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nRF51822 Development Kit User Guide v1.4
5.2
nRF51822 Development Dongle (PCA10000)
The nRF51822 Development Dongle (PCA10000) can be used as a development platform for the nRF51822
device. It features an on-board programming and debugging solution from SEGGER. In addition to radio
communication, the nRF51822 device can communicate with a computer through a virtual COM port
provided by the SEGGER chip. The PCA10000 can be loaded with Master Emulator firmware, that when
combined with the Master Control Panel, gives you a peer device for nRF51822 that you can use to test the
wireless connection.
Note:
PCA10000 can be reprogrammed if overwritten.
5.2.1
Key features
The PCA10000 has the following key features:
• nRF51822 flash based SoC solution
•
Bluetooth
low energy compatible
• 2.4 GHz compatible with nRF24L devices
• USB to UART bridge
• SEGGER J-Link OB programming and debugging capabilities
5.2.2
Hardware pictures
Figure 17
PCA10000 top side
Figure 18
PCA10000 bottom side