Omni Pro Electronics offers EM Micro’s latest proximity beacon module
The EM Microelectronics EMBC22 proximity beacon module with accelerometer for tracking moveable objects is now available from Omni Pro Electronics. The EMBC22 is a customisable Bluetooth V4.2 low energy proximity beacon delivered in a coin-shaped housing. It is powered by the EM9304, considered by EM to be the world’s lowest power Bluetooth IC.
The EMBC22 features a CR2032 battery for a longer lifetime, said Omni Pro, a longer range (up to 200m LOS), over the air )OTA) configurability and an optional connector for sensors or power source. The EMBC22 is compatible with all major beacon formats including iBeacon, Eddystone, AltBeacon and proprietary systems such as Quuppa Intelligent Locating System.
OTA modification applies to packet types, including custom packet types, as well as device name, address, manufacturer name, model number, hardware or software revisions. It is also possible to update or modify the UUID, major/minor ID, UID or URL, the beacon interval, transmitter power and accelerometer function and sensitivity with OTA configuration.
The EMBC22 can be securely updated in the field with OTA programming from a mobile device – it supports all major iOS and Android devices. The EMBC22 accelerometer can be used to implement efficient and low-energy algorithms for various applications. The accelerometer can be used to activate beaconing on movement, or gestures, for example. When not active, the beacon consumes minimal energy.
The EMBC22 can be stored in Warehouse mode without significantly degrading the battery lifetime, said Omni Pro. When active for six hours per day and configured for 0dBm output power and one second advertising intervals, the battery lifetime is more than four years.
The EMBC22 can be delivered in any quantity with guaranteed unique ID. A 2D unique serial number is printed on the beacon housing for optical scanning.
It is also available in PCB module format without housing. The module comes with the switch and battery holder. The housing is waterproof and the module operates over the -20 to +60 degrees C temperature range. It is modular Bluetooth V5.0, FCC, IC, and CE -certified, RoHS and REACH-compliant.
As a franchised distributor for EM Microelectronics, Omni Pro Electronics supplies its full line of sensor fusion, power management, microcontroller, wireless / RF, timing, beacon, RF identification and touch pad products.
