NORDIC

NORDIC

Wireless connectivity and radio ICs

About the manufacturer

Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian semiconductor manufacturer established in 1983. The company developed low-power radio technology and became widely recognised for its wireless SoCs and Bluetooth Low Energy platforms. Its later expansion encompassed cellular IoT connectivity, power-management components, software tools and device-management solutions. Nordic technology supports battery-operated sensors and connected devices designed for long operating life with low energy consumption.

The main technical solutions associated with NORDIC include Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs, wireless microcontrollers and cellular IoT devices. Wireless ICs combine radio circuits with digital processing and power management. Protocol support, link budget, network topology and security define the functionality of the solution. Antenna design and electromagnetic environment strongly affect link quality.

Applications

NORDIC solutions are relevant to applications where component characteristics must be matched to the final equipment:

• IoT devices
• wireless sensors
• building automation
• wearables
• telemetry
• medical electronics

NORDIC products available from Maritex

The Maritex catalogue range listed under NORDIC focuses on the following product groups: Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs; wireless microcontrollers; cellular IoT devices. Individual models may differ in electrical specifications, mechanical construction and integration requirements.

Available product groups include:

• Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs
• wireless microcontrollers
• cellular IoT devices
• development kits

Confirm radio standards and bands, transmit power, receiver sensitivity, energy consumption, memory and peripherals. Finished products also require regulatory compliance and firmware-maintenance planning. The exact variant should always be selected using its full part number and model-specific documentation.