Cutting edge Nordic Semiconductor SoC enables dual protocol capabilities to fast track time-to-market in sport & fitness and broader IoT applications.
The D52 ANT SoC Module series offers complete 2.4GHz RF solutions, allowing developers to achieve faster time-to-market for applications in wearable technology, sport and fitness monitoring, commercial and home IoT, battery powered sensors, high node count networks and more. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC, D52 modules offer dual protocol ANT and Bluetooth® low energy technology support concurrently.
Modules include a form factor suitable for wearable applications, a development platform, and a module with an onboard accelerometer, opening the door to more application opportunities.
D52 Module Categories
The D52 ANT SoC Module series is separated into two categories:
The general purpose category provides the most cost effective module solution for ANT and ANT+ applications.
The premium category adds the capability to run licensed IoT technologies such as ANT BLAZE.
On-board 32MHz and 20ppm 32.768 kHz crystal clocks
Supply Voltage range:
1.7V to 3.6V (D52QD2M4IA, D52MD2M8IA, D52QPMM4IA, D52MPMM8IA)
1.71V to 3.6V (D52QD2M4IA-A, D52QPMM4IA-A)
Operating temperature: Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
Up to 30 GPIOs (D52QD2M4IA, D52QPMM4IA)
Up to 24 GPIOs (D52QD2M4IA-A, D52MD2M8IA, D52QPMM4IA-A, D52MPMM8IA)
Programmable output/channel from -20dBm to 4dBm
Excellent receiver sensitivity
–93dBm ANT mode
–96dBm BLE mode
1dBm resolution RSSI
Total 512kB flash, 64kB RAM
SPI, I2C and UART interface
ARM SWD interface
Internal DC/DC converter supported
20 x 20mm module (D52QD2M4IA, D52QD2M4IA-A, D52QPMM4IA, D52QPMM4IA-A)
14 x 9.8 x 2.0mm module (D52MD2M8IA, D52MPMM8IA)
Onboard 3-axis MEMS accelerometer (D52QD2M4IA-A, D52QPMM4IA-A)
LIS2DH by ST Microelectronics
2 programmable interrupt pins
Layout compatible options with N5 M4, AP2, C7
Radio regulatory approval for major markets including North America, Europe, Great Britain, Australia / New Zealand, Japan and Korea
BLUETOOTH SIG qualification
RoHS compliant
ANT Operation (when loaded with S212 or S332 SoftDevice)
79 selectable RF channels (2402 to 2480 MHz)
Flexible network topologies: peer-to-peer, star, tree, high node count, mesh and more
Broadcast, acknowledged, and burst data communication modes
Built-in device search and pairing
Built-in interference handling and radio coexistence management with application radio disable requests and application flash write/erase requests
Enhanced ANT features:
Supports up to 15 logical channels each with configurable channel periods (5.2ms - 2s)
Advanced burst data transfer modes (up to 60kbps)
Optional channel encryption mode (aes-128)
Supports up to 8 public, private and/or managed networks
Advanced power management features to optimize application power consumption including Event Filtering and Selective Data Updates
Asynchronous transmit channel
Fast channel initiation
Bluetooth Operation (when loaded with the S132 or S332 SoftDevice)
Bluetooth 5.3 compliant low energy protocol stack suitable for Bluetooth low energy products
Concurrent Central, Observer, Peripheral, and Advertiser roles with:
Multiple connections as a Central or Peripheral
Observer
Advertiser
Bluetooth Mesh
GATT and GAP APIs
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Module
Description
Ordering/Package Information
Part Status*
D52QD2M4IA
20x20mm module with up to 30GPIOs and 8 analog inputs
D52QD2M4IA-TRAY: 20pc in 4x5 tray
D52QD2M4IA-REEL: 800pc on 13" tape and reel
Active
D52QPMM4IA
Premium module; additional support for advanced ANT libraries (e.g., ANT BLAZE™)
D52QPMM4IA-TRAY: 20pc in 4x5 tray
D52QPMM4IA-REEL: 800pc on 13" tape and reel
EOL
D52QD2M4IA-A
20x20mm module with up to 24GPIOs and 5 analog inputs; onboard 3-axis MEMS accelerometer
D52QD2M4IA-A-TRAY: 20pc in 4x5 tray
D52QD2M4IA-A-REEL: 800pc on 13" tape and reel
EOL
D52QPMM4IA-A
Premium module; additional support for advanced ANT libraries (e.g., ANT BLAZE™)
D52QPMM4IA-A-TRAY: 20pc in 4x5 tray
D52QPMM4IA-A-REEL: 800pc on 13" tape and reel
EOL
D52MD2M8IA
14.0x9.8x2.0mm module with up to 24GPIOs and 8 analog inputs
D52MD2M8IA-TRAY: 40pc in 8x5 tray
D52MD2M8IA-REEL: 1500pc on 13" tape and reel
Active
D52MPMM8IA
Premium module; additional support for advanced ANT libraries (e.g., ANT BLAZE™)
D52MPMM8IA-TRAY: 20pc in 4x5 tray
D52MPMM8IA-REEL: 800pc on 13" tape and reel
EOL
D52QSKM6IA-A
D52Q module mounted on a carrier board for starter kit and development use with all ANT software libraries and applications, including ANT BLAZE™ and G.FIT™
D52QSKM6IA-A-TRAY: 10 pc on 150x165mm tray
EOL
* PREVIEW - Device, tool, or software has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available; ACTIVE: Device, tool, or software recommended for new designs.
Please note, the kits below are EOL.
Development with the D52 ANT SoC Module Series is supported by a starter kit (D52DK2) and an extender kit (D52EXT1), which is designed to work with the starter kit. Most components in both kits are also available for sale individually from distributors.
D52DK2 - D52 ANT SoC Module Series Starter Kit [EOL]
The D52 starter kit (D52DK2) contains all the hardware necessary to get developing with ANT or Bluetooth® low energy technology, and the downloadable ANT SoC Module Starter Kit User Manual has full details on using the kit with reference examples and the nRF5 SDK from Nordic Semiconductor.
The kit contents are described below:
Module
Part Number
Quantity
Part Description
D52QSKM6IA-A
2
M4 module mounted on carrier board with 20-pin Molex connector, NFC connections available, SWD programming header, additional through-hole connections for I/O pins
NRND
ANTBAT2
2
CR2032 battery board with a Molex socket, a reset button, and a five-position dip switch
NRND
ANTIO1
2
I/O board with a Molex connector, a Molex socket, 4 LEDs and 4 buttons
NRND
ANTUIF1
1
USB interface board with a Molex socket
NRND
ANTUSB-M
1
ANT USB dongle
NRND
1
Segger J-Link Lite Programmer
D52EXT1 - D52 ANT SoC Module Series Extender Kit [EOL]
The D52 extender kit (D52EXT1) builds on the D52 starter kit to provide extra nodes and more power for IoT developers and platforms, including ANT BLAZE™. The introduction of this kit also coincides with the availability of the ANTBAT3 combination I/O and battery board. Powered by 2 AA batteries, the development board enables longer testing and development and includes buttons and LEDs for testing input and interaction. A D52 starter kit is recommended for use with the extender kit, as the starter kit includes the tools necessary to program and monitor development nodes.
The contents of the extender kit are described, below:
Module
Part Number
Quantity
Part Description
D52QSKM6IA-A
4
M4 module mounted on carrier board with 20-pin Molex connector, NFC connections available, SWD programming header, additional through-hole connections for I/O pins
ANTBAT3
4
Combined battery and I/O board with a Molex socket, a reset button, I/O buttons, LEDs and dip switches powered by two AA batteries
Please refer to ANT Wireless or Nordic Semiconductor for licensing information about SoftDevices and associated software.
SoftDevices
The D52 ANT SoC Module Series supports ANT and Bluetooth® low energy technology on the nRF52832 SoC using SoftDevices, pre-compiled protocol stack binaries. The following SoftDevices are available:
The D52 Series of modules (including G.FIT) have been designed to support the ANT and/or Bluetooth low energy Protocols and are certified for use in many geographic regions around the globe. However, a product incorporating the D52 series module may carry the certification IDs of the module only if it complies with the restrictions and terms, including use of Garmin-approved software, provided in the conditions of use available at:
Modules from the D52 ANT SoC Module Series must use one of the approved ANT and/or Bluetooth low energy SoftDevice versions described on this page for all radio operation. Signing and registering a D52 Series Module Distribution Agreement with Garmin Canada Inc. (via thisisant.com) is an acknowledgement of these conditions of use, and also carries benefits as described on this page. The table, below, will be updated when new versions are released and approved for use on D52 Series modules.
Signing a D52 Series Module Distribution Agreement and registering it with Garmin Canada Inc. (via Thisisant.com) carries the following benefits:
Products using D52 Series modules can leverage pre-obtained regulatory certifications in many global markets, as long as they are using approved ANT and/or BLE SoftDevices from the above.
Royalty fees normally charged for using ANT SoftDevices in the above table are waived when used and reported on D52 series modules.
To register a D52 Series Module Distribution Agreement:
Product datasheet for the D52 ANT SoC Module Series.
User Manual to get started with Dynastream Module Starter Kits (N5DK1, D52DK1). Includes component information, installation instructions for software tools, and details on usage of the Nordic SDK for access to reference designs.
Altium library for the D52Q model of the D52 module series.
STEP model for the D52Q model of the D52 module series.
Altium library for the D52M model modules from the D52 series.
STEP Model for D52M model modules from the D52 module series.
Document details the ANT protocol including advanced features used on the ANTUSB-m and nRF51 series SoC.
Available to logged-in users only
This zip file contains the software tool ObservANT along with documentation describing its usage. ObservANT is an ANT debugging tool which can be used to receive and decode specially formatted debug messages sent from ANT enabled devices.
Radiation patterns are usually provided as important characteristics for RF modules, antennae etc. However attention needs to be paid to understand and properly use this information.
Document details how to interface an external MCU to an ANT chip or module.
Available to logged-in users only
Declaration of Conformity for D52 series modules including D52Q, D52M, G.FIT, and D52 Premium modules. Covers RED.
D52 ANT SoC Module Series
The D52 ANT SoC Module series offers complete 2.4GHz RF solutions, allowing developers to achieve faster time-to-market for applications in wearable technology, sport and fitness monitoring, commercial and home IoT, battery powered sensors, high node count networks and more. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC, D52 modules offer dual protocol ANT and Bluetooth® low energy technology support concurrently.
Please note, the kits below are EOL.
D52EXT1 - D52 ANT SoC Module Series Extender Kit [EOL]