LM506-0508

Description

LM506 – Bluetooth 4.0 Dual-Mode SMART-Ready (BLE) USB Adapter

Available versions:
LM506-0502 – Adapter Only
LM506-0508 – Retail Package

The LM506 Bluetooth 4.0 Dual-Mode SMART-Ready (BLE) USB Adapter combines Classic Bluetooth 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 EDR standards along with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SMART standard, enabling the adapter to communicate with both traditional Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) SMART-enabled devices.

The LM506 utilises a Broadcom IC and can be supplied with or without Widcomm Windows drivers, which support a wide-range of Bluetooth profiles such as: HFP, A2DP, OPP, FTP, DUN, PAN, SPP, HCRP, SYNC, BTLE etc. The adapter will plug-and-play with Windows’ own Bluetooth Stack when used with Windows XP, VISTA, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

LM506 Bluetooth 4.0 Dual-Mode SMART-Ready (BLE) USB Adapter Technical Overview
The LM506 is a ROM-based HCI adapter and as such requires a PC or external host running a compatible stack. LM Technologies has been able to reduce the overall footprint and package-size the LM506 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE USB adapter, achieving a small Form Factor of 19.5mm x 16.0mm x 8.1 mm. The Bluetooth 4.0 BLE USB Adapter will support a data rate of 3 Mbps in Bluetooth Classic EDR Mode and up to 250 Kbps in BLE Mode.

The Bluetooth 4.0 BLE USB adapter is a Class 2 adapter with a maximum distance of 110m in open space. The Bluetooth 4.0 BLE USB Adapter has an output of 6dbm, which exceeds the Class 2 requirements set forth in the Bluetooth SIG standards, which state that any device with an output above 4dBm is categorised as a Class 2 device.

Apple iBeacon Compliance
When paired with a compatible stack, such as BlueZ 5.X or StoneStreetOne’s Bluetopia, the LM506 offers compliance with the Apple iBeacon standard. As an official Apple iBeacon and MFi partner, LM can provide additional value and advice on integration of its products (and its client’s products) with Apple iDevices and standards.

Features
Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support
110 m range in open space
Small Size Nano Adapter : 19.47(L) x 16(W) x 8.1(H) mm
Stereo audio supported. VoIP calls over Bluetooth also supported
Supports up to 7 ACL link and 3 SCO links
Windows Driver, Widcomm Software support for Windows XP, VISTA, 7. BlueZ support on Linux
Apple iBeacon Compliant

Benefits
Bluetooth 4.0 Dual-Mode support
Ideal solution for adding wireless connectivity to your laptop or PC
Wide Range of Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy Profiles available
Small size
Interoperable with Bluetooth 4.0 PDAs and Smartphones