Nordic Debuts nRF54LV10A Low Voltage Bluetooth SoC for Wearables

Nordic launches the nRF54LV10A, a low voltage Bluetooth SoC built for ultra-low-power medical wearables, offering advanced wireless features and high efficiency

Nordic Semiconductor has expanded its nRF54L series with the introduction of the nRF54LV10A, an advanced ultra-low-power Bluetooth LE chip tailored for next-generation medical wearables. The launch marks a major milestone in the evolution of compact health-tracking electronics and adds meaningful momentum to the market for every emerging low voltage Bluetooth SoC aimed at medical devices.

Ultra-Low-Voltage Operation for Medical-Grade Wearables

The nRF54LV10A operates within a 1.2V to 1.7V DC supply range, making it suitable for direct integration with 1.5V silver oxide batteries commonly used in medical sensors, glucose monitors, wearable biosensors, and compact trackers. This efficiency places the chip among the most promising entries in the low voltage Bluetooth SoC segment, particularly for battery-powered health devices that require long lifespans and minimal maintenance.

Available in a tiny 2.3×1.9mm CSP package or a more robust 6×6mm QFN48 package, the SoC is engineered for space-constrained designs. With up to 31 GPIOs, it offers flexibility for developers building multifunctional medical wearables or small-form-factor monitoring tools.

Powerful Architecture with Advanced Wireless Support

The nRF54LV10A features an Arm Cortex-M33 CPU running at up to 128 MHz, paired with a 128 MHz RISC-V coprocessor. It includes up to 1012 KB non-volatile memory and 192 KB SRAM, delivering powerful performance despite its energy-efficient profile.

Its ultra-low-power 2.4 GHz radio supports Bluetooth 6.0 LE with Channel Sounding—enabling distance measurement, indoor positioning, and presence detection—and also includes 802.15.4 connectivity and proprietary 2.4 GHz protocols. This broad wireless support reinforces its relevance to the expanding market of low voltage Bluetooth SoC solutions optimized for precise, medical-grade communication.

Industry-Leading Efficiency and Security

Nordic reports radio consumption as low as 7.3 mA (Rx) and 10.1 mA (Tx at 0 dBm), while sleep modes operate at just 1.0 to 4.1 μA. A shipping hibernation mode consumes under 50 nA, providing years of shelf life before activation—an essential advantage for medical manufacturers.

Security features include TrustZone isolation, tamper detection, and a side-channel resistant cryptographic engine, all essential for healthcare data protection.

Roadmap and Availability

The nRF54LV10A is supported through the nRF Connect SDK and complements Nordic’s existing nRF54L portfolio. While details about a dedicated development kit are still pending, the SoC is already available for development, with mass production planned for Q2 2026.

With its compact footprint, medical-grade efficiency, and advanced wireless capabilities, the new nRF54LV10A strengthens Nordic’s position in the low voltage Bluetooth SoC market and sets the stage for the next wave of health-focused wearables expected toward late 2026 and beyond.