SaBLE-x-R2 Bluetooth Module
Overview
SaBLE-x-R2 is a certified Bluetooth® low energy module built to deliver unmatched RF and power performance. The SaBLE-x-R2 builds on the field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x to provide a simple, easy upgrade path for Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Built to remove complexity and accelerate development time, the module is pin-to-pin compatible with the original SaBLE-x hardware, which means upgrading to R2 does not require any PCB, footprint, or hardware changes in any existing SaBLE-x board layout.
Note: The SaBLE-x-R2 is a hardware-only offering and does not include software by Laird / LSR, other than an initial sample application and supporting mobile app (ModuleLink) for validating the SaBLE-x-R2 development board. The SaBLE-x-R2 hardware is fully supported with TI’s BLE stack, freely available for SaBLE-x-R2 customers at http://www.ti.com/tool/simplelink-cc2640r2-sdk. See Getting Started with the SaBle-X-R2 for more information.
Based on the new TI SimpleLink™ Bluetooth® Smart CC2640R2F wireless microcontroller (MCU), this self-contained SaBLE-x-R2 module provides unmatched integration, including an ARM Cortex-M3 application processor and an ARM Cortex-M0 dedicated for the RF core, dedicated Sensor Processor Engine for low power operation, greater FLASH memory available for user application development compared to prior silicon variant, and both high- and low-speed clocks.
Specifications
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0119C | SaBLE-x, PCB Trace Antenna, CT |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0119R | SaBLE-x, PCB Trace Antenna, TR |
| Description | Development Kit Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| 450-0141 | SaBLE-x Development Kit | 2 SaBLE-x Dev Boards, TI EM Adapter, Arduino Adapter, Micro USB Cable, and Coin Cell Batteries (2) |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0144C | SaBLE-x, EXT Antenna Port, CT |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0144R | SaBLE-x, EXT Antenna Port, TR |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0177C | SaBLE-x-R2 with PCB Trace Antenna, CT |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0177R | SaBLE-x-R2 with PCB Trace Antenna, TR |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0178C | SaBLE-x-R2 with External Antenna Port, CT |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 450-0178R | SaBLE-x-R2 with External Antenna Port, TR |
| Description | Development Kit Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| 450-0150 | SaBLE-x Evaluation Kit | 1 SaBLE-x Dev Board, Micro USB Cable, and Coin Cell Battery |
| Description | Development Kit Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| 450-0151 | SaBLE-x Evaluation Kit with Antennas | 1 SaBLE-x Dev Board (with U.FL external antenna port), 2.4 GHz Dipole antenna, 2.4 GHz FlexPIFA antenna, U.FL to SMA cable, Micro-USB cable and coin-cell battery |
| Description | Development Kit Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| 450-0184 | SaBLE-x-R2 Development Kit with PCB Trace Antenna | 6 ft. micro USB cable, TI EM adapter, Arduino adapter |
| Description | Development Kit Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| 450-0185 | SaBLE-x-R2 Development Kit with External Antenna Port | 6 ft. micro USB cable, TI EM adapter, Arduino adapter, Cable u.FL to SMA Bulkhead, 2.4 GHz dipole, FlexPIFA antenna |
Certified Antennas
001-0001
2.4 GHz Dipole WiFi & Bluetooth Antenna-
001-0010
2.4 GHz Dipole WiFi & Bluetooth Antenna 
001-0014
FlexPIFA Flexible Adhesive-Backed PIFA Internal AntennaFlexPIFA antenna with U.FL connector
Industry-first, flexible, planar inverted-F antenna for curved surfaces 2.5-3 dBi gain. 2.4 GHz and dual-band 2.4/5.5 GHz.
001-0030
mFlexPIFA Flexible Adhesive-Backed PIFA Internal AntennaFlexPIFA antenna for metal mounting with minimal detuning. 2.4 GHz and dual-band 2.4/5.5 GHz with 2 dBi of gain.
001-0015
FlexNotch 2.4 GHz Antenna
Become a Laird Connectivity Customer and Gain Exclusive Access to Our Design Services Team
- Antenna Scans
- Antenna selection and placement
- Custom antenna design
- Worldwide EMC testing / certifications
- Embedded RF hardware / firmware design
- Cloud architecture and integration
- Mobile application development
- Product & Industrial Design
Documentation
Can TI's 2.2 stack be used with the SaBLE-x?
Question: I have a working project on a custom board that contains the SaBLE-x chip. The software used TI's 2.1 stack. Now, we need to support BLE 4.2 protocol so the question is: Can TI's 2.2 stack be used with the SaBLE-x. If yes, do you have any instructions?
Answer: Please refer to the following resources.
http://focus.ti.com/download/freetools/release_notes_BLE_Stack_2_2_1.html
https://e2e.ti.com/support/wireless_connectivity/bluetooth_low_energy/f/538/p/536980/1955602
I am writing my own firmware on the SaBLE-x Module. Can I use DIO_1 and DIO_0 as UART interface or these pins are only for the bootloader?
Yes, you can use these as a UART.
I am writing my own firmware on the SaBLE-x Module. What debugger do I need?
I am writing my own firmware on the SaBLE-x Module. Where do I get the BLE Stack?
The firmware is available from TI at the following link: http://www.ti.com/tool/ble-stack
Is BT 5.0 extended range feature related to higher power on newer modules like BL654, Sable X-R2?
Actually the extended range is achieved with slower transmission bit rate which let the radio emissions can be correctly received at a longer range. This data rate is reduced.
What IO from the CC2640 are exposed on the SaBLE-x Module?
All the CC2640 IO are exposed on the Module.
What version of the CC26xx does the SaBLE-x Module have?
The SaBLE-x module contains the CC2640 5x5 RHB package.
Where can I find the source code for the ModuleLink Application for Android/iOS?
Q: I'm developing a BLE connectivity solution for a specialized device that needs to be operated via smartphone (iPhone and Android) using the BL652 module. I am working with the programmer on the smartphone application side. Where can I find the source code for the ModuleLink Application for Android/iOS to accelerate the development progress?
A: The Xamarin ModuleLink Source Code for the ModuleLink application, can be downloaded from the product page of our SaBLE-x module, which also uses the ModuleLink application.
Where can I get more information on the CC2640?
See the TI Pages: http://www.ti.com/product/cc2640 and http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:BluetoothLE