PCA10056
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Hardware Development KitThe PCA10056 is a hardware development kit from Nordic Semiconductor. <span id="page-5-1"></span><span id="page-5-0"></span>1 Introduction. View the full PCA10056 datasheet below including key specifications.
Manufacturer
Nordic Semiconductor
Category
RF / WirelessKey Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current - Receiving | 4.6mA ~ 5.2mA |
| Current - Transmitting | 4.8mA ~ 14.8mA |
| Data Rate (Max) | 2Mbps |
| DigiKey Programmable | Not Verified |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz |
| GPIO | 48 |
| Memory Size | 1MB Flash, 256kB RAM |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 73-VFQFN Dual Rows, Exposed Pad |
| Packaging | MouseReel |
| Power - Output | 8dBm |
| Protocol | Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, Zigbee® |
| RF Family/Standard | 802.15.4, Bluetooth |
| Sensitivity | -103dBm |
| Serial Interfaces | ADC, I2S, PDM, PWM, SPI, TWI, UART, USB |
| Standard Pack Qty | 800 |
| Supplier Device Package | 73-QFN (7x7) |
| Type | TxRx + MCU |
| Supply Voltage | 1.7V ~ 5.5V |
Overview
Part: Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 DK (PCA10056)
Type: Hardware Development Kit
Description: A hardware development platform for designing and developing application firmware on the nRF52840 and nRF52811 System on Chips, featuring a SEGGER J-Link OB Debugger, virtual serial port, and Mass Storage Device programming.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 2.5–5.0 V (Li-Poly), 3.0–5.0 V (VIN), 5 V (USB), 1.7–3.6 V (nRF direct supply)
- Operating temperature: null
- Max power supply: < 15 W (PS1 class)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: 5 V (for onboard regulators), 3.6 V (for nRF direct supply)
- Max continuous current: null
- Max junction/storage temperature: null
Key Specs:
- Supported SoCs: nRF52840, nRF52811
- Debugger: SEGGER J-Link OB Debugger with debug out functionality
- Programming: Drag-and-drop Mass Storage Device (MSD) programming
- UART interface: Virtual serial port with flexible baud rate up to 1 Mbps (921 600 bps not supported)
- NFC support: NFC-A Listen Mode
- Power measurement: Pins for measuring power consumption
- I/O interface: Arduino form factor plug-in modules
- External memory: Flash memory
Features:
- nRF52840 flash-based Bluetooth® Low Energy and ANT™/ANT+™ SoC solution
- Support for nRF52840 and nRF52811 SoCs development
- Buttons and LEDs for user interaction
- I/O interface for Arduino form factor plug-in modules
- SEGGER J-Link OB Debugger with debug out functionality
- UART interface through a virtual serial port
- Flash memory
- Drag-and-drop Mass Storage Device (MSD) programming
- Support for NFC-A Listen Mode
- Pins for measuring power consumption
Applications:
- null
Package:
- Development Kit (PCA10056)
Features
- nRF52840 flash-based Bluetooth® Low Energy and ANT™/ANT+™ SoC solution
- Support for nRF52840 and nRF52811 SoCs development
- Buttons and LEDs for user interaction
- I/O interface for Arduino form factor plug-in modules
- SEGGER J-Link OB Debugger with debug out functionality
- UART interface through a virtual serial port
- Flash memory
- Drag-and-drop Mass Storage Device (MSD) programming
- Support for NFC-A Listen Mode
- Pins for measuring power consumption
This Development Kit (DK) can be used to develop and test applications for the nRF52840 or nRF52811 SoCs.
For access to firmware source code, hardware schematics, and layout files, see www.nordicsemi.com.
Applications
Nordic Semiconductor products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury.
Nordic Semiconductor ASA customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Nordic Semiconductor ASA for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
Related Variants
The following components are covered by the same datasheet.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| nRF52840 | Nordic Semiconductor | — |
| nRF52840-DK | Nordic Semiconductor |
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