Auracast feature on nRF52840?

[Simon Ryvold]

Hi guys.

I am currently in the beginning of an evalution phase for a product which requires the integration of the auracast feature.

I am already in possession of 4 nRF52840 DKs (https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/nrf52840-dk), though i am not sure whether or not these support the auracast feature? I have tried looking for the information in the application notes without any luck.

To met the alternative is to get some of the nRF5340 Audio DKs (https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/nRF5340-Audio-DK).

Can somebody help me get some clarification on this?

[Karl Ylvisaker]

Hello,

We only support LE Audio development on the nRF5340 SoC, since we have designed it specifically with LE Audio in mind.
The LE Audio controller stack and LC3 codec is also optimized for use with the nRF5340, which is why we recommend this for LE Audio development.

I know that there are some third party companies (such as Packetcraft) that have made LE Audio work on the nRF52840, but you would have to make a deal with them directly, and it is not something we would be able to support.

Best regards,
Karl