Product details
Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus Bluetooth Development Board
The Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus is a compact and feature-rich wireless development board designed for IoT, wearable electronics, smart sensing, AI edge computing, and embedded system applications. Powered by the Nordic nRF52840 processor, the board delivers efficient low-power performance combined with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity and integrated sensing capabilities. Its ultra-small XIAO form factor makes it ideal for space-constrained projects, portable devices, and battery-powered embedded systems.
Designed for makers, embedded developers, students, researchers, and AIoT enthusiasts, the XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus features onboard sensors that support motion detection, environmental monitoring, gesture recognition, and intelligent sensing applications. The board supports popular development environments including Arduino, MicroPython, and TinyML frameworks, enabling flexible development for machine learning, edge AI, and wireless embedded applications. Its versatile GPIO support allows seamless integration with displays, sensors, actuators, and external communication modules for advanced prototyping and automation projects.
The low-power architecture makes the board highly suitable for wearable devices, wireless sensor networks, health monitoring systems, robotics, and portable IoT products. With integrated sensing, wireless communication, and compact hardware design, the Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus provides an efficient solution for intelligent connected devices and embedded AI applications.
Hardware Overview
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PinOut
• XIAO nRF52840 back vs XIAO nRF52840 Plus back
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High-Performance MCU: Nordic Semiconductor‘s nRF52840 chip with FPU at 64 MHz, multiple development ports, compatible with Arduino/CircuitPython/MicroPython
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Onboard Sensing: Integrated 6-axis IMU and PDM microphone enable motion sensing and audio input, ideal for wearable devices and compact ML applications
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Advanced Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 with built-in antenna and NFC support
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Efficient Power Management: 5 μA deep sleep consumption with integrated Li-ion battery charging
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Expanded 20 GPIOs: 9 extra 1.27mm pitch SMD castellation pins beyond standard XIAO nRF52840
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Universal Compatibility: Standard backside layout (with aligned battery pads, and debugger pads) for more to-be-released XIAO expansion boards
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Classic XIAO Form Factor: 21 x 17.8mm design with 2.54mm pin headers, single-sided mounting for wearables and space-constrained projects
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Features
• nRF52840 based wireless development board
• Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity support
• Integrated onboard sensors for smart sensing applications
• Ultra-compact XIAO form factor design
• Low-power architecture for battery-powered systems
• Supports Arduino and MicroPython development
• Compatible with TinyML and AI edge workflows
• Versatile GPIO expansion support
• Suitable for wearable and IoT applications
• Easy integration with external sensors and modules
• Designed for embedded AI and automation projects
The Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus is a compact and feature-rich wireless development board designed for IoT, wearable electronics, smart sensing, AI edge computing, and embedded system applications. Powered by the Nordic nRF52840 processor, the board delivers efficient low-power performance combined with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity and integrated sensing capabilities. Its ultra-small XIAO form factor makes it ideal for space-constrained projects, portable devices, and battery-powered embedded systems.
Designed for makers, embedded developers, students, researchers, and AIoT enthusiasts, the XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus features onboard sensors that support motion detection, environmental monitoring, gesture recognition, and intelligent sensing applications. The board supports popular development environments including Arduino, MicroPython, and TinyML frameworks, enabling flexible development for machine learning, edge AI, and wireless embedded applications. Its versatile GPIO support allows seamless integration with displays, sensors, actuators, and external communication modules for advanced prototyping and automation projects.
The low-power architecture makes the board highly suitable for wearable devices, wireless sensor networks, health monitoring systems, robotics, and portable IoT products. With integrated sensing, wireless communication, and compact hardware design, the Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Sense Plus provides an efficient solution for intelligent connected devices and embedded AI applications.
Hardware Overview
• Onboard
•
PinOut
• XIAO nRF52840 back vs XIAO nRF52840 Plus back
•
High-Performance MCU: Nordic Semiconductor‘s nRF52840 chip with FPU at 64 MHz, multiple development ports, compatible with Arduino/CircuitPython/MicroPython
•
Onboard Sensing: Integrated 6-axis IMU and PDM microphone enable motion sensing and audio input, ideal for wearable devices and compact ML applications
•
Advanced Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 with built-in antenna and NFC support
•
Efficient Power Management: 5 μA deep sleep consumption with integrated Li-ion battery charging
•
Expanded 20 GPIOs: 9 extra 1.27mm pitch SMD castellation pins beyond standard XIAO nRF52840
•
Universal Compatibility: Standard backside layout (with aligned battery pads, and debugger pads) for more to-be-released XIAO expansion boards
•
Classic XIAO Form Factor: 21 x 17.8mm design with 2.54mm pin headers, single-sided mounting for wearables and space-constrained projects
•
Features
• nRF52840 based wireless development board
• Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity support
• Integrated onboard sensors for smart sensing applications
• Ultra-compact XIAO form factor design
• Low-power architecture for battery-powered systems
• Supports Arduino and MicroPython development
• Compatible with TinyML and AI edge workflows
• Versatile GPIO expansion support
• Suitable for wearable and IoT applications
• Easy integration with external sensors and modules
• Designed for embedded AI and automation projects
