Data Sheet

RN52e Datasheet
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Real time locating system
Above you see an example of a real time location system (RTLS) where the principle of AoA is used to determine
the location of an tag. The tag is just a simple beacon, broadcasting.
Each locator determines which direction the signal is coming from and together with the location engine they are
able to calculate the location of the tag.
Enhancing beacon applications
The RN52e SoC gives the opportunity to enhance beacon applications to leverage the Long Range feature
introduced in Bluetooth 5, in addition to Direction Finding introduced in Bluetooth 5.1. It achieves longer range
without adding more costly components, providing an ideal option for cost-sensitive beacon applications.
The ultimate network processor
The RN52e offers comprehensive connectivity with a long list of capabilities and features. It is capable of all the
latest features of Bluetooth, including Long Range and Direction Finding, but also 802.15.4, Thread and Zigbee.
This comprehensive connectivity offer makes it the ultimate network processor, and paired with a companion
MCU, it offers great value in for example gateway and router applications for smart home.
Get started today
The RN52e is supported by the nRF5 SDK, providing all the necessary examples, libraries and drivers to get
started with development. SoftDevice S112, a Bluetooth 5 protocol stack, is already qualified for it, provi ding high
throughput with 2 Mbps and improved coexistence with channel selection algorithm #2.
In addition, a Thread connectivity solution is available in the nRF5 SDK for Thread and Zigbee.