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nRF5340-QKAA

The nRF5340-QKAA is an electronic component. View the full nRF5340-QKAA datasheet below including key specifications.

nRF5340-QKAA shares its datasheet with NRF5340-QKAA-R7, whose page lists every part number it covers.

nRF5340-QKAA Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Application coreArm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone technology, 128 MHz or 64 MHz operation
Application core memory1 MB flash and 512 kB low leakage RAM
Network coreArm Cortex-M33 processor
Wireless protocolsBluetooth Low Energy 5.2 (2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps, 125 kbps), IEEE 802.15.4-2006 (250 kbps), Proprietary 2.4 GHz (2 Mbps, 1 Mbps)
SecurityArm TrustZone CryptoCell-312 security subsystem, AES-128/256, SHA-1/2, RSA, ECC
USB2.0 full speed (12 Mbps) controller
ADC12-bit, 200 ksps, eight configurable channels with programmable gain

nRF5340-QKAA Overview

Part: nRF5340 by Nordic Semiconductor

Type: Wireless, Ultra-Low Power Multicore System on Chip (SoC)

Description: The nRF5340 is a wireless, ultra-low power multicore System on Chip (SoC) integrating two fully programmable Arm Cortex-M33 processors (Application core up to 128 MHz with 1 MB flash and 512 kB RAM), advanced security features, a range of peripherals, and a multiprotocol 2.4 GHz transceiver supporting Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2, ANT, and IEEE 802.15.4.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.7 V to 5.5 V
  • Application core clock: 128 MHz or 64 MHz
  • Configurable TX power: -40 dBm to +3 dBm

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

Key Specs:

  • Application core: Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone technology, 128 MHz or 64 MHz operation
  • Application core memory: 1 MB flash and 512 kB low leakage RAM
  • Network core: Arm Cortex-M33 processor
  • Wireless protocols: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 (2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps, 125 kbps), IEEE 802.15.4-2006 (250 kbps), Proprietary 2.4 GHz (2 Mbps, 1 Mbps)
  • Security: Arm TrustZone CryptoCell-312 security subsystem, AES-128/256, SHA-1/2, RSA, ECC
  • USB: 2.0 full speed (12 Mbps) controller
  • ADC: 12-bit, 200 ksps, eight configurable channels with programmable gain
  • NFC: NFC-A tag with wake-on field and touch-to-pair

Features:

  • 1.7 V to 5.5 V supply voltage range
  • Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone technology (Application core)
  • 1 MB flash and 512 kB low leakage RAM (Application core)
  • Arm TrustZone CryptoCell-312 security subsystem
  • NIST 800-90B, AIS-31, and FIPS 140-2 compliant random number generator
  • Up to 5x SPI master/slave with EasyDMA
  • Up to 4x I2C compatible two-wire master/slave with EasyDMA
  • Up to 4x UART (CTS/RTS) with EasyDMA
  • USB 2.0 full speed (12 Mbps) controller
  • Bluetooth 5.2, IEEE 802.15.4, and Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
  • Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) direction finding

Applications:

  • Advanced computer peripherals and I/O devices
  • Advanced wearables
  • Health/fitness sensor and monitor devices
  • Wireless payment enabled devices
  • Internet of things (IoT)
  • Smart home sensors and controllers
  • Industrial IoT sensors and controllers
  • Wireless audio devices (Bluetooth Low Energy Audio, True wireless earbuds, Headphones, microphones, and speakers)
  • Gaming controllers
  • Professional lighting
  • Wireless connected luminaire

Package:

  • aQFN94 package, 7x7 mm
  • WLCSP95 package, 4.4x4.0 mm

nRF5340-QKAA Features

  • NIST 800-90B, AIS-31, and FIPS 140-2 compliant random number generator
  • AES-128 and 256 : ECB, CBC, CMAC / CBC-MAC, CTR, CCM / CCM * , GCM
  • SHA-1, SHA-2 up to 256 bits
  • Keyed-hash message authentication code ( HMAC )
  • RSA public key cryptography with max key size 3072 bits
  • ECC support for most used curves
  • Application key management using derived key model
  • Two-way set associative cache towards flash and QSPI XIP code regions
  • QSPI peripheral for communicating with an external flash memory device
  • Execute in place with optional on-the-fly encryption and decryption
  • Near field communication ( NFC-A ) tag with wake-on field and touchto-pair
  • Up to 5x SPI master / slave with EasyDMA
  • Up to 4x I 2 C compatible two-wire master / slave with EasyDMA
  • Up to 4x UART ( CTS / RTS ) with EasyDMA
  • Audio peripherals - I 2 S compatible, digital microphone interface ( PDM )
  • Four pulse width modulator ( PWM ) units with EasyDMA
  • 12-bit, 200 ksps ADC with EasyDMA - eight configurable channels with programmable gain
  • Three 32-bit timers with counter mode
  • Two 24-bit real-time counters ( RTC )
  • Two Quadrature decoders ( QDEC )
  • Distributed programmable peripheral interconnect ( DPPI )
  • Inter-processor communication ( IPC )
  • Mutually exclusive peripheral ( MUTEX )
  • USB 2.0 full speed ( 12 Mbps ) controller

nRF5340-QKAA Applications

  • Advanced computer peripherals and I / O devices
  • Multi-touch trackpad
  • Advanced wearables
  • Health / fitness sensor and monitor devices
  • Wireless payment enabled devices
  • -40 dBm to + 3 dBm configurable TX power
  • On-air compatible with nRF52, nRF51, nRF24L, and nRF24AP series devices
  • Supported data rates :
  • Bluetooth 5.2 - 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps, and 125 kbps
  • IEEE 802.15.4-2006 - 250 kbps
  • Proprietary 2.4 GHz - 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
  • Angle of Arrival ( AoA ) and Angle of Departure ( AoD ) direction finding using Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Single-ended antenna output ( on-chip balun )
  • 128-bit AES / ECB / CCM / AAR co-processor ( onthe-fly packet encryption )
  • 3.2 mA run current in TX ( 0 dBm )
  • 2.6 mA run current in RX
  • RSSI ( 1 dB resolution )
  • SPI master / slave with EasyDMA
  • I 2 C compatible two-wire master / slave with EasyDMA
  • UART ( CTS / RTS ) with EasyDMA
  • Three 32-bit timers with counter mode
  • Two real-time counters ( RTC )
  • Temperature sensor
  • Distributed programmable peripheral interconnect ( DPPI )
  • Inter-processor communication ( IPC )
  • Mutually exclusive peripheral ( MUTEX )
  • Internet of things ( IoT )
  • Smart home sensors and controllers
  • Industrial IoT sensors and controllers
  • Interactive entertainment devices
  • Remote controls
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