HCM111Z Development Guide

Module Overview

HCM111Z 模块

HCM111Z is a high-performance MCU Bluetooth module launched by Quectel. It boasts a Cortex-M3 processor with a frequency of up to 48 MHz and supports BLE 5.3. The module features built-in 48 KB SRAM and 512 KB flash, ensuring efficient performance.
HCM111Z is in an LCC form factor with an ultra-compact size of 15.0 mm × 12.0 mm × 2.25 mm, which optimizes the size and cost for end-products and is compatible with diverse designs.
HCM111Z supports up to 13 GPIOs for UART, SWD, I2C, ADC, PWM and SPI functions in QuecOpen® solution, and Bluetooth low power mode, which provides flexibility and versatility for a range of applications, especially in smart homes and industrial IoT scenarios.
The built-in audio codec of HCM111Z is optional and enables microphone pickup and audio playback, which is suitable for smart devices such as smart voice remote controls, smart toy cars, sports health and home appliances. The multi-connection capability of the module supports dozens of devices to form a communication network, which can be applied in micro-inverters, energy storage, charging piles, etc. In addition, HCM111Z is also widely used in fields such as meters and sensors.

Key Features

  • BLE 5.3
  • 48 KB SRAM and 512 KB flash
  • Built-in codec (Optional)
  • Multi-link network
  • Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
  • 4th generation RF coaxial connector, pin antenna interface, PCB antenna (Optional)
  • 13 GPIOs for UART, SWD, I2C, ADC, PWM and SPI functions in QuecOpen® solution
Feature HCM111Z
Bluetooth Protocol BLE 5.3
Encryption Mode TRNG, AES128 ECB
Operating Mode BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Kernel ARM Cortex-M3 (up to 48 MHz)
SRAM 48 KB
Flash 512 KB
Dimensions 15.0 mm × 12.0 mm × 2.25 mm
Weight Approx. 0.62 g
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature Range -45 °C to +95 °C
Certification
Regulatory Europe: CE
America: FCC
Canada: IC
China: SRRC
South Korea: KC
Australia/New Zealand: RCM
Japan: TELEC
Others Bluetooth
Interfaces
Antenna (Interface) × 1 (4th generation RF coaxial connector, pin antenna interface, PCB antenna) (Optional)
Other Interfaces UART/ SWD/ I2C/ ADC/ PWM/ SPI, etc.
Electrical Features
Power Supply Voltage 2.4–4.3 V, typ. 3.3 V
RF Performance (2.4 GHz)
Mode Receiver Sensitivity Transmit Power
1 Mbps -95 dBm ±2 dB ≤ 10 dBm
Ordering Code Audio Codec Flash Operating Temperature Range Antenna Development Board
(Only for Debugging)
HCM111ZAAMD-0L Supported 512 KB -40 °C to +85 °C Pin antenna interface HCM111ZAATB-0P
HCM111ZAAMD-0P Supported 512 KB -40 °C to +85 °C PCB antenna HCM111ZAATB-0P
HCM111ZAAMD-4X Supported 512 KB -40 °C to +85 °C 4th generation RF coaxial connector HCM111ZAATB-4X
Antenna: YF0029CA
HCM111ZABMD-0P - 512 KB -40 °C to +85 °C PCB antenna HCM111ZABTB-0P
HCM111ZABMD-4X - 512 KB -40 °C to +85 °C 4th generation RF coaxial connector HCM111ZABTB-0P
HCM111ZABMD-0L - 512 KB -40 °C to +85 °C Pin antenna interface HCM111ZABTB-0P

Quick Start Resources

Documentation & Guides

Resource Description Link
TE-B User Guide Hardware setup and pin configuration guide View Guide
QuecPlatform Usage Guide Development environment setup tutorial QuecPlatform
Hardware Design Guide PCB design and antenna placement guidelines Hardware Design

Code & Development

Resource Description Link
Source Code Complete SDK with examples and drivers GitHub Repository
BLE Development Guide BLE API Guides and demos BLE_QuecOpen(SDK)
General API Development Guide General API Guides and demos General_API_QuecOpen(SDK)
Peripheral Interface Development Guide Peripheral API Guides and demos Peripheral_API_QuecOpen(SDK)

Video Resources

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Unboxing Video Module unboxing and development environment setup Unboxing Video
Power Consumption Analysis Low-power consumption test Power Consumption Demonstration

Technical Resources

Software Resources

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Tools Flash Tools Firmware programming utilities FreqChip Download
Firmware Latest Firmware Production firmware releases AT Firmware

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