[New Taipei, Taiwan / Los Angeles, USA] We’re thrilled to announce that Raytac Group, including Raytac Corporation(USA) and abietec Inc., will be joining Embedded World North America 2025, in November 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center, CA. Come find us at Booth #5067!
This year, we’re bringing lots of exciting news: From Raytac:
Brand-new Nordic nRF54L series modules: AN54LQ and AN54LV(Product Link), built for Bluetooth® LE 6.0 with ultra-low power and strong RF performance.
A full Channel Sounding demo on how precise measurement of multipath and distance can enhance real-time location accuracy, improve signal reliability, and optimize antenna placement.
Introducing you to our Ecosystem, including all our partners and technologies used in various applications.
Discover how our modules can reduce development time and costs, making your projects more efficient.
One-on-one consultations with our experts to help you find the right solutions for your needs.
From abietec:
ODM/OEM design services for everything wireless: Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, mmWave, LoRa, NB-IoT… You name it!
More importantly, Stop by our booth to explore new products, join fun interactive games, and win prizes!
Let Raytac & abietec be your bridge to product success, connecting great ideas with real-world wireless solutions.
We’re waiting for you at: Hall C – Level 1 Booth 5067
Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s latest nRF54L15 SoC, this board offers a cutting-edge platform for developing Bluetooth® Low Energy and other 802.15.4 protocol-related applications. The features include:
– Module Demo Board built by AN54LQ-15 module – Built-in debug interface for streamlined development and testing – Compatibility with Zephyr’s device tree and board configuration system – Antenna variants: Ceramic Chip / PCB Trace / u.FL Connector – Nordic nRF54L15 Solution – A recommended 3rd-party module by Nordic Semiconductor. – Intended for BT specification BT6, including Channel Sounding features – Pre-certified with FCC, IC, CE, Telec (MIC), KC, SRRC, NCC, RCM, WPC – Intended for EU new Cyber Security Standard: EN 18031 – RoHS & Reach Compliant. – 128 MHz ARM® Cortex™-M33 processor with TrustZone® technology – 128 MHz RISC-V co-processor with TrustZone® technology – 1.5MB Flash Memory / 256KB RAM – 31 GPIO – Interfaces: QSPI(Software), SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PDM, PWM, ADC, and NFC – Highly flexible multiprotocol, ideally suited for Bluetooth® Low Energy, ANT+, Zigbee, Thread (802.15.4), and Matter ultra low-power wireless applications.
By being integrated into the Zephyr ecosystem, developers gain direct access to well-maintained upstream code, continuous integration support, and community-driven updates. Whether you’re building IoT sensors, connected medical devices, or industrial automation systems, using the AN54LQ-DB-15 with Zephyr ensures a modern, scalable, and open-source-ready development experience.
Start building faster—with less setup and more confidence—thanks to this powerful combination of Raytac hardware and the Zephyr real-time operating system!
Our other Demo boards that are also listed on Zephyr: MDBT50Q-DB-33 (nRF52833 module Demo Board) MDBT50Q-DB-40 (nRF52840 module Demo Board) MDBT53-DB-40 (nRF5340 module Demo Board) MDBT53V-DB-40 (nRF5340 module Demo Board)
Edited by Business Development Manager: Mr. Tony Yin
Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子股份有限公司 / Raytac Corporation (USA) A Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LoRa Module Maker/ODM & OEM Manufacturer based on Nordic nRF54; nRF53: nRF52; nRF51; nRF7002 Semtech Specification: SX1262
[2025.02.19] Raytac Corporation is proud to announce that our application for Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification on the AN7002Q series(based on Nordic’s nRF7002 IC) has been successfully approved. This achievement reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and standard-compliant wireless solutions. By leveraging this certification, our modules ensure seamless interoperability, enhanced security, and superior performance for a wide range of IoT applications.
Advantages of Using Raytac Modules with WFA Certification:
Reliable and Secure Connectivity – Ensures seamless communication with other Wi-Fi-certified devices while meeting industry-leading security standards for stable and secure data transmission. Faster Time-to-Market – Pre-certified modules simplify compliance processes, reducing development time. Global Market Access – Certification helps meet regulatory requirements in multiple regions, expanding business opportunities. Significant Cost-Saving – Compared to the chip-on-board approach, using Raytac’s Wi-Fi module allows direct access to the Derivative programs(please click here for more descriptions), leveraging Raytac’s CID to minimize certification costs and save time-to-market.
To learn more about Wi-Fi certifications and Wi-Fi + BLE applications, feel free to contact us anytime at sales@raytac.com.
Edited by Account Manager: Ms. Mandy Chao
Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子股份有限公司 A Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LoRa Module Maker based on Nordic nRF54; nRF53: nRF52; nRF51; nRF7002 Semtech Specification: SX1262
B. Comparison among nRF54L15/ nRF5340/ nRF52840/ nRF52832 SoC modules
If you are familiar with Nordic nRF52, nRF53 module series, you will have better idea to tell the difference heading to NRF54L series by referring to the chart as below. (Click on the picture to zoom in)
C. Get started with nRF54L15 development (NCS 2.8.0)
Preparation of Hardware: 1. 1x Nordic NRF54L15 DK (PCA10156-0.9.1) (Note: If you have PDK (PCA10156-0.8.1) on hand, it can be done in trial phase) 2. 1x Raytac AN54LQ-DB-15 3. 1x IDC Ribbon wire 4. 2x USB-C connector wires (for powering the kit up)
Note: Using Nordic nRF54L15DK / nRF54L15PDK as debugging tool and Raytac Demo board-AN54LQ-DB-15 as simulated carrier board(main board) to proceed the program of nRF54L15 for code compiling and development.
Tips: Please align the red edge of Ribbon at side of 1 in connector J1.
Step 1 —- Connected NRF54L15 DK and AN54LQ-DB-15 by IDC Ribbon wire Step 2 —- Powering on both NRF54L15 DK and AN54LQ-DB-15 by USB-C connector
<< Schematic of AN54LQ-DB-15(Updated on 21-Jan-2025) >>(Click on the picture to zoom in)
Preparation 1. Prepared with the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop and Select version Windows 64-bit – 5.1.0 2. Prepared with the latest version of nRF Command Line Tools and Select version Windows x86 64-10.24.2 **Note: SEGGER J-LINK Upgrade message might pop up while you’re doing above download.
3. Locate all the necessary kits for programming in PC (Check Software/Application list)
Get started with building your program
Intro: The development tool of nRF Connect SDK(NCS) equipped with free VS (Visual Studio) Code IDE for firmware compile and programming. Note: it is highly recommended to apply NCS 2.8.0 for advanced features of nRF54L15.
Step 1 —- Activate your “nRF Connect for Desktop” >> “Toolchain Manager” >> “Open” >> “Install”
Step 2 —- You will find multiple options of NCS V x.x.x in the tool, we’re using NCS v2.8.0 as example to run sample code of nRF54L15.
Step 3 —- Make sure the NCS v2.8.0 is installed at same directory with compiling system. (the root of Open VS Code) (This is using C:\ncs as example.)
In case to organize the files, do “Select directory’” and “Confirm”.
Step 4 —- After nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0 Download ready , go “Open VS Code”.
Step 5 —- Go “Open Existing Application” , and activate example code: Bluetooth > peripheral_uart
Step 6 —- Moving to program build & compiling by selecting dev kit: nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuapp
Step 7 —- You will get a .hex file after the above programming compiling process.
Step 8 —- Functions are available for during the code compiling process under “ACTIONS” in VS Code IDE << Build >>
<< Debug >>
<< Flash >>
Firmware Programming It is feasible to do the firmware programming using nRFConnect SDK (NCS) tool. Developer may use “Programmer” to do the firmware flashing with the candidate .hex file.
Step 1 —- Execute nRF Connect for Desktop >> Programmer >> Open
“Select Device”
Select ”nRF54L15 DK”
“Add File”
Step 2 —- Select the candidate .hex file
Select “Erase & Write”
It indicates the programming process is on the way↓
The firmware programming process is done after seeing “Completed” in system Log field.
Step 3 —- Use the mobile App to make sure the Bluetooth broadcasting is functioning after the firmware flashing process is successfully done to the module.
D. Channel Sounding Preview
What is Channel Sounding? —- Advance the “Find My” feature into next level accuracy Have you ever concerned about the distance accuracy when you’re using RSSI to get the distance between devices and to evaluate the transmission distance with legacy Bluetooth module? Nordic NRF54 solution has taken us into next level with Channel Sounding feature that achieves the “centimeter-level” distance accuracy. Early implement achieves 10-20cm in the record.
Credit: Bluetooth Alliance
How does Bluetooth Channel Sounding work? Bluetooth Channel Sounding implemented with Phased-Based Ranging (PBR) & Round-trip time (RTT)(the concept idea of TOF time of flight) algorithm to achieve a higher precision of measuring distance between 2 devices.
Phased-Based Ranging (PBR): Signal has been sent between initiator and reflector with multiple frequency to increase measuring accuracy.
Credit: Bluetooth Alliance
Round-trip time (RTT): It’s the concept of utilizing TOA (Time of arrival). Using TOD(Time of departure) & TOA to measure the timing during the packet transmission between devices.
Credit: Bluetooth Alliance
Potential applications: Personal item finding Secure access control Smart lock system Digital Key Asset Tracking
Raytac Corporation, a Nordic-recommended third-party module manufacturer based in Taiwan, today announces the upcoming release of the AN54H20 modules, which are built on the base of Nordic’s nRF54H20 SoC.
The AN54H20 module comes in a 9.8 x 13.8 x 1.8mm (0.37 by 0.53 by 0.07 inches) dimension factor and offers 3 versions of high-performance antennas, including ceramic chip antenna, PCB-mounted antenna, and uFL connector for external antenna. Output power is adjustable up to +10 dBm and data rate is adjustable up to 4Mbps to maximize RF performance.
Powered by multiple processors, AN54H20 modules provide the IoT field with access to a whole set of improved features, including 2MB flash memory/1MB RAM and bigger processing power for more complicated computations. It also enhances protection against security threats, providing developers with protection while building technologically advanced IoT applications.
Hardware wise, AN54H20 inherits nRF54H20’s set of versatile, advanced, and low-power peripherals alongside DMA support, including high-speed USB, CAN-FD controller, 14-bit ADC, 2 x I3C and plenty more. What’s more revolutionary is that AN54H20 brings power efficiency to a whole new level through accurately controlling currency consumptions under various modes, allowing smaller batteries to be implemented in the applications while increasing its life expectancy.
“We see the AN54H20 series as a potential market changer. The compact size gives developers a seamless switch from the previous generation modules to AN54H20, and the remarkable power efficiency and characteristics AN54H20 brings will offer a magnificent effect to the inescapable hot trend of IoT and other various industries." – Lyon Liu, President of Raytac Corporation.
Raytac Corporation 