LMX9838-SW
LMX9838 Application Notes, Software, and Tools
LMX9838-SW
Overview
LMX9838 - Bluetooth Serial Port Module including Antenna
The LMX9838 Bluetooth Serial Port module is a fully integrated Bluetooth 2.0 baseband controller, 2.4 GHz radio, crystal, antenna, LDO and discreets; combined to form a complete small form factor (10 mm x 17 mm x 2.0 mm) Bluetooth node.
The LMX9838 integrates the easy interface of the LMX9830 into a comprehensive Bluetooth module including all external components.
- Bluetooth 2.0 pre-certified serial port module
- FCC, CE, and IC certified
- Same software features as LMX9830
- Lead Grid Array package
- Output power Class 2
- Receiver Sensitivity - 81 dBm
- Low power consumption
- Full Bluetooth node including:
- Baseband and Radio Chip
- Voltage regulators
- Crystal
- EEPROM
- Antenna
LMX9838 Regulatory Compliance | |||
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Approval Standard | Description | Version | Date |
Bluetooth Compliance: The LMX9838 is qualified for Bluetooth version 2.0 as End product | QD-ID: B012394 | 2.0 | 01/07 |
FCC Compliance | FCC ID: ED9LMX9838 - Documents can be found FCC Generic search: (https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm) Grantee Code: ED9 Product Code: LMX9838 | 09/07 | |
CE Compliance | CE Letter of Conformance (pdf included in zip file) | 09/07 | |
IC Compliance | IC Listing ID: 1520A-LMX9838 [Go to: (http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/search/newRadioSearch.do?language=eng) for regulatory listing for Canada] | 09/07 |
Contents of Zip file:
File | Description | Revision | Date | |
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Core Device Documentation | LMX9838 Software Users Guide (AN1699) - available online | This document is the complete software reference manual for the LMX9838. It describes in detail the features and command interface of the device, including Audio and profile support. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 |
LMX9838 Application Notes | LMX9838 Qualification Guidelines (AN1706) (pdf) | This document describes the requirements to be fulfilled by the end application for using LMX9838. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 |
LMX9838 Placement Application Note (AN1701) (pdf) | This document provides guidelines to be considered for RF performance on designing LM9838 into a system. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
LMX9838 Design Guide(AN1587) (pdf) | This document provides guidelines for designing with the LMX9838 Bluetooth? serial port module, particularly for critical aspects of the PCB layout. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
LMX9838 Cable Replacement (AN1700) - available online | This application note provides a quick reference for all hardware and software requirements, how to implement the LMX9838 in a simple cable replacement application. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
Simply Blue Embedded Application Note (AN1711) (pdf) | This file includes an application note and example code, how to implement the functions in C to control a Simply Blue module. Please see also Embedded Code Examples. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
Simply Blue Bluetooth Profile Application Note(AN1707) (pdf) | This document explains profile management and profile support for the Simply Blue Bluetooth modules | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
Embedded Code Examples (zip) | This Zip files includes header files and example code for the LMX9838. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
Simply Blue Audio Link Support (AN1712) (pdf) | This document describes in detail how to configure and establish an audio link with the LMX9838. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
Connecting Simply Blue to Microsoft Stack (AN1720) (pdf) | This document provides a step by step description how to create a link between a Simply Blue device and a bluetooth device using the Microsoft stack. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
LMX9838 UART Buffer Application Note | This application describes in detail the internal UART buffer management of the LMX9838. | 1.0 | 12/06 | |
LMX9820A to LMX9838 Conversion Document (pdf) | This document provides the overview of changes required to convert a design from LMX9820A to the LMX9838. Further details for each device are contained within the respective datasheets. | 1.0 | 08/06 | |
LMX9838 Firmware Patches | Patch 2 (v2.12) | This patch fixes issues in LMX9838 version 2.12 as described in the Firmware Release note | FW 2.12 | 07/06 |
Patch 10 (v2.12) | This patch is as workaround to recover from an EEPROM lockup scenario. This patch should NOT be stored in EEPROM. Please refer to the Firmware Release notes for more information. | FW 2.12 | 09/07 | |
Firmware Release Notes (AN1706) - available online | This document describes the known issues, workarounds and patches available for the LMX9838 | Sept. 07 | 09/07 | |
LMX9838 Software | Simply Blue Commander Version 1.6.0.1 (zip) | This tool provides the ability to control the LMX9838 over the command interface. All commands are included. A log window reports all commands and events either interpreted or in pure Hex format. The .dir files include all commands up to firmware version 2.12. | 1.6.0.1 | 01/06 |
Simply Blue Commander User's Guide (pdf) | This document discusses the installation and usage of the Simply Blue Commander. | 1.0 | 09/05 | |
SB Smart (zip) | Demo application showing the capability of using LMX9838 for SPP, DUN, DUN GW, Voice GW and Headset profile. Pls refer to SB Smart Users Guide for installation and manual. | 1.3.0.7 | 08/06 | |
SB Smart User Guide (pdf) | Installation manual and Users Manual for SB Smart | 1.6 | 08/06 | |
LMX9838DONGLE | LMX9838DONGLE Hardware User Guide (AN1710) (pdf) | Hardware user guide for setup and board configuration settings. | Sept. 07 | 09/07 |
LMX98xx Quick Setup Guide | Step-by-step setup guide for LMX9838 Dongle using Simply Blue Commander. Additionally, setup with another node using National Semiconductor USB dongle reference design and IVT stack. | 1.2 | 03/07 |
Downloads
Software development kit (SDK)
Additional resources you might need
Design tool
PLLATINUMSIM-SW — PLLatinum Sim Tool
Supported products & hardware
Products
Clock buffers
Clock generators
Clock jitter cleaners
Clock network synchronizers
RF PLLs & synthesizers
IQ demodulators
Hardware development
Evaluation board
PLLATINUMSIM-SW — PLLatinum Sim Tool
Products
Clock buffers
Clock generators
Clock jitter cleaners
Clock network synchronizers
RF PLLs & synthesizers
IQ demodulators
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Documentation
Release Information
Bug fixes
What's new
- Fixed Kvco calculation bug introduced in 1.6.6
- Added warning for loop bandwidth being restricted due to min high order capacitance.
Technical documentation
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Type | Title | Date | ||
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Application note | AN-1699 LMX9838 Software Users Guide (Rev. B) | 06 May 2013 | ||
Application note | AN-1700 LMX9838 Cable Replacement (Rev. A) | 06 May 2013 | ||
Application note | AN-1811 Bluetooth Antenna Design (Rev. B) | 06 May 2013 | ||
Application note | AN-1709 LMX9838 Bluetooth® (PRD 2.0) Qualification Guideline (Rev. A) | 06 May 2013 | ||
Application note | AN-1706 LMX9838 Firmware Release Note (Rev. B) | 06 May 2013 |
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