NXP Semiconductors QN9080-001-M17AZ

Overview

QN9080-001-M17 from NXP Semiconductors is an ultra-low-power Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC-enabled System-in-Package (SiP) module integrating QN9080 SoC and NT3H2211 NFC tag IC. It delivers -92.7 dBm RX sensitivity at 1 Mbps, +2 dBm TX output, 512 KB flash/128 KB SRAM, and operates from 1.67–3.6 V across -40 °C to +85 °C - designed for compact wearable and beacon applications requiring certified wireless connectivity and tap-to-pair functionality.

For engineers reviewing the QN9080-001-M17 datasheet, QN9080-001-M17 pinout, QN9080-001-M17 application, or QN9080-001-M17 equivalent, this page provides verified technical context, validated pin functions, real-world use cases, and confirmed alternative options for BLE/NFC SiP selection in space-constrained, battery-powered designs.

Technical Context

The QN9080-001-M17 combines a 32 MHz Arm Cortex-M4F core with Fusion Signal Processor (FSP) for sensor fusion offload and an integrated NT3H2211 NFC Forum Type 2 Tag IC supporting I²C interface and energy harvesting. Its RF subsystem includes a monolithic 2.4 GHz antenna, integrated 32 MHz and 32.768 kHz crystals, and hardware-accelerated BLE 5.0 protocol stack with support for 16 simultaneous links and secure connections.

Power architecture features dual low-power modes: 1 µA wake-up-by-GPIO power-down and 2.5 µA wake-up-by-RTC/sleep-timer mode, enabled by on-chip DC-DC converter and LDO. Analog peripherals include 8-channel 16-bit ADC, two ultra-low-power comparators, and capacitive touch sensing - all accessible via 32 GPIOs with configurable pull-ups/pull-downs.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

QN9080-001-M17 uses a 54-pin LFLGA package (6 × 9.7 × 1.17 mm) with exposed ground pads (pins 45–47, 51–54) and dedicated RF/NFC terminals including ANT_IN (pin 23), RF_OUT (pin 24), LA/LB (pins 7/6), NTAG_FD (pin 37), and NTAG_VCC (pin 39). The module integrates internal antenna ground connections (ANT_Pin1–3, pins 48–50).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar BLE + NFC SiP applications.

Compared with QN9080-001-M17, QN9028-001-M17 sacrifices BLE 5.0 and FSP for lower cost and footprint compatibility, while DA1469x demands full RF/NFC integration but delivers greater memory headroom and protocol evolution - making QN9080-001-M17 optimal for certified, minimal-footprint BLE 5.0 + NFC deployments.

Availability

QN9080-001-M17 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for health wearables, smart home beacons, retail proximity tags, and sports trackers requiring stable component supply, FCC/CE/IC/MIC modular certification, and production-ready BLE+NFC integration.

Supply support for QN9080-001-M17 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 deep expertise in RF, NFC, and ultra-low-power MCUs.

The QN9080-001-M17 belongs to NXP's QN90xx ultra-low-power Bluetooth Smart SiP family, engineered to eliminate RF design complexity and accelerate time-to-certification for compact, battery-operated wireless endpoints.

FAQ

What certifications does the QN9080-001-M17 hold?

QN9080-001-M17 holds full modular certifications: FCC ID XXMQN9080M17, IC ID 8764A-QN9080M17, and Japan MIC ID. It is also CE and Bluetooth SIG qualified for Bluetooth 5.0. These certifications apply only when used with its integrated antenna - external antenna use requires new regulatory testing.

Does the QN9080-001-M17 support both BLE central and peripheral roles simultaneously?

Yes, QN9080-001-M17 supports concurrent central and peripheral roles, enabling it to act as a BLE gateway - for example, scanning and connecting to multiple sensors (central) while advertising its own services (peripheral) - with up to 16 simultaneous links managed in hardware.

How is NFC functionality implemented in the QN9080-001-M17?

QN9080-001-M17 integrates the NT3H2211 NFC Forum Type 2 Tag IC alongside the QN9080 SoC. NFC communication occurs over an I²C interface between the two dies; LA/LB pins connect to an external NFC antenna, while NTAG_FD and NTAG_VCC provide field detection and energy harvesting capability.

What is the purpose of the FSP (Fusion Signal Processor) in the QN9080-001-M17?

QN9080-001-M17's Fusion Signal Processor (FSP) is a dedicated hardware accelerator for sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., accelerometer + gyroscope + magnetometer orientation) and lightweight machine learning inference. It offloads computation from the Cortex-M4F core, reducing active current and extending battery life in motion-aware applications.

Can the QN9080-001-M17 operate without external crystals?

Yes - QN9080-001-M17 integrates both a 32 MHz crystal and a 32.768 kHz crystal onboard, eliminating the need for external timing components. This reduces BOM count, PCB area, and qualification effort, and ensures guaranteed timing accuracy for BLE and RTC functions out of the box.