With BLE direction finding

Rutronik introduces SA Bluetooth 5.4 module NEVA from iVativ

by gabi

High performance, long range, and reliable wireless operation are crucial for IoT applications. With iVativ’s NEVA module, Rutronik offers a component designed precisely for this purpose. NEVA is an ultra-low-power standalone module based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52833, which simultaneously supports Bluetooth 5.4, 802.15.4 Thread, as well as ZigBee, and also offers an integrated NFC-A tag. The highly efficient development environment makes the module suitable for applications in various IoT industries such as home automation, wearables, IIoT, and smart medical. The modules and further iVativ products are available at www.rutronik24.com.

The integrated high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 with 512 kB Flash and 128 kB RAM reduces system costs and offers design flexibility. With integrated wireless and network stacks, application APIs, and security features supported by ARM Trust Zone Cryptocell-310, this module reduces time-to-market and development costs.

With a small footprint of 10 mm x 15 mm x 1.6 mm, the modules have an integrated PCB antenna or MHF4 connector and enable a range of over 1,400 meters. The component also impresses with its extremely low power consumption of 450 nA in deep sleep mode, 1.5 µA in system standby mode, and 4.8 mA in TX at 0 dBm output power.

Benefits at a glance:

  • General features:
    • Nordic SDK with examples and comprehensive documentation covers all features supported by the module. SDKs are available for BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, Zigbee and HomeKit
    • 3 V or 5 V power supply with integrated switching regulator
    • ARM® CryptoCell 310 crypto accelerator and AES 128-bit encryption
  • BLE receiver sensitivity:
    • -103 dBm at 125 kbps
    • -99 dBm at 500 kbps
    • -96 dBm at 1 Mbps
    • -92 dBm at 2 Mbps
  • 802.15.4:
    • -100 dBm at 250 kbps
  • Bluetooth functions:
    • Direction finding of Angle of Arrival and Angle of Departure
    • Supports advanced mesh network protocols: Certified software stacks for Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, and Zigbee
    • Powerful open CPU: 32bit, 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with Floating Point Unit (FPU) and has 512 kB Flash with cache and 128 kB RAM sufficient for customer’s high-end applications
    • Support for secure boot, secure BLE connections, and data protection
    • Generic GATT client and server APIs

Application examples:

  • Direction finding
  • Personal fitness devices
  • Wearables for wireless payments
  • Connected health
  • Applications for virtual / augmented reality
  • Smart home sensors and controls
  • Industrial IoT sensors and controllers
  • Gaming controllers
  • Asset trackers and localization devices

For more information to the SA Bluetooth 5.4 Modul NEVA von iVativ and a direct ordering option, please visit our e-commerce platform at www.rutronik24.com.

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