Upgrade BLE 4.1 to 4.2

[PascalS]

Hey guys,

   

for development I use the CYBLE-012011-00 module with Project#20 UART to BLE bridge (100 project in 100 days). This project stack is BLE 4.1 compliant.

   

Now, I try to use the CLBLE-202007-01 module with same source code. My problem is, that I can sometimes find and connect to the module and sometimes I can't find / or connect to the device. Do I have to change anything in the software STACK? All BLE settings are the same, aside from the external amplifier options.

   

Thanks in advance!

   

Pascal

[Anonymous]

Hi Pascal,

   

The CYBLE-202007 module has an external Power Amplifier. It is mandatory to enable this PA, else the radio transmission will only be due to leakage and the range will just be a few centimeters. You can do either of this to confirm:

   

1) Keep the two BLE devices (CYBLE-202007 module and the peer device) very close to each other, i.e. just a few centimeters apart. You should see that there will be issue with finding/connecting to the device

   

2) Enable the PA and you should not see the issues.

[PascalS · Accepted solution]

The problem is solved!

   

You have to add:

   

CY_SET_XTND_REG32((void CYFAR *)(CYREG_BLE_BLERD_BB_XO_CAPTRIM), 0x0000D0D0);

   

in CYBLE_EVT_STACK_ON case!

   

Thanks!