# Arduino GIGA R1 Evaluation Board — Bluetooth Specifications & Characteristics

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The [Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/arduino/ABX00063/18107704) is a Mega‑form‑factor development board with integrated on‑board Wi‑Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity. Its wireless functions are based on the Murata® [LBEE5KL1DX‑883 module](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/murata-electronics/LBEE5KL1DX-883/6043959) and support independent or simultaneous dual‑protocol operation for IoT communication, remote control, and data transmission.

## Bluetooth Specifications & Features

### 1. Core Specifications

- Dual protocol stack support for Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE):
  - BLE: Supports 5.X via Cordio stack and 4.2 via Arduino Stack; low‑power design ideal for battery‑powered devices
  - Bluetooth Classic: For traditional audio and point‑to‑point data communication

- Communication: Shares antenna with Wi‑Fi; short‑range (typically 10–30 meters, environment‑dependent) low‑latency communication

### 2. Application Scenarios

- Local control: Direct BLE connection from mobile phones to control 3D printers, audio devices without network
- Data collection: Receive short‑range sensor node data and upload to cloud via Wi‑Fi
- Audio transmission: Use the on‑board 3.5mm audio jack for Bluetooth audio playback or recording transfer

**Related Part Number:**

- [Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/arduino/ABX00063/18107704)

**Sources:**

- [Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi Datasheet](https://docs.arduino.cc/resources/datasheets/ABX00063-datasheet.pdf)
- Special thanks to EEPW and related projects for their support: [Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi – Development Board Evaluation](https://forum.eepw.com.cn/board/show/id/45)

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