Nordic Semiconductor Unveils nRF54H20 a Compact High-Performance IoT System-on-Chip with Advanced Features

5 December 2023 - 0 Comments

Nordic Semiconductor announces the nRF54H20, the inaugural System-on-Chip (SoC) in the nRF54H Series, which revolutionizes IoT product development with its compact design, exceptional processing power, ample memory, and energy efficiency. Boasting a best-in-class multiprotocol radio, this SoC facilitates the creation of innovative IoT products by minimizing external components. Its efficient processing, ultra-low-power radio, and minimal sleep currents contribute to prolonged battery life or reduced battery size. The nRF54H20 features a long-range multiprotocol radio with 10 dBm TX power, -100 dBm RX sensitivity for Bluetooth LE, and -104 dBm for 802.15.4, ensuring extended connectivity. With state-of-the-art security measures such as secure boot, secure firmware update, and protection against physical attacks, the nRF54H20 provides robust protection against security threats. Key features include multiple Arm Cortex-M33 processors, RISC-V coprocessors, 2 MB non-volatile memory, 1 MB RAM, support for various wireless protocols, and additional peripherals like high-speed USB, CAN FD controllers, I3C, and a 14-bit ADC. The design adheres to the PSA Certified Level 3 IoT security standard, ensuring a secure and versatile platform for IoT innovations.

Features of the nRF54H20

Multiple Arm Cortex-M33 processors clocked up to 320 MHz
2 MB of non-volatile memory for ample storage
1 MB RAM for efficient data handling
Supports Bluetooth Low Energy, LE Audio, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, and Matter protocols
New peripherals include High-speed USB (480 Mbps), CAN FD controller, 2 x I3C, and a 14-bit ADC
Compact design reduces the need for multiple external components
Best-in-class multiprotocol radio with 10 dBm TX power, -100 dBm RX sensitivity for Bluetooth LE, and -104 dBm for 802.15.4 ensures long-range connectivity