64MHz ARM Cortex-M4F, 2.4GHz multi-protocol SoC

NRF52832-QFAA-R – 2.4GHz Bluetooth 5.3 SoC with ARM Cortex-M4F – Nordic Semiconductor

The NRF52832-QFAA-R from Nordic Semiconductor is a high-performance, multi-protocol System-on-Chip (SoC) integrating a 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4F processor with advanced 2.4GHz RF capabilities. Engineered for ultra-low power consumption and robust wireless connectivity, this IC simplifies designs while delivering Bluetooth v5.3 compliance for next-gen IoT and embedded applications. PCX ensures authentic Nordic Semiconductor components with same-day shipping and dedicated technical support.

Key Features

• Bluetooth v5.3 Certified with 2Mbps data rate
• 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4F CPU with floating-point unit
• Ultra-Low Power: 5.5mA RX/TX current at 3V
• Memory: 512kB Flash + 64kB RAM
• Voltage Range: 1.7V–3.6V (ideal for battery operation)
• Extended Temp Range: -40°C to +85°C

Technical Specifications

This RF transceiver IC combines a 2.4GHz radio with GFSK modulation and a powerful microcontroller in a compact 48-QFN (6x6mm) package. It features 32 programmable GPIOs and supports I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces for peripheral connectivity. With an RF output power of 4dBm and receiver sensitivity of -96dBm, it ensures reliable wireless links in noisy environments. The integrated ARM Cortex-M4F core enables real-time processing without external MCUs.

Common Applications

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IoT sensors
• Wireless medical wearables
• Smart home automation controllers
• Industrial remote monitoring systems
• Gaming peripherals and consumer electronics

About Nordic Semiconductor

Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in ultra-low-power wireless solutions, specializing in Bluetooth, Thread, and Zigbee technologies. With over two decades of RF expertise, their chipsets power millions of IoT devices worldwide, renowned for energy efficiency and robust wireless performance.

The company maintains rigorous quality certifications (ISO 9001/14001) and provides comprehensive SDKs with SEGGER Embedded Studio support. Nordic’s commitment to long-term product lifecycle management ensures design stability for industrial applications.

About RF Transceiver ICs with MCU

Integrated RF transceiver ICs with embedded microcontrollers consolidate wireless communication and processing into a single chip, reducing board space and BOM costs. These SoCs are essential for battery-powered devices requiring both connectivity and local intelligence, eliminating the need for separate MCUs and RF modules.

Such solutions accelerate time-to-market by providing certified wireless stacks (e.g., Bluetooth LE), hardware-accelerated encryption, and pre-qualified antenna designs. This integration simplifies FCC/CE certifications while enabling over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates critical for IoT deployments.

Packaging Options

Available in Tape & Reel (TR), Cut Tape (CT), or Digi-Reel® formats for automated assembly. Specify packaging preference at checkout.

FAQs

Question: Does this support Bluetooth Mesh networking?
Answer: Yes, the nRF52 series is fully compatible with Bluetooth Mesh when using Nordic’s SDK.

Question: What development tools are recommended?
Answer: Nordic’s nRF Connect SDK with Segger J-Link debuggers. Example code is included.

Question: Can it operate at 1.7V for coin-cell batteries?
Answer: Absolutely. The 1.7–3.6V range supports direct lithium-cell connections.

Question: Is antenna matching required?
Answer: Basic LC matching is needed. Reference designs are in the datasheet.

Question: What’s the difference between QFAA and QFAA-R?
Answer: The “-R” suffix denotes Tape & Reel packaging for volume orders.

Question: Does PCX provide technical documentation?
Answer: Yes! Access the full datasheet here: PCX Hosted Datasheet

Product images are representational; verify specifications via datasheet.

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