CC2540 BLE Shield v1.0 Bluetooth V4.0
The CC2540 BLE Shield v1.0 is an Arduino-compatible Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy shield powered by the TI CC2540 chip and the popular HM-11 module. It delivers reliable wireless communication up to 100 meters with very low power consumption, supporting both Central and Peripheral roles. Features include selectable hardware/software serial port, reset button, and reserved HM-11 pinouts. Ideal for remote control, data acquisition, smart home, and IoT projects with Arduino.
شيلد CC2540 BLE الإصدار 1.0 هو شيلد متوافق مع الأردوينو يدعم Bluetooth 4.0 منخفض الطاقة، مبني على شريحة CC2540 من Texas Instruments ووحدة HM-11 الشهيرة. يوفر اتصالًا لاسلكيًا موثوقًا حتى 100 متر مع استهلاك طاقة منخفض جدًا، ويدعم وضعي Central و Peripheral. يتضمن منفذ سيريال قابل للتبديل بين Hardware/Software وزر إعادة تعيين ومنافذ HM-11 محجوزة. مثالي لمشاريع التحكم عن بُعد، جمع البيانات، المنازل الذكية، وإنترنت الأشياء مع الأردوينو.
The CC2540 BLE Shield v1.0 is a compact and feature-rich Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (BLE) shield designed to plug directly onto an Arduino Uno or compatible board, instantly adding wireless connectivity to your projects. The shield is built around the Texas Instruments CC2540 SoC, integrated through the well-known HM-11 BLE module, providing a proven and stable BLE solution.
The shield supports both Central (Master) and Peripheral (Slave) roles, allowing it to either connect to other BLE devices or be discovered and controlled by smartphones and tablets. Communication uses the standard UUID FFE0 / FFE1 service, which is compatible with most BLE serial terminal apps on iOS and Android.
One of the standout features of this shield is the dual-style serial connection via two puzzle (jumper) connectors, allowing the user to choose between the hardware serial port and a software serial port depending on the application — extremely useful when the hardware UART is needed for programming or debugging. The shield also exposes the reserved pinouts of the HM-11, giving advanced users full access to the module's I/O for custom firmware or extended functions.
With a working current under 15 mA, sleep current below 3 mA, and a wireless range of up to 100 meters in open space, the shield is well-suited for battery-powered, long-range, and always-on IoT applications. A dedicated Reset button is included for convenient module restart during development.
Specifications
- Chip: Texas Instruments CC2540
- Bluetooth Version: BLE 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Working Frequency: 2.4 GHz ISM Band
- Modulation: GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
- Transmitting Power: −23 dBm, −6 dBm, 0 dBm, +6 dBm (selectable)
- Sensitivity: ≤ −84 dBm at 0.1% BER
- Transmitting Speed: Asynchronous 6K bytes / Synchronous 6K bytes
- Supported Services: Central & Peripheral, UUID FFE0 / FFE1
- Working Current: < 15 mA
- Searching Current: < 30 mA
- Sleep Current: < 3 mA
- Power Supply: DC 5V (from Arduino board)
- Communication Distance: Up to 100 meters (open space)
- Working Temperature: −5°C to +65°C
- Form Factor: Arduino shield with stackable headers
- Serial Port: Selectable Hardware or Software serial via puzzle connectors
- Additional Features: Reset button, reserved HM-11 pinouts
Applications
- Remote control devices and wireless gadgets
- Game controllers and joystick interfaces
- Wireless data collection and logging systems
- Smart home appliances and home automation
- Internet of Things (IoT) end-nodes and gateways
- iBeacon and proximity-based location services
- Smartphone-controlled robotics and RC projects
- Wearable electronics and health-monitoring devices
- Industrial sensor networks and asset tracking
- Wireless serial bridge between Arduino and mobile devices
- Educational projects for learning BLE communication
- Prototyping platform as a standalone BLE shield or as a base for other shields