Introdution
The AprilBeacon is developed and produced including hardware and firmware all provide by AprilBrother LLC. It can work as a standalone system. The AprilBeacon previous version is based on TI CC254X BLE 4.0 module.
Models
Specifications
- Built‐in firmware for iBeacon
- Bluetooth Low Energy technology compatible
- Excellent link budget (up to 97dB)
- Suitable for long distance applications
- Accurate digital RSSI
- High performance and low power 8051 core MCU
- AES security coprocessor
iBeacon Descriptions
- Application for advertisement and location
- Built‐in pairing password to prevent others to modify the settings
- Support customize your own iBeacon configuration including UUID etc.
- Tx Power configurable
- Advertising frequecy configurable
- Support upgrade firmware through OAD (air upgrade)
- Built‐in JTAG port for customized other application firmware as a standalone system
Default Settings
- Name of iBeacon: AprilBeacon
- ProximityUUID:
E2C56DB5-DFFB-48D2-B060-D0F5A71096E0 - Major and Minor: 0, 0 (Only allowed numeric)
- Measured power: -59 (Numeric only)
Electronic Parameters
| Item | Value | Remarks |
| Operation Voltage | 2.0-3.6V | DC |
| Operation Frequency | 2400-2483.5MHz | Programmable |
| Frequency Error | +/- 20KHz | |
| Modulation | GFSK | |
| Standby current | 100uA | Depends on duty cycle / broadcasting frequency |
| Broadcasting Frequency | 900ms or 600ms | Duty cycle |
| Output Power | 0 dBm | Default setting, programmable |
| Receiving Sensitivity | -93dBm | High gain mode |
| Antenna | 50ohm | PCB Antenna / External Antenna |