NEW: Upgrade firmware from your host microcontroller!

The BL600 Series modules from Laird make it easy to add single-mode Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), or Bluetooth Smart, to small, portable, power-conscious devices, including those powered by AAA or coin cell batteries. The fully approved, programmable modules feature Laird's innovative, event-driven smartBASIC programming interface, which significantly simplifies Bluetooth LE module integration. Available in BL600-SA, BL600-SC, BL600-ST variants. 

 

Now introducing the Bx600 breakout boards: The right hardware for your design requirement.  

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  • DVK-BL600-SA

    DVK-BL600-SA

    End of Life (EOL)

    Development kit for BL600-SA module

    Antenna Type
    Internal
    Logical Interfaces
    USB, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC, Serial
    Learn More
  • DVK-BL600-SC

    DVK-BL600-SC

    End of Life (EOL)

    Development kit for BL600-SC module

    Antenna Type
    External
    Logical Interfaces
    USB, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC, Serial
    Learn More
  • DVK-BL600-ST

    DVK-BL600-ST

    End of Life (EOL)

    Development kit for BL600-ST module

    Antenna Type
    External
    Logical Interfaces
    USB, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC, Serial
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Bluetooth Version
4.0
4.2 Upgradeable
No
Dual Mode
No
A2DP
No
ADC
Yes
AVRCP
No
Antenna Options
Integrated monopole chip antenna on BL600-SA
External dipole antenna connected with to IPEX MH4 RF connector on BL600-SC.
External dipole antenna connected to RSMA RF connector which then is connected with 50-Ohms RF track on host PCB to RF pad on BL600-ST.
BLE Connections
5
BT Class
2
Central Role
No
Certifications
FCC, ISED, EU, UKCA, MIC, NCC, Bluetooth SIG
Chipset
Nordic nRF51822
DUN
No
Dimensions (H x L x W)
3 mm x 19 mm x 12.5 mm
FTP Client
No
GATT
Yes
GPIO
Yes
HCI Interface
No
HFP
No
HID
No
HSP
No
I2C
Yes
I2S
No
NFC
No
Output Power
+4 dBm
PCM
No
Peripheral Role
Yes
Processor On Board
Cortex M0
Receive Sensitivity
-91dBm
SPI
Yes
SPP
No
Stack On Board
Yes
Temperature Range
-40°C to +85°C
UART
Yes
USB
No
Wi-Fi Coexistence
No
Part Number
  • 453-00062-K1
  • BL600-SA
  • BL600-SA-32
  • BL600-SC
  • BL600-ST
Price @ 1k
  • N/A
Antenna Options
  • N/A
  • IPEX MHF4 Connector
  • Trace Pin
Antenna Type
  • External
  • Internal
  • None
BLE Services
  • N/A
  • Any that can be implemented with smartBASIC
Bluetooth Version
  • N/A
  • v4.0 Single Mode
Chipset (Wireless)
  • N/A
  • Nordic nRF51822
Compliance
  • N/A
  • FCC, ISED, EU, MIC
Connector
  • N/A
  • SMT
Data Rate
  • N/A
  • 1 Mbps (over the air)
Development Kit Contents
  • N/A
  • Development Board
Frequency Range (Max)
  • N/A
  • 2480 MHz
Frequency Range (Min)
  • N/A
  • 2402 MHz
Logical Interfaces
  • N/A
  • Serial, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC
Memory
  • N/A
  • 16 kb for applications
  • 32 kb for applications
OS/Software
  • N/A
  • Nordic SDK, smartBASIC
Product Type
  • Embedded Module
  • Programming Kit
Protocols
  • N/A
  • Any that can be implemented using smartBASIC
Range
  • N/A
  • Up to 100 m
Software
  • N/A
  • UwTerminalX terminal software
System Architecture
  • N/A
  • Hostless
Technology
  • N/A
  • Bluetooth 4.0, Single Mode (BLE), Peripheral Mode
Transmit Power (Max)
  • N/A
  • +4 dBm
Type
  • N/A
  • USB-SWD Programming Kit: Includes mainboard, TC2050-IDC Tag Connect cable, 10-pin flat IDC cable, 1.2 m USB cable, and 2-pin jumper
Weight
  • N/A
  • .035 oz (< 1g)
Wireless Specification
  • N/A
  • Bluetooth Version 4.0 Peripheral Mode
453-00062-K1
453-00062-K1Buy Options
N/ANone Programming Kit USB-SWD Programming Kit: Includes mainboard, TC2050-IDC Tag Connect cable, 10-pin flat IDC cable, 1.2 m USB cable, and 2-pin jumper
BL600-SA
BL600-SA
EOL
Buy Options
N/AInternal Any that can be implemented with smartBASIC v4.0 Single Mode Nordic nRF51822 FCC, ISED, EU, MIC SMT 1 Mbps (over the air) Development Board 2480 MHz2402 MHzSerial, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC 16 kb for applications Nordic SDK, smartBASIC Embedded Module Any that can be implemented using smartBASIC Up to 100 m UwTerminalX terminal software Hostless Bluetooth 4.0, Single Mode (BLE), Peripheral Mode +4 dBm .035 oz (< 1g) Bluetooth Version 4.0 Peripheral Mode
BL600-SA-32
BL600-SA-32
EOL
Buy Options
N/AInternal Any that can be implemented with smartBASIC v4.0 Single Mode Nordic nRF51822 FCC, ISED, EU, MIC SMT 1 Mbps (over the air) Development Board 2480 MHz2402 MHzSerial, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC 32 kb for applications Nordic SDK, smartBASIC Embedded Module Any that can be implemented using smartBASIC Up to 100 m UwTerminalX terminal software Hostless Bluetooth 4.0, Single Mode (BLE), Peripheral Mode +4 dBm .035 oz (< 1g) Bluetooth Version 4.0 Peripheral Mode
BL600-SC
BL600-SC
EOL
Buy Options
N/AIPEX MHF4 Connector External Any that can be implemented with smartBASIC v4.0 Single Mode Nordic nRF51822 FCC, ISED, EU, MIC SMT 1 Mbps (over the air) Development Board 2480 MHz2402 MHzSerial, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC 16 kb for applications Nordic SDK, smartBASIC Embedded Module Any that can be implemented using smartBASIC Up to 100 m UwTerminalX terminal software Hostless Bluetooth 4.0, Single Mode (BLE), Peripheral Mode +4 dBm .035 oz (< 1g) Bluetooth Version 4.0 Peripheral Mode
BL600-ST
BL600-ST
EOL
Buy Options
N/ATrace Pin External Any that can be implemented with smartBASIC v4.0 Single Mode Nordic nRF51822 FCC, ISED, EU, MIC SMT 1 Mbps (over the air) Development Board 2480 MHz2402 MHzSerial, GPIO, SPI, I2C, ADC 16 kb for applications Nordic SDK, smartBASIC Embedded Module Any that can be implemented using smartBASIC Up to 100 m UwTerminalX terminal software Hostless Bluetooth 4.0, Single Mode (BLE), Peripheral Mode +4 dBm .035 oz (< 1g) Bluetooth Version 4.0 Peripheral Mode

Product Brief 3 total

Name
Part
Last Updated
Product Brief - BL600.pdf All 09/05/2024
Product Brief - Bx600 Breakout Boards and DVK-BL600.pdf All 09/09/2024
Product Brief - USB-SWD Programming Kit 453-00062-K1 02/04/2025

Datasheet 1 total

Name
Part
Last Updated
Datasheet - BL600 All 09/05/2024

Application Note 30 total

Name
Part
Last Updated
Application Note - BL6x0 Over-the-Air Application Download.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BL600 and BL620 Memory Map Overview.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BL600 BT SIG Qualification v1.0.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BL600 Cable Replacement Mode.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BL600 Using Textpad and Color Syntax Highlighting.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BL600 Using UART Efficiently to Extend Battery Life.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BL600 Whisper Mode.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - BLE Recommended 128-bit Custom UUID Management.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Bluetooth Latency and Data.pdf All 04/01/2025
Application Note - Default DVK-BL600 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Ezurio Custom BLE Serial Port Service All 03/20/2025
Application Note - Finding the BL600-Sx Revision Number.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Flash Cloning for the BL600.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Guidelines for Replacing Antennas All 03/20/2025
Application Note - How to Set Up vSP Service - BLxx All 02/27/2025
Application Note - iBeacon Sample App.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Laird BL600 Range Testing.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - smartBASIC App Download Protocol over UART.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - smartBASIC for BLE Modules.pdf All 01/17/2019
Application Note - Upgrading BL600 Firmware via JTAG.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Upgrading BL600 Firmware via UART.pdf All 10/06/2023
Application Note - Using SPI Interface in smartBASIC with DotStar.pdf All 01/17/2019
Application Note - Using VSP with smartBASIC.pdf All 10/06/2023
Batch Application Notes for iOS.pdf All 10/06/2023
BLE Regulation Test in Linux v1 0.pdf All 03/20/2025
OTA Application Notes for iOS.pdf All 10/06/2023
Serial Application Notes for iOS.pdf All 10/06/2023
Upgrading Firmware from your Host Microcontroller - UwFlashX (external link) All 07/11/2024
Using Notepad-plus-plus and Color Syntax Highlighting v1 1.pdf All 10/06/2023
UwTerminalX Quick Reference Guide All 03/20/2025

Certification 7 total

Does Ezurio provide breakout boards for its Bluetooth modules?

Using STTY with the USB-SWD

Why does my BLE module have an extra 01 in front of its MAC address?

Why is SWDIO/SWCLK shorted to GND on my board?

Can I read a file in SmartBASIC Interactive Mode with an AT Command?

Do I still have to list/qualify my product with the BT SIG even if I don't use the BT logo?

How can a enable/disable particular BLE channels used for advertising/scanning or when in a connection?

Does Laird have example code for a Windows Demo App which enables scanning and connecting to Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral IoT devices?

What factors influence the actual TX rate of the controller?

What is the maximum number of characteristics that can be supported using smartBASIC?

Can I use Windows to scan for my BLE Peripheral and Connect to it?

What could be causing additional power draw when in standby doze state?

How can I connect a Bluetooth Low Energy Device to a PC?

Online Xcompiler is not accessible is there a way to Xcompile a smartBASIC Application locally when using UwTerminalX?

Do I have to use the Segger branded debugger to program over the 2-wire SWD interface (JTAG) of the Nordic-based modules?

Is it safe to run a Ezurio Bluetooth module through a PCBA wash cycle?

When running the Virtual Serial Port (VSP) application, why does my PC recognize the BL600 but does not recognize the services available?

Is Laird’s BL600 Firmware open source?

What are the implications of flashing the BL600 Development Kit to bare metal?

Are there any API or interfacing documents available for the BT stack in case we want to write our own firmware?

My BL600 DVK board won't respond for a firmware upgrade. What's wrong?

Is the whitelist manageable?

How is Pulse Width Modulation controlled on the BL600 via smartBASIC?

What is the module license key and what is it used for?

Is it possible for the BL600 to download a smartBASIC program over the air?

The BL600 module contains 256K of flash memory - how much flash memory is left in the end to hold my smartBASIC applications?

How do I perform a firmware upgrade for the BL600?

After many days of operation I am getting MALLOC_FAIL errors. How can I resolve?

Can the BL600 be used as a hardware module for use with the Nordic soft device / SDK?

Does Laird offer iOS applications for communicating with the BL600 from an Apple device?

Can you provide some iOS and Android sample source code to help us start developing our own application?

Is there a way to make the BL600 only detectable to an iPhone with a specific app installed?

Does Laird offer Android applications for communicating with the BL600 from an Android device?

Where can I buy the BL600 and DVK-BL600?

Where can I find detailed documentation on all aspects of the BL600 modules and associated DVK?

Where do I register for access to the BL600 and BL600 DVK firmware, or the various schematics for the DVK?

Can I XCompile a smartBASIC script without a module attached to UWTerminalX?

Can I use both top and bottom layers for ground planes on BL600?

How to add data to advert with BL600?

What encryption is used on the BT900 and BL6xx?

I accidentally erased the flash/deleted my BL600 License Key and did not create a copy of it. How can I get my module to function properly again?

Can BL600 Firmware be upgrade over BLE?

How do I enable DCDC on the BL600(v1.8.88.0) in smartBasic?

How do I direct advert from BL600 to a specific BL620?

What is the easiest way to change the advertised Device Name in a smartBASIC Application?

Is there a way to load the Bx600 Breakout Boards with central role device firmware (BL620)?

Where can I download UwTerminal as referenced in the BT900 or BL600 User Guides?

Do you have a smartBASIC example for Android or iOS devices such as smartphones or tablets?

Is there protection from Hacking when using smartBASIC modules?

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