BroadLink BL5026-P Embedded WiFI BT Module Instructions
- June 15, 2024
- BroadLink
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BL5026-P
Embedded WiFI/BT Module
Version: 1.1
Release date: 6/1/2022
Product
Features
- 100MHz 32-bit MCU
- 256KB SRAM / 4MB pSRAM
- External 2MB FLASH
- Support AES, MD5 and SHA1
- Support XIP
- Working voltage: DC5.0V
- Support BLE (BT4.2)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Support 802.11 b/g/n standards
- Support station and softAP
- Support SmartConfig and AP configuration
- Support WEP/WPA2
- Support multiple cloud services
- Integrated balun/PA/LNA
- TCP/IP stack optimized for IoT application
- PCB antenna
- Peripherals:
- 1x UART
- Working environmental temperature: 0~ 85 ℃
Applications
- Smart transportation
- Smart home / appliances
- Instruments
- Health care
- Industrial automation
- Intelligent security
- Smart energy
Model
| Model | Antenna type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BL5026-P | PCB antenna | Default |
Overview
BL5026-P is a cost-effective embedded Wi-Fi module designed by BroadLink,
highly integrated with 32-bit MCU speed up to 100MHz, 256KBSRAM, 4MB pSRAM and
2MB external flash, with 5V power supply.
The module integrates radio transceiver, MAC, baseband, all Wi-Fi protocols,
configurations and network stack. It can be widely used in applications like
smart home devices, remote monitoring devices and medical care instruments.
Basic Specifications
2.1. Power Consumption
Please refer to Table 1 for power consumption data.
Table 1: BL5026-P Power Consumption Data
| Specifications | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDD | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | V |
| VIL(input low voltage) | 0.8 | V | ||
| VIH(input high voltage) | 4 | VDD | V | |
| VOL(output low voltage) | 0.4 | V | ||
| VOH(output high voltage) | 4 | VDD | V | |
| Standby (RX) | 70 | mA |
pulse current @TX
11b @17dBm 11Mbps| | | 280| mA
pulse current @TX
11g @15dBm 54Mbps| | | 260| mA
pulse current @TX| | | 255| mA
11n @14.5dBm 65Mbps| | | |
BLE @6dBm| | | 180| mA
2.2. Working Environment
Please refer to Table 2 for working environment data.
Table 2: BL3372-P Working Environment Data
| Symbol | Description | Min. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ts | Storage temperature | -40 | 125 | ℃ |
| TA | Ambient operating temperature | 0 | 85 | ℃ |
| Vdd | Supply voltage | 4.5 | 5.5 | V |
| Vio | Voltage on IO pin | 0 | 5.5 | V |
Radio Specifications
3.1. Basic Radio Specification
Please refer to Table 3 for radio specification.
Table 3: BL5026-P Radio Specification
| Radio range | 2.412GHz – 2.462GHz |
|---|---|
| Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| Radio output (conductive) | 802.11b:15±1.5dBm@11Mbps |
802.11g:14.5±1.5dBm@54Mbps
802.11n:13.5±1.5dBm@MCS7/HT20
BLE:5±2.5dBm
Antenna type| Internal: PCB antenna
External: Not supported
Receiving sensitivity| 802.11b≦ -90dBm@11Mbps
802.11g≦ -76dBm@54Mbps
802.11n/HT20≦ -73dBm@MCS7
BLE ≦ – 97dBm
Stack| IPv4, TCP/UDP/FTP/HTTP/HTTPS/TLS/mDNS
Data rate (max)| 11M@802.11b, 54M@802.11g, MCS7@802.11n
Security| Encryption standard: Open/WEP-Open/WPA/WPA2
| Encryption algorithm: WEP64/WEP128/TKIP/AES
Network types| STA/AP
3.2. Radio Performance
3.2.1. IEEE802.11b
Table 4: Basic specifications under IEEE802.11b
| ITEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modulation Type | DSSS / CCK |
| Frequency range | 2412 MHz~ 2462 MHz |
| Channel | CH1 to CH11 |
| Data rate | 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps |
Table 5: Transmitting performance under IEEE802.11b
| TX Characteristics | Min. | Typical | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power@11Mbps | 17 | dBm | ||
| Frequency Error | -15 | +15 | ppm | |
| EVM@11Mbps | -14 | dB |
Transmit spectrum mask
Pass
RX Characteristics| Min.| Typical| Max.| Unit
---|---|---|---|---
11Mbps Input Level Sensitivity
Minimum Input Level (FER≦8%)| | | -90| dBm
Table 6: Receiving performance under IEEE802.11b
3.2.2. IEEE 802.11g
Table 7: Basic specifications under IEEE802.11g
| ITEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modulation Type | OFDM |
| Frequency range | 2412 MHz~ 2462 MHz |
| Channel | CH1 to CH11 |
| Data rate | 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps |
Table 8: Transmitting performance under IEEE802.11g
| TX Characteristics | Min. | Typical | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power@54Mbps | 15 | dBm | ||
| Frequency Error | -15 | +15 | ppm | |
| EVM@54Mbps | -30 | dB |
Transmit spectrum mask
Pass
Table 9: Receiving performance under IEEE802.11g
| RX Characteristics | Min. | Typical | Max. | Unit |
|---|
54Mbps Input Level Sensitivity
Minimum Input Level (FER≦10%)| | | -76| dBm
3.2.3 IEEE802.11n
IEEE802.11n 20MHz bandwidth mode
Table 10: Basic specifications under IEEE802.11n with 20MHz
| ITEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modulation Type | OFDM |
| Frequency range | 2412 MHz~ 2462 MHz |
| Channel | CH1 to CH11 |
| Data rate | MCS0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 |
Table 11: Transmitting performance under IEEE802.11n with 20MHz
| TX Characteristics | Min. | Typical | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power@HT20, MCS7 | 14 .5 | dBm | ||
| Frequency Error | -15 | +15 | ppm | |
| EVM@HT20, MCS7 | -30 | dB |
Transmit spectrum mask
Pass
Table 12: Receiving performance under IEEE802.11n with 20MHz
| RX Characteristics | Min. | Typical | Max. | Unit |
|---|
MCS7 Input Level Sensitivity
Minimum Input Level (FER≦10%)| | | -73| dBm
BL5026-P Hardware Information
4.1. PIN Sequence
Please refer to Fig 1 for the pin sequence. 
4.2. PIN Definitions
Please refer to Table 13 for pin definitions.
| Pin | Definitions | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pin1 | UART_TX_5V | UART passthrough; Module TX; |
5V level
Pin2| UART_RX_5V| UART passthrough;
Module RX;
5V level
Pin3| VCC| 5V
Pin4| GND| GND
Table 13: BL5026-P pin definitions
Note:
- UART_TX_5V, UART_TX_5V is used for communication with external MCU powered by 5V. Please refer to the description in 1.1. 3. DC Characteristics for UART output current level.
4.3 Recommendations
The following precautions should be considered during PCB designing:
It is recommended to not place any electrical components within 10mm range of
module antenna and not design any circuit or bond copper on main board under
this area.
Do not use the module inside any metal case or containers with metal painting.
4.4. Mechanical Dimensions
Please refer to Fig 3 for the dimensions of module. 
Note: Dimensions (17±0.2) mm (30±0.2) mm (7.5± 10%)mm (with
shielding case)
4.5. Connector Dimensions
Please refer to Fig 4 for the dimensions of connector 
4.6 Certifications (To be Added)
4.7. Label NCGBMK190923011-34EA348B75D7-ModelBL5026-P-IC25062-BL5026P
Please refer to Fig 8 for the content description on label.
Model: BL5026-P: Module model
SN: 00ACA3FE75D7: Module unique MAC address
Ver: *****: Firmware version
4.7. Shielding Case Dimensions
Please refer to Fig 6 for the dimensions of shielding case. 
4.8. Packaging
ESD bag + honeycomb carton
Reference Design
5.1. UART Interface Design
For devices with 5V power supply, you can
directly connect the device UART port with module UART port according to the
illustration.
5.2. Power Supply Requirement
It is recommended to supply the module with power higher than 400mA to ensure
enough power supply to the module and avoid power down during data.
You can change the spec of capacitor at C1 according to actual hardware design
to fit the needs for ripple control (recommended to apply capacitance higher
than 22uF).
Caution:
For the following equipment:
Product Name: WiFI/BT Module
Brand Name: —
Model No.: BL5026-P
Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co., Ltd.
E-mail: mengjiao.yan@broadlink.com.cn
hereby declares that this [Name: WiFI/BT Module, Model: BL5026-P] is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
This product is intended for sale and application in a business environment.
RED Article 10 2
-This product can be used across EU member states
RED Article 10 10
-The product is class 1 product, No restrictions
The RF distance between body and product is 20cm
Wi-Fi
Support Standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n-HT20
Frequency Range: 2412-2462MHz for 802.11b/g/n(HT20)
Max.RF Output Power: 16.34dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth V4.2(only BLE)
Frequency Range: 2402-2480MHz
Max.RF Output Power: 7.28dBm (EIRP)
Revision History
| Date | Version | Updated Content |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2022 | 1.0 | Preliminary version |
| 6/1/2022 | 1.1 | Added part of electrical parameters |
Copyrights
It is prohibited to use or copy all or any part of contents in this manual
without prior permission, especially applicable for trademarks, models, part
numbers and figures.
Contact Us
Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co., Ltd.
Add: Building C, 57 Jiang’er Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, P.R.China
Postcode: 310052
Tel: +86-571-85071744-8010
Email: bingqi.zhou@broadlink.com.cn
For more information of BroadLink Wi-Fi modules, please visit our website:
www.broadlink.com.cn
List of applicable FCC rules
FCC Part 15.247
Label and compliance information
FCC ID label on the final system must be labeled with “Contains FCC ID:
2ATEV-BL5026-P” or “Contains transmitter module FCC ID: 2ATEV-BL5026-P”.
Information on test modes and additional testing requirements
Contact Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co., Ltd. will provide stand-alone
modular transmitter test mode. Additional testing and certification may be
necessary when multiple modules are used in a host.
Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer
To ensure compliance with all non-transmitter functions the host manufacturer
is responsible for ensuring compliance with the module(s) installed and fully
operational. For example, if a host was previously authorized as an
unintentional radiator under the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
procedure without a transmitter certified module and a module is added, the
host manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the after the module is
installed and operational the host continues to be compliant with the Part 15B
unintentional radiator requirements. Since this may depend on the details of
how the module is integrated with the host, Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co.,
Ltd. shall provide guidance to the host manufacturer for compliance with the
Part 15B requirements.
FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE 1: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Note 1: This module certified that complies with RF exposure requirement
under mobile or fixed condition, this module is to be installed only in mobile
or fixed applications.
A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in
other than fixed locations and to generally be used in such a way that a
separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between
the transmitter’s radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby
persons. Transmitting devices designed to be used by consumers or workers that
can be easily relocated, such as wireless devices associated with a personal
computer, are considered to be mobile devices if they meet the 20 centimeter
separation requirement.
A fixed device is defined as a device is physically secured at one location
and is not able to be easily moved to another location.
Note 2: Any modifications made to the module will void the Grant of
Certification, this module is limited to OEM installation only and must not be
sold to end-users, end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install
the device, only software or operating procedure shall be placed in the end-
user operating manual of final products.
Note 3: The module may be operated only with the antenna with which it is
authorized. Any antenna that is of the same type and of equal or less
directional gain as an antenna that is authorized with the intentional
radiator may be marketed with, and used with, that intentional radiator.
Note 4: For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation
channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G and by supplied firmware programming tool.
OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory
Domain change.
Note 2: Any modifications made to the module will void the Grant of
Certification, this module is limited to OEM installation only and must not be
sold to end-users, end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install
the device, only software or operating procedure shall be placed in the end-
user operating manual of final products.
Note 3: The module may be operated only with the antenna with which it is
authorized. Any antenna that s of the same type and of equal or less
directional gain as an antenna that is authorized with the
intentional radiator may be marketed with, and used with, that intentional
radiator.
Note 4: For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation
channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool.
OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user
regarding to Regulatory Domain change.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other
transmitters except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product
procedures. Referring to the multi-transmitter policy, multipletransmitter(s)
and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without reassessment permissive
change.
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This module is limited to OEM installation only and must not be sold to end-
users, end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install the device,
only software or operating procedure shall be placed in the end-user operating
manual of final products. Additional testing and certification may be
necessary when multiple modules are used.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following ”
Contains IC: 25062-BL5026P “.
References
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