How To Get Started With nRF5340 Module Program Coding and Compiling

 Intro:

As the chipset of nRF5340 is built by Dual Core structure (net core and application core), we need to proceed the coding and compiling process individually to net core & application core.

After the coding and compiling process done, we could get the separate zephyr.hex file respectively which are used for BLE module FW.

 Firmware Development Steps : Code Building / Compiling

Case Study :　

    NON-Audio Project

　　nRFConnect SDK V2.1.2

    Nordic Example code -“hci_rpmsg” & “peripheral_uart”

1. Nordic example code of “hci_rpmsg” extracted for coding and we will get zephyr.hex file for net core
2. Nordic example code of “peripheral_uart” extracted for coding and we will get zephyr.hex file for application core

Step 1. Net core Layer

1a) Activate “Open VS Code” IDE in NCS V2.1.2

1b) Select “Add an existing application” and extract “hci_rpmsg” file moving forward

1c) Click “Add Build Configuration” icon

1d) Select “nrf5340dk_nrf5340_cpunet” and check Nordic boards, then Execute “Build Configuration”

1e) zephyr.hex file is successfully generated for net core layer if the coding process is properly executed

Step 2. Application core Layer:

2a) Activate “Open VS Code” IDE in NCS V2.1.2

2b) Select “Add an existing application” and extract “peripheral_uart” file moving forward

2c) Click “Add Build Configuration” icon

2d) Select “nrf5340dk_nrf5340_cpuapp” and check Nordic boards, then Execute “Build Configuration”

2e) zephyr.hex file is successfully generated for application core layer if the coding process is properly executed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find more nRF5340 module development resources in below link

How To Get started with MDBT53/53V Demo Board Set up (MDBT53-DB-40/MDBT53V-DB-40)

How To USE Nordic Connect SDK (NCS) Flashing Built Code into nRF5340 Module

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

How To Get started with MDBT53/53V Demo Board Set up (MDBT53-DB-40 /MDBT53V-DB-40)

Here provides the easy introduction to the article of Hardware & Firmware Set upwith step-by-step guideline for nRF5340 Module demo board

MDBT53-DB-40/MDBT53V-DB-40

1. Hardware Set Up

2. Software Kits Resource & Preparation

3. To recognize your nRFConnect SDK version case by case

 

1. Hardware Set Up

 

• 1 x Nordic nRF5340-DK Board: PCA10095(2.0.0)

• 1 x MDBT53-DB-40 or 1x MDBT53V-DB-40

• 1 x IDC Wire 

• 1 x Power Micro USB 

• 1 x Power Mini USB 

 

**Reminder:

Both “Nordic nRF5340-DK” and “Raytac MDBT53/53V Demo BD”

should be included into the working network for program development.

 

 

Where to buy MDBT53-DB-40 , MDBT53V-DB-40
MDBT53-DB-40 (nRF5340 Solution)
MDBT53V-DB-40 (nRF5340 Solution)

 

• Using Nordic DK as J-Link ( nRF5340 DK ONLY) Connects with MDBT53/53V DB by IDC wire.

• Powered up MDBT53/53V DB by Mini USB wire.

• Powered up the nRF5340-DK by Micro USB wire.

 

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  MDBT53-DB-40 Schematic Diagram

   

  

   

  MDBT53V-DB-40 Schematic Diagram

   

  

   

  1. Software Kits Resource & Preparation

  Download nRF Connect For Desktop (Please Click Me)

  Download nRF Command Line Tools (Please Click Me)

   

  Preparation

   

  1. Prepared with the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop

   

   

  2. Prepared with the latest version of nRF Command Line Tools

   

  

   

   **Note: SEGGER J-LINK Upgrade message might pop up while you’re doing above download.

   If you’re initiating Segger Embedded Studio (SES) application, please check the guideline here 

   

  3. Locate all the necessary kits for programming in PC (Check Software/Application list)

  

   

  1.3  To recognize your nRFConnect SDK version case by case

   

  Intro: The preparation of nRF Connect SDK Vx.x.x(NCS SDK version, ) and Nordic Example code will help you get through the program code building and trace debug in VS Code IDE or Segger Embedded Studio IDE. Here’s the brief way to recognize your nRFConnect SDK version which suits your project development.

   

  Step1.

   

    Activated your “nRF Connect for Desktop” >> “Toolchain Manager” >> “Open” >> “Install”

   

  (**Note: The development nRF Connect SDK(NCS) provides with free VS Code IDE and Segger Embedded Studio IDE as compiling system)

   

  

   

  Step2.

  To recognize your project is with or without Audio inquiry and download the “nRF Connect SDK(NCS)” by the following classification.

   

  A.) Project with Non-Audio case

   

  Option1. Go with NCS V1.9.1 (Included) and previous version.

  There’re either “Open VS Code” or “Open Segger Embedded Studio” IDE options could be selected for program coding.

  

  Option2. Go with NCS V2.0.0(included) and the later.

   There’s simply “Open VS Code” IDE that could be run for program coding.

   

  

   

   

  B.) Project with “Audio” inquiry

  
  

  You would only have option of NCS V2.0.0(included) and the later version working in “Open VS Code” IDE.

  

   

  Step3.

   Please make sure the nRFConnect SDK is installed at same base directory with compiling system  (the root of Open VS Code)

   

  (This is using D:\ncs-work base as example.)

   

   If the base is not directing to the same, do “Select directory’” to re-direct the route.

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Step4.

   

  nRFConnect SDK Vx.x.x Download ready

   

  

   

Find more information about nRF5340 Module firmware development resources in below link!

"How To USE Nordic Connect SDK (NCS) Flashing Built Code into nRF5340 Module"

"How To Get Started With nRF5340 Module Program Coding and Compiling"

Edited by Jocelyn Tsai / Account Manager

 Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

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A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Nordic nRF5340 Module MDBT53 and MDBT53V By Raytac Corporation

Nordic nF5340 is the first wireless SoC with dual core processors which aimed to optimized the performance of complex IoT applications and LE audios. The dual core contains a 1MB Flash / 512K RAM M4F MCU for application processor and another 256K Flash / 64K RAM for network. This structure remarkable optimized the performance also low power efficiency.

Raytac released 5 modules with 2 form factors, MDBT53 and MDBT53V,  with different antenna options for selection. The modules deployed nRF53 SoC supports high-speed SPI, QSPI, USB, I2C, I2S, and NFC interface and 105°C industrial temperature specification. BT5.3 pre-qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec (MIC)/KC/SRRC/NCC pre-certified is a MUST for all Raytac modules.

MDBT53 is a System-on-Module (aka SoM) with a good size of 9.3mm x 14.3mm and 48 GPIO which is an ideal dimension to fit in most applications. MDBT53 provides 3 antenna options, Chip antenna; PCB antenna; and u.FL connector for external antenna which deliver a maximum feasibility for most IoT projects.

MDBT53-1M (Chip Antenna)

MDBT53-P1M (PCB Antenna)

MDBT53-U1M (u.FL Connector for External Antenna) 

MDBT53V is designated for the application which has a space constraint design. A 7.8mm x 12.4mm with 25 GPIO is small enough to offer the opportunity of employing nRF5340 modules in the project. MDBT53V provides 2 options of antenna, Chip and PCB, for developers’ selection which is capable of optimizing the project plan in terms of performance and budgetary. 

MDBT53V-1M (Chip Antenna)

MDBT53V-P1M (PCB Antenna)

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com. email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

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1. MDBT53V-1M / MDBT53V-P1M

2. MDBT50-512K / MDBT50-P512K

3. MDBT50-256R / MDBT50-P256R

4. MDBT42-512K / MDBT42-P512K

The major description of this PCN is refer to improve the tray strength. Apart from the SMT tray feeder program may need to re-setup and MOQ will changed from 88pcs/tray to 120pc/tray,  there is no further function, quality or safety regulation is affected. 

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 

(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)

www.raytac.com. email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Nordic nRF5340 Module By Raytac Corporation

       Bluetooth technology has been developing over decades, Nordic nRF5340 no doubt is the most important edge cutting wireless evolution released in 2020 since then. Throughout the common either audio or data Bluetooth transmission to advanced data & audio connection between devices, IoT applications now have already been derived from past simple purpose toward contemporary comprehensive and complex implements in either commercial or industrial fields.

      Raytac Corporation, a Taiwan based module maker, has been adopting Nordic solutions spectrum a number of modules incorporating different form factors, antenna options and feature modules. Integrating nRF5340 IC mass production has begun and Raytac is hereby is glad to announce that there are a total of 5 modules being released with 2 kinds of form factors, MDBT53 and MDBT53V.

      MDBT53 is a System-on-Module (aka SoM) with a good size of 9.3mm x 14.3mm and 48 GPIO which is an ideal dimension to fit in most applications. MDBT53 provides 3 antenna options, Chip antenna; PCB antenna; and u.FL connector for external antenna which deliver a maximum feasibility for most IoT projects.

      MDBT53V is designated for the application which has a space constraint design. A 7.8mm x 12.4mm with 25 GPIO is small enough to offer the opportunity of employing nRF5340 modules in the project. In addition, the module offers an extended working temperature of up to +105°C enabling the module to become the most reliable connectivity source for industrial applications. MDBT53V provides 2 options of antenna, Chip and PCB, for developers’ selection which is capable of optimizing the project plan in terms of performance and budgetary. 

      Over the past few years, Raytac experienced the fast changing of Bluetooth technology from BT2 all the way to latest BT5.2; from heavy power consumption to advanced Low Energy. Raytac is determined in its the mission to provide better module service in the aspects of quality, coverage, and stable pipeline to all partners. MDBT53 & MDBT53V, nRF5340 solution modules, an epochal Bluetooth technology which significantly improves the connectivity ability from data transmission toward audio broadcasting which would be the best model to provide technology that could benefit and contribute to people’s lives.

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF52 & nRF51 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805 & nRF51822)
www.raytac.com. email: cs@raytac.com. Tel: +886.2.3234.0208