Specifications
Part NumbernRF52840
ManufacturerNordic Semiconductor
CoreARM Cortex-M4F 64 MHz
Flash Memory1 MB
RAM256 KB
PackageQFN-48 (6×6mm)
Supply Voltage1.7 V – 5.5 V
RF ProtocolBLE 5.0, Thread, Zigbee, 802.15.4
Output Power+8 dBm max
Operating Temperature−40°C to +105°C
Supply Voltage1.7 V – 5.5 V
TX Current~3.6 mA at 0 dBm (1 Mbps)
RX Current~11.8 mA
Sleep Current~0.4 µA (with RAM retained)
Integrated DC-DCBuck/Boost for wide voltage range
USB Current~7 mA (USB connected)
BluetoothBLE 5.0 (2 Mbps, Long Range, Coded)
Thread/Zigbee802.15.4 compatible
USBUSB 2.0 Full Speed
NFCNFC-A tag for touch-to-pair
GPIO32 GPIO with configurable functions
QSPIQuad SPI for external flash/XCVR
DebugSWD / JTAG
Part NumbernRF52840
Order Qty1 pcs – 10,000+ pcs
Lead Time3–7 business days
PackagingTray / Tape & Reel
Export ControlEAR99
Product Description

The nRF52840 from Nordic Semiconductor is a highly integrated Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE system-on-chip featuring an ARM Cortex-M4F processor at 64 MHz, 1MB Flash, and 256KB RAM. It supports long-range (Coded PHY), high-throughput (2 Mbps), and mesh networking (Thread, Zigbee). Ideal for drone telemetry links, wireless ESC, and FPV goggle connectivity.

Key Features

  • ARM Cortex-M4F at 64 MHz with FPU
  • Bluetooth 5.0: 2 Mbps, Long Range (Coded PHY), Mesh
  • 1MB Flash + 256KB RAM
  • Integrated PA: up to +8 dBm output power
  • Low power: 3.6 mA TX at 0 dBm, 11.8 mA RX
  • Rich peripherals: USB 2.0, NFC-A, GPIO, QSPI, PWM
UAV Applications
Drone Telemetry
Long-range RC telemetry link up to 1km with BLE 5.0 Coded PHY
Wireless ESC
Single-wire UART or BLE control for brushless motor ESCs
FPV Goggles
Bluetooth connectivity to FPV goggles for settings and OSD
Sensor Node
BLE mesh node for distributed sensor networks on large drones
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FAQ
What flight controller firmware supports nRF52840?
The nRF52840 from Nordic Semiconductor is compatible with Betaflight, iNav, and ArduPilot depending on the specific flight controller board. Check our blog for board-specific firmware compatibility.
What is the recommended operating voltage?
The nRF52840 operates from 1.8V to 3.6V (or 2.0V–3.6V depending on variant). Most FC boards include onboard LDOs to regulate from a 2S–6S LiPo battery.
Is this component in stock and what is the lead time?
In Stock at UAVCHIP. Standard lead time is 3–7 business days for small quantities. Contact us for bulk pricing and longer lead times on larger orders.

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