The nRF52840 Series Protector is an affordable, versatile usb development protector for Bluetooth, low-power, antenna, 802.15.4 and user-specific 2.4hz applications using nRF52840 SOCs. This protector is the perfect target hardware for use with nrf connectivity, for desktop support of all short-range wireless standards used with nordic devices. The protector is designed to be used as a wireless hardware device and in conjunction with nrf connectivity for desktop computers. It provides access to a subset of the gpio pins through a toothed structure at the edge of the board. Characteristics and advantages Bluetooth 5 Ready multi-protocol radio: 2Mbps Data rate Long range Advertising expansion Channel selection algorithm #2 (csa #2) ieee 802.15.4 radio support: thread, zigbee ARM M4 v8 with floating point support DSP instruction set Onboard usb boot loader, button-free support ARM crypttocell CC310 15 GPIOs are available through edge tooth structure The usb port connects directly to the nRF52840 soc Integrated 2.4 GHz printed circuit board antenna 1 user programmable button 1 user programmable rgb led 1 user programmable led 1.7v to 5.5v operation is available from usb or externally Apply Advanced personal fitness The health of the connection Connected home sensors and controllers Industrial iot sensors and controllers Advanced remote Game controller Virtual/augmented reality applications