HCM511S Development Guide

Module Overview

HCM511S 模块

HCM511S is a high-performance MCU Bluetooth module launched by Quectel. It boasts an ARM Cortex-M33 processor with a frequency of up to 76.8 MHz and supports BLE 5.4. The module features built-in 32 KB RAM and 352 KB/ 512 KB flash (optional), ensuring efficient performance.
HCM511S is in an LCC form factor with an ultra-compact size of 16.6 mm × 11.2 mm × 2.1 mm, which optimizes the size and cost for end-products and is compatible with diverse designs.
HCM511S supports Bluetooth mesh network low-power nodes, increasing network scalability and node counts with mesh topology, which is suitable for digital keys, asset tags and beacons, portable medical devices, low-power nodes for smart homes, battery-operated motion sensors, etc.

Key Features

  • BLE 5.4
  • 32 KB RAM, 352 KB/ 512 KB flash (optional)
  • Bluetooth mesh network low-power nodes (optional)
  • Supports 1 USART, 1 SWD and 14 GPIO interfaces by default and also supports various interfaces including EUART, I2C, ADC and PDM in the case of multiplexing
  • Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
  • PCB antenna
Feature HCM511S
Bluetooth Protocol BLE 5.4
Security Features AES128/256, SHA-1, SHA-2, ECC, ECDSA, ECDH, TRNG, secure boot
Operating Mode BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Bluetooth Antenna PCB antenna
Kernel ARM Cortex-M33 (up to 76.8 MHz)
RAM 32 KB
Flash 352 KB/ 512 KB (optional)
Dimensions 16.6 mm × 11.2 mm × 2.1 mm
Weight Approx. 0.57 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
Australia/New Zealand: RCM
Japan: TELEC
Brazil: Anatel*
South Korea: KC*
Taiwan, China: NCC*
South Africa: ICASA*
UAE: TDRA*
Uruguay: URSEC*
Argentina: ENACOM*
Others Bluetooth
Interfaces
Interface1 USART, SWD, EUART, I2C, ADC, PDM, etc.
Electrical Features
Power Supply Voltage 1.71–3.8 V, Typ. 3.3 V
RF Performance
Mode Receiver Sensitivity Transmit Power
1 Mbps -99.5 dBm ±2 dB ≤ 6 dBm
2 Mbps -95.5 dBm ±2 dB ≤ 6 dBm
S = 21 -102 dBm ±2 dB ≤ 6 dBm
S = 82 -106 dBm ±2 dB ≤ 6 dBm
Ordering Code Flash Transmit Power Operating Temperature Range Antenna Development Board
(Only for Debugging)
HCM511SACMD-0P 352 KB ≤ 6 dBm -40 °C to +85 °C PCB antenna HCM511SACTB-0P
HCM511SABMD-0P 512 KB ≤ 6 dBm -40 °C to +85 °C PCB antenna HCM511SABTB-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
Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide for QuecOpen(SDK) Quick Start Guide

Video Resources

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

Technical Resources

Software Resources

Category Package Description Link
Tools Flash Tools Firmware programming utilities Jlink_Windows_v786b_x86_64
Firmware Latest Firmware Production firmware releases AT Firmware

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