NRF52832-QFAB-R7

RF Transceiver ICS Overview

The NRF52832-QFAB-R7 is a Bluetooth Low Energy and ANT system-on-chip from Nordic Semiconductor. It features an ARM Cortex-M4 core operating at 2.4 GHz with a maximum data rate of 2 Mbps. The device provides 256 kB of program memory, supports a supply voltage range of 1.7 V to 3.6 V, and delivers 4 dBm output power with -96 dBm sensitivity. It consumes 5.4 mA during reception and 5.3 mA during transmission.

RF Transceiver ICS Feature Summary

• Integrates a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F processor for efficient code execution
• Supports multiple wireless protocols including Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT, and proprietary 2.4 GHz stacks
• Includes embedded NFC-A tag functionality for contactless pairing and bootstrapping

RF Transceiver ICS Applications

• Bluetooth Smart beacon devices
• Wireless sensor nodes in IoT networks
• NFC-enabled smart accessories
• Medical monitoring peripherals

RF Transceiver ICS Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix R7 against the manufacturer's official datasheet to confirm tape and reel packaging specifications. Ensure the component meets RoHS compliance requirements for your target market. Cross-reference the ordering number with authorized distributors to validate authenticity and current production status before finalizing procurement.

RF Transceiver ICS Selection Notes

Select this SoC when designing applications requiring both BLE connectivity and NFC interaction within a compact form factor. The QFN-48 package offers a balance of pin count and board space efficiency. Consider the 256 kB flash capacity for firmware size requirements relative to the application complexity.

RF Transceiver ICS Part Context

This component belongs to the nRF52 series, representing an upgrade from the nRF51 series with increased memory and processing power. It maintains air interface compatibility with previous generations while adding support for higher throughput and additional protocol stacks suitable for advanced mesh networking scenarios.

RF Transceiver ICS Replacement Considerations

The NRF52832-QFAB-G-R is a verified substitute offering similar RF performance but supports Bluetooth v5.3 instead of v4.2/v5.0. Both share the 48-VFQFN package and compatible pinouts, facilitating direct replacement in existing designs without hardware modification.