BM78 Bluetooth PICtail Plus Board

The Microchip BM-78-PICTAIL is a highly versatile demonstration and development platform designed to evaluate the BM78 Bluetooth Dual Mode module. This board facilitates seamless wireless integration by supporting both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Classic Bluetooth connectivity. Equipped with an integrated USB-to-UART interface, it allows developers to easily communicate with a PC, making it an essential tool for creating power-efficient, data-driven applications in the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.

Reasons You Should Use the Product

This Microchip BM-78-PICTAIL board simplifies wireless prototyping by providing a plug-and-play environment for testing dual-mode Bluetooth features without complex hardware setup.

• Simplifies the transition between Bluetooth Classic and BLE.
• Integrated USB connection eliminates the need for external programmers.
• Compatible with PICtail Plus and MikroBus headers for modular expansion.

Core Performance Features & Key Uses

The BM-78-PICTAIL is optimised for low-power data streaming and command-based wireless control. Engineers primarily use it to develop wireless sensors, medical devices, and industrial automation interfaces where reliable, long-range Bluetooth communication is required.

• Technical Specifications
• Module: BM78 Bluetooth Dual Mode (4.2 compliant).
• Interface: USB-to-UART bridge for PC communication.
• Headers: PICtail/PICtail Plus and MikroBus compatible.
• Status Indicators: Integrated LEDs for power and connection status.
• On-board Hardware: Tactile switches for manual configuration.
• Suitable Environments
• Wireless product prototyping labs.
• IoT device development and testing.
• Academic research and engineering education.
• Industrial sensor network design.

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