The nRF52840 DK is a versatile single-board development kit for Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee, 802.15.4, ANT and 2.4 GHz proprietary applications on the nRF52840 SoC. It is the recommended Nordic development kit for Amazon Sidewalk. It also supports development on the nRF52811 SoC.
The nRF52840 DK can also be used for Matter over Thread where Thread is used for transport and Bluetooth LE for commissioning. Matter devices based on Thread are required to feature Bluetooth LE concurrently to enable adding new devices to a network.
It facilitates development by exploiting all features of the nRF52840 SoC. It includes an NFC antenna that quickly enables utilization of the NFC-A tag peripheral. All GPIOs are available via edge connectors and headers, and 4 buttons and 4 LEDs simplify input and output to and from the SoC. An on-board external memory is connected to the QSPI peripheral in the nRF52840 SoC.
It is Arduino Uno Revision 3 compatible, making it possible to mount 3rd-party shields with ease. It comes with an on-board SEGGER J-Link debugger allowing programming and debugging both the on-board SoC and external targets through the debug out header. It also interfaces directly with the Power Profiler Kit II.
The DK is typically powered with USB, but can be powered by a wide range of sources, within the supply range of 1.7 to 5.0 V. In addition to USB, it can be powered with an external source, but also includes a CR2032 battery holder and a Li-Po battery connector, for in-field testing. Current consumption can be measured by using the dedicated current measurement pins.
The NRF52840-DK is a comprehensive RF evaluation and development kit designed by Nordic Semiconductor ASA. This kit is specifically tailored for developers and engineers working with wireless communication technologies. The NRF52840-DK is built around the highly versatile and powerful nRF52840 SoC, which supports multiple wireless protocols including 802.15.4 (Thread), ANT, and Bluetooth 5. This versatile board serves as an ideal platform for prototyping, testing, and evaluating various wireless applications.
The NRF52840-DK is primarily suited for: - IoT Development: Ideal for developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices that require wireless connectivity. - Wearable Devices: Perfect for wearable technology applications such as fitness trackers or smartwatches. - Home Automation: Used in home automation systems where wireless control is essential. - Industrial Automation: Suitable for industrial automation systems requiring reliable wireless communication.
Secondary applications include: - Smart Lighting Systems - Health Monitoring Devices - Wireless Sensors
Alternative parts to consider include: - nRF52832-DK: A similar development kit based on the nRF52832 SoC, offering slightly different specifications but similar functionality. - nRF5340-DK: A more advanced development kit featuring the nRF5340 SoC, which offers enhanced performance and features compared to the nRF52840.
The NRF52840-DK is used in various embedded modules such as: - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Modules - Thread Modules - ANT Modules
These modules leverage the capabilities of the nRF52840 SoC to provide robust wireless connectivity solutions for a wide range of applications.
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Nordic Semiconductor | ||
| Product Category: | Bluetooth Development Tools - 802.15.1 | |
| Development Kits | ||
| nRF52840 | ||
| 2.4 GHz | ||
| 5 V | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| AI Platform Compatibility: | Edge Impulse | |
| Antenna Connector Type: | NFC | |
| Brand: | Nordic Semiconductor | |
| Interface Type: | UART, USB | |
| Product Type: | Bluetooth Development Tools | |
| Series: | nRF52840 | |
| 1 | ||
| Subcategory: | Development Tools | |
| Version: | Version 5 | |
| Unit Weight: | 181,440 g |