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BT840XE

BT840XE

Fanstel Corp.
802.15.4, Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, Zigbee® Transceiver Module 2.4GHz Antenna Not Included, U.FL Surface Mount
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Overview

The BT840XE is a high-performance 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, making it ideal for long-range IoT applications requiring robust 802.15.4 or BLE connectivity.

Why Choose This Part

This module combines a powerful ARM Cortex-M4F processor with a high-gain power amplifier to achieve extreme range and reliability. Its wide supply voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V allows it to operate directly from various battery chemistries or regulated DC rails without additional conversion stages.

Applications

Long-Range IoT Gateways
Utilizes the +21dBm output power and U.FL connector for external high-gain antennas to maximize coverage in industrial settings.
Smart Home Hubs
Concurrent support for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth allows for multi-protocol bridging within a single smart home ecosystem.
Industrial Mesh Networking
The 1MB Flash and 256kB RAM provide ample headroom for complex mesh stacks and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Key Specifications

Protocol Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, Zigbee
Data Rate 2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Memory Size 1MB Flash, 256kB RAM
Sensitivity -96dBm
Antenna Type Antenna Not Included, U.FL
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. Hardware evaluation can be performed using the EV-BT840XE evaluation board, which breaks out the 61 pins for easy prototyping.

BT840 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Data Rate Antenna Type Tx Power Interfaces Utilized IC / Part Stock
BT840XE (this part) 2M Antenna Not Includ.. 21dBm ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. QIAA-52840 7,592
BT840 12M Integrated, Trace 8dBm SPI, USB nRF52840 14,273

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