Product Technical Specification
BC127, BC127-HD, BC127-EXT
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Important
Notice
Safety and
Hazards
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data
can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be
totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless
devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a
well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in
situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any
kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury,
death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages
of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using
the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to
transmit or receive such data.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress,
where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life
support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of
radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE
POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could
interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is
on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE
POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit
signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the
ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or
operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.
Limitation of
Liability
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND
ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its
affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless
product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to
liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless
product.
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Preface
Patents
This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This
product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is
manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more
patents licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing.
Copyright
Trademarks
© 2017 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
Sierra Wireless®, AirPrime®, AirLink®, AirVantage® and the Sierra Wireless logo
are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Macintosh® and Mac OS X® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used
under license.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contact
Information
Sales information and technical
support, including warranty and returns
Web: sierrawireless.com/company/contact-us/
Global toll-free number: 1-877-687-7795
6:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
Corporate and product information
Web: sierrawireless.com
Revision
History
Revision
number
Release date
Changes
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Initial conversion to SWI template.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Key Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Audio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electric Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Module Footprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Placement Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Audio Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Pin Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hardware Design Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
BC127/BC127-HD with a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Boot Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Charging and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
BC127-EXT for Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Role of VREG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
ESD protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Role of VREG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connection Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Mono Microphone Example Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
External Amplifier Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
External Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
GPIO and UART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital Pin States on Reset or After Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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BC127 and BC127-HD With External Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Boot Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BC127/BC127-HD/BC127-EXT to Wake-Up an External Processor on Connection
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Power Supply Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
GPIO Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Solder Reflow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Regulatory Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
United States - FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Canada IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Bluetooth Qualification Program (BQP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Packaging Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Main Box Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Inside Tape and Reel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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1: Introduction
The BC127/BC127-HD/BC-127EXT is a highly flexible, low power, small form factor
Bluetooth Audio module. The BC127, BC127HD, and BC127-EXT are Bluetooth
Version 4.2 Certified.
The model comes preloaded with Sierra Wireless Melody software, and is ideal for
developers who want to quickly and cost effectively integrate Bluetooth functionality
into their products.
Figure 1-1: BC127
Note: this is an example image and does not represent the label used on commercial
shipments.
Figure 1-2: BC127 Flow Diagram
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Figure 1-3: BC127-EXT Flow Diagram
Applications
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Wireless Speakers, Docks and Headsets
SmartPhone Controlled Audio Systems
Automotive Infotainment Systems
Medical Devices
High Quality Audio Streaming
Gaming Accessories and MP3 Players
Key Specifications
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Bluetooth Certified 4.2 Audio module
Dual Mode: Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Backwards compatible with 1.1, 2.0, 2.1 + EDR and 3.0
Embedded Bluetooth Protocol Stack
Supports HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP and SPP
Supports IAP1/IAP2 profiles for connection to iOS devices
Simple UART and GPIO interface for command and control
Can connect to external codecs with I2S, PCM, SPDIF interface
Includes aptX-HD™ license and algorithm1
Small form factor (11.8mm x 18mm x 3.2mm)
1. Only on BC127-HD
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General Specifications
Table 1-1: General Specifications
Specification
Description
Bluetooth Standard
Bluetooth 4.2 Class 2
Interfaces
UART, AIO, GPIO, USB, SPI, Audio In, Mic In, PCM, I2S,
SPDIF, I2C
Size
11.8mm x 18mm x 3.2mm
Weight
1.1g
RF Specifications
Table 1-2: RF Specifications
Specification
Description
Frequency Band
2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz
Modulation
8 DPSK, PI/4 DQPSK, GFSK
Maximum Data Rate
3Mbps (typical 1.6Mbps)
Operating Range
20m to 30m
RF Sensitivity
0.1% BER at -88dBm
Transmit Power
BER/EDR Class2 < 4dBm, BLE < 10dBm
Audio Specifications
Table 1-3: Audio Specifications
Specification
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DAC resolution
16 bits
DAC Output Sample
Rate
8 KHz to 90 KHz
DAC SNR
96dB
Stereo Separation
-87.7dB
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Electric Specifications
Table 1-4: Electrical Specifications
Specification
Description
Supply Voltage
3.3V to 4.7 V DC (supports Li-ion battery voltage range)
Typical Current
15mA (music streaming)
Typical Current Idle