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
Documentation
Type | Title | Date |
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Product Brief | MK13_Bluetooth_Module_Datasheet.pdf | 2022-12-29 |