Blecon announced Blecon-enabled modules in collaboration with leading Bluetooth module manufacturers. The Bluetooth Low Energy cloud connectivity modules have been developed in collaboration with multiple Bluetooth module manufacturers. These modules implement cloud connectivity over Bluetooth Low Energy with technical specifications, including secure identity verification, geolocation capabilities without GPS hardware, global time synchronization functions, and over-the-air update mechanisms. The modules combine pre-certified radio frequency hardware with Zephyr-based application development environments.
The technical implementation allows devices to connect to cloud applications using existing Bluetooth infrastructure, such as mobile phones, laptops, or generic gateway devices. Each module contains unique cryptographic identities that enable secure authentication and encrypted communication channels with cloud applications. The geolocation functionality utilizes Bluetooth infrastructure for position detection and reporting, which reduces hardware requirements and power consumption compared to GPS implementations.
The modules feature automatic real-time clock synchronization with network time, enabling consistent time-stamping across all devices in a deployment. Firmware updates can be deployed remotely through the Bluetooth connection, eliminating maintenance requirements for physical access. The hardware inherits radio frequency design and pre-certification from established module vendors, which reduces regulatory compliance testing requirements.
Currently supported hardware platforms include the Ezurio BL54L15, Fanstel BM15, InsightSiP ISP2454-LX, Panasonic PAN B511-1x, Raytac AN54L15Q, Minew ME54BS01, and u-Blox NORA-B20. These implementations transition Bluetooth devices from paired connections to network-connected devices with bidirectional communication capabilities.
The technical architecture is built on the nRF54L Series system-on-chip, which features enhanced processing capabilities, hardware security elements, and low power consumption specifications. The software stack uses the nRF Connect SDK based on the Zephyr operating system, which includes a Bluetooth SIG-qualified protocol implementation. The integration with Zephyr provides developers with a modular platform that supports component reuse and standardized interfaces.
The combination of hardware and software elements creates a technical framework for implementing IoT products without custom radio frequency design or proprietary network infrastructure development. This approach reduces engineering complexity while maintaining flexibility for application-specific customization.
The modules are currently available from multiple vendors, with technical demonstrations scheduled at the Embedded World Germany 2025 conference.
For developer documentation and integration guides, visit developer.blecon.net/getting-started/development-board-demo
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