Summary of DA14531 SMARTBOND TINY™ MODULE IS THE BLUETOOTH® LOW ENERGY SOLUTION THAT WILL POWER THE NEXT 1 BILLION IOT DEVICES THROUGH EASE OF USE
Dialog Semiconductor announced the DA14531 SmartBond TINY module, a low-cost, easy-to-use Bluetooth Low Energy solution with integrated antenna and components, targeting consumer, medical, smart home, and appliance IoT devices. It includes Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS) to emulate UART over BLE and Codeless software using Hayes AT-style ASCII commands to simplify development. Leveraging the DA14531 SoC, the module enables BLE functionality at under $1 for high-volume applications, emphasizing low cost, low power, and accessibility for developers of all skill levels.
Parts used in the DA14531 SmartBond TINY module:
- DA14531 SmartBond TINY SoC (BLE SoC)
- Integrated antenna
- All required passive components for module operation (resistors, capacitors, inductors)
- Power management circuitry
- Charging and AC/DC power conversion support (from Dialog product family context)
- Module firmware implementing Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS)
- Module firmware implementing Codeless software with Hayes AT-style command set
Dialog Semiconductor plc, a leading provider of power management, charging, AC/DC power conversion, BLE, low power Wi-Fi and Industrial ICs, today announced the availability of the DA14531 SmartBond TINY module, empowering customers to build the next generation of connected devices.
The SmartBond TINY module was specifically optimized to significantly reduce the cost of adding Bluetooth low energy functionality to an IoT system. Its easy-to-use design and software allow developers to quickly and intuitively develop highly functional connected devices, targeting the next generation of connected consumer, connected medical, smart home and smart appliance applications. The module incorporates two unique software features designed to eliminate the complexity often associated with traditional Bluetooth low energy development and empowers customers to develop robust IoT products regardless of their software coding capabilities.
The first is the configurable Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS) software, which emulates a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) serial port over BLE, removing the need to write Bluetooth software for “BLE Pipe” applications when connecting the module to a host MCU’s serial port. The second feature, Dialog’s new Codeless software, takes this concept even further by replacing complex code with a simple series of human readable ASCII commands that can be used to generate customer applications. Codeless uses the industry standard Hayes AT-style command set to configure and operate the module.
The launch of the SmartBond TINY DA14531 SoC in 2019 set a new industry benchmark for BLE SoC pricing, at less than 50 cents. The DA14531 module further leverages the capabilities of the SoC, including an integrated antenna and all required components, to add BLE functionality to an IoT system in high volumes at a cost of under $1. That price point for BLE functionality, performance and quality is unmatched by competitors,” said Sean McGrath, Senior VP, Connectivity and Audio BG, Dialog Semiconductor. “Not only is this module breaking barriers in terms of cost and power, it is extremely easy for both beginners and experts to use, ensuring that all customers can benefit from its high level of integration and programmable ease of use.
- What is the DA14531 SmartBond TINY module?
It is a Bluetooth Low Energy module with an integrated antenna and required components, designed to add BLE functionality cost-effectively to IoT systems. - How does the module simplify BLE development?
It provides Dialog Serial Port Service to emulate UART over BLE and Codeless software using Hayes AT-style ASCII commands to avoid complex Bluetooth coding. - Can the module connect to a host MCU serial port without custom BLE code?
Yes, DSPS emulates a UART serial port over BLE, removing the need to write Bluetooth software for such connections. - What is Codeless software on the module?
Codeless is Dialog’s feature that uses human readable ASCII commands with a Hayes AT-style command set to configure and operate the module without complex code. - What price point does the module target for BLE functionality?
The module targets adding BLE functionality in high volumes at a cost of under $1. - Which applications is the module aimed at?
It targets connected consumer, connected medical, smart home, and smart appliance applications. - Does the module include an antenna?
Yes, the module incorporates an integrated antenna. - What advantage did the DA14531 SoC launch set?
The DA14531 SoC established a benchmark for BLE SoC pricing at less than 50 cents.
