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Product description: SparkFun Thing Plus - development board with u-blox NORA-W306 module - SparkFun WRL-21637
SparkFun Thing Plus - NORA-W306 is a compact development board in Feather format, equipped with an advanced u-blox NORA-W306 module. Thanks to two processors (Arm Cortex M33 and Cortex M23), dual-band WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.3. Optimized for low power consumption , it offers wide possibilities of programming and integration with additional devices. SparkFun Thing Plus - NORA-W306 will work well in both simple and advanced IoT projects. The board allows programming using Arduino IDE, and its versatility allows for such tasks as: monitoring environmental conditions, controlling home automation devices or real-time data synchronization. Compact size, thoughtful layout of components and support for Qwiic significantly facilitate integration with additional modules.
SparkFun Thing Plus - development board with u-blox NORA-W306 module - SparkFun WRL-21637. 
SparkFun Thing Plus - NORA-W306 is a compact development board in Feather format.Special Features of SparkFun Thing Plus
- The advanced u-blox NORA-W306 module provides dual-band WiFi support (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), enabling a fast and stable connection, as well as Bluetooth 5.3, ideal for communication with mobile devices and IoT sensors.
- Dual-core Arm Cortex M33 and Cortex M23 processor guarantees high performance while saving energy - one core performs computationally intensive operations, while the other handles low-power tasks.
- Support for Arduino IDE with Realtek Arduino Core makes the board easy to program even for beginners, and broad compatibility with Arduino libraries allows you to quickly implement a variety of projects.
- The Qwiic connector allows you to seamlessly and quickly expand your projects with additional I2C devices without the need for soldering.
- The integrated MCP73831 Li-Pol charging system allows you to charge the battery without additional modules, and the MAX17048 charge level indicator informs about the battery status, which is especially useful in mobile applications.
- The USB Type-C port not only enables programming and data transfer, but also provides protection against electrostatic discharge, increasing the durability of the board.
Technical specification of the board
- Main Module: u-blox NORA-W306
- Processors: Arm Cortex M33 and Cortex M23
- Connectivity: WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3
- USB connector: USB Type-C for programming, power and data transfer
- GPIO interface: 20 pins (12 PWM, 3 analog inputs, 2 UART, SPI, I2C)
- Voltage regulator: XC6222 3.3V/700mA
- Battery power supply: JST connector and Li-Pol MCP73831 charging circuit (default 500 mA)
- Charge level indicator: MAX17048
- RGB LED: Addressable WS2812-2020
- Buttons: Reset, Boot and User
- Qwiic connector: 1x Qwiic for easy I2C device integration
- microSD slot: Power-swappable for low-power applications
- USB data protection: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes
- Dimensions:
- Module: 14.3 x 10.4 x 1.9 mm
- Plate: 22.86 x 58.42 mm
- Weight: 6.6 g
SparkFun Thing Plus - NORA-W306 is suitable for both simple and advanced IoT projects. 
