Supported Devices
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nRF52840 SoC
High-end nRF52 Series multiprotocol SoC for high-performance, feature-rich applications with best-in-class security.
64 MHz Cortex-M4F
1 MB Flash, 256 KB RAM
2.4 GHz Transceiver
2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, Long Range
Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
ANT, 802.15.4, Thread, Zigbee
+8 dBm TX Power
128-bit AES CCM, ARM CryptoCell
UART, SPI, TWI, PDM, I2S, QSPI
PWM
12-bit ADC
NFC-A
USB 2.0
Supported SoftDevices
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S140: Bluetooth 5 Qualified
The S140 is a feature complete Bluetooth 5 protocol stack for the nRF52840.
2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, Long Range
Advertising Extensions
CSA #2
20 concurrent Central / Peripheral links with Observer and Broadcaster
Configurable number of connections and properties
LE Secure Connections
Privacy 1.2
Configurable ATT Table
Configurable ATT MTU
Custom UUID support
Support for concurrent multiprotocol with Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth mesh and 2.4 GHz proprietary protocols
LE Data Length Extension
L2CAP connection-oriented channels
Other Protocols
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Bluetooth® Low Energy brings wireless connectivity to small, low-cost devices that require months to years of battery lifetime.
Read moreANTâ„¢ is a proven, ultra low power, flexible and easy-to-use network protocol for 2.4GHz ISM band communication.
Read moreWe offer a complete range of ultra-low power 2.4GHz ISM band solutions including wireless system-on-chips, protocol stacks, development tools, and reference designs.
Read moreIEEE 802.15.4 is a standard for low data rate, low power networks that forms the basis for numerous upper-layer networking specifications; including Thread.
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Toolchains
Supported by the nRF52 DK

SES - Segger Embedded Studio
Segger Embedded Studio is a professional all-in-one IDE solution for embedded C/C++ programming. IDE, project manager, debugger and Clang/LLVM and GCC compilers included. Supports WIN, Linux, OSX. Free for non-commercial use, without limitations.
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GNU Embedded Toolchain
The GNU Embedded Toolchain for ARM is a ready-to-use, open-source suite of tools for C/C++ and asm programming for Cortex-M and -R processors. Includes GCC compiler/linker. WIN, Linux, OSX. Available directly from ARM and 100% Free to use under the GNU GPL.
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IAR Embedded Workbench
IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM provides one single toolbox, one view, one uninterrupted workflow. Includes IDE/editor, compiler, linker. WIN only. Free Evaluation license available: Choose between 30-day fully functional trial or 32Kbyte code-size limited "kickstart" version.
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