nRF52832-QFAA-R7
Overview
The nRF52832 is a versatile multiprotocol SoC that combines a 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor with a high-performance 2.4 GHz radio. It features 512kB Flash and 64kB RAM, supporting Bluetooth 5.3, ANT, and proprietary 2.4 GHz protocols with an integrated NFC-A tag for simplified pairing.
Why Choose This Part
It offers an excellent balance of processing power and efficiency, featuring a sensitivity of -96dBm and a built-in balun to reduce BOM count and PCB footprint. The inclusion of an NFC-A tag enables out-of-band pairing, significantly improving the user experience for consumer IoT products.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Developers should start with the nRF5 SDK or the nRF Connect SDK based on Zephyr RTOS, using the nRF52-DK (PCA10040) for prototyping. Firmware can be developed using SEGGER Embedded Studio, Keil MDK, or GCC, and flashed via the integrated SWD interface.
Dev Boards
Development boards and breakout modules featuring the NRF52832-QFAA-R7 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.
NRF52832 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Package | Interfaces | RF Family/Standard | Rx Current | Tx Current | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRF52832-QFAA-R7 (this part) | VFQFN-48 | I2S, SPI, UART | Bluetooth | 5.4mA | 7.5mA | 23,395 |
| NRF52832-QFAA-R | VFQFN-48 | I2C, SPI, UART | 1GHz | 5.5mA | 5.5mA | 207,087 |
| NRF52832-CIAA-R | XFBGA-50 | I2S, SPI, UART | 1GHz | 5.4mA | 7.5mA | 88,230 |



