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NXP Semiconductors QN9030HN/001Z
- Part No.:
- QN9030HN/001Z
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- RF Transceiver ICs
- Package:
- 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
QN9030HN/001Z.pdf
- Description:
- IC RF TXRX+MCU BLE 40HVQFN
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Product details
Overview
QN9030HN/001Z from NXP Semiconductors is an Arm® Cortex®-M4 based Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 wireless microcontroller with 320 KB embedded Flash, 88 KB SRAM, and ultra-low-power operation (350 nA deep power-down current). It integrates a 2.4 GHz BLE 5.0 transceiver, dual-channel PDM microphone interface with voice activity detection, 12-bit ADC, AES-128/256 security engine, and supports up to eight simultaneous BLE connections - enabling coin-cell-powered wearable health monitors and smart home sensors.
For engineers reviewing the QN9030HN/001Z datasheet, QN9030HN/001Z pinout, QN9030HN/001Z application, or QN9030HN/001Z equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated pin functions, real-world use-value per application, and two confirmed alternative parts - all grounded in NXP's Rev. 1.2 product data sheet and HVQFN40 pinning documentation.
Technical Context
The QN9030HN/001Z implements a single-core Arm Cortex-M4 CPU operating at up to 48 MHz, with Memory Protection Unit (MPU), Serial Wire Debug (SWD), and system tick timer - optimized for deterministic low-power BLE link-layer timing. Its RF subsystem includes integrated balun, antenna diversity control, and configurable transmit power (−10 dBm to +11 dBm) with −97 dBm receiver sensitivity.
On-chip peripherals include two I²C, two SPI, two USART (one with flow control), 10-channel PWM, RTC with 1 ms wake-up resolution, 19-channel DMA, and a dedicated low-power 32 kHz timer tightly coupled to the BLE link layer - enabling precise timing maintenance across power-down cycles without external components.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Arm Cortex-M4 @ up to 48 MHz - enables real-time BLE stack execution and sensor fusion algorithms without external processor. |
| Memory | 320 KB Flash / 88 KB SRAM - sufficient for BLE 5.0 host + controller stack plus custom application firmware with OTA update support. |
| BLE Compliance | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 - supports 2 Mbps PHY, long-range coding, and eight concurrent connections for mesh-ready edge nodes. |
| Power Consumption | 350 nA deep power-down current - allows >1-year operation on CR2032 coin cell in occupancy-sensing applications with periodic wake-up. |
| RF Performance | −97 dBm RX sensitivity, +11 dBm TX output - ensures robust 30+ meter range in noisy 2.4 GHz environments (e.g., smart lighting hubs). |
| Analog Interface | 8-channel 12-bit ADC @ 190 ksamples/s - supports simultaneous sampling of biometric sensors (ECG, temperature, battery voltage) with DMA offload. |
| Audio Subsystem | Dual-channel PDM interface with hardware voice activity detector - reduces average power in voice-triggered wearables by disabling full MCU wake-up during silence. |
Pinout & Package
QN9030HN/001Z uses a 6 × 6 mm HVQFN40 package (SOT618-1) with 0.5 mm pitch, lead-free and RoHS compliant. The exposed die pad must be connected to RF ground plane. This variant lacks NFC tag functionality - pins LA and LB are no-connect (n.c.), and RF_IO serves as the sole antenna interface.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| RF_IO (Pin 37) | RF Transceiver Interface | Single-ended 2.4 GHz antenna connection point; requires matching network to 50 Ω; supports antenna diversity via ADE/ADO outputs. |
| XTAL_P / XTAL_N (Pins 1–2) | 32 MHz Crystal Oscillator | Drives main system clock; internal capacitors eliminate need for external load caps - simplifies layout and improves radio frequency stability. |
| XTAL_32K_P / XTAL_32K_N (Pins 33–34) | 32.768 kHz RTC Crystal | Provides precise timing reference for BLE advertising intervals and RTC wake-up during deep power-down modes. |
| VDD(RADIO) / VSS(RF) (Pins 35, 36, 38) | RF Power & Ground | Dedicated supply and ground planes isolate sensitive RF circuitry from digital noise - critical for meeting BLE radiated emission limits. |
| PIO14/ADC0 – PIO19/ADC5 (Pins 17–23) | ADC Input Channels | Eight configurable analog inputs (ADC0–ADC5 plus internal temp/battery sensors); support single/multi-channel sequences with DMA-triggered reads. |
| RSTN (Pin 27) | Active-Low Reset Input | Asynchronous reset signal; must be held low ≥100 ns after power stabilization - enables reliable cold-start in battery-powered systems. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated BLE 5.0 Radio | Eliminates external transceiver and RF front-end - reduces BOM count by ≥7 components and PCB area by >25 mm². |
| Dual-Channel PDM + VAD | Hardware voice activity detection triggers MCU wake only on speech - cuts average current in voice remotes from 25 µA to <3 µA. |
| Deep Power-Down Mode | 350 nA quiescent current with GPIO wake-up - enables multi-year battery life in wireless occupancy sensors with infrequent reporting. |
| Secure Boot & AES Engine | 128/192/256-bit AES acceleration and eFuse-stored key - meets PSA Level 2 requirements for firmware integrity and secure OTA updates. |
| Peripheral Flexibility | 22 GPIOs with multiple alternate functions (I²C, SPI, USART, PWM, ADC, ISO7816) - supports rapid prototyping across sensor, audio, and smart card reader designs. |
Applications
| Wireless Health Monitor | Smart Lighting Controller |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Wearable wristband measuring heart rate, skin temperature, and motion using optical and analog sensors. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central BLE 5.0 MCU executing sensor fusion, BLE advertising, and secure OTA updates - synchronized to 32.768 kHz RTC for consistent 100-ms measurement intervals. Use Value: 320 KB Flash stores full BLE stack + proprietary algorithm; 88 KB SRAM buffers sensor data between BLE connection events; 350 nA deep power-down extends CR2032 life to 18 months. |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered Zigbee-to-BLE bridge controlling LED drivers in residential lighting systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role controller managing BLE GATT server for smartphone commissioning and 2.4 GHz RF coexistence with Zigbee radios via antenna diversity control. Use Value: Integrated RF balun and −97 dBm sensitivity ensure reliable BLE pairing within 10 m despite 2.4 GHz interference; 10-channel PWM drives RGBW LED dimming without external timers. |
| Occupancy Sensor Node | Personal Healthcare Gateway |
|
Use Scenario: Wall-mounted PIR + ultrasonic occupancy detector transmitting presence status every 5 minutes to cloud via BLE mesh. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Ultra-low-power node with 32-bit RTC wake-up timer and GPIO-triggered interrupt - maintains BLE advertising state while drawing <1 µA average current. Use Value: Dedicated 32 kHz low-power timer runs for >1 year on coin cell; antenna diversity (ADE/ADO) mitigates multipath fading in metal-rich office environments. |
Use Scenario: Portable hub aggregating BLE data from blood pressure cuff, glucose meter, and pulse oximeter for HIPAA-compliant transmission to EHR systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure BLE central device with AES-256 encryption, SHA-256 hashing, and eFuse key storage - enforcing end-to-end data confidentiality during BLE connection. Use Value: Hardware crypto engine accelerates TLS handshake by 4× vs software-only; dual USARTs enable simultaneous BLE and UART-to-USB bridging without CPU overhead. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 wireless MCU applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| QN9090HN | 640 KB Flash / 152 KB SRAM; identical peripheral set and RF specs - no NFC tag. | Supports larger BLE mesh applications requiring extended GATT database or multi-protocol stacks. | Select when firmware size exceeds 320 KB or additional RAM is needed for complex sensor fusion. |
| nRF52833 DK | 64 MHz Cortex-M4, 512 KB Flash / 128 KB RAM; Nordic SoftDevice stack; different pinout and SDK ecosystem. | Better suited for high-throughput BLE audio streaming or Thread/Matter gateway roles. | Choose if existing Nordic SDK investment exists or if higher CPU throughput is required for concurrent protocols. |
Compared with QN9030HN/001Z, QN9090HN offers double memory for complex BLE mesh deployments, while nRF52833 DK provides higher clock speed and Nordic's mature ecosystem - but both require PCB redesign due to non-pin-compatible HVQFN40 footprints and distinct power domain layouts.
Availability
QN9030HN/001Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless health monitors, smart lighting controllers, occupancy sensor nodes, and personal healthcare gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for QN9030HN/001Z includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets - with over 20 years of wireless MCU innovation.
The QN9030HN/001Z belongs to NXP's QN90xx Bluetooth Low Energy wireless MCU family, designed specifically for ultra-low-power, secure, and cost-optimized edge devices in battery-constrained consumer and medical applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the Arm Cortex-M4 core in QN9030HN/001Z?
The QN9030HN/001Z integrates an Arm Cortex-M4 core rated for operation up to 48 MHz. This frequency is fully supported across the entire industrial temperature range (−40 °C to +125 °C) and enables deterministic execution of BLE 5.0 protocol stacks alongside real-time sensor processing tasks without throttling. The core includes a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface for secure development and validation of QN9030HN/001Z-based systems.
Does QN9030HN/001Z include an integrated NFC tag?
No, QN9030HN/001Z does not include an integrated NFC tag. Per NXP's ordering information table, only the QN9030THN variant features the embedded NTAG I²C device. In QN9030HN/001Z, pins LA and LB are designated as no-connect (n.c.), confirming the absence of NFC functionality. This simplifies layout and reduces cost for applications where NFC tap-to-pair is unnecessary - such as standalone BLE sensors or lighting controls.
What is the deep power-down current specification for QN9030HN/001Z, and how is wake-up implemented?
QN9030HN/001Z achieves a deep power-down current of 350 nA with wake-up capability via GPIO interrupts. This mode powers down the CPU, flash, SRAM, and most peripherals while retaining RTC and low-power timer operation. Wake-up is triggered by configured GPIO edges (rising/falling/both) or by the 32.768 kHz RTC alarm - enabling precise, ultra-low-power scheduling in battery-operated devices like wireless occupancy sensors where QN9030HN/001Z remains dormant >99.9% of the time.
Which crystal oscillators are required for full QN9030HN/001Z operation?
QN9030HN/001Z requires two crystals: a 32 MHz fundamental-mode crystal connected to XTAL_P/XTAL_N (Pins 1–2) for the main system clock and RF timing, and a 32.768 kHz tuning-fork crystal on XTAL_32K_P/XTAL_32K_N (Pins 33–34) for RTC and BLE advertising interval accuracy. Both crystals operate with internal load capacitors - eliminating external caps and reducing bill-of-materials count while maintaining ±20 ppm frequency stability over temperature for reliable QN9030HN/001Z radio performance.
How many ADC channels does QN9030HN/001Z support, and what is their resolution and sampling rate?
QN9030HN/001Z supports eight ADC input channels (ADC0–ADC5 plus internal temperature and battery sensors) with 12-bit resolution and a maximum sampling rate of 190 ksamples/s. The ADC supports hardware-triggered sequences, continuous conversion mode, and DMA-linked transfers - allowing QN9030HN/001Z to acquire synchronized multi-sensor data (e.g., ECG + temperature + motion) without CPU intervention, thereby minimizing active time and extending battery life in portable health devices.
QN9030HN/001Z Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Type:
- TxRx + MCU
- RF Family/Standard:
- Bluetooth
- Protocol:
- Bluetooth v5.0
- Modulation:
- -
- Frequency:
- 2.4GHz
- Data Rate (Max):
- 2Mbps
- Power - Output:
- 11dBm
- Sensitivity:
- -97dBm
- Memory Size:
- 320kB Flash, 88kB RAM
- Serial Interfaces:
- I2C, SPI, PWM, UART
- GPIO:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.9V ~ 3.6V
- Current - Receiving:
- 4.3mA
- Current - Transmitting:
- 7.4mA ~ 20.3mA
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 40-HVQFN (6x6)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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