MK13 Dule-Core Bluetooth 5.2 Module
- 512kB+64kB RAM and 1MB+256KB Flash Memory
- Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M33
- Nordic® Semiconductor nRF5340 SoC Solution
- A highly flexible multiprotocol SoC that is best suited for ANT+, BLE, Thread (802.15.4) ultra-low-power wireless applications, and Zigbee
- Functions at a wide extendable range of operating temperature
- Has enough memory to support light to intense tasks
- Supports multiple forms of Bluetooth connectivity
- Functions through the Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 dual-core Bluetooth 5.2 SoC
Product Instruction
The MK13 series is a highly flexible and powerful Bluetooth® 5.2 module that is based on the Nordic® Semiconductor nRF5340. It is the world’s first wireless SOC that comes with two Arm® Cortex®-M33 processors.
The module combines two flexible processors, an operating temperature with a ceiling of 105 °C, and an advanced set of features. These aspects make it the ideal choice for professional lighting, LE audio and advanced wearable, among other IoT applications.
MK13A
MK13A integrates a high-performance PCB antenna.
MK13B
MK13B uses a u.FL connector and requires an external antenna.
Product Specifications
| Type Of Specification | Details |
| General | |
| Main chip | Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 dual-core Bluetooth 5.2 SoC |
| Memory | 512kB+64kB low leakage RAM and 1MB+256kB flash |
| Dimensions | 21mm x 13.8mm x 2.3mm |
| Antenna | MK13B – External 2.4Ghz antenna MK13A – PCB trace antenna |
| Package | 22 LGA pads + 34 diameters of Half-holes |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 85°C Can be customized to an Extended Industrial temperature of -40 to +105°C |
| CPU | DSP instructions and 128/64 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with FPU |
| Radio | |
| Frequency | 2402MHz – 2480MHz |
| Bluetooth features | Bluetooth Low Energy Bluetooth Direction Finding (AoA/AoD) 1M LE PHY/2M LE PHY (High speed) (Long range) Bluetooth Mesh Bluetooth Low Energy Audio Advertising Extensions CSA #2 (Channel Selection Algorithm #2) |
| Wireless protocol | NFC/Bluetooth Low Energy/Zigbee/Thread/802.15.4/ANT/2.4 GHz proprietary |
| Power | |
| Power supply voltage | 1.7V – 5.5V |
| Output voltage | 1.8 V to 3.3 V regulated supply for external components |
| Power regulator | Switching regulator for DC/DC buck setup |
| Interface | |
| Analog interfaces | 12-bit, 200 ksps ADC General-purpose comparator Low-power comparator |
| Digital interfaces | 32 MHz high-speed SPI 12 Mbps full-speed USB UART (CTS/RTS)/I2S/TWI/PDM/PWM/QDEC 96 MHz encrypted QSPI |
| NFC | Near field communication (NFC-A) tag |
| GPIOs | 46 flexible General Purpose IOs |
Applications
The positive thing about this module’s features and specifications is that they make it versatile in terms of use cases. You can leverage it for low-power standby tasks or high power-intensive use. Some of the most common use cases include:
Advanced wearables
Professional lighting
LE Audio
Support Links
| Item | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Main Chip Solution | nRF5340 Product Specification | https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/pdf/nRF52840 _PS_v1.1.pdf |
| User Mannual | Datasheet - MK13 Bluetooth Module | https://www.mokoblue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MK13_Bluetooth_Moduel_Datasheet.pdf |
| Schematic | Schematic - MK13 | https://www.mokosmart.com/bluetooth-module/nrf5340-bluetooth-low-energy-module-mk13/ |