off the pull-up resistor on USB+. This detaches the device from the bus and is
logically equivalent to unplugging the device. When USB_DETACH is taken low, F2M03 will connect back to
USB and await enumeration by the USB host.

USB_WAKE_UP, is an active high output (used only when USB_DETACH is active) to wake up the host and
allow USB communication to recommence. It replaces the function of the software USB WAKE_UP message
(which runs over the USB cable proper), and cannot be sent while F2M03 is effectively disconnected from the
bus.

USB_DETACH and USB_WAKE_UP Signal

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6.2.8 USB Driver

A USB Bluetooth® device driver is required to provide a software interface between F2M03 and Bluetooth®
applications running on the host. Free2move don’t supply this driver.

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6.2.9 USB 1.1 Compliance

The Bluetooth® chip on the F2M03 is qualified to the USB specification v1.1, details of which are available
from http://www.usb.org. The specification contains valuable information on aspects such as PCB track
impedance, supply inrush current and product labeling.

Although F2M03’s Bluetooth® module meets the USB specification, Free2move cannot guarantee that an
application circuit designed around the chip is USB compliant. The choice of application circuit, component
choice and PCB layout all affect USB signal quality and electrical characteristics. The information in this
document is intended as a guide and should be read in association with the USB specification. Independent
USB qualification must be sought before an application is deemed USB compliant and can bear the USB
logo. Such qualification can be obtained from a USB plugfest or from an independent USB test house.

Terminals USB+ and USB- adhere to the USB specification v2.0 (Chapter 7) electrical requirements.
For ac and dc specifications for terminals USB_DETACH, USB_WAKE_UP, USB_PULL_UP and USB_ON, refer
to section PIO specification.

6.2.10 2.0 Compatibility

F2M03 is compatible with USB specification v2.0 host controllers; under these circumstances the two ends
agree the mutually acceptable rate of 12Mbits/s according to the USB v2.0 specification.

6.3 Serial Peripheral Interface

F2M03 is a slave device that uses terminals SPI_MOSI, SPI_MISO, SPI_CLK and SPI_CSB. This interface is used
for program emulation/debug and IC test. It is also the means by which the F2M03 flash may be
programmed, before any 'boot' program is loaded.

Note:
The SPI signals should be routed out from the module if you need to upgrade the firmware on the module in
the future when the module is already soldered. It is highly recommended to route out the SPI-signals of the
module for software upgrade of the firmware!

Note:
The designer should be aware that no security protection is built into the hardware or firmware associated with this port,
so the terminals should not be permanently connected in a PC application. This interface is not a user interface and only
used for initial download and configuration of the firmware for the module.

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6.4 I 2 C Interface
PIO[8:6] can be used to form a master I2C interface. The interface is formed using software to drive these
lines. Therefore, it is suited only to relatively slow functions such as driving a dot matrix liquid crystal display
(LCD), keyboard scanner or EEPROM.

Notes:
The I2C interface is controlled by firmware specific settings. Please see specific firmware datasheet for information
PIO lines need to be pulled-up through 2.2k: resistors.
PIO[7:6] dual functions, UART bypass and EEPROM support, therefore, devices using an EEPROM cannot
support UART bypass mode.
For connection to EEPROMs, contact Free2move for information about devices that are currently supported.

Example EEPROM Connection

6.5 PCM
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) is the standard method used to digitise audio (particulary voice) for
transmission over digital communication channels. Through its PCM interface, F2M03 has hardware support
for continual transmission and reception of PCM data, thus reducing processor overhead for wireless
headset and other audio applications. F2M03 offers a bi-directional digital audio interface that routes
directly into the baseband layer of the on-chip firmware. It does not pass through the HCI protocol layer.

Hardware on F2M03 allows the data to be sent to and received from a SCO connection. Up to three SCO
connections can be supported by the PCM interface at any one time(1)

F2M03 can operate as the PCM interface Master generating an output clock of 128, 256 or 512kHz. When
configured as PCM interface slave it can operate with an input clock up to 2048kHz. F2M03 is compatible
with a variety of clock formats, including Long Frame Sync, Short Frame Sync and GCI timing environments.

It supports 13 or 16-bit linear, 8-bit µ-law or A-law companded sample formats at 8ksamples/s and can
receive and transmit on any selection of three of the first four slots following PCM_SYNC. The PCM
configuration options are enabled by firmware settings (contact Free2move).

F2M03 interfaces directly to PCM audio devices includes the following:

Qualcomm MSM 3000 series and MSM 5000 series CDMA baseband devices
• OKI MSM7705 four channel A-law and µ-law CODEC
• Motorola MC145481 8-bit A-law and µ-law CODEC
• Motorola MC145483 13-bit linear CODEC
• Winbond W681360R 13-bit linear CODEC
• STW 5093 and 5094 14-bit linear CODECs
• F2M03 is also compatible with the Motorola SSITM interface

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Note:
(1)
Subject to firmware support, contact Free2move for current status.

6.5.1 PCM Interface Master/Slave

When configured as the Master of the PCM interface, F2M03 generates PCM_CLK and PCM_SYNC.

F2M03 as PCM Interface Master

When configured as the Slave of the PCM interface, F2M03 accepts PCM_CLK rates up to 2048kHz

F2M03 as PCM Interface Master

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6.5.2 Long Frame Sync

Long Frame Sync is the name given to a clocking format that controls the transfer of PCM data words or
samples. In Long Frame Sync, the rising edge of PCM_SYNC indicates the start of the PCM word. When F2M03
is configured as PCM Master, generating PCM_SYNC and PCM_CLK, then PCM_SYNC is 8-bits long. When
F2M03 is configured as PCM Slave, PCM_SYNC may be from two consecutive falling edges of PCM_CLK to half
the PCM_SYNC rate (i.e., 62.5µs) long.

Long Frame Sync (Shown with 8-bit Companded Sample)

F2M03 samples PCM_IN on the falling edge of PCM_CLK and transmits PCM_OUT on the rising edge.
PCM_OUT may be configured to be high impedance on the falling edge of PCM_CLK in the LSB position or on
the rising edge.

6.5.3 Short Frame Sync

In Short Frame Sync the falling edge of PCM_SYNC indicates the start of the PCM word. PCM_SYNC is always
one clock cycle long.

Short Frame Sync (Shown with 16-bit Sample)

As with Long Frame Sync, F2M03 samples PCM_IN on the falling edge of PCM_CLK and transmits PCM_OUT
on the rising edge. PCM_OUT may be configured to be high impedance on the falling edge of PCM_CLK in the
LSB position or on the rising edge

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6.5.4 Multi-Slot Operation

More than one SCO connection over the PCM interface is supported using multiple slots. Up to three SCO
connections can be carried over any of the first four slots.

Multi-slot Operation with Two Slots and 8-bit Companded Samples

6.5.5 GCI Interface

F2M03 is compatible with the General Circuit Interface, a standard synchronous 2B+D ISDN timing interface.
The two 64Kbps B channels can be accessed when this mode is configured. In the GCI interface two clock
cycles are required for each bit of the voice sample. The voice sample format is 8-bit companded. As for the
standard PCM interface up to 3 SCO connections can be carried over the first four slots.

GCI Interface

The start of frame is indicated by PCM SYNC and runs at 8kHz. With F2M03 in Slave mode, the frequency of
PCMCLK can be up to PCM_SYNC In order to configure the PCM interface to work in GCI mode it is necessary
to have the correct firmware support (contact Free2move)

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6.5.6 Slots and Sample Formats

F2M03 can receive and transmit on any selection of the first four slots following each sync pulse. Slot
durations can be either 8 or 16 clock cycles. Durations of 8 clock cycles may only be used with 8-bit sample
formats. Durations of 16 clocks may be used with 8, 13 or 16-bit sample formats.

F2M03 supports 13-bit linear, 16-bit linear and 8-bit µ-law or A-law sample formats. The sample rate is
8ksamples/s. The bit order may be little or big endian. When 16-bit slots are used, the 3 or 8 unused bits in
each slot may be filled with sign extension, padded with zeros or a programmable 3-bit audio attenuation
compatible with some Motorola CODECs.

6.5.7 Additional Features

F2M03 has a mute facility that forces PCM_OUT to be 0. In Master mode, PCM_SYNC may also be forced to 0
while keeping PCM_CLK running (which some CODECS use to control power-down)

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6.5.8 PCM Timing Information

PCM Master Timing

Symbol Parameter Min(1) Typ M a x (2) Unit

128
fmclk PCMCLK frequency - 256 - kHz
512
- PCM_SYNC frequency - 8 kHz
tmclkh (1) PCM_CLK high 980 - - ns
tmclkl (1) PCM_CLK low 730 - ns
Delay time from PCM_CLK high to - -
tdmclksynch 20 ns
PCM_SYNC high
Delay time from PCM_CLK high to valid - -
tdmclkpout 20 ns
PCM_OUT
Delay time from PCM_CLK low to
tdmclklsyncl PCM_SYNC low (Long Frame Sync - - 20 ns
only)
Delay time from PCM_CLK high to - -
tdmclkhsyncl 20 ns
PCM_SYNC low
Delay time from PCM_CLK low to
tdmclklpoutz - - 20 ns
PCMOUT high impedance
Delay time from PCM_CLK high to
tdmclkhpoutz - - 20 ns
PCMOUT high impedance
Set-up time for PCM_IN valid to
tsupinclkl 30 - - ns
PCM_CLK low
Hold time for PCM_CLK low to PCM_IN
thpinclkl 30 - - ns
invalid
tr Edge rise time (Cl = 50 pf, 10-90 %) - - 15 ns
tf Edge fall time (Cl = 50 pf, 10-90 %) - - 15 ns

Note:
(1)
Assumes normal system clock operation. Figures will vary during low power modes, when system clock speeds are reduced.
(2)
Valid for temperatures between -40°C and +85°C

PCM Master Timing

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PCM Slave Timing

Symbol Parameter Min (1)

Typ M a x (1) Unit
fsclk PCM clock frequency (Slave mode: input) 64 - 2048 kHz
fsclk PCM clock frequency (GCI mode) 128 - 4096 kHz
tsclkl PCM_CLK low time 200 - - ns
tsclkh PCM_CLK high time 200 - - ns
Hold time from PCM_CLK low to
thsclksynch 30 - - ns
PCM_SYNC high
Set-up time for PCM_SYNC high to
tsusclksynch 30 - - ns
PCM_CLK low
Delay time from PCM_SYNC or
tdpout PCM_CLK whichever is later, to valid - - 20 ns
PCM_OUT data (Long Frame Sync only)
Delay time from CLK high to PCM_OUT
tdsclkhpout - - 20 ns
valid data
Delay time from PCM_SYNC or
tdpoutz PCM_CLK low, whichever is later, to - - 20 ns
PCM_OUT data line high impedance
tsupinsclkl Set-up time for PCM_IN valid to CLK low 30 - - ns
Hold time for PCM_CLK low to PCM_IN
thpinsclkl 30 - ns
invalid
tr Edge rise time (Cl = 50 pF, 10-90 %) - - 15 ns
Tf Edge fall time (Cl = 50 pF, 10-90 %) - - 15 ns

Note:
(1)
Valid for temperatures between -40°C and +105°C

PCM slave timing

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6.6 PIOs
The F2M03GLA have 10 programmable general-purpose I/O ports PIO[11:2] and two analog I/O ports
AIO[1:0]. PIO lines can be configured through software to have either weak or strong pull-ups or pull-downs.

All PIO lines are configured as inputs with weak pull-downs at reset.

AIO[1:0] functions available via these pins include an 8-bit ADC but can also be used as general-purpose I/O
lines. Typically the AIO[0] is used for battery voltage measurement. The voltage range for AIO[1:0] is
constrained by the internal analogue supply voltage which is 1.8V.

Note:
The PIO and AIO lines are controlled by firmware specific settings. Please see specific firmware
datasheet for information about the PIOs used!

6.6.1 General-purpose I/O lines

PIO[2]
Programmable I/O terminal.

PIO[3]
Programmable I/O terminal.

PIO[4]/ BT_Priority/Ch_Clk
Programmable input/output line or Optionally BT_Priority/Ch_Clk output for co-existence signaling

PIO[5]/BT_Active
Programmable input/output line or Optionally BT_Active output for co-existence signalling

PIO[6]/WLAN_Active/Ch_Data
Programmable input/output line or Optionally WLAN_Active/Ch_Data input for co-existence signalling

PIO[7]
Programmable I/O terminal.

PIO[8]
Programmable I/O terminal.

PIO[9]
Programmable I/O terminal.

PIO[10]
Programmable I/O terminal.

PIO[11]
Programmable I/O terminal.

6.6.2 Analog I/O lines

AIO[0]
Programmable input/output line also possible to use as digital I/O

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AIO[1]
Programmable input/output line also possible to use as digital I/O

6.7 Power supply

The power supply for the F2M03GLA should be chosen carefully. Bad power supply can reduce the
performance and may damage the module. Please use the recommended voltage regulator or consult
Free2move if using another regulator. It is also essential to use a proper reset circuit to the module for
correct operation.

6.7.1 Voltage regulator

The F2M03GLA has one power supply, +VCC.

The voltage supplied should have low noise, less than 10mV rms between 0 and 10MHz. The transient
response of the regulator is also important. At the start of a Bluetooth® packet, power consumption will
jump to high levels. The regulator should have a response time of 20µs or less; it is essential that the power
rail recovers quickly.

Recommended voltage regulator:

XC6209B332MR from Torex or TPS73633DBVTG4 from Texas Instrument

6.7.2 Reset
The F2M03GLA has an active low reset (pin nr: 30). The reset pin MUST be connected to either a reset-circuit
(voltage monitor) such as the TC1270ASVRCTR, MAX811S, DS1818 or using an I/O from a microcontroller.
Reset cannot be done with a R-C network. It is recommended to used one of the reset circuits mentioned
above. Special considerations must be taken when using an I/O from a microcontroller; a pull-down resistor
(1.8kΩ) must be placed on the I/O-line.

It is recommended that RESET is applied for a period greater than 5ms.

At reset the digital I/O pins are set to inputs for bi-directional pins and outputs are tristated. The PIOs have
weak pull-downs.

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7 Application information

7.1 Recommended land pattern

F2M03GLA
All dimensions are in [mm]

No ground planes at his area

or placed outside the PCB

17 16

[TOP VIEW]
28.5
20.42
1.27

0.8
0.8

32 1
1.37

1.2

15.2

Solder pad
Recommended extended pad for manual soldering
Restricted area for ground planes or other components

• Pad size: 0.8x1.2mm,

• Solder mask opening 0.9x1.3mm
• Pitch: 1.27mm (50mil)

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7.2 Layout guidelines

The module uses bottom pads for soldering optimized for an automatic solder line. It is also possible to
solder the module manually by using hot air soldering. For manual soldering solder pads may in some
situation be made slightly larger to allow easier heating process.

To achieve good RF performance it is recommended to place ground plane(s) beneath the module but not
under the antenna. The ground planes should be connected with vias surrounding the module. Except from
the ground plane it is preferable that there are as few components and other material as possible nearby the
antenna. Free air is the best surrounding for the antenna.

All GND pads must be connected directly to a flooded ground-plane. If more then one ground layer is used
then make a good connection between them using many via holes. +VCC should be connected to the voltage
regulator using a wide trace.

Antenna

Vias

Ground layers

F2M03GLA

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7.3 Typical application schematic

Typical application schematic for F2M03GLA when using the Wireless UART firmware

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8 Package information

F2M03GLA

Physical size [mm]:

Length: 28.5
Width: 15.2
Height: 2.1

Weight: 1.2g

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9 Certifications
9.1 Bluetooth®
F2M03GLA has passed the Bluetooth® Qualification/Certification process as specified within the Bluetooth®
Specifications and as required within the PRD 2.0.

QDID: B012541

9.2 CE
F2M03GLA complies with the requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/CE, the European Community
Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

• EN 300 328
• EN 301 489-1/-17
• EN 60950

9.3 FCC
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This deceive 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 when the equipment is operated in commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

Notice1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2
Shielded interface cables an A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission
limits.

Notice 3
This modular transmitter uses an electronic display of the FCC identification number, the information must
be readily accessible on the device in which it is installed.
The FCC ID can be read from the UART of the device.

The FCC ID will be displayed in the Windows Configuration Program.

FCC ID R47F2M03GL

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.

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If the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which
the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior
label can use wording such as the following: “Contains FCC certified transmitter
module(s).”

Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.

9.4 IC
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction
as documented in this manual.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna
impedance is 50 ohms.

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10 RoHS Statement

F2M03GLA meet the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on
the Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS). The module is assembled solely using RoHS compliant
components.

11 REACH Statement
F2M03GLA meets the requirements of Substances of Very Hiqh Concern (SVHC) in accordance with list
published by European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on 2008 October 28, regarding Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006, by showing a concentration of all SVHC compounds < 0.1%.

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12 Tape and Reel information

12.1 Package Tape dimensions

Pulling direction

12.2 Reel dimensions

A 330.0 max
B 1.5 min
C 13.0±0.2
W2
D 20.2 min
N 100.0
W1 44.4 +2.0 –0.0 W1
W2 50.4 max

D C

A N

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13 Ordering information

The F2M03GLA is available for delivery in volumes.

Part nr: Description

F2M03GLA-S01 Low power Bluetooth® module with antenna and Wireless UART firmware v4. (SPP)
F2M03GLA-S04 Low power Bluetooth® module with antenna and HCI firmware (USB-interface, Self-powered)

Please use our website: www.free2move.se for more information about local distributors and dealers.
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14 Document history

Date Revision Reason for Change

2009-04 E Added REACH conformance information in chapter 11.
2009-03 D Added IC certification conformance information in chapter 9.4.
2007-06 C Added certification, tape & reel, power consumption information and minor other changes in the document.
2007-01 B Small technical changes of the document.
2006-11 A Original Publication of this document.

F2M03GLA
Datasheet

Datasheet_F2M03GLA_rev_e.pdf

Last revision change

April 2009

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15 Acronyms and definitions

Term : Definition:
Bluetooth® A set of technologies providing audio and data transfer over short-range radio
ACL Asynchronous Connection-Less. A Bluetooth® data packet.
AC Alternating Current
A-law Audio encoding standard
API Application Programming Interface
BCSP BlueCore™ Serial Protocol
BER Bit Error Rate. Used to measure the quality of a link
C/I Carrier Over Interferer
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CODEC Coder Decoder
CPU Central Processing Unit
CQDDR Channel Quality Driven Data Rate
CTS Clear to Send
CVSD Continuous Variable Slope Delta Modulation
DAC Digital to Analogue Converter
dBm Decibels relative to 1mW
DC Direct Current
DFU Device Firmware Upgrade
GCI General Circuit Interface. Standard synchronous 2B+D ISDN timing interface
HCI Host Controller Interface
Host Application’s microcontroller
Host Controller Bluetooth® integrated chip
HV Header Value
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical
ksamples/s kilosamples per second
L2CAP Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (protocol layer)
LC Link Controller
LSB Least-Significant Bit
p-law Encoding standard
MISO Master In Serial Out
OHCI Open Host Controller Interface
PA Power Amplifier
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCM Pulse Code Modulation. Refers to digital voice data
PIO Parallel Input Output
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RFCOMM Protocol layer providing serial port emulation over L2CAP
RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computer
RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indication
RTS Ready To Send
RX Receive or Receiver
SCO Synchronous Connection-Oriented. Voice oriented Bluetooth® packet
SDP Service Discovery Protocol
SIG Special Interest Group
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SPP Serial Port Profile
TBD To Be Defined
TX Transmit or Transmitter
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus or Upper Side Band (depending on context)
VM Virtual Machine
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Contact information
For support questions please contact your local dealer
For other purposes use: [email protected]
Website: www.free2move.se

Local dealer/distributor

The information given herein includes text, drawings, illustrations and schematics that are believed to be reliable. However, Free2move
makes no warranties as to its accuracy or completeness and disclaims any liability in connection with its use. Free2move will in no case
be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of sale, resale, use or misuse of the product. Users of
Free2move products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each such product for the specific application.

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