The Panasonic PAN1762 module is based on the Toshiba TC35680 single-chip controller, which provides an Arm® Cortex®-M0 processor core with a Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface and 128 KB of flash memory. The module integrates standard Bluetooth Low Energy profiles in addition to the Serial Port Profile (SPP) and offers three operating modes: host mode, AT command mode (coming soon), and a standalone mode that eliminates the need for an external processor.
The PAN1762 module's Bluetooth 5.0 features enable a high symbol rate of 2 Mbps using the high-speed 2M PHY or a longer range using the low-power coded PHY at 500 Kbps or 125 Kbps. High output power of up to 8 dBm and the sensitivity of the TC35680 (-105 dBm at 125 Kbps), combined with the low-power coded PHY, make the module very attractive for applications requiring long range.
The module offers 18 general-purpose inputs/outputs (GPIOs), shared by two I²C interfaces, SPI, and UART; four PWM outputs; and five analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). Housed in a compact 15.6 × 8.7 × 1.9 mm package, the device's low current consumption makes it ideal for battery-powered applications. The module also features pinout compatibility with the PAN1760A and PAN1026A Bluetooth modules, allowing designers to easily migrate previously developed software.
The PAN1762 module is compatible with the PAN1762 evaluation kit. The complete kit includes two USB dongles for developing, running, and debugging code, while breakout headers allow developers to connect sensors and devices for prototyping.
