Nordic Semiconductor Introduced nRF54LC10A Wireless Chip
The new 22 nm system-on-chip balances power efficiency and board space for Internet of Things applications.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Nordic Semiconductor has announced the nRF54LC10A, a new system-on-chip designed to support multiple wireless standards, including Bluetooth LE, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter. This device is currently at the product announcement stage.
Why it matters
By integrating a microcontroller and radio into a small, power-efficient package, this hardware enables smaller form-factor devices for the growing Internet of Things market. It provides a new option for engineers prioritizing reduced board space and lower manufacturing costs.
The nRF54LC10A features a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor built on a 22 nm process, delivering a performance of 503 CoreMark. It includes 1 MB of non-volatile memory, 192 KB of RAM, and maintains a low sleep-mode current ranging from 0.5 µA to 1.6 µA.
The players
Nordic Semiconductor
A fabless technology company specializing in wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things, known for its low-power Bluetooth and multiprotocol chip architectures.
The details
The chip operates as a system-on-chip—a single integrated circuit containing all essential components for a computer or other electronic system. It achieves its power efficiency through low-leakage RAM, which minimizes energy consumption when data is held in volatile memory. A multiprotocol radio allows the device to communicate across various standards like Zigbee and Matter without needing separate hardware modules.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Nordic Semiconductor introduced the nRF54LC10A chip.
The Tech Race
This launch follows the industry trend of adopting the Arm Cortex-M33 processor to balance power consumption and computational performance. It positions Nordic Semiconductor against other vendors competing to provide standardized, multiprotocol connectivity in the increasingly crowded smart-home ecosystem.
Developers and hardware manufacturers will soon be able to incorporate this chip into space-constrained products like smart sensors and household appliances. Its support for the Matter standard ensures that end-user products can interoperate across different smart home ecosystems.
The takeaway
This chip targets the essential need for power efficiency in battery-operated IoT devices. Engineers should watch for technical documentation updates from Nordic Semiconductor to determine precise power-draw profiles for specific wireless protocols.
Further reading
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