Vitaliy,
Say I have a legacy device that communicates over standard RS232
already. Would it be difficult to put this board in my device and have
it somehow switch between wired RS232 and bluetooth without any firmware
modifications to my device?
-
Martin K

Vitaliy wrote:
> The datasheet is finally ready:
> 
> http://www.scantool.net/files/pdf/stm4100/stm4100.pdf
> 
> Your feedback is appreciated, I'd especially like to know what's missing.
> 
> The module is now available in small quantities, $39/ea. Price may drop in 
> the near future, as production ramps up.
> 
> 
> =====================
> 
> Features
> 
> Bluetooth 2.0 Class 1, FCC certified
> Range 330 ft (100 m)
> Small size: 1.31x.84" (33.2 x 21.4 mm)
> Low vertical profile
> On-board ceramic antenna
> Embedded Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP)
> Operating voltage from +3.5V to +6.5V
> Tristateable Tx output
> 2-mm female 4x2 connector
> Programming header for quick firmware updates
> Available in small quantities
> 
> 
> 
> Pinout
> 
>  1 - Bluetooth Status
>  2 - Bluetooth Connect
>  3 - Ground
>  4 - Tx Enable
>  5 - Reset
>  6 - Rx
>  7 - VSUP (+3.5..+6.5V)
>  8 - Tx
> 
> 
> 
> Description
> 
> The STM4100 is a generic Bluetooth to UART module, designed to quickly add 
> wireless UART communications capability to any project. The module is a 
> truly integrated, plug-and-play solution, featuring a built-in low dropout 
> voltage regulator, on-board ceramic antenna, and a unique low-profile 
> connection, which gives the STM4100 several important advantages over SMT 
> modules:
> 
> Can be installed one at a time to add wireless functionality to the host PCB
> Easy to remove to repair or replace
> More useable boards space on the host PCB: components can be placed under 
> the module
> Smaller financial investment (only buy as many modules as are needed in the 
> short term)
> Perfect to use for prototyping
> 
> The Tx output can be disabled by applying a logic HIGH to the Tx Enable pin, 
> which makes it possible to have the target board switch automatically 
> between the wired and wireless modes.
> 
> 
> Ordering Information
> 
> ScanTool.net, LLC
> 1819 W Rose Garden Ln, Suite 3
> Phoenix, AZ 85027
> United States of America
> 
> + 1 (623) 582-2366 telephone
> + 1 (602) 532-7625 fax
> 
> info@scantool.net
> http://www.scantool.net 
> 
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