Laird is at the forefront of deploying certified module solutions for Bluetooth 5 development, which enables customers to better address the growing data and performance demands for IoT deployments. The SaBLE-x-R2 is a certified Bluetooth low energy module built to deliver unmatched RF and power performance. The SaBLE-x-R2 builds on the field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x to provide a simple, easy upgrade path for Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Built to remove complexity and accelerate development time, the module is pin-to-pin compatible with the original SaBLE-x hardware, which means upgrading to R2 does not require any PCB, footprint, or hardware changes in any existing SaBLE-x board layout. Based on TI's SimpleLink Bluetooth smart CC2640R2F wireless microcontroller (MCU), this self-contained SaBLE-x-R2 module provides unmatched integration, including an ARM® Cortex®-M3 application processor and an ARM Cortex-M0 dedicated for the RF core, dedicated sensor processor engine for low power operation, greater Flash memory available for user application development compared to prior silicon variant, and both high- and low-speed clocks.

The module addresses applications such as sensors, lighting, security, home automation, sports and fitness, and other uses to provide wireless connectivity to a multitude of devices and equipment. The module comes with a range of antenna options to best address specific customer applications and features an industry-leading breadth of certifications.