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BC840M

BC840M

Fanstel Corp.
802.15.4, Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, Zigbee® Transceiver Module 2.4GHz PCB Trace Surface Mount
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Overview

The BC840M is a high-performance Bluetooth 5.0, Thread, and Zigbee module based on the Nordic nRF52840 SoC. It features an integrated PCB trace antenna and is designed for multi-protocol IoT applications requiring a high-power ARM Cortex-M4F processor and significant memory overhead.

Why Choose This Part

This module integrates the DC-DC converter inductors and a 32 MHz crystal, reducing the external BOM to a minimum while providing a wide supply voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V. With 1MB of Flash and 256kB of RAM, it supports complex stacks and over-the-air firmware updates without external memory requirements.

Applications

Smart Home Hubs
Utilizes concurrent protocol support for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth to act as a bridge for diverse home automation devices.
Industrial Mesh Networking
Leverages the IEEE 802.15.4 physical layer and +8dBm output power to maintain reliable long-range mesh connections in noisy environments.
Secure IoT Endpoints
Employs the on-board ARM TrustZone CryptoCell-310 and 128-bit AES hardware encryption for sensitive data protection.
USB-to-Wireless Bridges
The integrated USB 2.0 full speed interface allows for direct connection to PC hosts as a wireless dongle or gateway.

Key Specifications

Protocol Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, Zigbee
Data Rate 2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Memory Size 1MB Flash, 256kB RAM
Sensitivity -96dBm
Antenna Type PCB Trace
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 64-SMD Module
Power - Output 8dBm
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 5.5V
Serial Interfaces ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2S, PWM, SPI, UART, USB
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4, Bluetooth
Utilized IC / Part nRF52840-CKAA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC

Getting Started

Developers can use the Nordic nRF5 SDK or the nRF Connect SDK for development, utilizing the module's Serial Wire Debug (SWD) pins for programming. Fanstel offers the EV-BC840M evaluation board which provides access to the 64 LGA pins and simplifies prototyping with the nRF52840's native USB and NFC capabilities.

Also Consider

MDBT50Q-1M Raytac - A similar nRF52840 module with an integrated chip antenna and different regulatory certifications.
BC840 Fanstel Corp - The compact version of the module with a smaller footprint for space-constrained wearable applications.

Categories

Wireless & Connectivity > Zigbee & Thread Wireless & Connectivity > RF Transceivers Microcontrollers > IoT & Wireless MCUs IoT & Smart Devices > IoT Modules & SoCs IoT & Smart Devices > Smart Home & Building