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BT840X

BT840X

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 BT840X is a high-power Bluetooth 5.0, Thread, and Zigbee module based on the Nordic nRF52840 SoC. It features an integrated power amplifier that boosts output power to +21dBm, significantly extending the range of 802.15.4 and BLE communications while maintaining a low supply voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V.

Why Choose This Part

The module stands out by combining an integrated power amplifier with a PCB trace antenna, providing superior link budget without requiring external RF components. Its 256kB RAM and 1MB Flash accommodate large application stacks, while the ARM Cortex-M4F processor handles intensive DSP and floating-point tasks at the edge.

Applications

Long-Range IoT Gateways
Utilizes the +21dBm output power to bridge local sensor networks to the cloud over extended distances in industrial environments.
Smart Home Hubs
Supports concurrent multiprotocol operation for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread, allowing a single device to manage diverse smart home ecosystems.
Industrial Mesh Networking
Leverages the ARM Cortex-M4F core and 1MB Flash to manage complex mesh routing tables for large-scale sensor deployments.
Secure Asset Tracking
Features hardware AES and TrustZone CryptoCell-310 for secure firmware updates and encrypted location data transmission.

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 16-SMD Module
Power - Output 21dBm
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-QIAA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC

Getting Started

Development is supported by the Nordic nRF5 SDK and nRF Connect SDK using Segger Embedded Studio or VS Code. Engineers can prototype quickly using the Fanstel EV-BT840X evaluation board, which exposes the 48 GPIO pins and provides access to the USB 2.0 interface and SWD programming port.

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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