Key features
- All NORA-B1 series module pins are available at connectors
- Two mikroBUS™ sockets for add-on boards
- Qwiic connector for I2C accessories
- 64 Mbit QSPI flash
- Power measurement headers
- Can be powered through USB, external power supply, or coin cell battery
- Connectors for debugger (Arm CoreSight 10 + TagConnect style)
- Alpha Micro technical support offered for maximum benefit from your kit
The MINI-NORA-B1 evaluation kit offers standalone functionality for the NORA-B1 series module, powered by the Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 dual-core RF System on Chip (SoC).
Ideal for Bluetooth® 5.2 Low Energy (LE), Thread or Zigbee projects, this kit serves as an excellent starting point. It grants easy access to all features of the modules via the evaluation board. Power and virtual COM ports are supplied through a USB connection, while another USB connector supports power and links to the NORA-B1 USB peripheral feature. Users benefit from two buttons, a user RGB-LED, 64 Mbit external flash memory and a reset button. Additionally, all GPIO signals are accessible through two mikroBUS form factor compatible sockets or 2.54 mm pitch holes/headers, facilitating the use of mikroBUS add-on boards. Integration of I2C sensors is seamless via the Qwiic system connector. Current sense resistors enable precise current measurement into the module and shield. External debugging is facilitated through either the 2x5 on 1.27mm center connector (Arm CoreSight 10 style) or the TagConnect TC2030-CTX-NL style connector.
For evaluating the NORA-B1 module with an external antenna or with a board compatible with Arduino UNO shields, consider the EVK-NORA-B1 evaluation kit, which also includes an on-board debugger.
