Summary of BLE Modules with Built-in Antenna, Encryption & 6 Configurable I/O Pins
Würth Elektronik introduced two compact Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 modules, Proteus-III and Thyone-I, based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 chipset. Measuring 8 × 12 × 2 mm with integrated antennas, these modules support IoT and M2M applications via WE-ProWare firmware. Proteus-III offers high throughput and long-range modes, while Thyone-I provides up to 750 m range in a mesh network. Both are available for immediate purchase with evaluation boards and manuals.
Parts used in the Würth Elektronik BLE Modules:
- Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 chipset
- Integrated antenna
- Encryption technology
- Six configurable IO pins
- WE-ProWare firmware
- Evaluation boards
- USB radio sticks
Würth Elektronik announced the Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 module Proteus-III and the proprietary version Thyone-I. The modules, measuring only 8 × 12 × 2 mm, with integrated antenna, encryption technology and six configurable IO pins, are based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 chipset. They can be used for IoT and M2M applications, for example, to build radio-based maintenance interfaces and sensor networks. The WE-ProWare firmware from Würth Elektronik, which has been industrially proven over many years, makes the modules extremely versatile.
Proteus-III exploits the possibilities of the Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 standard and even goes beyond them. With a payload of up to 964 bytes, the module offers four times the throughput of previous Bluetooth Low Energy modules. It can also establish connections in the newly introduced long range mode to transmit data over long distances. A special feature from Würth Elektronik: Proteus-III offers a good alternative to the SPP (Serial Port Profile) mode for serial data transmission, which is no longer included in the standard but is extremely useful for industrial applications. NFC wake-up and NFC pairing are prepared.
With the proprietary Thyone-I radio module, Würth Elektronik shows what is possible in the 2.4 GHz band: a range of up to 750 m and an end-to-end payload throughput of up to 400 kbps. A simple setup turns modules into repeaters in a mesh network, as required. WE-ProWare is an extremely versatile, easy-to-configure firmware with a lean and powerful radio protocol. If transmission standards are already specified in the application, Thyone-I can easily be converted to ZigBEE, Thread or Wirepas.
Proteus-III and Thyone-I are available from stock without a minimum order quantity. For both modules, Würth Elektronik offers evaluation boards, USB radio sticks with integrated radio module and very user-friendly manuals.
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- What chipset do the Proteus-III and Thyone-I modules use?
Both modules are based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 chipset. - How large are the Würth Elektronik BLE modules?
The modules measure only 8 × 12 × 2 mm. - Can the Proteus-III module transmit data over long distances?
Yes, it can establish connections in the newly introduced long range mode to transmit data over long distances. - What is the maximum range of the proprietary Thyone-I radio module?
The Thyone-I module offers a range of up to 750 m. - Does the Proteus-III module offer higher throughput than previous versions?
Yes, it offers four times the throughput of previous Bluetooth Low Energy modules with a payload of up to 964 bytes. - Can the Thyone-I module be converted to other transmission standards?
Yes, Thyone-I can easily be converted to ZigBEE, Thread or Wirepas if transmission standards are already specified. - Are minimum order quantities required for purchasing these modules?
No, both modules are available from stock without a minimum order quantity. - What accessories does Würth Elektronik offer for these modules?
Würth Elektronik offers evaluation boards, USB radio sticks with integrated radio module, and very user-friendly manuals.
