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NINA-B3 series

Stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low energy modules

System integration manual

Abstract

This document describes the system integration of the NINA-B3 series stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low

energy modules.

Document Information2
Table of Contents3
Contents3
System Description6
Overview and Applications6
Architecture8
Block Diagrams8
Hardware Options8
Software Options8
Pin Configuration and Function9
Supply Interfaces9
Main Supply Input9
Digital I/O Interfaces Reference Voltage (VCC_IO)9
VCC Application Circuits9
System Function Interfaces10
Module Reset10
Internal Temperature Sensor10
Debug - Serial Wire Debug (SWD)10
Serial Interfaces10
Universal Asynchronous Serial Interface (UART)10
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)11
Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (QSPI)11
I2C Interface12
USB 2.0 Interface12
GPIO Pins12
Analog Interfaces13
Antenna Interfaces14
Antenna Pin - NINA-B3X114
Integrated Antenna - NINA-B3X2/B3X615
NFC Antenna15
Reserved Pins (RSVD)15
GND Pins15
Software16
U-Connectxpress Software16
Open CPU17
Nordic Nrf5 SDK17
Zephyr21
Saving Bluetooth MAC Address and Other Production Data22
Support - Nordic Development Forum23
Updating NINA-B31 Software23
Updating over UART23
Flashing NINA-B30 Open CPU Software31
Flashing over the SWD Interface31
Design-In32
Overview32
Design for NINA Family32
Antenna Interface32
RF Transmission Line Design (NINA-B3X1 Only)33
Antenna Design (NINA-B3X1 Only)34
On-Board Antenna37
Supply Interfaces39
Module Supply Design39
Serial Interfaces40
Asynchronous Serial Interface (UART) Design40
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)40
I2C Interface40
QSPI Interface40
USB Interface40
NFC Interface40
Battery Protection41
General High Speed Layout Guidelines41
General Considerations for Schematic Design and PCB Floor-Planning41
Module Placement42
Layout and Manufacturing42
Module Footprint and Paste Mask42
Thermal Guidelines43
ESD Guidelines43
Handling and Soldering44
ESD Handling Precautions44
Packaging, Shipping, Storage, and Moisture Preconditioning44
Soldering44
Reflow Soldering Process45
Cleaning46
Other Remarks46
Regulatory Information and Requirements47
ETSI - European Market47
Compliance Statement47
NINA-B3 Software Security Considerations47
Output Power Limitation47
Safety Compliance48
FCC/ISED - Us/Canadian Markets49
Compliance Statements49
RF Exposure49
Antenna Selection50
IEEE 802.15.4 Channel Map Limitation50
Change in ID/Multiple Listing Process50
End Product Verification Requirements51
End Product Labelling Requirements51
End Product User Manual Requirements52
MIC - Japanese Market53
Compliance Statement53
48-Bit Address Requirement53
End Product Labelling Requirement54
End Product User Manual Requirement54
NCC - Taiwanese Market54
Compliance Statements54
End Product Labelling Requirement55
KCC - South Korean Market56
Compliance Statement56
End Product Labeling Requirements56
End Product User Manual Requirements57
Anatel Brazil Compliance57
Australia and New Zealand Regulatory Compliance57
South Africa Regulatory Compliance58
Integration Checklist58
Pre-Approved Antennas List59
Antenna Accessories60
Single Band Antennas60
Product Testing63
U-Blox In-Line Production Testing63
OEM Manufacturer Production Test64
Go/No Go" Tests for Integrated Devices64
Appendix65
A Glossary65
B Antenna Reference Designs67
Reference Design for External Antennas (U.FL Connector)67
Floor Plan68
RF Trace Specification68
Related Documents70
Revision History71
Contact72

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Brand	Ublox
Model	NINA-B3 Series
Category	Wireless modules
Language	English

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