Is there any reference design with nRF52832 to implement position finding feature?

[jlgarnierbca]

Hello Community,

I'm interested in nRF52832 support for bluetooth.org Core 5.1 position finding feature. Unfortunately, I didn't find any reference design on the site to implement this feature and begin playing with IPS functions.

Any link to share?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Simonr]

Yes, you can find them in the download tab in the link I posted in my previous reply.

Best regards,

Simon

[jlgarnierbca]

Hi Simon,

Thanks for the hint, but I've already browsed the 811 page, downloaded the "reference layout" zips (don't understand what CAAA and QxAA mean...) + all available files, but couldn't find any documentation on: antennas number and design, position finding functions description, code samples, etc.

Nothing available by Nordic?

Thanks in advance for your support!

[Simonr]

Hi

CAAA and QxAA refers to the chip layout (Number of pins and SoC size). The position finding features, such as example code and function descriptions will be released in software updates throughout 2019. As for the antenna, we can not recommend any antennas as of yet, but I'd imagine a 3x3 or 4x4 antenna array would be the go to solution if you want to start developing by yourself.

So no, there is no additional documentation at this time, other than the reference design itself.

Best regards,

Simon

[jlgarnierbca]

Thanks a lot Simon for the quick answer! I'll then have to be patient! And seek for a good "antenna array design for Dummies" tutorial! Should you have any advice on this topic, feel free to point me to the proper link!

[Simonr]

Sorry, but I am probably as green as you on that subject...

Best of luck and regards,

Simon