Bl12-a3 Bluetooth -
Its popularity stems from its balance of cost, performance, and simplicity—offering reliable wireless connectivity without requiring deep expertise in RF engineering or Bluetooth protocol stacks. | Parameter | Value / Range | |-----------|----------------| | Bluetooth Version | 4.0 (BLE - Bluetooth Low Energy) | | Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz ISM (2402–2480 MHz) | | Transmit Power | -20 dBm to +4 dBm (configurable) | | Receiver Sensitivity | -93 dBm (typical) | | Operating Voltage | 3.0V – 3.6V (3.3V nominal, NOT 5V tolerant ) | | Current Consumption | Standby: ~1.5 µA Active (Tx/Rx): 8–15 mA | | Data Rate | UART: 9600 bps (default), up to 115200 bps BLE: 1 Mbps | | Interface | UART (Tx, Rx), RTS/CTS (optional flow control) | | Range (open air) | 10–30 meters (class 2 device) | | Antenna | Onboard PCB trace antenna | | Dimensions | Approx. 27 mm × 13 mm × 2 mm | | Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C | 3. Pinout Description The BL12-A3 typically exposes 6 pins (through 0.1″ pitch headers), though some variants include extra pins for status LEDs or reset. The standard pinout is:
void loop() if (bt.available()) Serial.write(bt.read()); bl12-a3 bluetooth
1. Introduction The BL12-A3 is a compact, low-power, and highly integrated Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) module designed for short-range wireless communication. It is widely adopted in Internet of Things (IoT) projects, smart home devices, wireless sensor networks, and educational microcontroller prototyping. The module acts as a transparent serial data bridge, converting UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) signals to Bluetooth signals and vice versa. This makes it exceptionally easy to use with platforms like Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. Its popularity stems from its balance of cost,
Common AT commands (entered after sending +++ with guard times before and after): Pinout Description The BL12-A3 typically exposes 6 pins
if (Serial.available()) bt.write(Serial.read());