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RSSI and range efficiency in nrf51822

Hello everyone, i just stuck with bluetooth Range in nrf51822. I am transmitting data using bluetooth at +4dBm(which is maximum). In my experiment my nrf51 dongle is moving. when i am going little far distance connection is not established. So i calculated RSSI and i found when i was transmitting at 4 dBm., even at very near distance from transmitter RSSI was observed as -50dBm in MastercontrolPannel App. So are there any other factors which effect the range and scan efficiency. I want atleast 10 m Range. Any suggestions?

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  • Those are just estimated values based on experience. I find my connection is stable until MCP reads ~90dB.

    Techniques for increasing range are all hardware based. Tuning your Transmission line to 50Ohms, selecting a proper antenna. Tuning for that Antenna. It takes experience and RF knowledge to optimize these parameters. There are alot of whitepapers available online to get you started.

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  • Those are just estimated values based on experience. I find my connection is stable until MCP reads ~90dB.

    Techniques for increasing range are all hardware based. Tuning your Transmission line to 50Ohms, selecting a proper antenna. Tuning for that Antenna. It takes experience and RF knowledge to optimize these parameters. There are alot of whitepapers available online to get you started.

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