Product Overview
The NRF52810-QCAA-R is a Bluetooth Low Energy System-on-Chip from Nordic Semiconductor featuring a 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4 processor with 192KB Flash and 24KB RAM, and a 2.4GHz multi-protocol radio supporting Bluetooth 5 (2Mbps), ANT, and proprietary 2.4GHz protocols. The QCAA package is a QFN-32 (5x5mm) with exposed pad. The -R suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging.
Key Specifications
| Processor | ARM Cortex-M4 @ 64 MHz |
| Flash | 192 KB |
| RAM | 24 KB |
| Radio Protocols | Bluetooth 5 LE, ANT, 2.4GHz proprietary |
| Data Rates | 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps (BLE) |
| TX Power | -20 to +4 dBm configurable |
| RX Sensitivity | -96 dBm (BLE 1Mbps) |
| TX Current | 4.6 mA @ 0dBm |
| RX Current | 4.6 mA @ 1Mbps |
| Supply Voltage | 1.7V ~ 3.6V |
| System OFF Current | 0.3 uA (no RAM retention) |
| Peripherals | SPI, TWI, UART, PDM, PWM, 12-bit ADC |
| Package | QFN-32-EP (5 x 5 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
Features
- Bluetooth 5 with 2Mbps high-throughput mode for faster data transfer
- Concurrent multi-protocol operation (BLE + ANT or proprietary simultaneously)
- Integrated balun with single-ended 50-ohm RF output for minimal external components
- Ultra-low power: 0.3uA System OFF, 1.5uA System ON with RTC
- On-chip DC/DC converter and LDO for efficient power management
- 12-bit 200ksps ADC with programmable gain
- Programmable Peripheral Interconnect (PPI) for event-driven automation
- 128-bit AES hardware encryption with EasyDMA
Applications
- Beacons and proximity tags
- Wireless sensors and wearables
- Computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard, remotes)
- Medical disposable sensors
- Smart home and IoT edge devices