
Compact add-on board adds BT/BLE connectivity
EP&T Magazine
Electronics Interconnect Wireless add-on Bluetooth board BT/BLE connectivity pcb SiP wirelessMIKROE ANNA-B412 Click compact add-on board provides BT/BLE connectivity for any embedded application. Unit features u-blox ANNA-B412, a standalone Bluetooth 5.1 low-energy module. The System-in-Package (SiP) design with pre-flashed u-connectXpress software supports Bluetooth LE Serial port service, GATT client and server, Bluetooth beacons, Bluetooth long-range, NFC, and simultaneous peripheral and central roles. In LE mode, the Bluetooth module can achieve up to 2Mbps data rates. To optimize power consumption, the module supports Active, Standby, and Sleep modes. Board is suitable for the development of industrial automation, smart building applications, low-power sensors, wireless-connected and configurable equipment, and more.