Nordic BT 5 modules by third parties

RE: Nordic BT 5 modules by third parties

MartinBL — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:08:16 GMT

Yes, with a pre certified module you don't need to do more RF FCC testing. However, you will still have to do an FCC "Unintentional radiator" test, and if you are using Bluetooth you will need to do a Bluetooth RF/PHY test and pay the Bluetooth SIG listing fee.

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RE: Nordic BT 5 modules by third parties

Raja — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:27:12 GMT

Hi @martinbl i am planning to build a pcb with 3rd part module like taiyo yuden or raytac. They are already FCC and CE certified so does that mean i do not need to get FCC/CE certification for my pcb and i can sell a product with this pcb in EU and USA?

RE: Nordic BT 5 modules by third parties

MartinBL — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:33:46 GMT

Hi,

You can find a list of 3rd Party modules here: 3rd Party Bluetooth low energy Modules.

Whether you can program them with a development board like the nRF5 DK kits depends on whether the module have a connector or any sort of exposed programming pins. Some of the modules are very tiny and would require you to solder on some wires to the programming pins and hook them up to your kit. If you have access to ground, Vcc, SWD clock, and SWD data pins then you can program them with your kit. Anyway, you should always read the datasheet of the module before you buy. Whatever you need to know should be in there.