MDBT50Q-1MV2 Digikey Datasheet

Implementation Details on Page 35-36

  • Needs deciphering
  • ext crystal is allowing LDO or DC-DC converter onboard module to work, this reduces power consumption slightly, needs evaluation if it’s worth… fairly small component count but idk what the impact is.

NFC?

  • Research on antenna requirements needed
  • Research on capabilities needed
    • Use for anything other than pairing?
    • Digital wallet (in the far future)?
    • Cloning hotel keys?

For Our specific implementation

  • Ensure pins used for all buttons are interrupt capable (not all NRF52840 pins are)
  • Breakout SWDIO and SWDCLCK
  • Check if module has USB isolator/protection, if not add TVS(?) diode
  • Try to only use outside pins, which would allow us to delete inner pads except GND pads from footprint better soldering experience + easier routing