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NORA-W366-00B

u-bloxNORA-W366-00B

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Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0 Transceiver Module 2.4GHz, 5GHz PCB Trace Surface Mount
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Overview

The NORA-W366-00B is a dual-band Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 module powered by the Realtek RTL8720DF chipset. It features dual ARM Cortex processors (KM4 and KM0) reaching up to 200 MHz, integrated flash, and a high-performance internal PCB trace antenna. This module is designed for secure IoT connectivity, supporting dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation to minimize interference in congested wireless environments.

Why Choose This Part

The module offers a significant 24 dBm output power for extended range and a dual-band capability that bypasses 2.4 GHz congestion. It includes integrated MQTT support and hardware-accelerated security features like TLS, reducing the processing overhead on the main application firmware.

Applications

Industrial IoT Gateways
Utilizing dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to bridge local sensor networks to cloud platforms with 5 GHz stability.
Secure Smart Building Controllers
Leveraging integrated Secure Boot and TLS encryption to protect infrastructure against unauthorized access.
Connected Medical Devices
Providing reliable wireless data transmission with low power consumption for patient monitoring systems.
Asset Tracking and Logistics
Using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE for hybrid indoor and outdoor location services and telemetry.

Key Specifications

Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0
Data Rate 150Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz
Modulation CCK, DSSS, GFSK, OFDM
Memory Size 4MB Flash, 512kB SRAM
Sensitivity -101dBm
Antenna Type PCB Trace
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 82-SMD Module
Power - Output 24dBm
Voltage - Supply 3V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces UART
RF Family/Standard Bluetooth, WiFi
Utilized IC / Part RTL8720DF
Current - Receiving 52mA ~ 56mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TA)
Current - Transmitting 100mA ~ 450mA

Getting Started

Designers can evaluate the module using the EVK-NORA-W3 development kit. Development is supported through the u-blox short range open CPU toolchain, allowing custom firmware to run directly on the internal ARM KM4 processor using standard C/C++ tools.

Also Consider

ESP32-WROOM-32E Espressif Systems - A highly popular alternative with extensive community support, though it lacks the 5 GHz band support found in NORA-W3.