EmbeddedRelated.com
The 2026 Embedded Online Conference
nRF52832-QFAA-R7

nRF52832-QFAA-R7

MPN: NRF52832-QFAA-R7
Nordic Semiconductor ASA
IC RF TxRx + MCU Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.3 2.4GHz 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Active23,395 in stock

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

Wearable Devices
Utilizes the ultra-low power consumption and integrated FPU for fitness trackers and smartwatches requiring sensor fusion.
Smart Home Sensors
Ideal for battery-operated door locks, lighting controllers, and environmental sensors using BLE or mesh networking.
Wireless Peripherals
High-speed 2.4 GHz proprietary modes and Bluetooth support for low-latency mice, keyboards, and game controllers.
IoT Gateways
Acts as a primary controller for bridge devices, managing concurrent protocol support and secure data transmission.

Key Specifications

GPIO 32
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol Bluetooth v5.3
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation GFSK
Memory Size 512kB Flash, 64kB RAM
Sensitivity -96dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 4dBm
Data Rate (Max) 2Mbps
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2S, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard Bluetooth
Current - Receiving 5.4mA
Current - Transmitting 7.5mA
Supplier Device Package 48-QFN (6x6)

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.

nRF52-DK Nordic Semiconductor
Lower-cost Nordic development kit for designs based on the nRF52832 SoC.
Digi-Key Mouser 1,358 in stock
AMB2623, nRF52832 Proteus-II Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
Digi-Key Mouser 1 in stock
Part of nRF52832 family » NRF52832

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
The 2026 Embedded Online Conference