Introducing Raytac’s nRF54L15 AT Command Module Series – Pre-loaded firmware with Lower Power Consumption


[CA, USA/Taipei, Taiwan]

Raytac Group, a worldwide leader in wireless modules, wireless solutions, and a Nordic-recommended third-party module manufacturer, is pleased to announce the official release of the AN54LQ-AT and AN54LV-AT series, our newest Bluetooth® Low Energy AT Command modules built upon Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L15 ultra-low-power wireless SoC.

Designed for engineers who want to integrate BLE quickly and easily, the AT Command series comes with pre-loaded peripheral (slave) role firmware, enabling straightforward UART communication with a host MCU through simple AT Commands.
Built on Nordic’s next-generation nRF54L15 SoC, the series delivers exceptional power efficiency, reducing power consumption by approximately 50% compared to previous-generation nRF52-based AT Command modules.


The nRF54L15 AT Command family is available in five variants to satisfy different RF and mechanical requirements.

AN54LQ Series
– Ceramic chip antenna: AN54LQ-AT (Click here for full product details)
– PCB trace antenna: AN54LQ-PAT (Click here for full product details)
– u.FL connector for external antenna: AN54LQ-UAT (Click here for full product details)

AN54LV Series
– Ceramic chip antenna: AN54LV-AT (Click here for full product details)
– PCB trace antenna: AN54LV-PAT (Click here for full product details)

AT Command Development Kit
– AN54LQ Series: AN54LQ-AT-UART-S (Click here for full product details)
– AN54LV Series AN54LV-AT-UART-S (Click here for full product details)


The standard AN54LQ family measures only 9.5 × 13.7 × 1.8 mm, while the AN54LV family further reduces the footprint to just 6.4 × 8.4 × 1.5 mm, making it an excellent choice for wearable devices, portable products, industrial sensors, medical devices, and other space-constrained applications.

Engineers can integrate Bluetooth communication(peripheral role) into an existing MCU platform without implementing the Bluetooth LE protocol or maintaining a Bluetooth LE firmware stack.

Acting as a seamless bridge between the host MCU and Bluetooth devices, the AT Command module enables easy wireless communication without any complexity of firmware development.



Technical Overview

CategorySpecification
SeriesAN54LQ and AN54LV
Antenna OptionsChip antenna, PCB antenna, u.FL (external antenna)
Bluetooth® CertificationBluetooth® 6.0 certified
RF CertificationsFCC, IC, UKCA, CE, TELEC (MIC), KC, SRRC, NCC, RCM, WPC
Processor128 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor + 128 MHz RISC-V coprocessor
SecurityEnhanced security aligned with EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements
InterfacesUART(Bluetooth Connectivity via UART AT Commands)
Key Features– Rich AT Command(Peripheral/Slave Role) set, No firmware development needed
– Up to 50% Lower Power Consumption vs. nRF52-based AT Command Modules
– Selectable 1 Mbps / 2 Mbps PHY Data Rate
– Custom UUID Configuration (Hex Format)
– Built-in Power Saving & GPIO Wake-Up Functions
– Advertising/Connection Control
– RSSI, Battery Monitoring & Device Management


List of supported commands

  • Setting of device name
  • Choose data rate of 1Mbps or 2Mbps on-air
  • Set TX output power in 6 levels.
  • Set advertising time
  • Set connection interval under Mode 2
  • Enable/disable advertising
  • 8 sets of UART baud rates
  • Enable/disable UART flow control
  • Enable/disable interface of UART hardware
  • Power-down mode for power saving and GPIO wake-up
  • Recover-to-default setting with hardware and software method
  • System reset of hardware and software
  • Set serial number and retrieve
  • Set or retrieve MAC Address
  • Retrieve ADC value for battery detection, delivering the information through battery service.
  • Enable/disable connection command mode
  • Setting of advertising interval
  • Retrieve RSSI value of the connected


The modules are already in Mass Production.

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Welcome to send an inquiry to any of the below links:
Raytac Corporation contact form: https://www.raytac.com/contact/
Raytac Corporation mailbox: sales@raytac.com

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abietec Inc. mailbox: service@abietec.com

to discuss how Raytac/abietec can support your project.

Let’s keep in touch!



Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子股份有限公司 / Raytac Corporation (USA) / abietec Inc.
A Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LoRa Module Maker/ODM & OEM Manufacturer based on
Nordic nRF54; nRF53: nRF52; nRF51; nRF7002
Infineon: CYW55912
NXP: RW610, RW612
Semtech: SX1262

Bluetooth Specification: BT6 ; BT5.4 ; BT5.3 ; BT5.2.
Wi-Fi Specification: Wi-Fi 6
LoRa Specification: LoRaWAN
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All products are FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/RCM/SRRC/NCC/WPC/RoHS/Reach Certified.

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Raytac announces release of AN54H20 Series Module based on Nordic’s nRF54H20 chip solution

Raytac Corporation, a Nordic-recommended third-party module manufacturer based in Taiwan, today announces the upcoming release of the AN54H20 modules, which are built on the base of Nordic’s nRF54H20 SoC.

The AN54H20 module comes in a 9.8 x 13.8 x 1.8mm (0.37 by 0.53 by 0.07 inches) dimension factor and offers 3 versions of high-performance antennas, including ceramic chip antenna, PCB-mounted antenna, and uFL connector for external antenna. Output power is adjustable up to +10 dBm and data rate is adjustable up to 4Mbps to maximize RF performance.

Powered by multiple processors, AN54H20 modules provide the IoT field with access to a whole set of improved features, including 2MB flash memory/1MB RAM and bigger processing power for more complicated computations.  It also enhances protection against security threats, providing developers with protection while building technologically advanced IoT applications.

Hardware wise, AN54H20 inherits nRF54H20’s set of versatile, advanced, and low-power peripherals alongside DMA support, including high-speed USB, CAN-FD controller, 14-bit ADC, 2 x I3C and plenty more.  What’s more revolutionary is that AN54H20 brings power efficiency to a whole new level through accurately controlling currency consumptions under various modes, allowing smaller batteries to be implemented in the applications while increasing its life expectancy.

“We see the AN54H20 series as a potential market changer.  The compact size gives developers a seamless switch from the previous generation modules to AN54H20, and the remarkable power efficiency and characteristics AN54H20 brings will offer a magnificent effect to the inescapable hot trend of IoT and other various industries." – Lyon Liu, President of Raytac Corporation.

Product link: https://www.raytac.com/product/index.php?index_m1_id=81&index_m2_id=102

Features

 – Compact size: 9.8 mm x 13.8 mm x 1.8 mm (0.37″ x 0.53″ x 0.07″)

 – Ceramic chip, PCB, and u.FL connector variations available

 – 64 GPIOs

 – Dual Arm Cortex-M33 processors

 – Dual RISC-V co-processors

 – Flash memory: 2 MB and RAM: 1 MB

 – Max TX power: +10dBm

 – Max data rate: 4Mbps

 – Enhanced security features

 – Outstanding power efficiency

 – Advanced and expanded peripherals available 

– Highly flexible multiprotocol, ideal for Bluetooth Low Energy, LE Audio(Auracast), Bluetooth mesh, Thread, ANT+, Zigbee, and Matter applications

 – Pre-certified with multiple global regulations & Bluetooth qualification

 – RoHS-/REACH-compliant

Samples of AN54H20 will be available in Q3 2024, please subscribe to Raytac’s WordPress blog:

https://raytac.blog

For more upcoming information.

Welcome to send an inquiry to: service@raytac.com for further discussions.



Edited by Sales Manager: Mr. Tony Yin




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Bluetooth & WiFi module maker based on Nordic nRF54, nRF53, nRF52, nRF7002 solution
BT5.4 &BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 Qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/RCM/SRRC/NCC Pre-Certified.

Bluetooth Solution: nRF54, nRF5340, nRF52840, nRF52833, nRF52832, nRF52820, nRF52811, nRF52810, nRF52805, nRF51822

WiFi Solution: nRF7002
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Why Does Raytac AT-Command Module Not Require An End Code Mechanism?

Developers may be familiar with using ‘\n’ (hex 0x0A) or ‘\r’ (hex 0x0D) as end codes to determine the end of a data packet when writing programs. In the original Nordic SDK example code, ble_app_uart, is to consider the reception of 244 bytes or the presence of ‘\n’ (hex 0x0A) or ‘\r’ (hex 0x0D) as end code as the end of a data packet. The program then sends this received data via BLE to APP.

Developers encountering Raytac AT-Command module for the first time may find it very unfamiliar and be puzzled by the absence of 0x0A or 0x0D end code. You may raise questions about how to receive complete information without relying on these end code? Therefore, we’ll provide explanations for common use cases of AT-Command in both connected and disconnected scenarios:

In the connected condition –

Raytac’s AT-Command module operates in Pass-Through mode. For instance, when the APP sends 0x41 0x42 0x43 (3 bytes) through the module to the MCU, the MCU will receive only 0x41 0x42 0x43 (3 bytes). When APP sends these 3 bytes, there is no need to include the 0x0D end code or 0x0A end code at the end. The same approach applies when the direction of transmission is reversed (i.e., when the MCU sends to the module and then to the APP).

Here, it’s crucial to note that there is a specific consideration for the “Data Interval" (DI) setting between transmitting one data packet and the next. Failure to configure the DI appropriately may result in packet loss and lead to Bluetooth disconnection shortly after data transmission. The recommended DI values vary at different Baud rates, and you can refer to the AT-Command specification for suggested DI values.

As an example, consider Raytac AT-Command module in the scenario of “Mobile App -> Module (MDBT42V-AT) -> MCU," with a Baud rate of 9600, no flow control, and a data length of 244 bytes. In this case, the DI value for transmitting data must be at least 250ms to prevent packet loss.

In the unconnected condition –

Providing explanations to the Bluetooth module by sending AT commands from the MCU (or Console) is illustrated below. There is no need for 0D or 0A end codes at the end.

AT?NAME

AT+NAMESQ-BT

AT?NAME




Edited by Sales Manager: Ms. Vicky Huang

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子股份有限公司 
Bluetooth & WiFi module maker based on Nordic nRF54, nRF53, nRF52, nRF7002 solution
BT5.4 &BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 Qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/RCM/SRRC/NCC Pre-Certified. Bluetooth Solution: nRF54, nRF5340, nRF52840, nRF52833, nRF52832, nRF52820, nRF52811, nRF52810, nRF52805, nRF51822 WiFi Solution: nRF7002
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Raytac Released MDBT50Q (Dual Roles / BT5 Long Range) AT Command Module

Raytac is glad to announce a brand new AT command module line released today.

Highlight 

* Supports BT5.1/ BT5 Long Range Feature
* Works either as Central (Master) or Peripheral (Slave)
Module
Demo Board
MDBT50Q-AT-UART-ATMS

Highlight of Raytac AT Command Central Role Module (Part No.: MDBT42Q-ATM)

Raytac’s AT command central role module, deploys Nordic nRF52832 solution.

There are 2 major features which has drawn developers’ dramatic attention.

Which are:

1. Supports scanning other makers’ AT command peripheral module as long as based on peripheral’s UUID/TX/RX character can be matched.

2. Supports scanning Beacon company ID/UUID (31 bytes Beacon)

Raytac AT Command Central Role Module Highght

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
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Raytac Central Role AT Command Module Released

Raytac AT Command Family

AT command module, an easy solution provides developers a quick breakthrough to Bluetooth connection. Without firmware effort needed, simply have commands setting on MCU and the start to enjoy the implement of bridging connectivity between devices through Bluetooth.

Raytac AT Command Family
Raytac AT Command Family

After Raytac’s Peripheral (Salve) role AT command module released, the demand of Central role has been highlighted by developers.

To have a completed solution, Raytac today announced Central role, as known as Master, AT command module released.

Part No.:

MDBT42Q-ATM (Chip Antenna Version)

MDBT42Q-PATM (PCB Antenna Version)

Specification Download (Please Click Me)

Differ from Peripheral role AT command module built by nRF52810 solution, Central role AT command module deployed Nordic nRF52832 which employees 64K RAM and 512K Flash Memory.

Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-ATM
Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-ATM

Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-PATM
Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-PATM

The AT command modules, same as Raytac’s all other lines,  are Bluetooth qualified (BT5/BT4.2) and FCC/IC/Telec/KC/SRRC/NCC pre-certified and CE compliant. A completed hardware and preloaded AT Command firmware solution not only simplify the designs and reduce BOM cost, but also waive the cost of regulatory burden and speed up time to market efficiency.
Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac AT-Command Module Solution Product Road Map

nRF52810 AT-Command Evaluation DK Board is a multifunction hardware design for several applications.
Not only a AT-Command Peripheral (Slave) role released recently, but also Central (Master) role deployed Nordic nRF52832 & nRF52840 Solution in the near future.
MDBT42Q-PAT Connection

Nordic Released S132 V5.0 Concurrent multi-role Bluetooth 5 protocol stack

Nordic latest released SoftDevice S132 v5.0 is a Bluetooth 5 protocol stack. It works for  nRF52832 and nRF52810 multi-protocol SoCs. The S132 not only supports up to 20 connections, but also offers following 4 Bluetooth low energy roles:

  • Central
  • Peripheral
  • Broadcaster
  • Observer