PSoC4 Module 4.2 BLE Update

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Anonymous
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Hello

   

I have a CY8CKIT-042-BLE Pioneer Kit with BLE 4.1 modules (PSoC & PRoC). I'm wondering is it possible to get 4.2 BLE functionality using stack firmware updates or it requires a new hardware IC?

   

With best regards, Sergey

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Anonymous
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Sergey,

   

The new Bluetooth 4.2 Kits and PSoC Creator 3.3 Service Pack 1 where released in late January this year. 
It will work with any release after (PSoC Creator 3.3 Service Pack 1 ) for example as of today (PSoC Creator 3.3 CP2)

   

Since you already have a PSoC4-042 BLE DVK - you will need to update your modules.
* CY5676A: PRoC BLE development kit with Bluetooth 4.2 radio
* ​CY8CKIT-143A: PSoC 4 BLE development kit with Bluetooth 4.2 radio
* CY5677: BLE-USB bridge to test and debug designs using Bluetooth 4.2

- For more information:
http://www.cypress.com/blog/psoc-creator-news-and-information/new-bluetooth-42-kits-and-psoc-creator...

   

-Mike

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Anonymous
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Sergey,

   

The new Bluetooth 4.2 Kits and PSoC Creator 3.3 Service Pack 1 where released in late January this year. 
It will work with any release after (PSoC Creator 3.3 Service Pack 1 ) for example as of today (PSoC Creator 3.3 CP2)

   

Since you already have a PSoC4-042 BLE DVK - you will need to update your modules.
* CY5676A: PRoC BLE development kit with Bluetooth 4.2 radio
* ​CY8CKIT-143A: PSoC 4 BLE development kit with Bluetooth 4.2 radio
* CY5677: BLE-USB bridge to test and debug designs using Bluetooth 4.2

- For more information:
http://www.cypress.com/blog/psoc-creator-news-and-information/new-bluetooth-42-kits-and-psoc-creator...

   

-Mike

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Anonymous
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Hello,

   

Why is it not possible to only update the BLE stack?  Is this the case with all modules and all new version of Bluetooth?

   

Thanks

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Anonymous
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Thanks, Mike!

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Anonymous
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Hello,

   

Does it mean that we have to change the hardware for each new version of Bluetooth?

   

Thanks

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Anonymous
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Hello,

   

Why is it not possible to only update the BLE stack?  Is this the case with all modules and all new version of Bluetooth?

   

Thanks

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himam_31
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Hello Marc,

   

BLE 4.1 to 4.2 requires hardware changes also. The change is not just limited to the BLE Stack.

   

Thanks,

   

Hima

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Anonymous
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Hello Hima,

   

If I sell a product that use a Cypress BLE module, should I consider to change the hardware in the field for each new version of Bluetooth ?

   

Thanks,

   

Marc

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Yes.

   

Thanks,

   

Hima

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