YBLC5 Module Datasheet

YBLC5 is a low-power embedded Wi-Fi module that Tuya has developed. It consists of a highly integrated RF chip (ESP8285), a few peripherals, an embedded Wi-Fi network protocol stack, and rich library functions.

Overview

YBLC5 has an embedded low-power 32-bit CPU, 1-MB flash memory, 50-KB SRAM, and rich peripherals.

YBLC5 is an RTOS platform that integrates all function libraries of the Wi-Fi MAC and TCP/IP. You can develop embedded Wi-Fi products as required.

Features

• Embedded low-power 32-bit CPU, which can also function as an application processor

• The clock rate supports 80 MHz and 160 MHz

• Working voltage: 3.0 to 3.6 V

• Peripherals: 3 GPIOs and 1 UART

• Wi-Fi connectivity

  • 802.11 b/g/n
  • Channels 1-14@2.4GHz(CH1-11 for US/CA, CH1-13 for EU/CN)
  • Support WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA2 PSK (AES) security mode
  • Up to + 20dBm output power in 802.11b mode
  • Support SmartConfig and AP network configuration manners for Android and IOS devices
  • Solered external antenna
  • Working temperature: -20℃ to 105℃

Applications

• Intelligent building
• Smart household and home appliances
• Smart socket and light
• Industrial wireless control
• Baby monitor
• Network camera
• Intelligent bus

Module interfaces

Dimensions and package

YBLC5 has two rows of pins with a 2-mm pin spacing.

The YBLC5 dimensions are 8.5±0.35 mm (W)×12.7±0.35 mm (L) ×2.6±0.15 mm (H). The dimensions of YBLC5 are as follows:

Diagram of dimensions of YBLC5

Pin definition

Definitions on interface pins are shown below:

Pin number	Symbol	I/O type	Function
1	ANT	-	RF antenna port, which is connected to an external antenna in a soldering manner
2	GND	P	Power supply reference ground
3	GPIO12	I/O	GPIO_12
4	GPIO14	I/O	GPIO_14
5	GPIO4	I/O	GPIO_04
6	VCC	P	Power supply pin (3.3V)

Note: P indicates a power supply pin and I/O indicates an input/output pin.

Definitions on test points

The definitions of pins of YBLC5 are shown in the following table:

Descriptions on arrangement of pins of YBLC5:

Pin number	Symbol	I/O type	Function
-	TP1	Rst	It is only a module reset pin and cannot be used for clearing Wi-Fi network pairing information
-	TP2	I/O	GPIO 0, used for the production test of the module
-	TP3	U0TXD	User serial interface. When the module is powered on and enabled, there is information output from the serial interface, which is used for production test.
-	TP4	U0RXD	User serial interface. When the module is powered on and enabled, there is information output from the serial interface, which is used for production test.

Electrical parameters

Absolute electrical parameters

Parameter	Description	Minimum value	Maximum value	Unit
Ts	Storage temperature	-40	125	℃
VCC	Power supply voltage	-0.3	3.6	V
ESD voltage (human body model)	TAMB-25℃	-	2	KV
ESD voltage (machine model)	TAMB-25℃	-	0.5	KV

Normal working conditions

Parameter	Description	Minimum value	Typical value	Maximum value	Unit
Ta	Working temperature	-20	-	105	℃
VCC	Power supply voltage	3.0	3.3	3.6	V
VIL	I/O low-level input	-0.3	-	VCC*0.25	V
VIH	I/O high level input	VCC*0.75	-	VCC	V
VOL	I/O low-level output	-	-	VCC*0.1	V
VOH	I/O high-level output	VCC*0.8	-	VCC	V
Imax	I/O drive current	-	-	12	mA

Wi-Fi transmission power consumption

Working status	Mode	Rate	Transmit power/Receive	Typical value	Unit
Transmit	11b	11Mbps	+17dBm	220	mA
Transmit	11g	54Mbps	+15dBm	110	mA
Transmit	11n	BW20 MCS7	+13dBm	100	mA

Wi-Fi receiving power consumption

Symbol	Working status	Mode	Typical value	Unit
IRF	11b	11Mbps	76	mA
IRF	11g	54Mbps	76	mA
IRF	11n	MCS7	76	mA

Working power consumption

Working mode	Working status, Ta = 25°C	Average value	Maximum value	Unit
Quick network connection state	The module is in the fast network connection state and the Wi-Fi indicator flashes fast	80	415	mA
Hotspot network configuration state	The module is in the hotspot network configuration state and the Wi-Fi indicator always flashes slowly	90	451	mA
Connected	The module is connected to the network and the Wi-Fi indicator is always on	58.5	411	mA
Disconnected	The module is disconnected and the Wi-Fi indicator is dark	80	430	mA

RF features

Basic RF features

Parameter	Description
Frequency range	2.412 to 2.484 GHz
Wi-Fi standard	IEEE 802.11b/g/n (channels 1 to 14)
Data transmission rate	11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (Mbps) 11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 (Mbps) 11n: HT20 MCS 0 to 7
Antenna type	Solered external antenna

TX performance

TX performance

Parameter	Minimum value	Typical value	Maximum value	Unit
Average RF output power, 802.11b CCK Mode 1M	-	20	-	dBm
Average RF output power, 802.11g OFDM Mode 54M	-	17	-	dBm
Average RF output power, 802.11n OFDM Mode MCS7	-	14	-	dBm
Frequency error	-10	-	10	ppm

RX performance

RX sensitivity

Parameter	Minimum value	Typical value	Maximum value	Unit
PER<8%, RX sensitivity, 802.11b CCK Mode 1M	-	-91	-	dBm
PER<10%, RX sensitivity, 802.11g OFDM Mode 54M	-	-75	-	dBm
PER<10%, RX sensitivity, 802.11n OFDM Mode MCS7	-	-72	-	dBm

Antenna information

Antenna type

The module uses an external antenna which is soldered on the ANT pad of the module in a soldering manner.
An antenna with a length of 28 mm is recommended. For details, you can refer to the following figure:

Antenna interference reduction

To ensure the optimal Wi-Fi performance when the Wi-Fi module uses an external antenna, it is recommended that the antenna be at least 10 mm away from other metal parts.

Packaging information and production instructions

Mechanical dimensions

Recommended PCB packaging

For distribution and definition of pins of the module, you can refer to the following figure. The thickness of the PCB is 1.0±0.1 mm.

The schematic diagram of YBLC5 shows pins and the thickness of the PCB:

Production instructions

1. For the Tuya in-line module, wave soldering is most preferred and manual soldering is less preferred. After being unpacked, the module must be soldered within 24 hours. Otherwise, it must be put into the drying cupboard where the RH is not greater than 10%; or it needs to be packaged under vacuum again and record the exposure time (the total exposure time cannot exceed 168 hours).
2. Wave soldering devices and materials:
   • Wave soldering equipment
   • Wave soldering fixture
   • Constant-temperature soldering iron
   • Tin bar, tin wire, and flux
   • Thermal profiler
3. Baking devices:
   • Cabinet oven
   • Anti-electrostatic and heat-resistant trays
   • Anti-electrostatic and heat-resistant gloves
4. The module needs to be baked in the following cases:
   • The packaging bag is damaged before unpacking.
   • There is no humidity indicator card (HIC) in the packaging bag.
   • After unpacking, circles of 10% and above on the HIC become pink.
   • The total exposure time has lasted for over 168 hours since unpacking.
   • More than 12 months have passed since the sealing of the bag.
5. Baking settings:
   • Temperature: 40°C and ≤ 5% RH for reel package and 125°C and ≤5% RH for tray package (please use the heat-resistant tray rather than a plastic container).
   • Time: 168 hours for reel package and 12 hours for tray package.
   • Alarm temperature: 50°C for reel package and 135°C for tray package.
   • Production-ready temperature after natural cooling: < 36°C.
   • Re-baking situation: If a module remains unused for over 168 hours after being baked, it needs to be baked again.
   • If a batch of modules is not baked within 168 hours, do not use the wave soldering to solder them. Because these modules are Level-3 moisture-sensitive devices, they are very likely to get damp when exposed beyond the allowable time. In this case, if they are soldered at high temperatures, it may result in device failure or poor soldering.
6. In the whole production process, take electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective measures.
7. To guarantee the quality of products, you must pay attention to the following items: The amount of soldering flux, the height of the wave peak, whether the tin slag and copper content in the wave soldering tank exceed standards, whether the window and thickness of the wave soldering fixture are appropriate, and whether the wave soldering oven temperature curve is appropriate.

Recommended oven temperature curve and temperature

Set oven temperatures according to the following temperature curve of wave soldering. The peak temperature is 260°C±5°C.

Recommended soldering temperature:

Suggestions on oven temperature curve of wave soldering		Suggestions on manual soldering temperature
Preheat temperature	80 to 130 °C	Soldering temperature	360±20°C
Preheat time	75 to 100s	Soldering time	＜3s/point
Peak contact time	3 to 5s	NA	NA
Temperature of tin cylinder	260±5°C	NA	NA
Ramp-up slope	≤2°C/s	NA	NA
Ramp-down slope	≤6°C/s	NA	NA

Storage conditions

Storage conditions for a delivered module:

• The moisture-proof bag is placed in an environment where the temperature is below 40°C and the relative humidity is lower than 90%.

• The shelf life of a dry-packaged product is 12 months from the date when the product is packaged and sealed.

• There is a humidity indicator card (HIC) in the packaging bag.