Innovation Incentive Program – A cost saving way to enter into Bluetooth world

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
No doubt!
After 2014/2/1, Bluetooth trademark compliance does costs a lot and actually curb developers or brand owner to get into the Bluetooth world especially those start-up companies which always encounters limited financial resource.
Upon coming up widely application of IoT worlds, those star-up companies actually not only plays the critical role, but also the engine to lead the fashion and adventure.
 
SIG, The Bluetooth Special Interest Group, encourage start-up members has an easy and simple way to make use of the Bluetooth Technology, provides the Innovation Incentive Program.  
 

    Innovation Incentive Program

      The Innovation Incentive Program is available to our start-up members.  
      The program allows companies with less than one million in revenues and no prior product listings 

      to declare up to two listings for an introductory fee of $2,500 each.                                                                    
      (Original Declaration ID cost for Adopter membership is US$8,000 each)

      Eligible members can participate in the Innovation Incentive Program one time only.
      Qualification Criteria:
  • Applicant company does not have any prior product listings—no QDLs, EPLs, or Declarations
  • Applicant company’s total annual revenue is less than $1M USD
  • Applicant company is required to provide documentation showing total gross revenue for                              the previous year or most recent accounting period
        Format for total gross revenue MUST be one of the following:
  • Tax Documents which show total annual revenue
  • Yearly Profit and Loss Report/Statement                                                                                                   must be verified and signed by a certified accountant
  • Report or Letter which verifies total annual revenue is below $1M USD—                                                  must be provided on accounting firm’s letterhead and verified and signed by certified                        accountant, and must include official link to accounting firm’s website
  • Published Annual Report
      SIG will review the application and respond within 10 business days.Once approved.
       The member must purchase and use the Declaration ID(s) within 18 months.
       When the offer expires, the member must purchase a Declaration ID at full price.

Using Bluetooth Brand Correctly On Your Product

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) owns and protects the Bluetooth brand. SIG provides following information that you need to know when using the Bluetooth trademarks.
  1. User must be a member of the Bluetooth SIG
  2. User’s product must be fully qualified and list in order to use the brand
  3. Below pictures are an easy-to-follow guide available that must be followed when applying the trademarks to packaging, products, websites, and other marketing materials:
  4. The Bluetooth SIG does enforce the brand guidelines

Bluetooth 4.2 (BT4.2) Frequently Asked Question

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
With recent coming up solution and updated Bluetooth technology, customers recently pay attention about Bluetooth 4.2 (BT4.2)
Raytac has received many query about the difference between BT4.1 and BT4.2.
Here, SIG has provide a comprehensive introduction to clarify all issues related in BT4.2.
To service readers have a quick and easy review, we quoted from SIG and provided for easy reading.

Development

Bluetooth Power Classes VS Working Range

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
There is a frequent question comes up from people!
What is the Bluetooth Power Classes? What is Class 1 and what is Class 2?
What the relationship Power Classes related to working range?
Here, there is a simple chart can help everyone to have an easy understanding!
Information quoted form Bluetooth Organization (SIG)
Now, it is obviously to know why Raytac’s module is superior!

Raytac Module Family MDBT40 VS MDBT42 (Nordic nRF51 VS nRF52)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
Here, we are glad to announce 2016 Raytac Module Family have been all well planned.
nRF51 series, MDBT40 modules all have been released and have widely implements done in the market.
nRF52 series, MDBT42Q modules will proceed mass production in April 2016 and MDBT42 is expected to be available by Q3 2016

Sorting by Solution:

Nordic nRF51
MDBT40 (Available Now)
MDBT40-P (Available Now)
MDBT40nano (Available Now)
Nordic nRF52
MDBT42Q (Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April)
MDBT42Q-P (Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April)

MDBT42 (Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3)
MDBT42-P (Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3)

Sorting by Antenna

Chip Antenna:
MDBT40 (nRF51): Available Now
MDBT42Q (nRF52): Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April
MDBT42 (nRF52): Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3
PCB Antenna
MDBT40-P (nRF51): Available Now
MDBT42Q-P (nRF52): : Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April
MDBT42-P (nRF52): Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3

Nordic nRF52832 Module (MDBT42Q-512K) By Raytac Corporation

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
Raytac announced Nordic nRF52832 Module is planning in mass production.
Customer who is interested in nRF52 module may contact with service@raytac.com to request the Specification Sheet for hardware design purpose!
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A Close Glance Of Raytac MDBT Series BLE Module

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
Started from April 2016, Raytac’s MDBT42 engineering sample will be available for customer’s evaluation.
                            Length            Width        Height         GPIO   Solution
MDBT40             18.0 mm         10.0mm       3.2mm        31       nRF51822 / nRF51422 / nRF51802
MDBT40-P          18.0 mm         10.0mm      2.7mm         31       nRF51822 / nRF51422 / nRF51802
MDBT42              13.8 mm          8.8mm      1.9mm         32        nRF52832
MDBT42-P          13.8 mm          8.8mm      1.9mm          32       nRF52832
MDBT42Q            16.0mm          10.0mm     2.2mm        32        nRF52832
MDBT42Q-P       16.0mm          10.0mm     2.2mm        32        nRF52832

Raytac nRF52 Module MDBT42 & MDBT42-P Released in Nordic Partner List

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
As the strong partner of Nordic, Raytac’s nRF52 Module (P/N: MDBT42 & MDBT42-P) has been listed in Nordic’s website.
Again, module factor, Raytac one is still smaller than others.
MDBT42    : Chip Antenna Version with shielding case, Size: 13.8 x 8.8 x 1.9mm
MDBT42-P: Printed Antenna Version with shielding case, Size: 13.8 x 8.8 x 1.9mm
MDBT42Q : Chip Antenna Version with shielding case, Size: 16.0 x 10.0 x 2.2mm
MDBT42Q-P: Printed Antenna Version with shielding case, Size: 16.0 x 10.0 x 2.2mm

 

Raytac BT Module BQB & Safety Regulation Summary

Raytac Corporation
A BT 4.1 & BT 4.2 & BT 5.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
www.raytac.com            Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com
A Bluetooth module needs to have 2 factors certification.
1. BQB Qualification
BQB testing is including RF PHY & Profiles interoperability testing.
Module only applied BQB with BOTH 2 tests can comply with Module Policy.
SIG Declaration ID (also known as DID) is essential.
 
Raytac’s MDBT40/MDBT40-P module past hardware RF PHY testing but also has past all Nordic profiles interoperability tests.
 
As such, customers who is using Raytac’s module to build up the products can follow the Module Policy  which means can just sublist all products under single DID’s Product List without applying another.
 
2. Regional RF Safety Regulation
Many of Raytac’s customers are curious why Raytac modules have so many no. on the shielding case.
Similar to BQB qualification, to have Antenna+Shielding case+ Qualification Report No. on shielding is essential condition to comply Module Policy for regional RF Safety Regulation.
Different from BQB, Regional RF Safety Regulation is law enforce issue in custom for every border.
Raytac’ MDBT40/MDBT40-P has complied following safety regulation in different countries by Module Policy.
Excepting CE and RCM which are not conducting Module policy, Raytac modules can bring a easy way for all customers to save time and cost without further regulation testing again in finished products.

Regional RF Safety Regulation Granted List

Country              Safety Regulation
USA                          FCC
Canada                     IC
Japan                        Telec
China                        SRRC
EU                             CE
Taiwan                      NCC
Brazil                        ANATEL
Australia                   RCM (C-Tick)
Argentina                  CNC
Mexico                       IFETEC
Quoted from Nordic Official Site 3rd Party Bluetooth Smart Modules
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MDBT40 (nRF51) VS. MDBT42 (nRF52)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208            email: service@raytac.com
 
 
MDBT40 series module is small, but MDBT42 makes the definition of MDBT40 become bigger!
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                    Bluetooth    GPIO     Dimension
MDBT40      BT4.1            31         18.0 x 10 x 2.7
MDBT42      BT4.2           32         13.8 x 8.8 x 1.9
MDBT42Q   BT4.2           32         16.0 x 10.0 x 2.2