Sensors & Bluetooth<sup>®</sup>Add On Boards for Sony Spresense

In addition to the high-resolution audio codec and GPS receiver functions provided by the SPRESENSE board computer for IoT supplied by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., the Wi-SUN Add-On Board (SPRESENSE-WiSUN-EVK-701), the Sensor Add-On Board (SPRESENSE-SENSOR-EVK-701) and Bluetooth®LE Add-On Board (SPRESENSE-BLE-EVK-701) add Wi-SUN wireless communication function, sensor capability and Bluetooth®LE communication function that contributes to the development and evaluation of advanced IoT devices.

Wi-SUN Add-On Board SPRESENSE-WiSUN-EVK-701

[New]Wi-SUN Add-On Board SPRESENSE-WiSUN-EVK-701

The Wi-SUN Add-On Board adds the latest communication standard of Wi-SUN to SPRESENSE, enabling long distance communication with low power consumption. It also includes slot for sensor expansion board, facilitating the development of IoT devices.

Part No. Function Sample
BP35C0-J11 Specified Low Power Radio Modules Purchase

Arduino Drivers, Sample Applications

Hardware Related Documents

【Obsolete】Sensor Add-On Board SPRESENSE-SENSOR-EVK-701

The Sensor Add-On Board (SPRESENSE-SENSOR-EVK-701) add 3 types of sensors essential for motion sensing (acceleration, barometric pressure, geomagnetism) to the GPS receiver and high-resolution audio decoding functions provided by the SPRESENSE board computer. In addition, the Sensor Expansion Connector makes it possible to add more than 7 types of sensors, including brightness, proximity, color, magnetic, temperature, UV, and heart rate (pulse wave) sensors. Software for each platform supported by SPRESENSE, such as Arduino and NuttX, is provided as open-source, contributing to faster device evaluation and development.

Purchase from Distributors

Onboard Products

Part No. Function
KX126-1063 (*1)
(Not Recommended for New Designs)
Accelerometer
KX122-1037 (*1)
(Not Recommended for New Designs)
Accelerometer
BM1422AGMV Geomagnetic Sensor
BM1383AGLV
(Not Recommended for New Designs)
Barometric Pressure Sensor

*1 SPRESENSE-SENSOR-EVK-701 is equipped with either the KX122-1037 or KX126-1063. The onboard accelerometer will vary depending on the time of sale. The Sensor-Add-on-Demo.ino sample code allows the product to be used regardless of purchase date. Sample codes can be obtained from Arduino drivers and sample applications.

Arduino Drivers, Sample Applications

NuttX Drivers

ROHM Sensor Evaluation Kit

ROHM Sensor Evaluation Kit

ROHM’s sensor evaluation kit SensorShield-EVK-003 supports open platforms such as Arduino Uno and mbed. Evaluation can be performed by combining 8 of ROHM’s high-performance sensors.

Onboard Sensors: Accelerometer / Barometric Pressure Sensor / Geomagnetic Sensor / ALS+Proximity Sensor / Color Sensor / Temperature Sensor / Heart Rate Sensor

【Obsolete】Bluetooth®LE Add-On Board SPRESENSE-BLE-EVK-701

The Bluetooth®Add-On Board (SPRESENSE-BLE-EVK-701) adds Bluetooth LE communication functionality to the SPRESENSE board computer. A built-in antenna, along with certification under major radio laws including TELEC, FCC, CE, and IC, allow for immediate use as a wireless device when combined with SPRESENSE. Software for each platform supported by SPRESENSE (i.e. Arduino and NuttX) is provided as open-source, contributing to faster device evaluation and development. The BLE Tool smartphone app can also be used to verify communication with the device.

Onboard Products

Part No. Function
MK71251-02
(Not Recommended for New Designs)
Bluetooth®LE module

Arduino Drivers, Sample Applications

NuttX Drivers

What is SPRESENSE?

SPRESENSE

SPRESENSE is a low-power board computer for IoT equipped with a GPS receiver and high-resolution audio codec. Designed to make IoT devices smarter and more sophisticated, it can be used to develop drones with GPS and advanced processing capability, smart speaker terminals that utilize an integrated full digital amp for high-resolution audio playback and recording, and low-power fixed-point observation cameras.