Anaren, Inc. | 6635 Kirkville Road | East Syracuse, NY 13057
800.411.6596 | www.anaren.com/air | AIR@anaren.com
Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR)
Low-power RF modules, rmware & development tools that make it easy to ’go wireless’
Features
This member of the AIR family of wireless solutions is supported by Anaren’s Atmosphere
online development tool and features semiconductor technology from Broadcom.
A20737A
A20737 Module Series
The A20737A is a low cost surface-mount radio module featuring Bluetooth® Smart
technology that incorporates the Broadcom ultra-low-power BCM20737 SoC, 24MHz
crystal, an integrated antenna and an EEPROM, all in one package measuring:
11x13x2.5mm. The module is Globally certified*, and is Bluetooth SIG qualified.
* Global certification is an ongoing process, please call for confirmation regarding your specific locations
General:
2.4-GHz RF transceiver incorporating
Bluetooth Smart technology
1.7 to 3.6V operation
Operating temperature –40˚C to +85˚C**
Integrated ARM Cortex-M3 microprocessor core
512-Kbit EEPROM
Programmable output power up to +3dBm
Low Current Consumption (3.3V)
25mA in Rx
17mA in Tx @ -1dBm
20mA in Tx @ +3dBm
Typical sleep current 2µA @ 3.3V
Excellent receiver sensitivity, -94dBm average with
<1% BER
Infrared modulator
10-Bit auxiliary ADC with nine analog channels
Support for secure OTA updates
Integrated LDO
Supports SPI, I2C, PWM, UART and GPIO
peripheral interfaces
RoHS Compliant
Shielded package with an integrated antenna
LGA Footprint
Small package size: 11mm x 13mm x 2.5mm
Approximate weight 0.5 grams
** The operating temperature spec for Broadcom chipset
is –30˚C to +85˚C but module passed BLE standards
when limited testing was done from –40˚C to 85˚C.
Module Development Kit:
Available as a Multi-Sensor Development Kit
including access to Anaren’s innovative and
exclusive online development tool, Atmosphere
The Atmosphere tool enables the creation of all the
embedded code and target mobile device
applications needed to wirelessly connect and
communicate to an embedded Anaren Bluetooth
Smart module
PLEASE NOTE:
Additional information on Anaren’s exclusive development
tool, Atmosphere can be found at
https://atmosphere.anaren.com
Additional information on the Broadcom WICED Smart can
be found in the company’s website at
http://www.broadcom.com/products/wiced
Industrial controls and monitoring, remote controls,
home/building automation, lighting systems, low power
wireless sensor networks, and consumer electronics,
sports monitoring, health & wellness
Minimal RF engineering experience necessary
Minimal Bluetooth Smart experience necessary
Easy to implement, short design cycle when
utilizing Anaren’s Atmosphere development tool
No additional “Intentional Radiator” certification
required (FCC 15.247, IC RSS-210, EN 300 328)
FCC ID: X7J-A14070701
IC: 8975A-A14070701
Minimal real estate required
Only requires a 2 layer Host PCB implementation
No additional harmonic filtering required
100% RF-tested in production
Block diagram
Benefits
Applications
Product overview
Pin diagram
Layout information
Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR)
Low-power RF modules, rmware & development tools that make it easy to ’go wireless’
Anaren, Inc. | 6635 Kirkville Road | East Syracuse, NY 13057
800.411.6596 | www.anaren.com/air | AIR@anaren.com
This member of the AIR family of wireless solutions is supported by Anaren’s Atmosphere
online development tool and features semiconductor technology from Broadcom.
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
Precautions should be used when
handling the device in order to
prevent permanent damage.
A Manufacturer Anaren
1 Chip series 20737
2 Form factor A = Internal Antenna, C = Connector
3 Application G = General
4 Packaging R = Reel, M = Matrix Tray
1536a
The A20737A is a high-performance, FCC & IC certified and
ETSI-compliant module featuring Bluetooth® Smart technology
that incorporates the Broadcom BCM20737 SOC in one of the
industry’s smallest packages (11 x 13 x 2.5 mm). The module
incorporates an EEPROM, 24MHz crystal and the required RF
matching and filtering for regulatory compliance. The modules
operate in the global unlicensed 2.4GHz ISM/SRD frequency
band. These radio modules are ideal for achieving low power
wireless connectivity without having to deal with extensive
protocol, RF design and regulatory compliance, allowing quick
time to market. The modules are 100% RF-tested to provide
consistent performance.
The A20737A has a RoHS-compliant ENIG finish and is
packaged in 36-piece matrix trays or on 500-piece tape & reel for
high-volume automated manufacturing.
Viewed from top side
Where applicable:
NC = “NO Connection”
Pin is NOT connected internally.
DNC = “Do Not Connect”
Pin reserved for internal use,
ensure mating footprint pads are
isolated.
GND = “Ground”
Connect the maximum number
possible (minimum one for
proper operation).
See product User’s Manual for detailed information.
This product is not to be used in any implantable medical device or external
medical device intended to regulate or monitor biological functions, including but
not limited to devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac
resynchronization devices, pressure sensors, biochemical stimulators and
neurostimulators. ANAREN MAKES NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR
MERCHANTABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY USE OF THIS TYPE.
Anaren shall not be responsible for any consequential damages arising from the
sale or use of this product for any use of this type. The ultimate user of the
product assumes all risk of personal injury or death arising from a prohibited use.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Anaren Inc. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Footprint (PWB) all measurements are in millimeters
Nomenclature
