Description
The nRF52840 System-on-Chip (SoC) from Nordic Semiconductor is a powerful, versatile, and energy-efficient wireless solution tailored for advanced IoT, wearables, and industrial applications. It supports Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Thread, Zigbee, ANT, and proprietary 2.4GHz protocols—all in a single device.
Built around a powerful 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU, the nRF52840 combines high processing power with low energy consumption, making it ideal for applications that require robust wireless communication, secure data transfer, and efficient power usage.
Its rich peripheral set, large memory capacity, and advanced features like USB, NFC, and cryptographic accelerators make it suitable for high-end applications ranging from smart home devices to industrial sensor nodes and wearables.
Key Features:
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Bluetooth 5.3 Certified (Long Range, 2 Mbps, Advertising Extensions)
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Supports multiple wireless protocols: BLE, Thread, Zigbee, ANT, 2.4GHz proprietary
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USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) device interface
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NFC-A tag for pairing and configuration
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Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU (up to 64 MHz)
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Enhanced security: ARM CryptoCell-310, AES, CCM, SHA-2, Random Number Generator
Technical Specifications:
Category | Specification |
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Core | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F @ 64 MHz |
Flash Memory | 1 MB |
RAM | 256 KB |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 (LE) |
Other Protocols | Thread, Zigbee, ANT, 2.4GHz proprietary |
Operating Voltage | 1.7 V to 3.6 V |
GPIOs | 48 General Purpose I/Os |
SPI / I2C / UART | 4x SPI, 2x I2C, 2x UART |
PWM Channels | 4 |
ADC | 12-bit, 8-channel |
USB | Full-Speed USB 2.0 |
NFC | NFC-A Tag |
Security | ARM CryptoCell-310, RNG, AES 128-bit, SHA-2, ECDSA |
Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Package Options | QFN73, WLCSP |
Power Modes | System ON, System OFF, Low Power Sleep |
Development Tools | nRF Connect SDK, Segger Embedded Studio, Keil, IAR |
Applications:
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IoT Gateways and Edge Devices
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Smart Home Automation (lighting, locks, thermostats)
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Wireless Sensor Networks
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USB dongles and peripherals
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Wearables and fitness trackers
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Industrial automation and asset tracking
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Secure BLE communication systems