Sniffing BLE 5.0 LE Coded PHY packets using nRF52840

Question

Hello, 
 
 I have queries on Sniffer functionality. 
 1) Using nRF52840 USB dongle whether we can sniff BLE 5.0 packets. 
 2) Using nRF52840 development kit whether can I sniff BLE 5.0 BLE_GAP_PHY_CODED packets. 
 
 Thanks & Regards 
 Vishnu Beema

Simonr · Accepted Answer

Hi Vishnu 
 1. The nRF52840 Dongle can not be used as a sniffer I'm afraid. To use the nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE you need either the nRF52840 DK, nRF52 DK, nRF51 DK or the nRF51 Dongle. 
 2. No, the nRF Sniffer does not support tracing Coded PHY packets. It does support sniffing 1MBPS and 2MBPS with data length extension though. Sorry to disappoint you. 
 Best regards, 
 Simon

Sniffing BLE 5.0 LE Coded PHY packets using nRF52840

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