NXP Semiconductors QN9090-001-T10

Overview

QN9090-001-T10 from NXP is a Bluetooth 5.0 System-on-Chip module with integrated Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU (48 MHz), 640 KB flash, 152 KB SRAM, and optional NFC Forum Type 2 Tag functionality - designed for ultra-low-power wearable and healthcare devices requiring robust -97 dBm RX sensitivity and +11 dBm TX output power.

For engineers reviewing the QN9090-001-T10 datasheet, QN9090-001-T10 pinout, QN9090-001-T10 application, or QN9090-001-T10 equivalent, key selection criteria include BLE 5.0 2 Mbps PHY support, integrated DC/DC converter, PDM-based voice activity detection, ISO7816 interface, and mezzanine-module form factor with pre-certified RF layout.

Technical Context

The QN9090-001-T10 implements a dual-mode BLE 5.0 transceiver with antenna diversity support and integrates an Arm Cortex-M4 core with Memory Protection Unit (MPU), enabling secure concurrent execution of BLE stack and application firmware. It includes dedicated hardware accelerators for AES-128/256, SHA-256, and true random number generation.

Its system architecture features a quad-SPI flash interface (SPIFI), two low-power wake-up timers, real-time clock, battery and temperature sensors, and a 12-bit 8-channel ADC - all managed via a centralized power management controller supporting multiple sleep modes with sub-μA retention current.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

QN9090-001-T10 is a mezzanine-style module based on the QN9090T SoC in 40-pin HVQFN (6 mm × 6 mm, 0.85 mm height). The module integrates matching network, balun, and PCB trace antenna - pinout follows the underlying QN9090T die mapping with dedicated VBAT, VDD_IO, VDD_CORE, and RF_OUT pins routed to edge connectors.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Bluetooth 5.0 SoC applications.

Compared with QN9090-001-T10, the QN9090T offers identical core functionality but demands RF design validation, while the nRF52840 DK provides higher clock speed and flash but omits NFC and ISO7816 - making QN9090-001-T10 optimal for certified, NFC-enabled, secure edge node deployments.

Availability

QN9090-001-T10 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wearable health monitors, sports fitness trackers, smart home beacons, and HID remote controls requiring stable component supply and pre-validated RF performance.

Supply support for QN9090-001-T10 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 company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

QN9090-001-T10 belongs to NXP's QN series of intelligent Bluetooth LE SoCs - engineered specifically for battery-constrained, NFC-enhanced edge devices demanding simultaneous processing, sensing, and secure wireless communication.

FAQ

What is the RF certification status of the QN9090-001-T10 module?

QN9090-001-T10 is a pre-certified module with FCC ID 2AJ8M-QN9090T10, IC 4112A-QN9090T10, CE RED, and RCM compliance. Its integrated antenna and matching network eliminate the need for end-product RF re-certification - significantly accelerating time-to-market for wearable and medical devices using QN9090-001-T10.

Does QN9090-001-T10 support Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates?

Yes, QN9090-001-T10 supports secure OTA updates via its 640 KB flash memory architecture, which includes dedicated bootloader and dual-bank update partitions. The hardware AES-256 engine encrypts update payloads, and the MCUXpresso SDK provides production-ready OTA example applications - ensuring robust field upgrades for QN9090-001-T10-based products.

Can QN9090-001-T10 operate without external crystal oscillators?

QN9090-001-T10 integrates both a 32 MHz crystal oscillator circuit and a 32.768 kHz free-running oscillator, but requires external 32 MHz and 32.768 kHz crystals for full BLE 5.0 timing accuracy and low-power RTC operation. The internal RC oscillators are not qualified for BLE radio timing - so external crystals remain mandatory for QN9090-001-T10 compliance.

How does the NFC capability of QN9090-001-T10 function during battery depletion?

The NFC Forum Type 2 Tag in QN9090-001-T10 operates passively using energy harvested from the NFC reader's RF field - meaning it remains functional even when the main battery is fully depleted. This enables device commissioning, diagnostics, and firmware recovery for QN9090-001-T10 throughout its entire lifecycle, including end-of-life servicing.

Is the QN9090-001-T10 module compatible with standard mezzanine carrier boards?

QN9090-001-T10 uses a standardized 2×15-pin 0.8 mm pitch mezzanine connector footprint aligned with NXP's reference carrier layouts. It is mechanically and electrically compatible with OM15080-QN9090 USB dongle baseboards and QN9090DK development platforms - allowing rapid prototyping and reuse of existing carrier infrastructure for QN9090-001-T10 integration.