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National Semiconductor's Bluetooth 2.0 modules include the LMX9838 full serial port Bluetooth node including antenna and the LMX9830 Serial Port micro-module. National also offers a broad array of audio, amplifier, and power products for Bluetooth applications.

  

 

  

 

Other Solutions for Bluetooth from National

  
Bluetooth Product Resources
LMX9830 Bluetooth Serial Port Micro Module
LMX9838 Bluetooth Serial Port Module

 

  

 
Bluetooth Device Description Bluetooth Solution
Fully Verified Bluetooth 2.0 module including xrystal and antenna Full serial port Bluetooth node including antenna
Bluetooth 2.0 Certified Simply Blue Serial Port Micro-module Serial Port Profile (SPP) to Antenna
(not recommended for new designs) Bluetooth 2.0 Certified Micro-module HCI to Antenna


For partner products, please refer to our Bluetooth partners for pricing and delivery information:

Bluetooth Device Description Bluetooth Solution
BlueNiceCom Bluetooth Modules
(through Amber Wireless, EU only)		 Bluetooth 1.1 and 2.0 Certified Full serial port modules Integrated chip antenna or SMA connectors.

Supported profiles: SPP, DUN, FAX, FTP, HSP, HFP, OPP, SYNC, BIP, BPP UART interface with programmable baud rate
RF32 Bluetooth module
(through Adeunis RF, EU only)		 Bluetooth 1.1 End Product certified serial port module SPP, integrated miniature antenna, UART TTL

 

LMX9830 - Bluetooth Serial Port Module

LMX9830 – Serial port micro-module (product brief)

The LMX9830 integrates a Bluetooth CMOS radio transceiver that delivers the highest level of RF integration available today and a Bluetooth baseband controller with cost efficient ROM memory.

Besides various serial cable replacement applications, the LMX9830 supports all kinds of embedded data and voice oriented Bluetooth applications, by supporting multiple connections with maximum data throughput and synchronous audio links (SCO).

  • Bluetooth 2.0 pre-certified serial port module
  • Easy to use high level command set – for fast application integration
  • Configurable UART speed up to 921.6 kbps
  • Very high data throughput over SPP
  • Point-to-multipoint piconet support
  • LMX9830 offers an automatic slave operation with transparent UART for plug-and-play serial cable applications
  • Includes GAP, SPP, and SDAP
  • ACL and SCO links
  • Small footprint (6 x 9 x 1.2 mm)
  • BGA 60 package, 0.8 mm pitch
  • Embedded Bluetooth stack and profiles – for minimum host processor intrusion
  • Output power Class 2
  • Receiver sensitivity – 81 dBm
  • Low power consumption

 

 LMX9830 Regulatory Compliance
Approval Standard Version Date
Bluetooth Compliance:
The LMX9830 is qualified for Bluetooth version 2.0		 2.0 12/06
 

LMX9838 - Bluetooth Serial Port Module including Antenna

LMX9838 - Full Bluetooth serial port module including antenna (product brief)

The LMX9838 Bluetooth Serial Port module is a fully integrated Bluetooth 2.0 baseband controller, 2.4 GHz radio, crystal, antenna, LDO and discreets; combined to form a complete small form factor (10 mm x 17 mm x 2.0 mm) Bluetooth node.

The LMX9838 integrates the easy interface of the LMX9830 into a comprehensive Bluetooth module including all external components.

  • Bluetooth 2.0 pre-certified serial port module
  • FCC, CE, and IC certified
  • Same software features as LMX9830
  • Lead Grid Array package
  • Output power Class 2
  • Receiver Sensitivity - 81 dBm
  • Low power consumption
  • Full Bluetooth node including:
    • Baseband and Radio Chip
    • Voltage regulators
    • Crystal
    • EEPROM
    • Antenna

 

 LMX9838 Regulatory Compliance
Approval Standard Description Version Date
Bluetooth Compliance:
The LMX9838 is qualified for Bluetooth version 2.0 as End product		 QD-ID: B012394 2.0 01/07
FCC Compliance FCC ID: ED9LMX9838
Documents can be found FCC Generic search
Grantee Code: ED9
Product Code: LMX9838		   09/07
CE Compliance CE Letter of Conformance   09/07
IC Compliance IC Listing ID: 1520A-LMX9838
Click here for regulatory listing for Canada		   09/07

 

LMX9830 Bluetooth Serial Port Micro Module

  File Description Revision Date
LMX9830 Core Device Documentation LMX9830 Bluetooth Serial Port Micromodule Datasheet This datasheet is a hardware reference manual for the LMX9830. It describes in detail the functional, electrical and mechanical specifics of the device.   9/08
LMX9830 Software Users Guide (pdf 4.05MB) This document is the complete software reference manual for the LMX9830. It describes in detail the features and command interface of the device, including Audio and profile support. 1.3 02/07
LMX9830 Application Notes LMX9830 Design Checklist
(pdf 1.3MB)		 This document provides guidelines for designing with the LMX9830 Bluetooth? serial port module, particularly for critical aspects of the PCB layout. 1.0 03/06
LMX9830 Bluetooth Device Address Application Note
(pdf 90KB)		 This document describes in detail how to request the Bluetooth Device Address (BD_Addr) required for the LMX9830. 1.0 04/06
Bluetooth Certification Application Note
(pdf 1.4MB)		 This document describes in detail the steps required for Bluetooth and regulatory approvals. 1.1 12/05
Antenna Design Application Note (424KB) This application notes gives a generic overview of different antenna design solutions possible to be used with LMX9830 0.9 12/05
Simply Blue Embedded Application Note (AN1711)
(pdf 240KB)		 This file includes an application note and example code, how to implement the functions in C to control a Simply Blue module. Please see also Embedded Code Examples. Sept. 07 09/07
Simply Blue Bluetooth Profile Application Note (AN1707)
(pdf 702KB)		 This document explains profile management and profile support for the Simply Blue Bluetooth modules Sept. 07 09/07
Embedded Code Examples
(zip 10KB)		 This Zip files includes header files and example code for the LMX9830. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9830 UART Buffer Application Note This application describes in detail the internal UART buffer management of the LMX9830. 1.0 12/06
LMX9820A to LMX9830 Conversion Document This document provides the overview of changes required to convert a design from LMX9820A to the LMX9830.  Further details for each device are contained within the respective datasheets. 1.0 1/06
LMX9830 Firmware Patches Patch 4 (v2.10) This patch fixes issues in LMX9830 version 2.10 as described in the Firmware Release note FW 2.10 11/05
Patch 8 (v2.10) This patch fixes issues in LMX9830 version 2.10 as described in the Firmware Release note FW 2.10 07/06
Patch 2 (v2.12) This patch fixes issues in LMX9830 version 2.12 as described in the Firmware Release note FW 2.12 07/06
Patch 10 (v2.12) This patch is as workaround to recover from an EEPROM lockup scenario. This patch should NOT be stored in EEPROM. Please refer to the Firmware Release notes for more information. FW 2.12 09/07
Firmware Release Notes This document describes the known issues, workarounds and patches available for the LMX9830. 1.3 01/07
LMX9830 Software Simply Blue Commander Version 1.6.0.1
(zip 446KB)		 This tool provides the ability to control the LMX9830 over the command interface. All commands are included. A log window reports all commands and events either interpreted or in pure Hex format. The .dir files include all commands up to firmware version 2.12. 1.6.0.1 01/06
Simply Blue Commander User's Guide
(pdf 516 KB)		 This document discusses the installation and usage of the Simply Blue Commander. 1.0 09/05
SB Smart
(zip 163 KB)		 Demo application showing the capability of using LMX9830 for SPP, DUN, DUN GW, Voice GW and Headset profile. Pls refer to SB Smart Users Guide for installation and manual. 1.3.0.7 08/06
SB Smart User Guide
(pdf 1.3MB)		 Installation manual and Users Manual for SB Smart 1.6 08/06
LMX9830DONGLE LMX9830DONGLE Hardware User Guide Hardware user guide for quick setup and board configuration settings. 0.6 10/05
LMX98xx Quick Setup Guide Step-by-step setup guide for LMX9830 Dongle using Simply Blue Commander.  Additionally, setup with another node using National Semiconductor USB dongle reference design and IVT stack. 1.0 10/05
LMX9830 Dongle CD Content
(zip 27MB)		 Full image of the CD, shipped with LMX9830DONGLE Kit. 3.0 05/06
LMX98xx Quick Setup Guide Step-by-step setup guide for LMX9830 Dongle using Simply Blue Commander.  Additionally, setup with another node using National Semiconductor USB dongle reference design and IVT stack. 1.0 10/05
LMX9830 Dongle CD Content
(zip 27MB)		 Full image of the CD, shipped with LMX9830DONGLE Kit. 3.0 05/06

 

LMX9838 Bluetooth Serial Port Module

  File Description Revision Date
Core Device Documentation LMX9838 Bluetooth Serial Port Datasheet
(link to product folder)		 This datasheet is a hardware reference manual for the LMX9838. It describes in detail the functional, electrical and mechanical specifics of the device.    
LMX9838 Software Users Guide (AN1699)
(pdf 3.7MB)		 This document is the complete software reference manual for the LMX9838. It describes in detail the features and command interface of the device, including Audio and profile support. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9838 Application Notes LMX9838 Qualification Guidelines (AN1706)
(pdf 350KB)		 This document describes the requirements to be fulfilled by the end application for using LMX9838. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9838 Placement Application Note (AN1701)
(pdf 316KB)		 This document provides guidelines to be considered for RF performance on designing LM9838 into a system. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9838 Design Guide(AN1587)
(pdf 316KB)		 This document provides guidelines for designing with the LMX9838 Bluetooth? serial port module, particularly for critical aspects of the PCB layout. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9838 Cable Replacement (AN1700)
(pdf 185KB)		 This application note provides a quick reference for all hardware and software requirements, how to implement the LMX9838 in a simple cable replacement application. Sept. 07 09/07
Simply Blue Embedded Application Note (AN1711)
(pdf 240KB)		 This file includes an application note and example code, how to implement the functions in C to control a Simply Blue module. Please see also Embedded Code Examples. Sept. 07 09/07
Simply Blue Bluetooth Profile Application Note(AN1707)
(pdf 702KB)		 This document explains profile management and profile support for the Simply Blue Bluetooth modules Sept. 07 09/07

Embedded Code Examples
(zip 10KB)

 This Zip files includes header files and example code for the LMX9838. Sept. 07 09/07
Simply Blue Audio Link Support (AN1712)
(pdf 335KB)		 This document describes in detail how to configure and establish an audio link with the LMX9838. Sept. 07 09/07
Connecting Simply Blue to Microsoft Stack (AN1720)
(pdf 360KB)		 This document provides a step by step description how to create a link between a Simply Blue device and a bluetooth device using the Microsoft stack. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9838 UART Buffer Application Note This application describes in detail the internal UART buffer management of the LMX9838. 1.0 12/06

LMX9820A to LMX9838 Conversion Document
(pdf 33KB)

 This document provides the overview of changes required to convert a design from LMX9820A to the LMX9838. Further details for each device are contained within the respective datasheets. 1.0 08/06
LMX9838 Firmware Patches Patch 2 (v2.12) This patch fixes issues in LMX9838 version 2.12 as described in the Firmware Release note FW 2.12 07/06
Patch 10 (v2.12) This patch is as workaround to recover from an EEPROM lockup scenario. This patch should NOT be stored in EEPROM. Please refer to the Firmware Release notes for more information. FW 2.12 09/07
Firmware Release Notes(AN1706)
(pdf 557KB)		 This document describes the known issues, workarounds and patches available for the LMX9838 Sept. 07 09/07
LMX9838 Software

Simply Blue Commander Version 1.6.0.1
(zip 446KB)

This tool provides the ability to control the LMX9838 over the command interface. All commands are included. A log window reports all commands and events either interpreted or in pure Hex format.

The .dir files include all commands up to firmware version 2.12.

 1.6.0.1 01/06
Simply Blue Commander User's Guide
(pdf 516 KB)		 This document discusses the installation and usage of the Simply Blue Commander. 1.0 09/05
SB Smart
(zip163 KB)		 Demo application showing the capability of using LMX9838 for SPP, DUN, DUN GW, Voice GW and Headset profile. Pls refer to SB Smart Users Guide for installation and manual. 1.3.0.7 08/06
SB Smart User Guide
(pdf 1.3MB)		 Installation manual and Users Manual for SB Smart 1.6 08/06
LMX9838DONGLE LMX9838DONGLE Hardware User Guide(AN1710)
(pdf 240KB)		 Hardware user guide for setup and board configuration settings. Sept. 07 09/07
LMX98xx Quick Setup Guide Step-by-step setup guide for LMX9838 Dongle using Simply Blue Commander. Additionally, setup with another node using National Semiconductor USB dongle reference design and IVT stack. 1.2 03/07

 

LMX9820/A Simply Blue Module (not recommended for new designs)

Regulatory Compliance

Approval Standard Description Version Date
Bluetooth Compliance:
The LMX9820A is qualified for Bluetooth version 1.1		   1.1 10/04
FCC Compliance:
The LMX9820A has passed FCC approvals on the LMX9820ADONGLE design.
 Grantee Code: ED9
Product Code: LMX9820ASM		   10/05

 

  File Description Revision Date
LMX9820A Core Device Documentation LMX9820A Serial Port Module: Product Folder/Datasheet
 This datasheet is a hardware reference manual for the new LMX9820A. This module is the replacement for the LMX9820 and is recommended for new designs. 1.0 4/05
LMX9820/LMX9820A Software Users Guide
(pdf 3.5MB)
 This document is the complete software reference manual for the LMX9820 and LMX9820A. It describes in detail the features and command interface of the device, also including Audio support 1.6.4 11/06
LMX9820A Application Notes Bluetooth Certification Application Note
(pdf 1.4MB)		 This document describes in detail the steps required for Bluetooth and regulatory approvals. 1.1 12/05
LMX9820 to LMX9820A conversion
(pdf 153KB)		 This document describes how to convert from LMX9820 to LMX9820A. 0.3 04/05
LMX9820A to LMX9830 Conversion Document (pdf 71KB) This document provides the overview of changes required to convert a design from LMX9820A to the LMX9830. Further details for each device are contained within the respective datasheets. 1.0 01/06
ISP Protocol Specification (427KB) This document describes ISP programming interface. 2.1 07/02
Antenna Design Application Note (424KB) This application notes gives a generic overview of different antenna design solutions possible to be used with LMX9820A. 0.9 12/05
ISP Instructions for PC-based CRISP Downloader
(pdf 152KB)		 This document outlines how to perform a PC-based In System Programming (ISP) of the LMX9820/A serial port module. 0.92 12/04
LMX9820A Firmware LMX9820 Firmware Version 5.15
(zip 212KB)		 Firmware Release 5.15 5/04
LMX9820 Firmware Release Notes
(up to Firmware Version 5.15)		 Firmware Release Notes for LMX9820 5.15 5/04
LMX9820A Firmware Version 6.25
(zip 221KB)		 Firmware Release, enables loopfilter tuning on startup for improved temperature and aging compensation. 6.25 5/07
LMX9820A Firmware Version 6.23
(zip 221KB)		 Firmware Release, see LMX9820A Firmware Release note for details 6.23 5/06
LMX9820A Firmware Version 6.21
(zip 221KB)		 Firmware Release, fixed package type bug appearing during HV3 SCO links 6.21 11/04
LMX9820A Firmware Version 6.18
(zip 221KB)		 Firmware Release, first production release 6.18 11/04
LMX9820A Firmware Release Notes
(pdf 83KB)		 Firmware Release Notes for LMX9820A 1.2 5/06
LMX9820A Software Simply Blue Commander Version 1.2.0.1
(zip 446KB)		 This tool provides the ability to control the LMX9820 over the command interface. All commands are included. A log window reports all commands and events either interpreted or in pure Hex format. The .dir files include all commands up to firmware version 5.15. 1.2.0.1 5/04
Simply Blue Commander Version 1.3.0.3
(zip 468KB)		 Updated Version including new menu item to create audio profile command. The .dir files include all commands up to firmware version 6.21. 1.3.0.3 11/04
CRISP Software
(zip 1.58MB)		 CRISP - Firmware Update Tool 1.5.0 12/04
Simply Blue Commander User's Guide
(pdf 516 KB)		 This document discusses the installation and usage of the Simply Blue Commander. 1.3 12/04
SB Smart
(zip 163 KB)		 Demo application showing the capability of using LMX9820A for SPP, DUN GW, Voice GW and Headset profile. Pls refer to SB Smart Users Guide for installation and manual. 1.3.0.7 08/06
SB Smart User Guide
(pdf 1.3MB)		 Installation manual and Users Manual for SB Smart 1.6 08/06
LMX9820A Kits Documentation LMX9820ADONGLE LMX9820A Reference design platform 1.0 12/04
LMX9820ADEV LMX9820A Development platform. 2.0 12/04
LMX9820ADONGLE LMX9820ADONGLE Hardware User Guide Hardware user guide for quick setup and board configuration settings. 0.4 01/05
LMX9820A Quick Setup Guide Step-by-step setup guide for LMX9820A kits using Simply Blue Commander. Additionally, setup with another node using National Semiconductor USB dongle reference design and IVT stack. 1.0 12/04
LMX9820A DONGLE Design Documentation (524KB) This board design package contains the schematic, BOM (bill of materials), and gerber files for the LMX9820ADONGLE boards.
The schematic is provided in both OrCad v9.2 and pdf formats. The BOM lists the board components. The Gerber files can be read by any standard layout program.		 1.0 02/05
LMX9820ADEV LMX9820ADEV Hardware User Guide Hardware user guide for quick setup and board configuration settings. 0.2 12/04
LMX98xx Quick Setup Guide Step-by-step setup guide for LMX9820A kits using Simply Blue Commander. Additionally, setup with another node using National Semiconductor USB dongle reference design and IVT stack. 1.0 10/05
LMX9820ADEV Design Documentation (694KB) This board design package contains the schematic, BOM (bill of materials), and gerber files for the LMX9820ADONGLE boards.
The schematic is provided in both OrCad v9.2 and pdf formats. The BOM lists the board components. The Gerber files can be read by any standard layout program.		 1.0 02/05

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