NVC-MDCS71

Bluetooth Low Energy Module

The NVC-MDCS71 is a bluetooth low energy module from Abracon. View the full NVC-MDCS71 datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.

Official NVC-MDCS71 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Abracon

NVC-MDCS71 Key Specifications

Parameter	Value
Antenna	Internal chip antenna
ESD HBM	2000V (all pins)
Analog IOs	3 (10-bit ADC, 0V to 1.3V)
Interfaces	UART, I2C master, SPI master
Digital PIOs	9
Max TX Power	4dBm
RX Sensitivity	-92.5dBm
Dormant Current	<600nA
Bluetooth Version	v4.1 low energy (single mode)
Hibernate Current	<1.5μA
Module Dimensions	19.5 x 12.5 x 2.4 mm
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature	-30°C to 85°C
RF RX/TX Active Current	~16mA peak (0dBm)
Supply Voltage (VDD BAT)	1.8V to 3.6V
Typical Operating Current	~20mA @ 3V (current firmware)
Moisture Sensitivity Level	MSL 3
I/O Supply Voltage (VDD PIO)	1.2V to 3.6V

NVC-MDCS71 Overview

Part: ABBTM-NVC-MDCS71-MESH

Type: Low Power Bluetooth Module

Description: A single-mode Bluetooth v4.1 low power module based on CSR's CSR1010, integrating CSRmesh and proprietary technologies to provide a simple solution for building intelligent networks where devices can communicate directly.

Operating Conditions:

Supply voltage: 1.8–3.6 V (VDD_BAT)
Operating temperature: -30 to 85 °C
I/O Supply Voltage (VDD_PIO): 1.2–3.6 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

Max supply voltage: 3.6 V (Battery (VDD_BAT) operation)
Max junction/storage temperature: 85 °C

Key Specs:

Bluetooth standard: v4.1 low energy
Maximum TX power: 4dBm
RX sensitivity: -92.5dBm
Dormant current consumption: <600nA (at 3V)
Hibernate current consumption: <1.5μA (at 3V)
RF RX/TX active current consumption: ~16mA peak (at 3.3V)
Digital I/O input logic low (VIL): -0.4 to 0.4 V
Digital I/O output logic high (VOH): 0.75*VDD V (at IOL = -4.0mA)
ADC IOs: 10bit, 0 to 1.3 V input range

Features:

Single mode Bluetooth v4.1 low energy
4dBm maximum TX power/ -92.5dBm RX sensitivity, RSSI monitoring for proximity applications
Support CSRmesh
UART/I2C master/SPI master interfaces
9 digital PIOs/3 analog IOs
10bit ADC IOs
Wakeup interrupt and watchdog timer
SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting, Internal chip antenna
19.50x12.50x2.4mm
FCC ID: OC3BM1871
QDID: B020997

Applications:

IoT applications
Smart Home applications

Package:

SMT (19.50x12.50x2.4mm)

NVC-MDCS71 Features

Single mode Bluetooth v4.1 low energy
4dBm maximum TX power/ -92.5dBm RX sensitivity, RSSI monitoring for proximity applications
Support CSRmesh.
UART/I 2 C master/SPI master interfaces
9 digital PIOs/3 analog IOs
10bit ADC IOs
Wakeup interrupt and watchdog timer
SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting, Internal chip antenna
19.50x12.50x2.4mm
FCC ID: OC3BM1871*
QDID: B020997*

*Note: ABBTM-NVC-MDCS71-MESH crosses to NovaComm P/N: NVC-MDCS71. BQB/FCC certification documentation is under P/N: NVC-MDCS71.

NVC-MDCS71 Applications

Typical Bluetooth low energy applications:

IoT applications
Smart Home applications

NVC-MDCS71 Pin Configuration

Figure 1. Pinout (Topview)

Figure 1. Pinout (Topview)

19.5 x 12.5 x 2.4 mm SMT

NVC-MDCS71 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Rating	Min	Max	Unit
Storage Temperature	-40	+85	°C
Battery (VDD_BAT) operation*	1.8	3.6	V
I/O supply voltage	-0.4	+3.6	V
Other Terminal Voltages except RF	Vss-0.4	VDD+0.4	V

NVC-MDCS71 Recommended Operating Conditions

Operating Condition	Min	Max	Unit
Operating Temperature Range	-30	85	°C
Battery (VDD_BAT) operation	1.8	3.6	V
I/O Supply Voltage (VDD_PIO)	1.2	3.6	V

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part Number	Manufacturer	Package
ABBTM-NVC-MDCS71-MESH	Abracon	—

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