Overview
The nRF52840-CKAA-F-R, produced by Nordic Semiconductor ASA, is a highly advanced System on Chip (SoC) designed for sophisticated wireless applications. It is the most advanced member of the nRF52 Series and supports multiple wireless protocols including Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee, 802.15.4, ANT, and 2.4 GHz proprietary stacks. This SoC is built around the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with a floating point unit, operating at 64 MHz, and includes an ARM TrustZone CryptoCell for enhanced cryptographic capabilities. The nRF52840 also features NFC-A Tag for simplified pairing and payment solutions, along with a variety of digital peripherals and interfaces such as SPI, QSPI, USB, and more.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
| Part Number | nRF52840-CKAA-F-R |
| Package/Case | 93-UFBGA, WLCSP |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 64 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 1 MB Flash |
| Data RAM Size | 256 kB SRAM |
| Supply Voltage - Min | 1.7 V |
| Supply Voltage - Max | 5.5 V |
| Maximum Data Rate | 2 Mbps |
| Output Power | 8 dBm |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +85°C |
| Interface Type | SPI, QSPI, USB, I2C, UART |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
Key Features
- Full multiprotocol capability with support for Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee, 802.15.4, ANT, and 2.4 GHz proprietary stacks.
- 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with floating point unit, operating at 64 MHz.
- ARM TrustZone CryptoCell for enhanced cryptographic capabilities.
- NFC-A Tag for simplified pairing and payment solutions.
- Generous memory availability with 1 MB Flash and 256 kB SRAM.
- Various digital peripherals and interfaces including SPI, QSPI, USB, I2C, UART, PDM, and I2S.
- Exceptionally low energy consumption through a sophisticated on-chip adaptive power management system.
Applications
- IoT devices requiring multiple wireless protocols.
- Smart home automation systems.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Wearable devices and health monitors.
- Payment and security solutions leveraging NFC.
- Audio and voice applications using PDM and I2S interfaces.
Q & A
- What is the primary CPU of the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R?
The primary CPU is the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 with a floating point unit, operating at 64 MHz.
- Which wireless protocols does the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R support?
It supports Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee, 802.15.4, ANT, and 2.4 GHz proprietary stacks.
- What is the memory configuration of the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R?
It has 1 MB of Flash memory and 256 kB of SRAM.
- What are the supply voltage ranges for the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R?
The supply voltage ranges from 1.7 V to 5.5 V.
- What is the maximum data rate of the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R?
The maximum data rate is 2 Mbps.
- What cryptographic capabilities does the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R have?
It includes an ARM TrustZone CryptoCell for enhanced cryptographic capabilities.
- Does the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R support NFC?
Yes, it includes NFC-A Tag for simplified pairing and payment solutions.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R?
The operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C.
- What interfaces does the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R support?
It supports SPI, QSPI, USB, I2C, UART, PDM, and I2S interfaces.
- What is the package type of the nRF52840-CKAA-F-R?
The package type is 93-UFBGA, WLCSP.
