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LMX9830
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LMX9830 Bluetooth® Serial Port Module
1 Features 3 Description
The Texas Instruments LMX9830 Bluetooth Serial
1 Compliant With the Bluetooth®2.0 Core Port module is a highly integrated Bluetooth 2.0
Specification baseband controller and 2.4-GHz radio, combined to
Qualified Design ID (PRD 2.0): B012364 form a complete small form factor (6.1 mm × 9.1 mm
Input Sensitivity Better than –80 dBm × 1.2 mm) Bluetooth node.
Class 2 Operation All hardware and firmware is included to provide a
complete solution from antenna through the complete
Low Power Consumption lower and upper layers of the Bluetooth stack, up to
High Integration: the application including the Generic Access Profile
Implemented in 0.18-μm CMOS Technology (GAP), the Service Discovery Application Profile
RF Includes Antenna Filter and Switch On- (SDAP), and the Serial Port Profile (SPP). The
module includes a configurable service database to
Chip fulfill service requests for additional profiles on the
host. Moreover, the LMX9830 is prequalified as a
2 Applications Bluetooth Integrated Component. Conformance
Personal Digital Assistants testing through the Bluetooth qualification program.
POS Terminals The LMX9830 enables a short time to market after
system integration by ensuring a high probability of
Data Logging Systems compliance and interoperability.
Audio Gateway Applications Based on TI's CompactRISC 16-bit processor
Telemedicine/Medical, Industrial and Scientific architecture and Digital Smart Radio technology, the
LMX9830 is optimized to handle the data and link
management processing requirements of a Bluetooth
node.
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
LMX9830 NFBGA (60) 9.00 mm × 6.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
4 Block Diagram
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An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1 Features.................................................................. 19 Detailed Description............................................ 10
9.1 Overview................................................................. 10
2 Applications ........................................................... 19.2 Functional Block Diagram....................................... 10
3 Description............................................................. 19.3 Feature Description................................................. 10
4 Block Diagram........................................................ 19.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 36
5 Revision History..................................................... 210 Application and Implementation........................ 41
6 Pin Configuration and Functions......................... 310.1 Typical Application................................................ 41
7 Specifications......................................................... 510.2 System Examples ................................................. 44
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 511 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 47
7.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 511.1 Filtered Power Supply........................................... 47
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 512 Device and Documentation Support................. 50
7.4 Thermal Information.................................................. 612.1 Device Support...................................................... 50
7.5 Power Supply Requirements .................................... 612.2 Documentation Support ........................................ 50
7.6 Digital DC Characteristics......................................... 612.3 Community Resources.......................................... 50
7.7 RF Receiver Performance Characteristics................ 712.4 Trademarks........................................................... 50
7.8 RF Transmitter Performance Characteristics............ 712.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution............................ 50
7.9 RF Synthesizer Performance Characteristics........... 812.6 Glossary................................................................ 50
7.10 Typical Characteristics............................................ 813 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
8 Parameter Measurement Information .................. 9Information ........................................................... 50
5 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision B (April 2013) to Revision C Page
Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes,Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section.................................................................................................. 1
Changes from Revision A (April 2013) to Revision B Page
Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format ............................................................................................................. 1
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
NZB Package
60-Pin NFBGA
Top View
Pin Functions
PAD NAME PAD LOCATION TYPE DEFAULT LAYOUT DESCRIPTION
ANT D10 I/O RF Antenna 50 Nominal Impedance
B_RESET_RA# B6 O NC Buffered Reset Radio Output (active low)
CTS#(1) C2 I GND (if not used) Host Serial Port Clear To Send (active low)
ENV1# ENV1: Environment Select (active low) used for
C6 I NC manufacturing test only
GND B2,E2 Ground
GND_IF D7 Ground
GND_RF B9, C10, E10 Ground
GND_VCO E9 Ground
MDODI(2) D1 I/O SPI Master Out Slave In
NC A1,A2,A3 NC Treat as no connect. Place pad for mechanical stability
OP3/MWCS# OP3: Pin checked during Start-up Sequence for
See Table 8 and
D3 I configuration option
Table 9 MWCS#: SPI Slave Select Input (active low)
OP4/PG4 OP4: Pin checked during Start-up Sequence for
OP4: I See Table 8 and
D6 configuration option
PG4: I/O Table 9 PG4: GPIO
OP5 See Table 8 and OP5: Pin checked during Start-up Sequence for
F4 I/O Table 9 configuration option
OP6/SCL/MSK OP6: Pin checked during Start-up Sequence for
OP6: I configuration option
C1 See Table 8
SCL/MSK: I/O SCL: ACCESS.Bus Clock
MSK: SPI Shift
OP7/SDA/MDIDO OP7: Pin checked during Start-up Sequence for
OP7: I configuration option
D4 See Table 8
SDA/MDIDO: I/O SDA: ACCESS.Bus Serial Data
MDIDO: SPI Master In Slave Out
PG6 A7 I/O GPIO
PG7 D2 I/O GPIO - Default setup RF traffic LED indication
(1) Connect to GND if CTS is not use.
(2) Must use 1-kΩpullup.
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PAD NAME PAD LOCATION TYPE DEFAULT LAYOUT DESCRIPTION
RDY# A4 O NC JTAG Ready Output (active low)
RESET_BB# B7 I Baseband Reset (active low)
RESET_RA# B8 I Radio Reset (active low)
RTS#(3) B1 O NC (if not used) Host Serial Port Request To Send (active low)
RXD B3 I Host Serial Port Receive Data
SCLK F1 I/O Audio PCM Interface Clock
SFS F2 I/O Audio PCM Interface Frame Synchronization
SRD F3 I Audio PCM Interface Receive Data Input
STD E3 O Audio PCM Interface Transmit Data Output
TCK B4 I NC JTAG Test Clock Input
TDI B5 I NC JTAG Test Data Input
TDO D5 O NC JTAG Test Data Output
TE A9 I GND Test Enable - Used for manufacturing test only
TMS A5 I NC JTAG Test Mode Select Input
TST1/DIV2# TST1: Test Mode. Leave not connected to permit use
B10 I NC with VTune automatic tuning algorithm
DIV2#: No longer supported
TST2 C7 I GND Test Mode, Connect to GND
TST3 C8 I GND Test Mode, Connect to GND
TST4 C9 I GND Test Mode, Connect to GND
TST5 D8 I GND Test Mode, Connect to GND
TST6 Test Input,
D9 I VCO_OUT Connect to VCO_OUT via 0-resistor to permit use
with VTune automatic tuning algorithm
TXD C3 O Host Serial Port Transmit Data
X1_CKI E7 I Crystal or External Clock 10-20 MHz
X1_CKO F7 O Crystal 10-20 MHz
X2_CKI GND
F5 I 32.768-kHz Crystal Oscillator
(if not used)
X2_CKO NC
E5 O 32.768-kHz Crystal Oscillator
(if not used)
XOSCEN Clock Request. Toggles with X2 (LP0) crystal
A6 O enable/disable
VCC E1 I Voltage Regulator Input
VCC_CORE C5 O 1.8-V Voltage Regulator Output
VCC_IO C4 I Power Supply I/O
VCC_IOP E4 I Power Supply Audio Interface
VCC_PLL F6 O 1.8-V Core Logic Power Supply Output
VCO_IN F9 I VCO Tuning Input, feedback from Loop filter
VCO_OUT F8 O Charge Pump Output, connect to Loop filter
VDD_IF A8 I Power Supply IF
VDD_IOR E6 I Power Supply I/O Radio/BB
VDD_RF A10 I Power Supply RF
VDD_VCO F10 I Power Supply VCO
VDD_X1 E8 I Power Supply Crystal Oscillator
(3) Treat as No Connect if RTS is not used. Pad required for mechanical stability.
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
The following conditions are true unless otherwise stated in the tables: TA= -40°C to +85°C, VCC = 3.3 V, and RF system
performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa board rev 1.1 reference design platform.
MIN MAX UNIT
VCC Digital Voltage Regulator input –0.2 4 V
VIVoltage on any pad with GND = 0 V –0.2 VCC + 0.2 V
VDD_RF
VDD_IF Supply Voltage Radio 0.2 3.3 V
VDD_X1
VDD_VCO
PINRF RF Input Power 0 dBm
VANT Applied Voltage to ANT pad 1.95 V
TLLead Temperature(2)(solder 4 sec.) 225 °C
TLNOPB Lead Temperature NOPB(2)(3)(solder 40 sec.) 260 °C
Tstg Storage temperature –65 150 °C
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) Reference IPC/JDEC J-STD-20C spec.
(3) NOPB = No Pb (No Lead)
7.2 ESD Ratings VALUE UNIT
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001(1) ±2000
Charged device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22- ±1000
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge V
C101(2)
Machine model (MM) ±200(3)
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(3) A 200-V ESD rating applies to all pins except OP3, OP6, OP7, MDODI, SCLK, SFS, STD, TDO, and ANT pins = 150 V.
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
The following conditions are true unless otherwise stated in the tables: TA= –40°C to 85°C, VCC = 3.3 V, and RF system
performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa board rev 1.1 reference design platform.
MIN TYP MAX UNIT
VCC Digital Voltage Regulator input 2.5 2.75 3.6 V
TRDigital Voltage Regulator Rise Time 10 μs
TAAmbient Operating Temperature Range –40 25 125 °C
Fully Functional Bluetooth Node
VCC_IO Supply Voltage Digital I/O 1.6 3.3 3.6 V
VCC_PLL Internally connected to VCC_Core
VDD_RF
VDD_IF Supply Voltage Radio 2.5 2.75 3 V
VDD_X1
VDD_VCO
VDD_IOR Supply Voltage Radio I/O 1.6 2.75 VDD_RF V
VCC_IOP Supply Voltage PCM Interface 1.6 3.3 3.6 V
VCC_CORE Supply Voltage Output 1.8 V
VCC_COREMAX Supply Voltage Output Max Load 5 mA
VCC_CORESHORT When used as Supply Input (VCC grounded) 1.6 1.8 2 V
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7.4 Thermal Information LMX9830
THERMAL METRIC(1) NZB [NFBGA] UNIT
60 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 51.0 °C/W
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report, SPRA953.
7.5 Power Supply Requirements(1)(2)
The following conditions are true unless otherwise stated in the tables: TA= –40°C to 85°C, VCC = 3.3 V, and RF system
performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa board rev 1.1 reference design platform.
PARAMETER MIN TYP(3) MAX UNIT
ICC-TX Power supply current for continuous transmit 65 mA
ICC-RX Power supply current for continuous receive 65 mA
IRXSL Receive Data in SPP Link, Slave(4) 26 mA
IRXM Receive Data in SPP Link, Master(4) 23 mA
ISnM Sniff Mode, Sniff interval 1 second(4) 5.6 mA
ISC-TLDIS Scanning, No Active Link, TL Disabled(4) 0.43 mA
IIdle Idle, Scanning Disabled, TL Disabled(4) 100 µA
(1) Power supply requirements based on Class II output power.
(2) Based on UART Baudrate 921.6 kbit/s.
(3) VCC = 3.3 V, VCC_IO = 3.3 V, Ambient Temperature = 25°C.
(4) Average values excluding IO.
7.6 Digital DC Characteristics
The following conditions are true unless otherwise stated in the tables: TA= –40°C to 85°C, VCC = 3.3 V, and RF system
performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa board rev 1.1 reference design platform.
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN MAX UNIT
VIH Logical 1 Input Voltage high 1.6 V VCC_IO 3.0 V 0.7 x VCC_IO VCC_IO + 0.2 V
(except oscillator I/O) 3.0 V VCC_IO 3.6 V 2 VCC_IO + 0.2
VIL Logical 0 Input Voltage low 1.6 V VCC_IO 3.0 V –0.2 0.25 x VCC_IO V
(except oscillator I/O) 3.0 V VCC_IO 3.6 V –0.2 0.8
VHYS Hysteresis Loop Width(1) 0.1 x VCC_IO V
IOH Logical 1 Output Current VOH = 2.4 V, VCC_IO = 3.0 V –10 mA
IOL Logical 0 Output Current VOH = 0.4 V, VCC_IO = 3.0 V 10 mA
(1) Specified by design.
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7.7 RF Receiver Performance Characteristics
In the performance characteristics tables the following applies: All tests performed are based on Bluetooth Test Specification
revision 2.0. All tests are measured at antenna port unless otherwise specified. TA= –40°C to 85°C, VDD_RF = 2.8 V unless
otherwise specified. RF system performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa Board rev 1.1 reference
design platform. PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP(1) MAX UNIT
RXsense 2.402 GHz –80 –76 dBm
Receive Sensitivity BER < 0.001 2.441 GHz –80 –76 dBm
2.480 GHz –80 –76 dBm
PinRF Maximum Input Level –10 0 dBm
IMP(2)(3) F1= + 3 MHz,
Intermodulation Performance F2= + 6 MHz, –38 –36 dBm
PinRF = –64 dBm
RSSI RSSI Dynamic Range at LNA Input –72 –52 dBm
ZRFIN(3) Single input impedance
Input Impedance of RF Port (RF_inout) 32
Fin = 2.5 GHz
Return Return Loss –8 dB
Loss(3)
OOB(2)(3) PinRF = –10 dBm,
Out Of Band Blocking Performance –10 dBm
30 MHz < FCWI < 2 GHz, BER < 0.001
PinRF = –27 dBm,
2000 MHz < FCWI < 2399 MHz, BER < –27 dBm
0.001
PinRF = –27 dBm,
2498 MHz < FCWI < 3000 MHz, BER < –27 dBm
0.001
PinRF = –10 dBm,
3000 MHz < FCWI < 12.75 GHz, BER < –10 dBm
0.001
(1) Typical operating conditions are at 2.75 V operating voltage and 25°C ambient temperature.
(2) The f0= –64 dBm Bluetooth modulated signal, f1= –39 dbm sine wave, f2= –39 dBm Bluetooth modulated signal, f0= 2f1- f2, and |f2-
f1| = n * 1 MHz, where n is 3, 4, or 5. For the typical case, n = 3.
(3) Not tested in production.
7.8 RF Transmitter Performance Characteristics
In the performance characteristics tables the following applies: All tests performed are based on Bluetooth Test Specification
revision 2.0. All tests are measured at antenna port unless otherwise specified. TA= –40°C to 85°C, VDD_RF = 2.8 V unless
otherwise specified. RF system performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa Board rev 1.1 reference
design platform. PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP(1) MAX UNIT
POUTRF 2.402 GHz 4 0 +3 dBm
Transmit Output Power 2.441 GHz 4 0 +3 dBm
2.480 GHz 4 0 +3 dBm
MOD ΔF1AVG Modulation Characteristics Data = 00001111 140 165 175 kHz
MOD ΔF2MAX(2) Modulation Characteristics Data = 10101010 115 125 kHz
ΔF2AVG/DF1AVG(3) Modulation Characteristics 0.8 kHz
20 dB Bandwidth 1000 kHz
POUT2*fo(4) Maximum gain setting:
PA 2nd Harmonic Suppression f0= 2402 MHz, -30 dBm
Pout = 4804 MHz
ZRFOUT(5) RF Output Impedance/Input Pout @ 2.5 GHz 47 Ω
Impedance of RF Port (RF_inout)
(1) Typical operating conditions are at 2.75 V operating voltage and 25°C ambient temperature.
(2) ΔF2max 115 kHz for at least 99.9% of all Δf2max.
(3) Modulation index set between 0.28 and 0.35.
(4) Out-of-Band spurs only exist at 2nd and 3rd harmonics of the CW frequency for each channel.
(5) Not tested in production.
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7.9 RF Synthesizer Performance Characteristics
In the performance characteristics tables the following applies: All tests performed are based on Bluetooth Test Specification
revision 2.0. All tests are measured at antenna port unless otherwise specified. TA= –40°C to 85°C, VDD_RF = 2.8 V unless
otherwise specified. RF system performance specifications are ensured on Texas Instruments Mesa Board rev 1.1 reference
design platform. PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
fVCO VCO Frequency Range 2402 2480 MHz
tLOCK Lock Time f0± 20 kHz 120 µs
Δf0offset(1) Initial Carrier Frequency Tolerance During preamble -75 0 75 kHz
Δf0drift(1) DH1 data packet -25 0 25 kHz
DH3 data packet -40 0 40 kHz
Initial Carrier Frequency Drift DH5 data packet -40 0 40 kHz
Drift Rate -20 0 20 kHz/50µs
tD- TX Transmitter Delay Time From TX data to antenna 4 µs
(1) Frequency accuracy is dependent on crystal oscillator chosen. The crystal must have a cumulative accuracy of < ±20 ppm to meet
Bluetooth specifications.
7.10 Typical Characteristics
Figure 1. Modulation Figure 2. Transmit Spectrum
Figure 3. Corresponding Eye Diagram Figure 4. Synthesizer Phase Noise
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Figure 5. Front-End Bandpass Filter Response
Figure 6. TX and RX Pin 50-Impedance Characteristics
Figure 7. Transceiver Return Loss
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9 Detailed Description
9.1 Overview
LMX9830 is a highly compact Bluetooth 2.0 module solution, with integrated radio, controller, and processor. The
built-in Bluetooth stacks up to the application layer allows users to communicate directly with SPP commands,
and develop additional SPP-based Bluetooth profiles on Host through UART interface.
9.2 Functional Block Diagram
9.3 Feature Description
9.3.1 Feature Overview
The firmware supplied in the on-chip ROM memory offers a complete Bluetooth (v2.0) stack including profiles
and command interface. This firmware features point-to-point and point-to-multipoint link management supporting
data rates up to the theoretical maximum over RFComm of 704 kbps (Best in Class in the industry). The internal
memory supports up to 7 active Bluetooth data links and one active SCO link.
The on-chip Patch RAM provided for lowest cost and risk, allows the flexibility of a firmware upgrade.
The LMX9830 module is lead free and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. For more
information on those quality standards, visit TI's green compliance website at
http://focus.ti.com/quality/docs/qualityhome.tsp
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Feature Description (continued)
9.3.1.1 Hardware
Baseband and Link Management Processors
CompactRISC Core
Embedded ROM and Patch RAM Memory
UART Command/Data Port:
Support for up to 921.6 k Baud Rate
Auxiliary Host Interface Ports:
Link Status
Transceiver Status (TX or RX)
Three General Purpose I/Os, Available through the API
Alternative IO Functions:
Link Status
Transport Layer Activity
Advanced Power Management (APM) Features:
Advanced Power Management functions
Advanced Audio Interface for External PCM Codec
ACCESS.Bus and SPI/Microwire for Interfacing with External Nonvolatile Memory
9.3.1.2 Firmware
Complete Bluetooth Stack including:
Baseband and Link Manager
L2CAP, RFCOMM, SDP
Profiles:
GAP
SDAP
SPP
Additional Profile support on Host, for example:
Dial Up Networking (DUN)
Facsimile Profile (FAX)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Object Push Profile (OPP)
Synchronization Profile (SYNC)
Headset (HSP)
Handsfree Profile (HFP)
Basic Imaging Profile (BIP)
Basic Printing Profile (BPP)
On-Chip application including:
Default connections
Command Interface:
Link setup and configuration (also Multipoint)
Configuration of the module
Service database modifications
UART Transparent mode
Optimized cable replacement :
Automatic transparent mode
Event filter
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Feature Description (continued)
9.3.1.3 Highly Integrated Digital Technology
Accepts external clock or crystal input:
13 MHz Typical
Supports 10 - 20 MHz
Secondary 32.768-kHz oscillator for low-power modes
20 ppm cumulative clock error required for Bluetooth
Synthesizer:
Integrated VCO
Provides all clocking for radio and baseband functions
Antenna Port (50 nominal impedance):
Embedded front-end filter for enhanced out of band performance
Integrated transmit/receive switch (full duplex operation via antenna port)
Better than –80 dBm input sensitivity
0 dBm typical output power
9.3.1.4 Physical
Compact size - 6.1 mm × 9.1 mm × 1.2 mm
Complete system interface provided in Ball Grid Array on underside for surface mount assembly
9.3.2 Baseband and Link Management Processors
Baseband and Lower Link control functions are implemented using a combination of TI's CompactRISC 16-bit
processor and the Bluetooth Lower Link Controller. These processors operate from integrated ROM memory and
RAM and execute on-board firmware implementing all Bluetooth functions.
9.3.2.1 Bluetooth Lower Link Controller
The integrated Bluetooth Lower Link Controller (LLC) complies with the Bluetooth Specification version 2.0 and
implements the following functions:
Adaptive Frequency Hopping
Interlaced Scanning
Fast Connect
Support for 1, 3, and 5 slot packet types
79 Channel hop frequency generation circuitry
Fast frequency hopping at 1600 hops per second
Power management control
Access code correlation and slot timing recovery
9.3.2.2 Bluetooth Upper Layer Stack
The integrated upper layer stack is prequalified and includes the following protocol layers:
L2CAP
RFComm
SDP
9.3.2.3 Profile Support
The on-chip application of the LMX9830 allows full stand-alone operation, without any Bluetooth protocol layer
necessary outside the module. It supports the Generic Access Profile (GAP), the Service Discovery Application
Profile (SDAP), and the Serial Port Profile (SPP).
The on-chip profiles can be used as interfaces to additional profiles executed on the host. The LMX9830 includes
a configurable service database to answer requests with the profiles supported.
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Feature Description (continued)
9.3.2.4 Application With Command Interface
The module supports automatic slave operation eliminating the need for an external control unit. The
implemented transparent option enables the chip to handle incoming data raw, without the need for packaging in
a special format. The device uses a pin to block unallowed connections. This pincode can be fixed or
dynamically set.
Acting as master, the application offers a simple but versatile command interface for standard Bluetooth
operation-like inquiry, service discovery, or serial port connection. The firmware supports up to seven slaves.
Default Link Policy settings and a specific master mode allow optimized configuration for the application specific
requirements. See also Integrated Firmware.
9.3.2.5 Memory
The LMX9830 introduces 16 kB of combined system and Patch RAM memory that can be used for data and/or
code upgrades of the ROM based firmware. Due to the flexible start-up used for the LMX9830 operating
parameters like the Bluetooth Device Address (BD_ADDR) are defined during boot time. This allows reading out
the parameters of an external EEPROM or programming them directly over UART.
9.3.2.6 External Memory Interfaces
As the LMX9830 is a ROM based device with no on-chip non volatile storage, the operation parameters will be
lost after a power cycle or hardware reset. In order to prevent re initializing such parameters, patches or even
user data, the LMX9830 offers two interfaces to connect an external EEPROM to the device:
μ-wire/SPI
Access.bus (I2C compatible)
The selection of the interface is done during start-up based on the option pins. See Table 8 for the option pin
descriptions.
9.3.2.7 µ-wire/SPI Interface
In case the firmware is configured by the option pins to use a µ-wire/SPI EEPROM, the LMX9830 will activate
that interface and try to read out data from the EEPROM. The external memory must be compatible to the
reference listed in Table 1. The largest size EEPROM supported is limited by the addressing format of the
selected NVM.
The device must have a page size equal to N x 32 bytes.
The firmware requires that the EEPROM supports Page write. Clock must be HIGH when idle.
Table 1. M95640-S EEPROM 8k x 8
PARAMETER VALUE
Supplier ST Microelectronics
Supply Voltage(1) 1.8 - 3.6 V
Interface SPI compatible (positive clock SPI Modes)
Memory Size 8k x 8, 64 kbit
Clock Rate(1) 2 MHz
Access Byte and Page Write (up to 32 bytes)
(1) Parameter range reduced to requirements of TI reference design.
9.3.2.8 Access.bus Interface
In case the firmware is configured by the option pins to use an access.bus or I2C compatible EEPROM, the
LMX9830 will activate that interface and try to read out data from the EEPROM. The external memory must be
compatible to the reference listed in Table 2.
The largest size EEPROM supported is limited by the addressing format of the selected NVM. The device must
have a page size equal to N x 32 bytes.
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The device uses a 16 bit address format. The device address must be “000”.
Table 2. 24C64 EEPROM 8kx8
PARAMETER VALUE
Supplier Atmel
Supply Voltage(1) 2.7 - 5.5 V
Interface 2 wire serial interface
Memory Size 8K x 8, 64 kbit
Clock Rate(1) 100 kHz
Access 32 Byte Page Write Mode
(1) Parameter range reduced to requirements of TI reference design.
9.3.3 Transport Port - UART
The LMX9830 provides one Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART). The UART interface consists
out of Receive (RX), Transmit (TX), Ready-to-Send (RTS) and Clear-to-Send signals. RTS and CTS are used for
hardware handshaking between the host and the LMX9830. Because the LMX9830 acts as gateway between the
Bluetooth and the UART interface, TI recommends to use the handshaking signals especially for transparent
operation. In case two signals are used CTS must be pulled to GND. Also see the LMX9830 Software User’s
Guide for detailed information on 2-wire operation.
The UART interface supports formats of 8-bit data with or without parity, with one or two stop bits. It can operate
at standard baud rates from 2400 bits/s up to a maximum baud rate of 921.6 kbits/s. DMA transfers are
supported to allow for fast processor independent receive and transmit operation.
The UART baudrate is configured during start-up by checking option pins OP3, OP4 and OP5 for reference clock
and baudrate. In case Auto baud rate detect is chosen, the firmware check the NVS area if a valid UART
baudrate has been stored in a previous session. In case, no useful value can be found the device will switch to
auto baud rate detection and wait for an incoming reference signal.
The UART offers wakeup from the power save modes via the multi-input wakeup module. When the LMX9830 is
in low power mode, RTS# and CTS# can function as Host_WakeUp and Bluetooth_WakeUp respectively.
Table 3 represents the operational modes supported by the firmware for implementing the transport via the
UART.
Table 3. UART Operation Modes
ITEM RANGE DEFAULT AT POWER UP WITH AUTO-DETECT
Baud Rate Either configured by option pins, NVS
2.4 to 921.6 kbits/s 2.4 to 921.6 kbits/s
parameter or auto baud rate detection
Flow Control RTS#/CTS# or None RTS#/CTS# RTS#/CTS#
Parity Odd, Even, None None None
Stop Bits 1,2 1 1
Data Bits 8 8 8
9.3.4 Audio Port
9.3.4.1 Advanced Audio Interface
The Advanced Audio Interface (AAI) is an advanced version of the Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) that
provides a full-duplex communications port to a variety of industry-standard 13/14/15/16-bit linear or 8-bit log
PCM codecs, DSPs, and other serial audio devices.
The interface allows the support one codec or interface. The firmware selects the desired audio path and
interface configuration by a parameter that is located in RAM (imported from nonvolatile storage or programmed
during boot-up). The audio path options include the Motorola MC145483 codec, the OKI MSM7717 codec, the
Winbond W681360/W681310 codecs and the PCM slave through the AAI.
In case an external codec or DSP is used the LMX9830 audio interface generates the necessary bit and frame
clock driving the interface.
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Table 4 summarizes the audio path selection and the configuration of the audio interface at the specific modes.
The LMX9830 supports one SCO link.
Table 4. Audio Path Configuration
AAI FRAME
AAI BIT AAI FRAME
AUDIO SETTING INTERFACE FREQ FORMAT SYNC PULSE
CLOCK CLOCK LENGTH
Advanced audio 8-bit log PCM
OKI MSM7717 480 kHz 8 kHz 14 Bits
interface (a-law only)
ANY(1)
Advanced audio
Motorola MC145483(2) 13-bit linear 480 kHz 8 kHz 13 Bits
interface
Advanced audio 8-bit log PCM
OKI MSM7717 520 kHz 8 kHz 14 Bits
interface (a-law only)
13 MHz
Advanced audio
Motorola MC145483(2) 13-bit linear 520 kHz 8 kHz 13 Bits
interface
Advanced audio 8 bit log PCM
Winbond W681310 13 MHz 520 kHz 8 kHz 14 Bits
interface A-law and μ-law
Advanced audio
Winbond W681360 13 MHz 13-bit linear 520 kHz 8 kHz 13 Bits
interface
Advanced audio
PCM slave(3) ANY(1) 8/16 bits 128 - 1024 kHz 8 kHz 8/16 Bits
interface
(1) For supported frequencies see Table 12.
(2) Due to internal clock divider limitations the optimum of 512 kHz, 8 kHz can not be reached. The values are set to the best possible
values. The clock mismatch does not result in any discernible loss in audio quality.
(3) In PCM slave mode, parameters are stored in NVS. Bit clock and frame clock must be generated by the host interface.
PCM slave configuration example: PCM slave uses the slot 0, 1 slot per frame, 16 bit linear mode, long frame
sync, normal frame sync. In this case, 0x03E0 should be stored in NVS. See “LMX9830 Software Users Guide”
for more details.
9.3.5 Auxiliary Ports
9.3.5.1 RESET#
There are two reset inputs: RESET_RA# for the radio and RESET_BB# for the baseband. Both are active low.
There is also a reset output, B_RESET_RA# (Buffered Radio Reset) active low. This output follows input
RESET_RA#.
When RESET_RA# is released, going high, B_RESET_RA# stays low until the clock has started.
See System Power-Up for details.
9.3.5.2 General Purpose I/Os
The LMX9830 offers 3 pins which either can be used as indication and configuration pins or can be used for
General Purpose functionality. The selection is made out of settings derived out of the power-up sequence.
In General Purpose configuration the pins are controlled hardware specific commands giving the ability to set the
direction, set them to high or low or enable a weak pullup.
In alternate function the pins have predefined indication functionality. See Table 5 for a description on the
alternate indication functionality.
Table 5. Alternate GPIO Pin Configuration
PIN DESCRIPTION
OP4/PG4 Operation Mode pin to configure Transport Layer settings during boot-up
PG6 GPIO
PG7 RF Traffic indication
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9.3.6 System Power Up
In order to correctly power up the LMX9830, the following sequence is recommended to be performed:
Apply VCC_IO and VCC to the LMX9830.
The RESET_RA# should be driven high. Then RESET_BB# should be driven high at a recommended time of 1
ms after the LMX9830 voltage rails are high. The LMX9830 is properly reset.
See Figure 8.
ESR of the crystal also has impact on the start-up time of the crystal oscillator circuit of the LMX9830 (See
Table 6 and Table 7).
Figure 8. LMX9830 Power-On Reset Timing
Table 6. LMX9830 Power to Reset Timing
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITION MIN TYP MAX UNIT
tPTORRA VCC and VCC_IO at operating voltage
Power to Reset _RA# <500(1) µs
level to valid reset
tPTORBB VCC and VCC_IO at operating voltage
Reset_RA# to Reset_BB# 1(2) ms
level to valid reset
(1) Rise time on power must switch on fast, rise time <500 µs.
(2) Recommended value.
Table 7. ESR vs Start-up Time
ESR () TYPICAL(1)(2) UNIT
10 12 ms
25 13 ms
40 16 ms
50 24 ms
80 30 ms
(1) Frequency, loading caps and ESR all must be considered for determining start-up time.
(2) For reference only, must be tested on each system to accurately design POR and correctly start up system.
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9.3.7 Start-up Sequence
During start-up, the LMX9830 checks the options register pins OP3 to OP7 for configuration on operation mode,
external clock source, transport layer and available nonvolatile storage PROM.
The different options for start-up are described in Table 8.
9.3.7.1 Options Register
External pads in Table 8 are latched in this register at the end of Reset. The Options register can be read by
firmware at any time.
All pads are inputs with weak on-chip pullup/down resistors during Reset. Resistors are disconnected at the end
of RESET_BB#.
1 = Pullup resistor connected in application
0 = Pulldown resistor connected in application
x = Don’t care
9.3.7.2 Start-up With External PROM Available
To be able to read out information from an external PROM the option pins must be set according to Table 8.
Start-up sequence activities:
1. From the Options registers OP6 and OP7, the LMX9830 checks if a serial PROM is available to use
(ACCESS.bus or Microwire).
2. If serial PROM is available, the permanent parameter block, patch block, and nonvolatile storage (NVS) are
read from it. If the BD Address is not present, enter the BD address to be saved in the NVS. For more
information see Configuring the LMX9830 Through Transport Layer.
3. From the Options register OP3, OP4 and OP5, the LMX9830 checks for clocking information and transport
layer settings. If the NVS information are not sufficient, the LMX9830 will send the “Await Initialization” event
on the TL (Transport Layer) and wait for additional information (see Start-up Without External PROM
Available.)
4. The LMX9830 compensates the UART for new BBCLK information from the NVS.
5. The LMX9830 starts up the Bluetooth core.
9.3.7.3 Start-up Without External PROM Available
The following sequence will take place if OP6 and OP7 have been set to “No external memory” as described in
Table 8.
Start-up sequence activities:
1. From the Options registers OP6 and OP7, the LMX9830 checks if a serial PROM is available to use.
2. From the Options register OP3, OP4 and OP5, the LMX9830 checks for clocking mode and transport layer.
3. The LMX9830 sends the “Await Initialization” Event on the TL (Transport Layer) and waits for NVS
configuration commands. The configuration is finalized by sending the “Enter Bluetooth Mode” command.
4. The LMX9830 compensates the UART for new BBCLK information from the NVS.
5. The LMX9830 starts up the Bluetooth core.
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Table 8. Start-up Sequence Options(1)
PACKAGE PAD COMMENT
OP3 OP4 OP5 OP6(2) OP7(3) ENV1#
PD = Internal Pulldown during Reset
PD PD PD PD PD PU PU = Internal Pullup during Reset
Open (1)
x x x Open (0) Open (0) No serial memory
BBCLK
Open (1)
x x x 1 Open (0) Reserved
BBCLK
Open (1)
x x x Open (0) 1 Microwire serial memory
BBCLK
Open (1)
x x x 1 1 ACCESS.bus serial memory
BBCLK
T_SCLK x x T_RFDATA T_RFCE 0 BBCLK Test mode
(1) 1/0 pullup/down resistor connected in application.
(2) If OP6 is 1, must use 1-kpullup, If OP6 is 0, must use 10-kpulldown.
(3) If OP7 is 1, must use 1-kpullup.
Figure 9. Flow Diagram for the Start-Up Sequence
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Table 9. Fixed Frequencies
OSC FREQ. BBCLK (MHz) PLL (48 MHz) OP3(1) OP4(2) OP5(3) FUNCTION
(MHz)
12 12 OFF 0 0 0 UART speed read from NVS
Clock and UART baudrate
10-20(4) 10-20(1) ON 0 1 0 detection
13 13 OFF 1 0 0 UART speed read from NVS
13 13 OFF 1 0 1 UART speed 9.6 kbps
13 13 OFF 1 1 0 UART speed 115.2 kbps
13 13 OFF 1 1 1 UART speed 921.6 kbps
(1) If OP3 is 1, must use 1-kpullup.
(2) If OP4 is 1, must use 1-kpullup.
(3) If OP5 is 1, must use 1-kpullup.
(4) Supported frequencies see Table 13.
9.3.7.4 Configuring the LMX9830 Through Transport Layer
As described in System Power-Up, the LMX9830 will check during start-up the Options Registers if an external
PROM is available. If the information on the PROM are incomplete or no PROM is installed the LMX9830 will
boot into the “initialization Mode”.
The mode is confirmed by the “Await Initialization” Event.
The following information are needed to enter Bluetooth Mode:
Bluetooth Device Address (BD_Addr)
External clock source (only if 10 - 20 MHz has been selected)
UART Baudrate (only if Auto baudrate detection has been selected)
In general the following procedure will initialize the LMX9830:
1. Wait for “Await initialization” Event
Event will only appear if transport layer speed is set or after successful baudrate detection.
2. Send “Set Clock and Baudrate” Command only if the clock speed is not known through hardware
configuration (i.e only if OP3, OP4, OP5 = 0 1 0).
3. Send “Write BD_Addr” to Configure Local Bluetooth Device Address.
4. Send “Enter Bluetooth Mode”
LMX9830 will use configured clock and UART speed and start the command interface.
Note: In case no EEPROM is used, BDAddr, clock source and Baudrate are only valid until the next power-cycle
or hardware reset.
9.3.7.5 Auto Baud Rate Detection
The LMX9830 supports an Automatic Baudrate Detection in case the external clock is different to 12, 13 MHz or
the range 10-20 MHz or the baudrate is different to 9.6 kbps, 115.2 or 921.6 kbit/s.
The baudrate detection is based on the measurement of one character. The following issues need to be
considered:
The flow control pin CTS must be low or else the host is in flow stop.
The Auto Baudrate Detector measures the length of the 0x01 character from the positive edge of bit 0 to the
positive edge of stop bit.
Therefore the very first received character must always be a 0x01.
The host can restrict itself to send only a 0x01 character or also can send a command.
The host must flush the TX buffer within 50-100 milliseconds depend on clock frequency on the host
controller.
After 50-100 milliseconds the UART is about to be initialized and short after the host should receive a “Await
Initialization” Event or an “Command Status” Event.
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Figure 10. Auto Baudrate Detection Timing Diagram
9.3.8 Using an External EEPROM for Nonvolatile Data
The LMX9830 offers two interfaces to connect to external memory. Depending on the EEPROM used, the
interface is activated by setting the correct option pins during start-up. See Table 8 for the option pin settings.
The external memory is used to store mandatory parameters like the BD_Address as well as many optional
parameters like Link Keys or even User data.
The NVM is organized with fixed addresses for the parameters. Because of that the EEPROM can be
preprogrammed with default parameters in manufacturing. Refer to Table 36 for the organization of the NVS
map.
In case the external memory is empty on first start-up, the LMX9830 will behave as like no memory is connected.
(See Start-up Without External PROM Available). During the start-up process, parameters can be written directly
to the EEPROM to be available after next bootup. On first bootup, the EEPROM will be automatically
programmed to default values, including the UART speed of 9600 BPS. Patches supplied over the TL will be
stored automatically into the EEPROM.
9.3.9 Integrated Firmware
The LMX9830 includes the full Bluetooth stack up to RFComm to support the following profiles:
GAP (Generic Access Profile)
SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
Figure 11 shows the Bluetooth protocol stack with command interpreter interface. The command interpreter
offers a number of different commands to support the functionality given by the different profiles. Execution and
interface timing is handled by the control application.
The chip has an internal data area in RAM that includes the parameters shown in Table 36.
Figure 11. LMX9830 Software Implementation
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9.3.10 Digital Smart Radio
9.3.10.1 Functional Description
The integrated Digital Smart Radio uses a heterodyne receiver architecture with a low intermediate frequency (2
MHz) such that the intermediate frequency filters can be integrated on chip. The receiver consists of a low-noise
amplifier (LNA) followed by two mixers. The intermediate frequency signal processing blocks consist of a poly-
phase bandpass filter (BPF), two hard-limiters (LIM), a frequency discriminator (DET), and a post-detection filter
(PDF). The received signal level is detected by a received signal strength indicator (RSSI).
The received frequency equals the local oscillator frequency (fLO) plus the intermediate frequency (fIF):
fRF = fLO + fIF (supradyne).
The radio includes a synthesizer consisting of a phase detector, a charge pump, an (off-chip) loop-filter, an RF-
frequency divider, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO).
The transmitter uses IQ-modulation with bit-stream data that is gaussian filtered. Other blocks included in the
transmitter are a VCO buffer and a power amplifier (PA).
9.3.10.2 Receiver Front-End
The receiver front-end consists of a low-noise amplifier (LNA) followed by two mixers and two low-pass filters for
the I- and Q-channels.
The intermediate frequency (IF) part of the receiver front-end consists of two IF amplifiers that receive input
signals from the mixers, delivering balanced I- and Q-signals to the poly-phase bandpass filter. The poly-phase
bandpass filter is directly followed by two hard-limiters that together generate an AD-converted RSSI signal.
9.3.10.2.1 Poly-Phase Bandpass Filter
The purpose of the IF bandpass filter is to reject noise and spurious (mainly adjacent channel) interference that
would otherwise enter the hard limiting stage. In addition, it takes care of the image rejection.
The bandpass filter uses both the I- and Q-signals from the mixers. The out-of-band suppression should be
higher than 40 dB (f<1 MHz, f>3 MHz). The bandpass filter is tuned over process spread and temperature
variations by the autotuner circuitry. A 5th order Butterworth filter is used.
9.3.10.2.2 Hard-Limiter and RSSI
The I- and Q-outputs of the bandpass filter are each followed by a hard-limiter. The hard-limiter has its own
reference current. The RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) measures the level of the RF input signal.
The RSSI is generated by piece-wise linear approximation of the level of the RF signal. The RSSI has a mV/dB
scale, and an analog-to-digital converter for processing by the baseband circuit. The input RF power is converted
to a 5-bit value. The RSSI value is then proportional to the input power (in dBm).
The digital output from the ADC is sampled on the BPKTCTL signal low-to-high transition.
9.3.10.3 Receiver Back-End
The hard-limiters are followed by a two frequency discriminators. The I-frequency discriminator uses the 90×
phase-shifted signal from the Q-path, while the Q-discriminator uses the 90× phase-shifted signal from the I-path.
A poly-phase bandpass filter performs the required phase shifting. The output signals of the I- and Q-
discriminator are substracted and filtered by a low-pass filter. An equalizer is added to improve the eye-pattern
for 101010 patterns.
After equalization, a dynamic AFC (automatic frequency offset compensation) circuit and slicer extract the
RX_DATA from the analog data pattern. It is expected that the Eb/No of the demodulator is approximately 17 dB.
9.3.10.3.1 Frequency Discriminator
The frequency discriminator gets its input signals from the limiter. A defined signal level (independent of the
power supply voltage) is needed to obtain the input signal. Both inputs of the frequency discriminator have
limiting circuits to optimize performance. The bandpass filter in the frequency discriminator is tuned by the
autotuning circuitry.
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9.3.10.3.2 Post-Detection Filter and Equalizer
The output signals of the FM discriminator first go through a post-detection filter and then through an equalizer.
Both the post-detection filter and equalizer are tuned to the proper frequency by the autotuning circuitry. The
post-detection filter is a low-pass filter intended to suppress all remaining spurious signals, such as the second
harmonic (4 MHz) from the FM detector and noise generated after the limiter.
The post-detection filter also helps for attenuating the first adjacent channel signal. The equalizer improves the
eye-opening for 101010 patterns. The post-detection filter is a third order Butterworth filter.
9.3.10.4 Autotuning Circuitry
The autotuning circuitry is used for tuning the bandpass filter, the detector, the post-detection filter, the equalizer,
and the transmit filters for process and temperature variations. The circuit also includes an offset compensation
for the FM detector.
9.3.10.5 Synthesizer
The synthesizer consists of a phase-frequency detector, a charge pump, a low-pass loop filter, a programmable
frequency divider, a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), a delta-sigma modulator, and a lookup table.
The frequency divider consists of a divide-by-2 circuit (divides the 5 GHz signal from the VCO down to 2.5 GHz),
a divide-by-8-or-9 divider, and a digital modulus control. The delta-sigma modulator controls the division ratio and
also generates an input channel value to the lookup table.
9.3.10.5.1 Phase-Frequency Detector
The phase-frequency detector is a 5-state phase-detector. It responds only to transitions, hence phase-error is
independent of input waveform duty cycle or amplitude variations. Loop lockup occurs when all the negative
transitions on the inputs, F_REF and F_MOD, coincide. Both outputs (that is, Up and Down) then remain high.
This is equal to the zero error mode. The phase-frequency detector input frequency range operates at 12 MHz.
9.3.10.6 Transmitter Circuitry
The transmitter consists of ROM tables, two Digital to Analog (DA) converters, two low-pass filters, IQ mixers,
and a power amplifier (PA).
The ROM tables generate a digital IQ signal based on the transmit data. The output of the ROM tables is
inserted into IQ-DA converters and filtered through two low-pass filters. The two signal components are mixed up
to 2.5 GHz by the TX mixers and added together before being inserted into the transmit PA.
9.3.10.6.1 IQ-DA Converters and TX Mixers
The ROM output signals drive an I- and a Q-DA converter. Two Butterworth low-pass filters filter the DA output
signals. The 6-MHz clock for the DA converters and the logic circuitry around the ROM tables are derived from
the autotuner.
The TX mixers mix the balanced I- and Q-signals up to 2.4-2.5 GHz. The output signals of the I- and Q-mixers
are summed.
9.3.10.7 Crystal Requirements
The LMX9830 contains a crystal driver circuit. This circuit operates with an external crystal and capacitors to
form an oscillator. shows the recommended crystal circuit. Table 13 specifies system clock requirements.
The RF local oscillator and internal digital clocks for the LMX9830 is derived from the reference clock at the
CLK+ input. This reference may either come from an external clock or a dedicated crystal oscillator. The crystal
oscillator connections require an Xtal and two grounded capacitors.
It is also important to consider board and design dependant capacitance in tuning crystal circuit. Equations that
follow allow a close approximation of crystal tuning capacitance required, but actual values on board will vary
with capacitive properties of the board. As a result, some fine tuning of crystal circuit that must be done that
cannot be calculated; tuning must be done by testing different values of load capacitance.
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Many different crystals can be used with the LMX9830. Key requirements from Bluetooth specification is + 20
ppm. Additionally, ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) must be carefully considered. LMX9830 can support
maximum of 230 ESR, but it is recommended to stay <100 ESR for best performance over voltage and
temperature. Reference Figure 17 for ESR as part of crystal circuit for more information.
9.3.10.7.1 Crystal
The crystal appears inductive near its resonant frequency. It forms a resonant circuit with its load capacitors. The
resonant frequency may be trimmed with the crystal load capacitance.
1. Load Capacitance: For resonance at the correct frequency, the crystal should be loaded with its specified
load capacitance, which is the value of capacitance used in conjunction with the crystal unit. Load
capacitance is a parameter specified by the crystal, typically expressed in pF. The crystal circuit shown in
Figure 13 is composed of:
C1 (motional capacitance)
R1 (motional resistance)
L1 (motional inductance)
C0 (static or shunt capacitance)
The LMX9830 provides some of the load with internal capacitors Cint. The remainder must come from the
external capacitors and tuning capacitors labeled Ct1 and Ct2 as shown in Figure 12. Ct1 and Ct2 should
have the same the value for best noise performance. The LMX9830 has an additional internal capacitance
CTUNE of 2.6 pF. Crystal load capacitance (CL) is calculated as the following:
CL= Cint + CTUNE + Ct1//Ct2 (1)
The CLabove does not include the crystal internal self-capacitance C0as shown in Figure 13, so the total
capacitance is:
Ctotal = CL+ C0(2)
Based on crystal spec and equation:
CL= Cint + CTUNE + Ct1//Ct2 (3)
CL= 8 pF + 2.6 pF + 6 pF = 16.6 pF (4)
16.6 pF is very close to the TEW crystal requirement of 16 pF load capacitance. With the internal shunt
capacitance Ctotal:
Ctotal = 16.6 pF + 5 pF = 21.6 pF (5)
2. Crystal Pullability: Pullability is another important parameter for a crystal, which is the change in frequency of
a crystal with units of ppm/pF, either from the natural resonant frequency to a load resonant frequency, or
from one load resonant frequency to another. The frequency can be pulled in a parallel resonant circuit by
changing the value of load capacitance. A decrease in load capacitance causes an increase in frequency,
and an increase in load capacitance causes a decrease in frequency.
3. Frequency Tuning: Frequency Tuning is achieved by adjusting the crystal load capacitance with external
capacitors. It is a Bluetooth requirement that the frequency is always within ±20 ppm. Crystal/oscillator must
have cumulative accuracy specifications of ±15 ppm to provide margin for frequency drift with aging and
temperature.
TEW Crystal: The LMX9830 has been tested with the TEW TAS-4025A crystal, reference Table 10 for
specification. Because the internal capacitance of the crystal circuit is 8 pF and the load capacitance is 16
pF, 12 pF is a good starting point for both Ct1 and Ct2. The 2480-MHz RF frequency offset is then tested.
Figure 14 shows the RF frequency offset test results.
Figure 14 shows the results are –20 kHz off the center frequency, which is –1 ppm. The pullability of the
crystal is 2 ppm/pF, so the load capacitance must be decreased by about 1.0 pF. By changing Ct1 or Ct2 to
10 pF, the total load capacitance is decreased by 1.0 pF. Figure 15 shows the frequency offset test results.
The frequency offset is now zero with Ct1 = 10 pF, Ct2 = 10 pF.
Reference Table 11 for crystal tuning values used on Mesa Development Board with TEW crystal.
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Figure 12. LMX9830 Crystal Recommended Circuit
Figure 13. Crystal Equivalent Circuit
Table 10. TEW TAS-4025A
SPECIFICATION VALUE
Package 4.0 × 2.5 × 0.65 mm - 4 pads
Frequency 13.000 MHz
Mode Fundamental
Stability > ±15 ppm @ –40 to +85°C
CLLoad Capacitance 16 pF
ESR 80 max.
C0Shunt Capacitance 5 pF
Drive Level 50 ±10 µV
Pullability 2 ppm/pF min
Storage Temperature –40 to 85°C
Table 11. TEW on LMX9830 DONGLE
REFERENCE LMX9830
Ct1 12 pF
Ct2 12 pF
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Figure 14. Frequency Offset with 12 pF//12 pF Capacitors Figure 15. Frequency Offset with 10 pF//10 pF Capacitors
9.3.10.7.2 TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator)
The LMX9830 also can operate with an external TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator). The
TCXO signal is directly connected to the CLK+.
Input Impedance: The LMX9830 CLK+ pin has in input impedance of 2 pF capacitance in parallel with >400
kW resistance.
9.3.10.7.3 Optional 32-kHz Oscillator
A second oscillator is provided (see Figure 16) that is tuned to provide optimum performance and low-power
consumption while operating with a 32.768-kHz crystal. An external crystal clock network is required between the
X2_CKI clock input and the X2_CKO clock output signals. The oscillator is built in a Pierce configuration and
uses two external capacitors. Table 12 provides the oscillator’s specifications.
In case the 32 kHz is not used, it is recommended to leave X2_CKO open and connect X2_CKI to GND.
Figure 16. 32.768-kHz Oscillator
Table 12. 32.768-kHz Oscillator Specifications
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
VDD Supply Voltage 1.62 1.8 1.98 V
IDDACT Supply Current (Active) 2 µA
f Nominal Output Frequency 32.768 kHz
VPPOSC Oscillating Amplitude 1.8 V
Duty Cycle 40% 60%
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9.3.10.7.4 ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)
LMX9830 can operate with a wide range of crystals with different ESR ratings. Reference Table 13 and
Figure 17 for more details.
Table 13. System Clock Requirements
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT
External Reference Clock Frequency(1) 10 13 20 MHz
Frequency Tolerance (over full operating temperature and aging) -20 ±15 20 ppm
Crystal Serial Resistance 230
External Reference Clock Power Swing, pk to pk 100 200 400 mV
Aging ±1 ppm per year
(1) Supported frequencies from external oscillator (in MHz): 10.00, 10.368, 12.00, 12.60, 12.80, 13.00, 13.824, 14.40, 15.36, 16.00, 16.20,
16.80, 19.20, 19.68, 19.80
Figure 17. ESR vs Load Capacitance for the Crystal Circuit
9.3.10.7.5 Antenna Matching and Front-End Filtering
Figure 18 shows the recommended component layout to be used between RF output and antenna input. Allows
for versatility in the design such that the match to the antenna maybe improved and/or the blocking margin
increased by addition of a LC filter. Refer to antenna application note for further details.
Figure 18. Front End Layout
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1 + ZC2 À T22
(1 + ZC2 À T12)(1 + ZC2 À T32)
ZC2 À N
A0 = À
KIÀ KVCO
A1 = A0 À (T1 + T3)
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A2 = A0 À T1 À T3
T3 = T31 u T1 T2 = ZC2 À (T1 + T3)
J
I = tan-1 ZC À T1 À T1 + T31
J
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and ZC = 2SFC
N = Fout
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9.3.10.7.6 Loop Filter Design
The LMX9830 has an external loop filter which must be designed for best performance by the end customer.
This section therefore gives some foresight into its design. Refer also to Loop Filter application note and TI's
Webench on-line design tool for more information.
9.3.10.7.6.1 Component Calculations
The following parameters are required for component value calculation of a third order passive loop filter.
ΦPhase Margin: Phase of the open loop transfer function
FcLoop Bandwidth
Fcomp Comparison Frequency: Phase detector frequency
KVOC VCO gain: Sensitivity of the VCO to control volts
KΦCharge Pump gain: Magnitude of the alternating current during lock
FOUT Maximum RF output frequency
T31 Ratio of the poles T3 to T1 in a 3rd order filter
γGamma optimization parameter
The third order loop filter being defined has the following topology. shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Third Order Loop Filter
(6)
Calculate the poles and zeros. Use exact method to solve for T1 using numerical methods,
(7)
(8)
Calculate the loop filter coefficients,
(9)
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C2 = A0 C1 C3
C3 = T22 À C1 A2
1 À T22 À C12 + T2 À A1 À C1 A2 À A0
T2 À A0 T2 À A1
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Summary:
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION UNIT
n N counter value None
Loop Bandwidth rad/s
T1 Loop filter pole S
T2 Loop filter zero S
T3 Loop filter zero S
A0 Total capacitance nF
A1 First order loop filter coefficient nFs
A2 Second order loop filter coefficient nFs2
Components can then be calculated from loop filter coefficients
(10)
(11)
(12)
Some typical values for the LMX9830 are:
Table 14. Typical Values
DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT
Comparison Frequency 13 MHz
Phase Margin 48 Pl rad
Loop bandwidth 100 kHz
T3 over T1 ratio 40%
Gamma 1.0
VCO gain 120 MHz per V
Charge pump gain 0.6 mA
Fout 2441 MHz
Which give the following component values:
Table 15. Component Values
DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT
C1 0.17 nF
C2 2.38 nF
C3 0.04 nF
R2 1737
R3 7025
9.3.10.7.6.2 Phase Noise and Lock-Time Calculations
Phase noise has three sources, the VCO, crystal oscillator and the rest of the PLL consisting of the phase
detector, dividers, charge pump and loop filter. Assuming the VCO and crystal are very low noise, it is possible to
put down approximate equations that govern the phase noise of the PLL.
Phase noise (in-band) = PN1Hz + 20Log[N] + 10Log[Fcomp]
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PH1Hz is the PLL normalized noise floor in 1 Hz resolution bandwidth (13)
Further out from the carrier, the phase noise will be affected by the loop filter roll-off and hence its bandwidth.
As a rule-of-thumb;
ΔPhase noise = 40Log[ΔFc]
where
Fc is the relative change in loop BW expressed as a fraction (14)
For example if the loop bandwidth is reduced from 100 kHz to 50 kHz or by one half, then the change in phase
noise will be -12dB. Loop BW in reality should be selected to meet the lower limit of the modulation deviation,
this will yield the best possible phase noise.
Even further out from the carrier, the phase noise will be mainly dominated by the VCO noise assuming the
crystal is relatively clean.
Lock-time is dependent on three factors, the loop bandwidth, the maximum frequency jump that the PLL must
make and the final tolerance to which the frequency must settle. As a rule-of-thumb it is given by:
(15)
These equations are approximations of the ones used by Webench to calculate phase noise and lock-time.
9.3.10.7.6.3 Practical Optimization
In an example where frequency drift and drift rate can be improved though loop filter tweaks, consider the results
taken below. The drift rate is 26.1 kHz per 50 μs and the maximum drift is 25 kHz for DH1 packets, both of which
are exceeding or touching the Bluetooth pass limits. These measurements are taken with component values
shown in Table 15.
Table 16. Loop Filter Optimization Example Before Optimization
TRM/CA/09/C (CARRIER DRIFT
HOPPONG ON- LOW CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs 26.1 kHz N/A 30.5 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 25 kHz N/A 36 kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 1 kHz N/A 12 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 N/A 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 2 N/A 10
Overall Result Failed N/A Failed
Results in Table 17 were taken on the same board with three loop filter values changed. C2 and R2 have been
increased in value and C1 has been reduced. The drift rate has improved by 13 kHz per 50 µs and the maximum
drift has improved by 10 kHz.
Table 17. Loop Filter Optimization Example After Optimization
TRM/CA/09/C (CARRIER DRIFT
HOPPONG ON- LOW CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs13.6 kHz N/A 15.6 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 15 kHz N/A 21 kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 3 kHz N/A 1 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 N/A 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 N/A 0
Overall Result Passed N/A Passed
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The effect of changing these three components is to reduce the loop bandwidth which reduces the phase noise.
The reduction in this noise level corresponds directly to the reduction of noise in the payload area where drift is
measured. This noise reduction comes at the expense of lock-time which can be increased to 120 µs without
suffering any ill effects, however if we continue to reduce the loop BW further the lock-time will increase such that
the PLL does not have time to lock before data transmission and the drift will again increase. Before the lock-
time goes out of spec, the modulation index will start to fall because it is being cut by the reducing loop BW.
Therefore, a compromise must be found between lock-time, phase noise and modulation, which yields best
performance.
Note: The values shown in the LMX9830 data sheet, are the best case optimized values that have been shown
to produce the best overall results and are recommended as a starting point for this design.
Another example of how the loop filter values can affect frequency drift rate, these results below show the DUT
with maximum drift on mid and high channels failing. Adjusting the loop bandwidth as shown provides the
improvement required to pass qualification.
Table 18. Original Results
HOPPONG ON- LOW CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs15.00 15.00 kHz 28.10 kHz 19.10 kHz ±20 kHz
Maximum Drift 19 kHz 37 kHz 20 kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 11 kHz 32 kHz 10 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 10 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 1 0
Result Pass Fail Pass
HOPPONG ON- MED CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs 15.00 kHz 28.10 kHz 19.10 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 19 kHz 37 kHz 20kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 11 kHz 32 kHz 10 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 10 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 1 0
Overall Result Pass Fail Pass
HOPPONG ON- HIGH CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs 15.00 kHz 28.10 kHz 19.10 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 19 kHz 37 kHz 20kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 11 kHz 32 kHz 10 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 10 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 1 0
Overall Result Pass Fail Pass
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Table 19. New Results
HOPPONG ON- LOW CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs12.00 kHz 15.10 kHz 18.8 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 15 kHz 35 kHz 19 kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 6 kHz 25 kHz 9 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 10 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 0 0
Overall Result Pass Pass Pass
HOPPONG ON- MED CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs14.20 kHz 16.10kHz 17.20 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 16 kHz 354 kHz 22 kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 11kHz 27 kHz 9 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 10 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 0 0
Overall Result Pass Pass Pass
HOPPONG ON- HIGH CHANNEL
DH1 DH3 DH5 LIMITS
Drift Rate/50 μs12.70 kHz 17.40 kHz 16.50 kHz ±20 kHz
Max Drift 23 kHz 29 kHz 25 kHz DHI: ±25 kHz
Average Drift 12 kHz 25 kHz 16 kHz DH3: ±40 kHz
Packets Tested 10 10 10 D5I: ±40 kHz
Packets Failed 0 0 0
Overall Result Pass Pass Pass
9.3.10.7.6.4 Component Values for NSC Reference Designs
Table 20 shows a list of components for the loop filter values used on TI's reference design, (Serial Dongle) they
have been tweaked and optimized in each case to yield optimum performance for each case. The values differ
slightly from one platform to another due to board paracitics caused by layout differences.
Table 20. Components for Loop Filter Values
PLATFORM C8 C7 C9 R23 R14
LMX9830 Dongle 220 pF 2200 pF 39 pF 3.3 k 10 k
9.3.11 Command Interface
The LMX9830 offers Bluetooth functionality in either a self contained slave functionality or over a simple
command interface. The interface is listening on the UART interface.
The following sections describe the protocol transported on the UART interface between the LMX9830 and the
host in command mode (see Figure 20). In Transparent mode, no data framing is necessary and the device does
not listen for commands.
9.3.11.1 Framing
The connection is considered “Error free”. But for packet recognition and synchronization, some framing is used.
All packets sent in both directions are constructed per the model shown in Table 21.
9.3.11.1.1 Start and End Delimiter
The “STX” char is used as start delimiter: STX = 0x02. ETX = 0x03 is used as end delimiter.
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9.3.11.1.2 Packet Type ID
This byte identifies the type of packet. See Table 22 for details.
9.3.11.1.3 Opcode
The opcode identifies the command to execute. The opcode values can be found within the “LMX9830 Software
User’s Guide” included within the LMX9830 Evaluation Board.
9.3.11.1.4 Data Length
Number of bytes in the Packet Data field. The maximum size is defined with 333 data bytes per packet.
9.3.11.1.5 Checksum:
This is a simple Block Check Character (BCC) checksum of the bytes “Packet type”, “Opcode” and “Data
Length”. The BCC checksum is calculated as low byte of the sum of all bytes (, if the sum of all bytes is 0x3724,
the checksum is 0x24).
Figure 20. Bluetooth Functionality
Table 21. Package Framing
START PACKET END
OPCODE DATA LENGTH CHECK SUM PACKET DATA
DELIMITER TYPE ID DELIMITER
1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 2 Bytes 1 Byte <Data Length> Bytes 1 Byte
-------------Checksum-------------
Table 22. Packet Type Identification
ID DIRECTION DESCRIPTION
0x52 REQUEST A request sent to the Bluetooth module.
'R' (REQ) All requests are answered by exactly one confirm.
0x43 Confirm The Bluetooth modules confirm to a request.
'C' (CFM) All requests are answered by exactly one confirm.
0x69 Indication Information sent from the Bluetooth module that is not a direct confirm to a request.
'i' (IND) Indicating status changes, incoming links, or unrequested events.
0x72 Response An optional response to an indication.
'r' (RES) This is used to respond to some type of indication message.
9.3.11.2 Command Set Overview
The LMX9830 has a well defined command set to:
Configure the device:
Hardware settings
Local Bluetooth parameters
Service database
Set up and handle links
Table 23 through Table 33 show the actual command set and the events coming back from the device. A full
documented description of the commands can be found in the “LMX9830 Software User’s Guide”.
Note: For standard Bluetooth operation only commands from Table 23 through Table 25 will be used. Most of the
remaining commands are for configuration purposes only.
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Table 23. Device Discovery
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Inquiry Inquiry Complete Search for devices
Device Found Lists BDADDR and class of device
Remote Device Name Remote Device Name Confirm Get name of remote device
Table 24. SDAP Client Commands
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
SDAP Connect SDAP Connect Confirm Create an SDP connection to remote device
SDAP Disconnect SDAP Disconnect Confirm Disconnect an active SDAP link
Connection Lost Notification for lost SDAP link
SDAP Service Browse Service Browse Confirm Get the services of the remote device
SDAP Service Search SDAP Service Search Confirm Search a specific service on a remote device
SDAP Attribute Request SDAP Attribute Request Confirm Searches for services with specific attributes
Table 25. SPP Link Establishment
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Establish SPP Link Establishing SPP Link Confirm Initiates link establishment to a remote device
Link Established Link successfully established
Incoming Link A remote device established a link to the local device
Set Link Timeout Set Link Timeout Confirm Confirms the Supervision Timeout for the existing Link
Get Link Timeout Get Link Timeout Confirm Get the Supervision Timeout for the existing Link
Release SPP Link Release SPP Link Confirm Initiate release of SPP link
SPP Send Data SPP Send Data Confirm Send data to specific SPP port
Incoming Data Incoming data from remote device
Transparent Mode Transparent Mode Confirm Switch to Transparent mode on the UART
Table 26. Storing Default Connections
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Connect Default Connection Connect Default Connection Confirm Connects to either one or all stored default connections
Store Default Connection Store Default Connection Confirm Store device as default connection
Get list of Default Connections List of Default Devices
Delete Default Connections Delete Default Connections Confirm
Table 27. Bluetooth Low Power Modes
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Set Default Link Policy Defines the link policy used for any incoming or outgoing
Set Default Link Policy Confirm link
Get Default Link Policy Get Default Link Policy Confirm Returns the stored default link policy
Set Link Policy Set Link Policy Confirm Defines the modes allowed for a specific link
Get Link Policy Get Link Policy Confirm Returns the actual link policy for the link
Enter Sniff Mode Enter Sniff Mode Confirm
Exit Sniff Mode Exit Sniff Mode Confirm
Enter Hold Mode Enter Hold Mode Confirm
Power Save Mode Changed Remote device changed power save mode on the link
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Table 28. Audio Control Commands
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Establish SCO Link Establish SCO Link Confirm Establish SCO Link on existing RFComm Link
A remote device has established a SCO link to the local
SCO Link Established Indicator device
Release SCO Link Release SCO Link Confirm Release SCO Link Audio Control
SCO Link Released Indicator SCO Link has been released
Change SCO Packet Type Change SCO Packet Type Confirm Changes Packet Type for existing SCO link
SCO Packet Type changed indicator SCO Packet Type has been changed
Set Audio Settings Set Audio Settings Confirm Set Audio Settings for existing Link
Get Audio Settings Get Audio Settings Confirm Get Audio Settings for existing Link
Set Volume Set Volume Confirm Configure the volume
Get Volume Get Volume Confirm Get current volume setting
Mute Mute Confirm Mutes the microphone input
Table 29. Wakeup Functionality
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Disable Transport Layer Disabling the UART Transport Layer and activates the
Transport Layer Enabled Hardware Wakeup function
Table 30. SPP Port Configuration and Status
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Set Port Config Set Port Config Confirm Set port setting for the virtual serial port link over the air
Get Port Config Get Port Config Confirm Read the actual port settings for a virtual serial port
Notification if port settings were changed from remote
Port Config Changed device
SPP Get Port Status SPP Get Port Status Confirm Returns status of DTR, RTS (for the active RFComm link)
SPP Port Set DTR SPP Port Set DTR Confirm Sets the DTR bit on the specified link
SPP Port Set RTS SPP Port Set RTS Confirm Sets the RTS bit on the specified link
SPP Port BREAK SPP Port BREAK Indicates that the host has detected a break
SPP Port Overrun Error SPP Port Overrun Error Confirm Used to indicate that the host has detected an overrun error
SPP Port Parity Error SPP Port Parity Error Confirm Host has detected a parity error
SPP Port Framing Error SPP Port Framing Error Confirm Host has detected a framing error
Indicates that remote device has changed one of the port
SPP Port Status Changed status bits
Table 31. Local Bluetooth Settings
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Read Local Name Read Local Name Confirm Read actual friendly name of the device
Write Local Name Write Local Name Confirm Set the friendly name of the device
Read Local BDADDR Read Local BDADDR Confirm
Change Local BDADDR Note: The BDADDR must be obtained from the IEEE
Change Local BDADDR Confirm organization. See http://standarts.ieee.org/regauth/oui/
Store Class of Device Store Class of Device Confirm
Set Scan Mode Set Scan Mode Confirm Change mode for discoverability and connectability
Set Scan Mode Indication Reports end of Automatic limited discoverable mode
Get Fixed Pin Get Fixed Pin Confirm Reads current PinCode stored within the device
Set Fixed Pin Set Fixed Pin Confirm Set the local PinCode
A PIN code is requested during authentication of an ACL
PIN request link
Get Security Mode Get Security Mode Confirm Get actual Security mode
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Table 31. Local Bluetooth Settings (continued)
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Set Security Mode Set Security Mode Confirm Configure Security mode for local device (default 2)
Remove Pairing Remove Pairing Confirm Remove pairing with a remote device
List Paired Devices Get list of paired devices stored in the LMX9830 data
List of Paired Devices memory
Set Default Link Timeout Set Default Link Timeout Confirm Store default link supervision timeout
Get Default Link Timeout Get Default Link Timeout Confirm Get stored default link supervision timeout
Force Master Role Enables/Disables the request for master role at incoming
Force Master Role Confirm connections
Table 32. Local Service Database Configuration
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Store generic SDP Record Store SDP Record Confirm Create a new service record within the service database
Enable SDP Record Enable SDP Record Confirm Enable or disable SDP records
Delete All SDP Records Delete All SDP Records Confirm
Ports to Open Ports to Open Confirmed Specify the RFComm Ports to open on start-up
Table 33. Local Hardware Commands
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Get Default Audio Settings Get Default Audio Settings Confirm Get stored Default Audio Settings
Set Default Audio Settings Configure Default Settings for Audio Codec and Air Format,
Set Default Audio Settings Confirm stored in NVS
Set Event Filter Set Event Filter Confirm Configures the reporting level of the command interface
Get Event Filter Get Event Filter Confirm Get the status of the reporting level
Read RSSI Read RSSI Confirm Returns an indicator for the incoming signal strength
Change UART Speed Change UART Speed Confirm Set specific UART speed; needs proper ISEL pin setting
Change UART Settings Change UART Settings Confirm Change configuration for parity and stop bits
Test Mode Test Mode Confirm Enable Bluetooth, EMI test, or local loopback
Restore Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings Confirm
Reset Dongle Ready Soft reset
Firmware Upgrade Stops the Bluetooth firmware and executes the In-system-
programming code
Set Clock Frequency Set Clock Frequency Confirm Write Clock Frequency setting in the NVS
Get Clock Frequency Get Clock Frequency Confirm Read Clock Frequency setting from the NVS
Set PCM Slave Configuration Set PCM Slave Configuration Confirm Write the PCM Slave Configuration in the NVS
Write ROM Patch Write ROM Patch Confirm Store ROM Patch in the SimplyBlue module
Read Memory Read Memory Confirm Read from the internal RAM
Write Memory Write Memory Confirm Write to the internal RAM
Read NVS Read NVS Confirm Read from the NVS (EEPROM)
Write NVS Write NVS Confirm Write to the NVS (EEPROM)
Table 34. Initialization Commands
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Set Clock and Baudrate Set Clock and Baudrate Confirm Write Baseband frequency and Baudrate used
Enter Bluetooth Mode Enter Bluetooth Mode Confirm Request SimplyBlue module to enter BT mode
Set Clock and Baudrate Set Clock and Baudrate Confirm Write Baseband frequency and Baudrate used
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Table 35. GPIO Control Commands
COMMAND EVENT DESCRIPTION
Set GPIO WPU Set GPIO WPU Confirm Enable/Disable weak pullup resistor on GPIOs
Get GPIO Input State Get GPIO Input States Confirm Read the status of the GPIOs
Set GPIO Direction Set GPIO Direction Confirm Set the GPIOs direction (Input, Ouput)
Set GPIO Output High Set GPIO Output High Confirm Set GPIOs Output to logical High
Set GPIO Output Low Set GPIO Output Low Confirm Set GPIOs Output to logical Low
9.4 Device Functional Modes
9.4.1 Operation Modes
On boot-up, the application configures the module following the parameters in the data area.
9.4.1.1 Automatic Operation
9.4.1.1.1 No Default Connections Stored
In Automatic Operation the module is connectable and discoverable and automatically answers to service
requests. The command interpreter listens to commands and links can be set up. The full command list is
supported.
If connected by another device, the module sends an event back to the host, where the RFComm port has been
connected, and switches to transparent mode.
9.4.1.1.2 Default Connections Stored
If default connections were stored on a previous session, once the LMX9830 is reset, it will attempt to connect
each device stored within the data RAM three times. The host will be notified about the success of the link setup
via a link status event.
9.4.1.1.3 Nonautomatic Operation
In Nonautomatic Operation, the LMX9830 does not check the default connections section within the Data RAM. If
connected by another device, it will NOT switch to transparent mode and continue to interpret data sent on the
UART.
9.4.1.1.4 Transparent Mode
The LMX9830 supports transparent data communication from the UART interface to a Bluetooth link.
If activated, the module does not interpret the commands on the UART which normally are used to configure and
control the module. The packages don’t need to be formatted as described in Table 21. Instead all data are
directly passed through the firmware to the active Bluetooth link and the remote device.
Transparent mode can only be supported on a point-to-point connection. To leave Transparent mode, the host
must send a UART_BREAK signal to the module.
9.4.1.1.5 Force Master Mode
In Force Master mode tries to act like an Accesspoint for multiple connections. For this it will only accept the link
if a Master/slave role switch is accepted by the connecting device. After successful link establishment the
LMX9830 will be Master and available for additional incoming links. On the first incoming link the LMX9830 will
switch to transparent depending on the setting for automatic or command mode. Additional links will only be
possible if the device is not in transparent mode.
9.4.2 Default Connections
The LMX9830 supports the storage of up to 3 devices within its NVS. Those connections can either be
connected after reset or on demand using a specific command.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
9.4.3 Event Filter
The LMX9830 uses events or indicators to notify the host about successful commands or changes at the
Bluetooth interface. Depending on the application the LMX9830 can be configured. The following levels are
defined:
No Events:
The LMX9830 is not reporting any events. Optimized for passive cable replacement solutions.
Standard LMX9830 events:
Only necessary events will be reported
All events:
Additional to the standard all changes at the physical layer will be reported.
9.4.4 Default Link Policy
Each Bluetooth Link can be configured to support M/S role switch, Hold Mode, Sniff Mode and Park Mode. The
default link policy defines the standard setting for incoming and outgoing connections.
9.4.5 Audio Support
The LMX9830 offers commands to establish and release synchronous connections (SCO) to support Headset or
Handsfree applications. The firmware supports one active link with all available package types (HV1, HV2, HV3),
routing the audio data between the Bluetooth link and the advanced audio interface. In order to provide the
analog data interface, an external audio codec is required. The LMX9830 includes a list of codecs which can be
used.
Table 36. Operation Parameters Stored in LMX9830
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUE DESCRIPTION
BDADDR (To be requested from IEEE) Bluetooth device address
Local Name Serial port device Friendly Name
PinCode 0000 Bluetooth PinCode
Operation Mode Automatic ON Automatic mode ON or OFF
Default Connections 0 Up to seven default devices to connect to
SDP Database 1 SPP entry:
Name: COM1 Service discovery database, control for supported profiles
Authentication and encryption enabled
UART Speed 9600 Sets the speed of the physical UART interface to the host
UART Settings 1 Stop bit, parity disabled Parity and stop bits on the hardware UART interface
Ports to Open 0000 0001 Defines the RFComm ports to open
Link Keys No link keys Link keys for paired devices
Security Mode 2 Security mode
Page Scan Mode Connectable Connectable/Not connectable for other devices
Inquiry Scan Mode Discoverable/Not Discoverable/Limited Discoverable for other
Discoverable devices
Default Link Policy Configures modes allowed for incoming or outgoing connections
All modes allowed (Role switch, Hold mode, Sniff mode...)
Default Link Timeout The Default Link Timeout configures the timeout, after which the link
20 seconds is assumed lost, if no packages have been received from the remote
device.
Event Filter Defines the level of reporting on the UART
no events
Standard LMX9830 events reported standard events
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Table 36. Operation Parameters Stored in LMX9830 (continued)
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUE DESCRIPTION
Default Audio Settings Configures the settings for the external codec and the air format.
Codecs:
Motorola MC145483 / Winbond W681360
OKI MSM7717 / Winbond W681310
non PCM Slave
Airformat:
CVSD
µ-Law
A-Law
9.4.6 Low Power Modes
The LMX9830 supports different Low Power Modes to reduce power in different operating situations. The
modular structure of the LMX9830 allows the firmware to power down unused modules.
The Low Power Modes have influence on:
UART transport layer
enabling or disabling the interface
Bluetooth Baseband activity
firmware disables LLC and Radio if possible
9.4.7 Power Modes
The following LMX9830 power modes, which depend on the activity level of the UART transport layer and the
radio activity are defined:
The radio activity level mainly depends on application requirements and is defined by standard Bluetooth
operations like inquiry/page scanning or an active link.
A remote device establishing or disconnecting a link may also indirectly change the radio activity level.
The UART transport layer by default is enabled on device power up. In order to disable the transport layer the
command “Disable Transport Layer” is used. Thus only the Host side command interface can disable the
transport layer. Enabling the transport layer is controlled by the HW Wakeup signalling. This can be done from
either the Host or the LMX9830. See also “LMX9830 Software User’s Guide” for detailed information on timing
and implementation requirements.
Table 37. Power Mode Activity
POWER MODE UART ACTIVITY RADIO ACTIVITY REFERENCE CLOCK
PM0 OFF OFF none
PM1 ON OFF Main Clock
PM2 OFF Scanning Main Clock / 32.768 kHz
PM3 ON Scanning Main Clock
PM4 OFF SPP Link Main Clock
PM5 ON SPP Link Main Clock
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Figure 21. Transition Between Different Hardware Power Modes
9.4.8 Enabling and Disabling UART Transport
9.4.8.1 Hardware Wake-Up Functionality
In certain usage scenarios, the host can switch off the transport layer of the LMX9830 in order to reduce power
consumption. Afterwards both devices, host and LMX9830 are able to shut down their UART interfaces.
In order to save system connections the UART interface is reconfigured to hardware wake-up functionality. For a
detailed timing and command functionality, also see the LMX9830 Software User’s Guide.
The interface between host and LMX9830 is defined as described in Figure 22.
Figure 22. UART NULL Modem Connection
9.4.8.2 Disabling the UART Transport Layer
The Host can disable the UART transport layer by sending the “Disable Transport Layer” Command. The
LMX9830 will empty its buffers, send the confirmation event and disable its UART interface. Afterwards the
UART interface will be reconfigured to wake up on a falling edge of the CTS pin.
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9.4.8.3 LMX9830 Enabling the UART Interface
As the Transport Layer can be disabled in any situation the LMX9830 must first make sure the transport layer is
enabled before sending data to the host. Possible scenarios can be incoming data or incoming link indicators. If
the UART is not enabled the LMX9830 assumes that the Host is sleeping and waking it up by activating RTS. To
be able to react on that Wakeup, the host must monitor the CTS pin.
As soon as the host activates its RTS pin, the LMX9830 will first send a confirmation event and then start to
transmit the events.
9.4.8.4 Enabling the UART Transport Layer from the Host
If the host must send data or commands to the LMX9830 while the UART Transport Layer is disabled, it must
first assume that the LMX9830 is sleeping and wake it up using its RTS signal.
When the LMX9830 detects the Wake-Up signal it activates the UART HW and acknowledges the Wake-Up
signal by settings its RTS. Additionally the Wakeup will be confirmed by a confirmation event. When the Host has
received this “Transport Layer Enabled” event, the LMX9830 is ready to receive commands.
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10 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
10.1 Typical Application
Figure 23. Reference Design
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Typical Application (continued)
10.1.1 Design Requirements
10.1.1.1 Evaluation Design
Recommended that a 4-component T-PI pad be used between RF out and antenna input. Allows for versatility in
the design such that the match to the antenna maybe improved and/or blocking margin increased by adding a LC
filter.
For a schematic including an RS232 communication with the host, see the LMX9830DONGLE designer guide,
SNOA518.
10.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
10.1.2.1 Antenna Matching Network
The antenna matching network may or may not be required, depending upon the impedance of the antenna
chosen and the trace impedance on the PCB. A 6.8-pF blocking capacitor is recommended.
NOTE
Additional L network placement is recommended for tuning the trace impedance if needed.
10.1.2.2 Host Interface
To set the logic thresholds of the LMX9830 to match the host system, IOVCC (pin C4) must be connected to the
logic power supply of the host system. It is highly recommended that a 10-pF bypass capacitor be placed as
close as possible to the IOVCC pad on the LMX9830.
10.1.2.3 Frequency and Baud Rate Selections
OP3, OP4, OP5 can be strapped to the host logic 0 and 1 levels to set the host interface boot-up configuration.
Alternatively all OP3, OP4, OP5 can be hardwired over 1-kW pullup/pulldown resistors. See Table 10.
10.1.2.4 Start-Up Sequence Options
OP6, OP7, and Env1 can be left unconnected (both OP6 and OP7 are pulled low and ENV1 is pulled high
internally), These can be hardwired over 1-kW pullup/pulldown resistors. See Table 9.
10.1.2.5 Clock Input
The clock source must be placed as close as possible to the LMX9830. The quality of the radio performance is
directly related to the quality of the clock source connected to the oscillator port on the LMX9830. Careful
attention must be paid to the crystal/oscillator parameters or radio performance could be drastically reduced.
10.1.2.6 Soldering
The LMX9830 bumps are designed to melt as part of the Surface Mount Assembly (SMA) process. In order to
ensure reflow of all solder bumps and maximum solder joint reliability while minimizing damage to the package,
recommended reflow profiles should be used.
Table 38,Table 39 and Figure 24 provide the soldering details required to properly solder the LMX9830 to
standard PCBs. The illustration serves only as a guide and TI's is not liable if a selected profile does not work.
See IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C, July 2004 for more information.
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Typical Application (continued)
Table 38. Soldering Details
PARAMETER VALUE
PCB Land Pad Diameter 13 mil
PCB Solder Mask Opening 19 mil
PCB Finish (HASL details) Defined by customer or manufacturing facility
Stencil Aperture 17 mil
Stencil Thickness 5 mil
Solder Paste Used Defined by customer or manufacturing facility
Flux Cleaning Process Defined by customer or manufacturing facility
Reflow Profiles See Figure 24
Table 39. Classification Reflow Profiles(1)(2)
PROFILE FEATURE NOPB ASSEMBLY
Average Ramp-Up Rate (TsMAX to Tp) 3°C/second maximum
Preheat:
Temperature Min (TsMIN) 150°C
Temperature Max (TsMAX) 200°C
Time (tsMIN to tsMAX) 60180 seconds
Time maintained above:
Temperature (TL) 217°C
Time (tL) 60150 seconds
Peak/Classification Temperature (Tp) 260 + 0°C
Time within 5°C of actual Peak Temperature (tp) 20 40 seconds
Ramp-Down Rate 6°C/second maximum
Time 25 °C to Peak Temperature 8 minutes maximum
Reflow Profiles See Figure 24
(1) See IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C, July 2004.
(2) All temperatures refer to the top side of the package, measured on the package body surface.
10.1.3 Application Curves
Figure 24. Typical Reflow Profiles
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10.2 System Examples
10.2.1 Usage Scenarios
10.2.1.1 Scenario 1: Point-to-Point Connection
LMX9830 acts only as slave, no further configuration is required.
Example: Sensor with LMX9830; hand-held device with standard Bluetooth option.
The SPP conformance of the LMX9830 allows any device using the SPP to connect to the LMX9830.
Because of switching to Transparent automatically, the controller has no need for an additional protocol layer;
data is sent raw to the other Bluetooth device.
On default, a PinCode is requested to block unallowed targeting.
Figure 25. Point-to-Point Connection
10.2.1.2 Scenario 2: Automatic Point-to-Point Connection
LMX9830 at both sides.
Example: Serial Cable Replacement.
Device #1 controls the link setup with a few commands as described.
If step 5 is executed, the stored default device is connected (step 4) after reset (in Automatic mode only) or by
sending the command “Connect to Default Device”. The command can be sent to the device at any time.
If step 6 is left out, the microcontroller must use the command “Send Data” instead of sending data directly to the
module.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 26. Automatic Point-to-Point Connection
10.2.1.3 Scenario 3: Point-to-Multipoint Connection
LMX9830 acts as master for several slaves.
Example: Two sensors with LMX9830; one hand-held device with implemented LMX9830.
Serial Devices #2 and #3 establish the link automatically as soon as they are contacted by another device. No
controller interaction is necessary for setting up the Bluetooth link. Both switch automatically into Transparent
mode. The host sends raw data over the UART.
Serial Device #1 is acting as master for both devices. As the host must decide to or from which device data is
coming from, data must be sent using the “Send data command”. If the device receives data from the other
devices, it is packaged into an event called “Incoming data event”. The event includes the device related port
number.
If necessary, a link configuration can be stored as default in the master Serial Device #1 to enable the automatic
reconnect after reset, power up, or by sending the “connect default connection” command.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 27. Automatic Point-to-Point Connection
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11 Power Supply Recommendations
11.1 Filtered Power Supply
It is important to provide the LMX9830 with adequate ground planes and a filtered power supply. TI highly
recommends placing a 0.1-µF and a 10-pF bypass capacitor as close as possible to VCC (pin E1) on the
LMX9830 for 2.5-V and 3.3-V operations.
NOTE
For 1.8-V operations, VCC filtering is not required and VCC should be tied directly to
ground.
Figure 28 represents a typical system functional schematic for the LMX9830 in its normal 3.0-V or 3.3-V system
interface operation.
Figure 29 represents a typical system functional schematic for the LMX9830 in its 1.8-V system interface
operation.
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Filtered Power Supply (continued)
Capacitor values, Ct1 and Ct2 may vary depending on board design crystal manufacturer specification.
Note: (CL= crystal capacitance load rating) of 12 pF or greater rating is required from the crystal vendor of choice to
best match module impedance and give a viable tuning range for the system.
For grounding, one ground plane is used for both RF and Digital Grounding.
For Antenna it is recommend that a 3 component L type pad with series 6.8pF blocker cap be used between RF
output and antenna matching L network. This allows for versatility in the design such that the match to the antenna
maybe improved and/or the blocking margin increased by use a LC filter.
Figure 28. 2.5-V to 3.3-V Example Functional System Schematic
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Filtered Power Supply (continued)
Capacitor values, Ct1 and Ct2 may vary depending on board design crystal manufacturer specification.
Note: (CL= crystal capacitance load rating) of 12 pF or greater rating is required from the crystal vendor of choice to
best match module impedance and give a viable tuning range for the system.
For grounding, one ground plane is used for both RF and Digital Grounding.
For Antenna, TI recommends that a 3-component L type pad with series 6.8-pF blocker cap be used between RF
output and antenna matching L network as shown above. This allows for versatility in the design such that the match
to the antenna maybe improved and/or the blocking margin increased by use a LC filter.
Figure 29. 1.8-V Example Functional System Schematic
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12 Device and Documentation Support
12.1 Device Support
LMX9830 Software User’s Guide,SNWC001
LMX9830DONGLE Evaluation Module, http://www.ti.com/tool/lmx9830dongle
12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
TI'S PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT REGARDING THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR SERVICES
OR A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR ENDORSEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, EITHER
ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY TI PRODUCT OR SERVICE.
12.2 Documentation Support
12.2.1 Related Documentation
AN-1810 LMX9830 Design Checklist,SNOA518
12.3 Community Resources
The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective
contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of
Use.
TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration
among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help
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Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and
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Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc..
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
12.6 Glossary
SLYZ022 TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LMX9830SM/NOPB NRND NFBGA NZB 60 320 RoHS & Green SNAGCU Level-4-260C-72 HR -40 to 125 9830SM
LMX9830SMX/NOPB NRND NFBGA NZB 60 2500 RoHS & Green SNAGCU Level-4-260C-72 HR -40 to 125 9830SM
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
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do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
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flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4) There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
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Device Package
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Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
LMX9830SMX/NOPB NFBGA NZB 60 2500 330.0 16.4 6.4 9.4 2.3 8.0 16.0 Q2
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Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LMX9830SMX/NOPB NFBGA NZB 60 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
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