BLE HW capability and SW Support

[NIRMAL]

With an Objective to test mulitple DUTs that provides BLE4.2 data, We are in process of procuring the nRF52840 Dongle.

I would like to understand if i will be able to do the following. 

1. Is there an utility SW to help me to begin with.

2. Are there drivers to help me build a custom Vi using LabVIEW?. I would need to read and write BLE 4.2 data to multiple DUTs.

3. What is the maximum number of simultaneous that i can have on BLE4.2 (ideally on this device)

4. Can i use an external antenna if by any means if feasible.

[NIRMAL]

Hi Simon,

Thanks for help.

Please find below my responses.

1. I have two requirements here.

a. On one side, i need to be a client sending specific data (that represents pressure, temeprature, light intensity etc)

b. On the Other Side, i need to be a BLE device, where i connect to cleints to receive these data.

And, I am looking to do it all programatically from LabVIEW based software.

2. I understand Nordic doesn't provide LabVIEW drivers. I shall check out the link shared.

However, please let know if you have any idea on drivers that i can use on Windows 10 that could help me on this.

3. Thanks. 

4. Thanks again. Can you help me with model number that could act as simultaneous client (i dont have a specific number. but, i would say as manya as poosible).