3 open source boards using the NRF5340-QKAA-R
Real designs built with the NRF5340-QKAA-R, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
Nordic nRF
MSBE V3
Monty103
49.3 × 60.1 mm88 parts4LNo license0Nordic nRF
MSBE V3 BGA
Monty103
55.9 × 8.7 mm85 parts4LNo license0Nordic nRF
MSBE V3 BGA 6-layer
Monty103
55.9 × 8.7 mm85 parts6LNo license0
The NRF5340-QKAA-R in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the NRF5340-QKAA-R from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 55.9 × 8.7 mm and carries around 85 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is MSBE V3 by Monty103.
Microcontrollers on boards using the NRF5340-QKAA-R
What boards using the NRF5340-QKAA-R are built for
NRF5340-QKAA-R: common questions
Where can I find a NRF5340-QKAA-R reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the NRF5340-QKAA-R. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the NRF5340-QKAA-R use?
Most are built on Nordic nRF (3).
How big is a typical board using the NRF5340-QKAA-R?
The median is 55.9 × 8.7 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the NRF5340-QKAA-R?
By GitHub stars, MSBE V3 by Monty103, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the NRF5340-QKAA-R before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.