MK13 Dual-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
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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 SpecificationDetails
General
Main chipNordic Semiconductor nRF5340 dual-core Bluetooth 5.2 SoC
Memory512kB+64kB low leakage RAM and 1MB+256kB flash
Dimensions21mm x 13.8mm x 2.3mm
AntennaMK13B – External 2.4Ghz antenna
MK13A – PCB trace antenna
Package22 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
CPUDSP instructions and 128/64 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with FPU
Radio
Frequency2402MHz – 2480MHz
Bluetooth featuresBluetooth 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 protocolNFC/Bluetooth Low Energy/Zigbee/Thread/802.15.4/ANT/2.4 GHz proprietary
Power
Power supply voltage1.7V – 5.5V
Output voltage1.8 V to 3.3 V regulated supply for external components
Power regulatorSwitching regulator for DC/DC buck setup
Interface
Analog interfaces12-bit, 200 ksps ADC
General-purpose comparator
Low-power comparator
Digital interfaces32 MHz high-speed SPI
12 Mbps full-speed USB
UART (CTS/RTS)/I2S/TWI/PDM/PWM/QDEC
96 MHz encrypted QSPI
NFCNear field communication (NFC-A) tag
GPIOs46 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

TypeTitleDate
Product BriefImage MK13_Bluetooth_Module_Datasheet.pdf12/29/2022