Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Plus

Discover the Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Plus – the powerful and compact microcontroller board that's perfect for your demanding Bluetooth projects. With this board, you not only get the full power of Nordic's nRF52840 chip but also 9 extra GPIOs for extended applications. Despite its small size, it offers an amazing array of features and is particularly energy-efficient. Thanks to the redesigned pad structure, the board can be easily soldered onto other boards. It supports Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and various development environments like Arduino, MicroPython, and CircuitPython. The integrated antenna ensures reliable wireless communication, and the unpopulated pins provide full design freedom. Ideal for IoT and wearable projects or smart controls. It combines performance, versatility, and flexibility in a small format – ready for your ideas.

Features:

• Extended connectivity: You benefit from a total of 20 GPIOs, including 9 additional SMD pads for more complex projects.
• Bluetooth 5.0 support: Enables you to have stable, fast, and energy-saving Bluetooth, ideal for modern IoT applications.
• NFC functionality: The board supports Near Field Communication, making it perfect for contactless applications.
• Versatile development support: Use Arduino, MicroPython, or CircuitPython, depending on your preferred environment.
• Integrated antenna: The onboard antenna ensures a reliable connection – with no external components needed.
• Reduced energy profile: Ideal for battery-powered projects, thanks to low power consumption.
• Robust design: With newly designed solder pads and castellated edges for easy SMD soldering on other boards.
• Compact design: Just a few centimeters in size, it fits into any project enclosure.
• Flexible power supply: Compatible with 3.3V – ideal for most microcontroller setups.

Application examples:

• Developing energy-efficient wearables with Bluetooth connectivity.
• Implementing an IoT sensor system for home or industry.
• Building a Bluetooth beacon for indoor navigation.
• Realizing a contactless access system with NFC.
• Integration into smart home components like light or door controls.

Documentation: 

• User Guide
• Xiao Overview

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Seeedstudio 
• Manufacturer SKU: 102010672
• Processor: Nordic nRF52840 with FPU
• Bluetooth Version: 5.0
• NFC: supported
• GPIOs: 20 (including 9 additional SMD pads)
• Power Supply: 3.3V
• Supported Platforms: Arduino, MicroPython, CircuitPython
• Communication: BLE, NFC
• Package: SMD-capable with castellated edges
• Dimensions: 21 x 17.5 x 5mm
• Weight: 3.5g

Package Contents:

• 1x Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Plus