BLE5 and ANT+ in one device?

[jev]

We currently are investigating a move from nRF52832 to nRF52840. The reason for this is that we need a more powerfull radio - more range (even if that means lower throughput) in our application. 

However. According to the compatibility matrix for nRF52840, this device is compatible to S132 and S140; S332 is not mentioned. Is it not possible to run both, BLE5 and ANT+, on the same device? The nRF52840 DK documentation mentions a 32 kHz crystal is necessary when ANT/ANT+ is required, which seems to indicate ANT *is* possible (and supported?) on nRF52840

So, can anyone confirm to me that:

1. nRF52840 is capable of running ANT/ANT+ and there is sufficient SDK- and SD support to do so (in parallel to BLE 5)
2. Do I need S144 v6.x?
3. Do I need SDK 15 or will SDK 14.2 suffice?
4. Do I need both, 32 MHz (which was mentioned somewhere as a requirement for BLE) and a 32 kHz crystal (which seems a hard requirement for ANT/ANT+)?

TIA!

[Sigurd]

Hi,

1. Yes, the nRF52840 support BLE, ANT/ANT+, 802.15.4, and user-proprietary 2.4 GHz protocols. Unfortunately, there is no BLE+ANT SoftDevice available right now, but it’s right around the corner, and it will be called S340. For more detailed information regarding release schedules and roadmaps, please contact your local Nordic Regional Sales Manager(RSM). If you do not have any contact information, then let me know where you're based in a PM and I will provide you with the local RSMs contact info.
2. I believe it will be named S340.
3. You will need to wait for a SDK that support S340. It might be available in the upcoming SDK 15.1, but you should check with your local RSM.
4. Yes, for ANT you need both 32 MHz and a 32 kHz crystal. The LF clock source(32 kHz) must have a frequency tolerance better than 50 ppm for ANT applications.

[goldwake]

Hi Sigurd, any updates on this? Do you know anything about the time frames? Are we looking at days, weeks, or months before s340 is released?

[Sigurd]

Hi goldwake,

I don't have an update. Since my initial response, there could have been changes in the roadmap. Please contact Dynastream directly,  or contact your local RSM. They might be able to give you an update on this matter.

[MaxPower]

Is there any news about the s340 softdevice?

[Bob Recny]

I'm also interested.

[goldwake]

I contacted dynastream/garmin at the beginning of September. They said they were targeting an S332 release v6.1.x for end of last month and an S340 release for the D52 module family in Q4 2018, followed by a general chip only release in 1H 2019