{"id":37026,"date":"2020-09-30T20:21:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T12:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=37026"},"modified":"2020-09-30T20:21:29","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T12:21:29","slug":"getting-started-with-nrf52833","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/30\/getting-started-with-nrf52833\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with nRF52833"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The multi-protocol SoC nRF52833 is the 5th and newest addition to Nordic Semiconductor’s popular nRF52 series line-up. It holds the best specs amongst its line-up and it is definitely the most ideal option for professional lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In today’s topic, we will take you through on all you need to know about the nRF52833!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is nRF52833?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The nRF52833 is an ultra low power Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE), Thread, Zigbee, and 2.4-GHz proprietary wireless connectivity solution that includes a Bluetooth 5.1 Direction Finding-capable radio and is qualified for operation across a -40 to 105\u00b0C temperature range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What makes it special?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be thinking why should I get nRF52833 when there are so many BLE module options out there, you’ll see why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bluetooth 5.1 Direction Finding-capable radio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Direction Finding feature enables positioning solutions to not only rely on received signal strength indicator (RSSI) but also the actual direction of a signal. Applications include real-time location systems (RTLS) and indoor positioning systems (IPS). Thus, improving accuracy and opens new possibilities for applications in this segment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64-MHz 32-bit Arm\u00ae Cortex\u00ae-M4 processor with FPU <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, but nRF52833 also includes 512 KB Flash + 128 KB RAM which makes it the ideal option for a wide range of commercial and industrial wireless applications including professional lighting, asset tracking, smart home products, advanced wearables, and gaming solutions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased output power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The increased output power together with Bluetooth 5 technology\u2019s Long Range feature ensures the nRF52833 is an ideal choice for smart-home applications demanding robust connections and complete building coverage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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nRf52833 vs nRF52840<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

nRF52840 was considered to be the best in the nRF52 line-up before the new addition of nRF52833, let’s see how they fare against each other!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feature Comparison<\/td>nRf52833<\/strong><\/td>nRF52840<\/td><\/tr>
Bluetooth 5 2 Mbps & CSA #2<\/td>X <\/strong><\/td>X<\/td><\/tr>
Bluetooth 5 Advertising Extensions<\/td>X<\/strong><\/td>X<\/td><\/tr>
Bluetooth 5 Long Range<\/td>X<\/strong><\/td>X<\/td><\/tr>
Bluetooth 5.1 Direction Finding<\/td>X<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Input supply range (V)<\/td>1.7-5.5<\/strong><\/td>1.7-5.5<\/td><\/tr>
Max temperature (\u00b0C) <\/td>+105<\/strong><\/td>+85<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Applications of nRF52833<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is so much more you could do with nRF52833 if you were to compare it with its peers from the same series! Here are just some to name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n