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NXP Semiconductors QN9030THN/001Z
- Part No.:
- QN9030THN/001Z
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- RF Transceiver ICs
- Package:
- 40-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
QN9030THN/001Z.pdf
- Description:
- IC RF TXRX+MCU BLE 40HVQFN
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Product details
Overview
QN9030THN/001Z from NXP Semiconductors is an ultra-low-power Arm® Cortex®-M4 based Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 wireless microcontroller with integrated NFC tag, 320 KB Flash, 88 KB RAM, and -97 dBm receiver sensitivity. It supports eight simultaneous BLE connections, operates at up to 48 MHz, and enables coin-cell-powered wearable and sensor applications.
For engineers reviewing the QN9030THN/001Z datasheet, QN9030THN/001Z pinout, QN9030THN/001Z application, or QN9030THN/001Z equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated pin functions, confirmed low-power operating modes (350 nA deep power-down), NFC-enabled secure provisioning, and precise alternative selection guidance for BLE+NTAG system-on-chip designs.
Technical Context
The QN9030THN/001Z integrates a Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 transceiver compliant with 2 Mbps data rate and -97 dBm sensitivity, paired with an Arm Cortex-M4 CPU running at up to 48 MHz and featuring NVIC, MPU, and SWD debug. Its RF subsystem includes integrated balun, antenna diversity control, and dedicated 32 kHz XTAL oscillator for BLE timing retention during power-down.
On-chip peripherals include dual I²C, dual SPI, dual USART, 10-channel PWM, 12-bit 8-channel ADC (190 ksamples/s), PDM digital microphone interface with hardware voice activity detection, AES-128/256 security engine, SHA-1/SHA-256 accelerator, and embedded NTAG I²C device compliant with NFC Forum Type 2 - all accessible via 22 GPIOs in HVQFN40 package.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Arm Cortex-M4 @ up to 48 MHz - enables real-time BLE stack execution and application processing without external host. |
| Memory | 320 KB Flash / 88 KB SRAM - sufficient for BLE 5.0 stack + application firmware with OTA update support. |
| BLE Radio | BLE 5.0 compliant, -97 dBm sensitivity, +11 dBm max TX power, 2 Mbps PHY - ensures robust link budget and high-throughput sensor streaming. |
| Low-Power Modes | Deep power-down current = 350 nA with IO wake-up - extends coin-cell battery life to multi-year operation in periodic sensing nodes. |
| NFC Interface | Integrated NTAG I²C (NFC Forum Type 2) - enables touch-to-pair, secure credential loading, and out-of-band configuration without additional ICs. |
| Analog Peripherals | 12-bit 8-channel ADC (190 ksamples/s), dual PDM microphone input with VAD, analog comparator, temp/battery sensors - supports voice, environmental, and health monitoring. |
| Supply Range | 1.9 V to 3.6 V - compatible with standard coin cells (CR2032), Li-ion single-cell, and regulated 3.3 V rails. |
Pinout & Package
HVQFN40 package (6 × 6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), lead-free and RoHS compliant, with exposed die pad connected to RF ground plane.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| LA / LB | NFC Antenna Interface | Dedicated differential inputs for external NFC loop antenna - enables Type 2 tag operation without discrete NFC frontend. |
| RF_IO | RF Transceiver I/O | Single-pin 2.4 GHz RF interface with integrated balun - simplifies matching network and reduces PCB footprint. |
| XTAL_P / XTAL_N | 32 MHz Crystal Oscillator | Drives main system clock and BLE radio timing; internal capacitors eliminate need for external load caps. |
| XTAL_32K_P / XTAL_32K_N | 32.768 kHz Crystal Oscillator | Provides precise timing reference for RTC and BLE sleep clock - maintains connection intervals during deep power-down. |
| PIO0–PIO21 | Configurable GPIO | 22 multifunction pins supporting UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, PDM, ISO7816, IR blaster, and antenna diversity control. |
| VDD(RADIO) / VSS(RF) | RF Power/Ground | Isolated analog supply and ground for radio section - minimizes noise coupling into sensitive RX path. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| BLE 5.0 + NFC Coexistence | Integrated NTAG and BLE radio share antenna resources via configurable diversity control - eliminates separate NFC chip and reduces BOM cost by $0.35–$0.60. |
| Ultra-Low-Power Audio Processing | Dual-channel PDM interface with hardware voice activity detector (VAD) - cuts audio subsystem power by >70% vs. continuous sampling in voice-triggered wearables. |
| Secure Boot & Runtime Security | AES-128/256 engine + SHA-1/SHA-256 accelerator + eFuse-stored key - enables encrypted OTA updates and certified device identity for healthcare compliance. |
| Robust Power Management | Dedicated DCDC converter with FB/LX pins + 8-level brown-out detection - sustains operation across wide battery discharge curve (2.0 V–3.6 V) with no reset glitches. |
| Debug & Development Support | Serial Wire Debug (SWD) with 8 breakpoints + Serial Wire Output (SWO) trace - enables real-time BLE packet analysis and low-overhead profiling in production firmware. |
Applications
| Wireless Health Monitor | Smart Home Sensor Node |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Continuous heart rate and SpO₂ monitoring in wrist-worn patch using optical sensors and BLE streaming. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central BLE SoC managing sensor acquisition, signal processing, secure data transmission, and NFC-based calibration token exchange. Use Value: 350 nA deep power-down between measurements extends CR2032 battery life beyond 18 months; integrated VAD reduces audio-related power in voice-activated mode. |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered occupancy and temperature sensor deployed in HVAC ducts or ceiling tiles. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Autonomous edge node performing local threshold detection, BLE advertising, and NFC-triggered parameter reconfiguration. Use Value: Integrated 12-bit ADC and temperature sensor eliminate external signal conditioning; NTAG allows field technicians to update thresholds via smartphone tap. |
| Wearable Voice Assistant | Secure Access Token Device |
|
Use Scenario: Compact earbud with wake-word detection, voice command relay, and low-latency audio feedback. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-PDM microphone controller with hardware VAD, BLE 5.0 2 Mbps uplink, and 48 MHz M4 core for on-device keyword spotting. Use Value: PDM+VAD offloads CPU during silence, reducing average current to <12 µA; 2 Mbps PHY cuts voice packet latency by 50% vs. BLE 4.2. |
Use Scenario: Tamper-resistant physical access fob supporting BLE pairing and NFC tap-for-authentication. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-interface secure element with BLE 5.0 advertising, NTAG Type 2 emulation, and AES-256 encrypted credential storage. Use Value: Single-chip replaces discrete MCU + NFC tag + secure element - reduces size to 6×6 mm and meets ISO/IEC 14443-A physical layer requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Bluetooth Low Energy + NFC wireless MCU applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| QN9090THN | 640 KB Flash / 152 KB RAM; identical peripheral set and NTAG integration - higher memory headroom for complex BLE mesh or concurrent protocol stacks. | Preferred for applications requiring OTA firmware redundancy, larger RTOS partitions, or dual-role (central + peripheral) BLE operation. | Select QN9090THN when firmware size exceeds 280 KB or when future feature expansion requires >120 KB free RAM. |
| CC2652RB | No integrated NFC; 352 KB Flash / 80 KB RAM; different RF architecture (integrated crystal-less BAW resonator); TI's SimpleLink BLE5 SDK instead of NXP MCUXpresso. | Suitable for cost-sensitive BLE sensor hubs where NFC provisioning is handled externally or omitted entirely. | Choose CC2652RB only if NFC is unnecessary and TI's ecosystem/toolchain alignment outweighs QN9030THN/001Z's integrated security and audio features. |
Compared with QN9090THN, QN9030THN/001Z trades memory capacity for lower unit cost while retaining identical BLE/NFC/peripheral functionality; versus CC2652RB, it provides native NFC, stronger cryptographic acceleration, and hardware VAD - making it superior for secure, voice-aware, or tap-provisioned edge devices.
Availability
QN9030THN/001Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless health monitors, smart home sensor nodes, wearable voice assistants, and secure access token devices requiring stable component supply, long-lifecycle support, and qualified automotive-grade reliability.
Supply support for QN9030THN/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 30 years of RF and microcontroller innovation.
The QN9030THN/001Z belongs to NXP's QN90xx BLE wireless MCU family, designed specifically for ultra-low-power, NFC-enhanced, sensor-rich edge devices where single-chip integration, security, and battery longevity are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum transmit power and corresponding current draw for QN9030THN/001Z?
QN9030THN/001Z supports configurable BLE transmit power up to +11 dBm at 20.3 mA, +3 dBm at 9.4 mA, and 0 dBm at 7.4 mA. These values are measured under typical 3.3 V supply conditions and reflect actual RF output capability without external PA - enabling optimized range vs. battery life trade-offs in final design.
Does QN9030THN/001Z support Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates?
Yes, QN9030THN/001Z supports secure OTA code download via its 320 KB embedded Flash memory. The device implements bootloader-resident update logic compatible with NXP's MCUXpresso SDK, allowing authenticated and encrypted firmware images to be delivered over BLE without interrupting application execution.
How does the integrated NTAG in QN9030THN/001Z differ from standalone NFC tags?
QN9030THN/001Z embeds an NFC Forum Type 2-compliant NTAG I²C device directly on-die, sharing power and ground with the MCU core. Unlike discrete tags, it enables synchronized BLE+NFC operation, secure key exchange between interfaces, and unified firmware control - eliminating inter-chip timing skew and reducing PCB area by >30 mm².
What is the role of the 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator in QN9030THN/001Z?
The 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator in QN9030THN/001Z provides the precision timing reference for the Real-Time Clock (RTC) and BLE sleep clock. It remains active during deep power-down mode, allowing the device to maintain accurate connection intervals and wake precisely for scheduled BLE events - critical for sub-µA average current in periodic sensor applications.
Can QN9030THN/001Z operate from a single CR2032 coin cell?
Yes, QN9030THN/001Z operates across 1.9 V to 3.6 V and achieves 350 nA deep power-down current with IO wake-up. Combined with its integrated DCDC converter and low-active-current BLE radio (4.3 mA RX), it supports multi-year operation on a standard CR2032 coin cell in duty-cycled sensor applications - validated per NXP AN12347 application note.
QN9030THN/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)
QN9030THN/001Z FAQ
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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