2 Feature Comparison Between the BM77 and the BM78 Modules

The following table provides a summary of the feature comparison overview between the BM77 and the BM78 modules based on their latest available firmware versions.

Table 2-1. Feature Comparison Between the BM77 and the BM78 Modules
FeaturesBM77 ModuleBM78 Module
Bluetooth® supportBluetooth Classic (BR/EDR) + Bluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth Classic (BR/EDR) + Bluetooth Low Energy
Bluetooth specification4.0 Compliant5.0 Compliant
UART interfaceBinary commandsBinary commands
Form factor12 mm x 22 mm x 2.4 mm12 mm x 22 mm x 2.4 mm
RF power+2 dBm+1.5 dBm
GPIOs—2
iOS® AP supportiOS AP1/iOS AP2iOS AP2
Operating voltage3.2-4.3V3.3-4.2V
Note: All the BM77, BM78, RN4677 and RN4678 modules are footprint compatible.
Table 2-2. List of the BM77 Module Catalog Part number (CPN) Equivalent Available for the BM78 Module
BM77 Module CPNBM78 Module CPNRemarks

BM77SPPS3MC2-0006AA,

BM77SPPS3MC2-0007AA,

BM77SPPS3MC2-0008AA,

BM77SPPS3MC2-000AAA,

BM77SPPS5MC2-0004AA

BM78SPPS5MC2-0B06AA

With integral antenna and shield, BM78SPPS5NC2-0002AA ROM variant is not recommended for new design

BM77SPP03MC2-0003AA,

BM77SPP03MC2-0004AA,

BM77SPP03MC2-0006AA,

BM77SPP03MC2-0007AA,

BM77SPP03MC2-0008AA,

BM77SPP03MC2-0009AA,

BM77SPP03MC2-000AAA,

BM77SPP03MC2-000BAA,

BM77SPP05MC2-0006AA

BM78SPP05MC2-0B06AA

Without integral antenna and shield, BM78SPP05NC2-0002AA ROM variant is not recommended for new design