In an extension of its BMD-3 series, U-Blox has announced a Bluetooth low energy 5.0 module, the BMD-380. Measuring 7.5×9.5mm including the ceramic antenna, its long range protocol is suitable for implementing communication in harsh radio environments. It also supports IEEE802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) and is designed for applications in industrial automation, healthcare, smart cities, ...

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