NORA-W10 series

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Stand-alone multiradio modules
Data sheet

Abstract
Targeted towards system integrators and design engineers, this technical data sheet includes the
functional description, pin definition, specifications, country approval status, handling instructions,
and ordering information for NORA-W10 series modules.
Supporting Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth Low Energy v5.0, NORA-W10 standalone,
multiradio modules offer a host-less, open CPU configuration that allows customer applications to
run on the module itself – with no need for a supporting host MCU. NORA-W10 series modules are
ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, telematics, low-power sensors, connected buildings
(appliances and surveillance), point-of-sales, health devices, AI, facial recognition, and other design
solutions that demand top-grade security.

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Document information
Title NORA-W10 series
Subtitle Stand-alone multiradio modules
Document type Data sheet
Document number UBX-21036702
Revision and date R04 19-Dec-2023
Disclosure restriction C1–Public

Product status Corresponding content status

Functional sample Draft For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.

In development / Objective Specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
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Mass production / Production Information Document contains the final product specification.
End of life

This document applies to the following products:

Product name Type number Hardware version PCN reference Product status
NORA-W101 NORA-W101-00B-00 04 N/A Initial production
NORA-W106 NORA-W106-00B-00 04 N/A Initial production
NORA-W106 NORA-W106-10B-00 14 N/A Initial production

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Contents
Document information ................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Functional description ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Applications ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Product variants .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4.1 NORA-W101 ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4.2 NORA-W106 ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Radio performance ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 CPU................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.6.1 Software upgrade ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.7 MAC addresses ........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.8 Power modes ................................................................................................................................................ 8
2 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) ............................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) ........................................................................ 9
2.2 Low frequency clock ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Module reset ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Boot strap pins ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.5 RF antenna interface................................................................................................................................10
2.5.1 Internal antenna ................................................................................................................................10
2.5.2 External RF antenna interface .......................................................................................................10
2.6 IO signals.....................................................................................................................................................11
2.6.1 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) ....................................................................................................11
2.6.2 UARTs .................................................................................................................................................11
2.6.3 SPI ........................................................................................................................................................11
2.6.4 Dual/Quad SPI ....................................................................................................................................12
2.6.5 I2C ........................................................................................................................................................12
2.6.6 I2S ........................................................................................................................................................12
2.6.7 SDIO .....................................................................................................................................................12
2.6.8 LCD ......................................................................................................................................................12
2.6.9 TWAI ....................................................................................................................................................12
2.7 Debug interfaces .......................................................................................................................................13
2.7.1 JTAG debug interfaces ...................................................................................................................13
2.8 Analog interfaces ......................................................................................................................................13
2.8.1 Analog to digital converters ...........................................................................................................13
3 Pin definition ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Input and output pins ...............................................................................................................................14

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3.2 NORA-W10 pin assignment ...................................................................................................................14

3.3 Pin-out .........................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.1 NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B ....................................................................................15
3.3.2 NORA-W106-10B .............................................................................................................................17
4 Electrical specifications ................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Absolute maximum ratings ....................................................................................................................21
4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings .....................................................................................................................21
4.2 Operating conditions ................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Operating temperature range ........................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Supply/Power pins ............................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 RESET_N pin ......................................................................................................................................22
4.2.4 LPO clock ............................................................................................................................................22
4.2.5 Digital pins..........................................................................................................................................23
4.2.6 Current consumption .......................................................................................................................23
4.2.7 Wi-Fi characteristics and absolute maximum radio performance .........................................24
4.2.8 Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics and absolute maximum radio performance ..........25
4.2.9 Antenna radiation patterns ............................................................................................................25
5 Mechanical specifications ............................................................................................................... 28
5.1 NORA-W101/W106 mechanical specifications .................................................................................28
6 Qualification and approvals............................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Country approvals .....................................................................................................................................30
6.2 Bluetooth qualification information ......................................................................................................30
7 Product handling ................................................................................................................................. 31
7.1 Packaging ...................................................................................................................................................31
7.1.1 Reels ....................................................................................................................................................31
7.1.2 Tapes ...................................................................................................................................................31
7.2 Moisture sensitivity levels .......................................................................................................................32
7.3 Reflow soldering ........................................................................................................................................32
7.4 ESD precautions ........................................................................................................................................32
8 Labeling and ordering information ............................................................................................... 33
8.1 Product labeling.........................................................................................................................................33
8.2 Product identifiers ....................................................................................................................................34
8.3 Identification codes ..................................................................................................................................34
8.4 Ordering information ................................................................................................................................34
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
A Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Related documents ................................................................................................................................... 36
Revision history .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Contact .......................................................................................................................................................... 36

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1 Functional description
1.1 Overview
The NORA-W10 series comprises small, stand-alone, multiradio modules that integrate a powerful
microcontroller (MCU) and a radio for wireless communication. The open CPU architecture allows
customers to develop advanced applications running on the dual core 32-bit MCU. The radio provides
support for Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and Bluetooth v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy
communications).
These compact modules include the wireless MCU, flash memory, crystal, and other components for
matching, filtering, antenna, decoupling, and antenna operation. Supporting integrated
cryptographic hardware accelerators, NORA-W10 series modules are ideal for Internet of Things (IoT)
devices, telematics, low power sensors, connected factories, connected buildings (appliances and
surveillance), point-of-sales, health devices, artificial intelligence, facial recognition, and other design
solutions that demand top-grade security.
NORA-W10 is based on the Espressif ESP32-S3 chip [3]. It is the second generation of u-blox modules
residing on the Espressif ESP32 series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip. The first generation is NINA-W1/B2
series modules. The simple device design allows developers to use an external antenna (NORA-W101)
or utilize the internal antenna (NORA-W106) in the application design.
As the mechanical design of NORA-W10 is based on the NORA form factor, applications can be
migrated to and from NORA-B1 [7].
NORA-W10 modules are compliant with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and are also certified in
the following countries: Great Britain (UKCA), US (FCC), Canada (IC / ISED RSS), Japan (MIC), Taiwan
(NCC), South Korea (KCC), Australia / New Zealand (ACMA), Brazil (Anatel), and South Africa (ICASA).
The modules are also qualified according to u-blox qualification policy, based on AEC-Q104 standard
for professional grade operation and supports temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C. The -10B variant
is specified to 85 ºC and professional grade with the PSRAM ECC function is enabled. See also,
Operating temperature range.

1.2 Applications
NORA-W10 series are suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
• Wi-Fi networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Bluetooth low energy applications
• Telematics
• Point-of-sales
• Medical and industrial networks
• Access to laptops, mobile phones, and similar consumer devices
• Home/building automation apps
• Wireless gateways
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Facial recognition

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1.3 Block diagram

* Only on NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B

** Only on NORA-W106-10B
Figure 1: NORA-W10 series block diagram

1.4 Product variants

NORA-W10 modules have an open CPU architecture that is tailored towards OEMs that want to
embed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE support into their own application.

1.4.1 NORA-W101
1.4.1.1 NORA-W101-00B
NORA-W101-00B has a dedicated antenna RF pin to be used for an external antenna or antenna
connector. There is no internal antenna on the module. See also the list of approved antennas in the
NORA-W10 system integration manual [1]. NORA-W101-00B includes an embedded flash of 8 MB
with quad SPI. NORA-W101-00B includes no embedded PSRAM.
NORA-W101-00B has an outline of 10.4 (length) x 14.3 mm (width) x 1.9 mm (height).

1.4.2 NORA-W106
1.4.2.1 NORA-W106-00B
NORA-W106-00B is equipped with an internal PCB trace antenna, using antenna technology licensed
from Abracon. The RF signal is not connected to any module pin. NORA-W106-00B includes an
embedded flash of 8 MB with quad SPI. NORA-W106-00B includes no embedded PSRAM.
NORA-W106-00B has an outline of 10.4 (length) x 14.3 mm (width) x 1.9 mm (height).

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1.4.2.2 NORA-W106-10B
NORA-W106-10B is equipped with an internal PCB trace antenna, using antenna technology licensed
from Abracon. The RF signal is not connected to any module pin. NORA-W106-10B includes an
embedded PSRAM of 8 MB, replacing the 8 MB flash. The octal SPI of the PSRAM additionally
occupies five GPIO pins on top of the quad SPI, see Table 5.
NORA-W106-10B has an outline of 10.4 (length) x 14.3 mm (width) x 1.9 mm (height).

⚠ The NORA-W106-10B variant is specified at 85 °C with the PSRAM ECC enabled. See also
Operating temperature range.

1.5 Radio performance

NORA-W10 series (NORA-W101, and NORA-W106) modules support Wi-Fi and are conformant with
IEEE 802.11b/g/n single-band 2.4 GHz operation and Bluetooth LE specifications, as shown in
Table 1.
Wi-Fi Bluetooth Low Energy

IEEE 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth LE dual-mode

Band support Band support

Station mode: 2.4 GHz, 40 channels
2.4 GHz, channel 1-13*
Access Point mode:
2.4 GHz, channel 1-13*
Typical conducted output power : Typical conducted output power
17 dBm 7 dBm
Typical radiated output power: Typical radiated output power
**
20 dBm EIRP 10 dBm EIRP**
Conducted sensitivity Conducted sensitivity
-97 dBm -98 dBm
Data rates: Data rates:
IEEE 802.11b: 1 / 2 Mbit/s
1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbit/s 125 / 500 Kbit/s
IEEE 802.11g:
6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 Mbit/s
IEEE 802.11n:
MCS 0-7, HT20 (72 Mbit/s, Max), HT40 (150 Mbit/s, Max)
*
Depending on the location (country or region), channels 12-13 must be limited or disabled. Consequently, the software
implementation must support country determination algoritms when using channels 12-13. For example, algorithms must be
be supported on these channels to comply with 802.11d amendment standard. For further information, see the NORA-W10
series system integration manual [1].
**
RF power including maximum antenna gain (3 dBi)
Table 1: NORA-W10 series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth characteristics

1.6 CPU
NORA-W10 series modules have a dual-core system with two Harvard Architecture Xtensa LX7 CPUs
operating at a maximum 240 MHz internal clock frequency.
The main features of the internal NORA-W10 memory include:
• 384 KB ROM for booting and core functions.
• 512 KB SRAM for data and instruction.

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• 8 MB FLASH (NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B) for code storage, including hardware

encryption to protect programs. 8 MB PSRAM (NORA-W106-10B).
• 4 kbit EFUSE (non-erasable memory) for MAC addresses, module configuration, flash encryption,
and chip ID.
NORA-W10 has no software but includes an Open CPU architecture that allows customers to develop
advanced applications running on the dual core 32-bit MCU. The radio provides support for Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, and Bluetooth LE communication.
NORA-W10 Open CPU also support external PSRAM/Flash memory depending upon the module
variant.
The customer is responsible for the NORA-W10 certification and configuration, as described in
Country approvals.
NORA-W10 series modules can be used to design solutions with top-grade security. Including
integrated cryptographic hardware accelerators, the modules feature secure boot functionality that
ensures that the module can only be restarted with authenticated software.

1.6.1 Software upgrade

For information about upgrading NORA-W10 series software, see the NORA-W10 system integration
manual [1] .

1.7 MAC addresses

For information about MAC addresses, see https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-
idf/en/v4.4.2/esp32s3/api-reference/system/system.html#mac-address.

1.8 Power modes

NORA-W10 series modules are power efficient devices capable of operating in different power saving
modes and configurations. Different sections of the module can be powered off when they are not
needed, and complex wake up events can be generated from different external and internal inputs.
For the lowest current consumption modes an external LPO clock or low frequency crystal is required.
See also Low frequency clock.
For more information about power modes, see the Espressif ESP32-S3 Datasheet [3].

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2 Interfaces
2.1 Power supply
The power for NORA-W10 series modules is supplied through VCC and VCC_IO pins by DC voltage.

⚠ As the current drawn from VCC and VCC_IO can vary significantly based on Wi-Fi power
consumption profiles, the system power supply circuit must be able to support peak power.

2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC)

NORA-W10 series modules use an integrated Linear Voltage converter to transform and stabilize the
supply voltage applied to the VCC pin.

2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO)

All NORA-W10 series modules have an additional supply input for setting the I/O voltage level.
Currently, NORA-W10 modules support a 3.3 V IO voltage level.

2.2 Low frequency clock

NORA-W10 series modules do not have an internal low power oscillator (LPO) or low frequency crystal
(LFXTAL), which is required for low power modes. If low power modes are required, a 32.768 kHz clock
signal can be supplied externally.

2.3 Module reset

NORA-W10 series modules can be reset (rebooted) with a low-level input on the RESET_N pin. The
logic level of this pin is normally set high using an internal pull-up resistor. The low-level input triggers
a “hardware reset” of the module. The RESET_N signal should be driven by an open drain, open
collector, or contact switch.

2.4 Boot strap pins

Several module pins related to the boot configuration must be strapped correctly using either pull-up
or pull-down resistors, as shown in Table 2.

⚠ Boot strap pins should be avoided if other GPIO pins can be used instead. Note that all module pins
configured to their default state internally in the ESP32-S3 chip (shown in bold) must NOT be
configured externally.
Pin ESP32-S3 State during Default Behavior Description
GPIO boot
F7, H7 GPIO0, 00 Download Boot Booting Mode
GPIO46
01 Invalid, do not use
10 Pull-up*, Pull-down* Normal Boot from internal Flash
11 Normal Boot from internal Flash
J9 GPIO3 0 N/A EFUSE_DIS_USB_JTAG = 0, JTAG Signal
EFUSE_DIS_PAD_JTAG = 0, Selection
EFUSE_STRAP_JTAG_SEL=1 JTAG signal
from on-chip JTAG pins
1 EFUSE_DIS_USB_JTAG = 0,
EFUSE_DIS_PAD_JTAG = 0,
EFUSE_STRAP_JTAG_SEL=1
JTAG signal from USB Serial/JTAG controller

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Pin ESP32-S3 State during Default Behavior Description

GPIO boot
D/C EFUSE_DIS_USB_JTAG = 0,
EFUSE_DIS_PAD_JTAG = 0,
EFUSE_STRAP_JTAG_SEL=0
JTAG signal from USB Serial/JTAG controller

*About 45 kΩ.

Table 2: NORA-W10 series boot strapping pins

2.5 RF antenna interface

NORA-W10 modules include an RF antenna interface that supports Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth LE on the
same antenna. The different communication protocols are time divided on the antenna and are
switched between the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi data. Although communication using these different
protocols is (more or less) transparent in the application, these protocols are never active at exactly
the same time as they are in the module antenna.
NORA-W10 series modules support either a single internal antenna (NORA-W106) or external
antennas connected through a dedicated antenna pin (NORA-W101). For an overview of the different
antenna types (internal, integrated, and external) described in this section, see also the system
integration manual [1].

2.5.1 Internal antenna

NORA-W106 modules have internal antennas that are specifically designed and optimized for NORA
modules. NORA-W101 modules do not support an internal antenna.
NORA-W106 is equipped with a 2.4 GHz PCB trace antenna that is ideally placed in the middle of the
module – along the side edge of the host PCB. For further information about antenna placement, see
the system integration manual [1].
In NORA-W106 designs, keep a minimum clearance of 5 mm between the antenna and the casing.
Also, keep at least 10 mm of free space around the metal antenna including the area directly below it.
If a metal enclosure is required, use NORA-W101 and an external antenna.
It is beneficial to have a large solid ground plane on the host PCB with a good grounding on the module.
A 50 x 50 mm ground plane is recommended but its size should be no less than 24x30 mm.
For more information about antenna-related design, see also the NORA-W10 series system
integration manual [1].

⚠ The ANT solder pin (K9) on NORA-W106 modules is not available for connecting an external
antenna.

2.5.2 External RF antenna interface

NORA-W101 has an antenna signal (ANT) pin with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω for using an
external antenna. The antenna signal supports both Tx and Rx.
An SMD antenna, or any other antenna featured in the pre-approved antennas list [1], can be
employed as an external antenna or an integrated antenna on the host PCB. An antenna connector,
for use with an external antenna through a coaxial cable, could also be implemented in the application
design. A cable antenna might be necessary if the module is mounted in a shielded enclosure such as
a metal box or cabinet.
An external antenna connector (U.FL. connector) features in the NORA-W10 reference design shown
in the NORA-W10 series system integration manual [1]). The reference design must be followed to
comply with regulatory approvals.

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See also the list of pre-approved antennas in the NORA-W10 system integration manual [1].

2.6 IO signals
NORA-W10 modules have 82 pins in total. In NORA-W101 modules 38 pins can be used for both input
and output. The pins can be used as GPIO signals are also multiplexed with the digital and analog
interfaces.
It is also possible to multiplex all interfaces to any pin through an IO MUX, but the speed is limited. See
also Digital pins.

2.6.1 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

The Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) functionality can, for example, be used to control the intensity of
LEDs and driving digital motors. The controller consists of PWM timers, the PWM operator, and a
dedicated capture sub-module. Each timer provides timing in synchronous or independent form, and
each PWM operator generates the waveform for one PWM channel.
The PWM controller has eight channels, which can generate independent waveforms that can be used
to drive RGB LED devices. For maximum flexibility, the high-speed and low-speed channels can be
driven from one of four timers. The PWM controller can also automatically increase or decrease the
duty cycle gradually, which allows for fades without any processor interference. The PWM signals can
be configured to be available on any of the GPIO pins through the IO MUX.Data interfaces.

2.6.2 UARTs
NORA-W10 modules have three UART interfaces, UART0 to UART2. Each interface provides
asynchronous communication support for RS232, RS485, and IrDA standards (with external drivers).
UART0 serves as the primary interface port. The maximum speed for all UART interfaces is 4 Mbit/s.
All UART interfaces can be routed to any GPIO pin through the IO MUX. But, as firmware upgrades are
performed through the default pins on UART0, it is recommended that this interface specifically is
NOT routed to the other pins. For further information about the default pins, see also Pin-out.
All UART interfaces provide hardware management of the CTS and RTS signals and software flow
control (XON and XOFF).

2.6.3 SPI
Four SPI interfaces are available for the application.
On NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B, SPI0 (quad SPI) is configured to internal flash storage
and is controlled using chip select CS0. Additional flash cannot be connected to SPI0 interface, but
an external PSRAM can be connected. CS1 will be the chip select for PSRAM.
On NORA-W106-10B, SPI0/1 (octal SPI) is configured to internal PSRAM and is controlled using chip
select CS1. Additional PSRAM cannot be connected to SPI0/1 interface, but an external Flash can be
connected. CS0 will be the chip select for Flash.
It is possible to connect the remaining SPI interfaces to other pins via the IO MUX but the maximum
speed will be reduced. It is also possible to configure the SPI interface as a dual or quad SPI (2 or 4-bit
bidirectional data signals). See also Dual/Quad SPI.

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2.6.4 Dual/Quad SPI

The dual/quad SPI (2 or 4 bi-bidirectional data signals) can be used for connecting an additional
external PSRAM/Flash. The SPI to dual/quad SPI signal mappings is shown in Table 3.
SPI signal Dual SPI signal Quad SPI signal
MOSI IO0 IO0
MISO IO1 IO1
WP - IO2
HD - IO3
CS CS CS
CLK CLK CLK

Table 3: SPI to dual/quad SPI signal mapping

2.6.5 I2C
Two I2C interfaces can be routed over any GPIO pin.
NORA-W10 modules can operate as both the master and slave on the I2C bus, using both standard
(100 kbit/s) and fast (400 kbit/s) transmission speeds. The interface uses the SCL signal to clock
instructions and data on the SDA signal.

2.6.6 I2S
Two I2S interfaces can be routed over any GPIO pin.
NORA-W10 modules can operate with an 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit resolution, master mode and
slave mode I2S interface. NORA-W10 allows half duplex and full duplex communication mode, with
the clock frequency of 10 KHz up-to 40 MHz.

2.6.7 SDIO
SDIO is multiplexed with the JTAG interface and the SPI_H interface. It is possible to connect the SDIO
interfaces to other pins via the IO MUX but the speed is limited. See also Digital pins. Only SDIO host
is supported (not SDIO slave).

2.6.8 LCD
NORA-W10 modules support parallel 8–16 bit LCD integration.

2.6.9 TWAI
NORA-W10 modules support the Two-Wire Automotive Interface (TWAI) communication protocol
(ISO 118981, parts 1 and 2) with inherent message priorities and arbitration. It provides multi-master
and multi-cast communication with error detection and signaling. The TWAI master can operate with
a 1 Kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s bit rate along with a 64-byte FIFO receiver. It also supports CAN specification
2.0

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2.7 Debug interfaces

2.7.1 JTAG debug interfaces
NORA-W10 modules support the JTAG debug interface (JTAG_TMS, JTAG_CLK, JTAG_TDI and
JTAG_TDO). The JTAG interface is multiplexed with the SDIO and SPI_H interface.

2.8 Analog interfaces

2.8.1 Analog to digital converters
NORA-W10 modules support two, 12-bit, SAR, Analog to Digital Converters (ADC). Any analog
capable pin can be used for ADC applications. All appropriate analog pins are shown in the Pin-out.
For lower power consumption, NORA-W101, NORA-W106 modules can measure voltages in sleep
mode and threshold settings can be used to wake the CPU.

☞ Analog pins cannot be re-routed to other pins through the IO MUX.

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3 Pin definition
3.1 Input and output pins
All NORA-W10 modules have 82 pins. For NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B, 38 pins can be
used for either General Purpose input or output (GPIO). For NORA-W106-10B, 33 pins can be used for
either General Purpose input or output (GPIO).

3.2 NORA-W10 pin assignment

Figure 2 shows the multiplexed pin-out for NORA-W101 and NORA-W106 Open CPU modules. These,
and several additional interfaces not shown here, are described in Pin-out.
Although it is also possible to multiplex all interfaces through an IO MUX using any pin, the maximum
speed is limited. See also Digital pins.

Figure 2: NORA-W101/W106 pin numbering (top view)

☞ All gray pins located on the module are GND pins.

☞ Pins A7, A8, B7, and J3 can only be used as input signals – regardless of the selected
function/interface.

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☞ The signals for several pins are boot strapped. It is important that these signals, shown in Pin-out,
are set in the correct state during startup. See also Boot strap pins.

3.3 Pin-out
3.3.1 NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B
Table 4 describes the common pin-out for NORA-W101-00B and NORA-W106-00B series modules.
No. NORA function I/O 1 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks
function
A2 FSPIWP / I/O SPI2 Write Protect / FSPIWP /
GPIO38 General Purpose I/O GPIO38
A3 GPIO17 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO17 Analog-capable pin
A4 NC
A5 FSPIDQS / I/O FSPIDQS / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO14 GPIO14
A6 FSPIIO7 / I/O SPI2 IO7 / FSPIIO7 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO13 General Purpose I/O GPIO13
A7 VCCIO I Module I/O level voltage input VIO voltage supply.
A8 VCC I Module supply voltage input 3.0-3.6 V module voltage supply.
B1 FSPICLK / I/O SPI2 clock / FSPICLK /
GPIO36 General Purpose I/O GPIO36
B3 FSPICS0 / I/O SPI2 Chip select / FSPICS0 /
GPIO34 General Purpose I/O GPIO34
B4 GPIO18 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO18 Analog-capable pin
B5 NC
B6 XTAL_32K_N I/O 32KHz external clock input / GPIO16 Analog-capable pin
/LPO_IN Low Power Oscillator Input /
GPIO16 General Purpose I/O
B7 VCCIO I Module I/O level voltage input VIO voltage supply.
B9 NC
C1 FSPIQ / I/O SPI2 Master Input Slave Output / FSPIQ /
GPIO37 General Purpose I/O GPIO37
C2 FSPID / I/O SPI2 Master Output Slave Input / FSPID /
GPIO35 General Purpose I/O GPIO35
C4 SPICS0 I/O SPI0 Chip select SPICS0 / CS to internal flash. Do not connect
GPIO29
C5 NC
C6 XTAL_32K_P / I/O 32KHz external clock input / GPIO15 Analog-capable pin. If external LPO is
GPIO15 General Purpose I/O used at LPO_IN, put decoupling capacitor
to GND on this pin only.
C8 GPIO21 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO21
C9 USB_P / I/O USB differential data signal / USB_D+ / Analog-capable pin. Default drive
GPIO20 General Purpose I/O GPIO20 capability of this pin is ~40mA
D1 SPIWP I/O SPI0 Write Protect SPIWP / Connected to internal Flash.
GPIO28 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
PSRAM.
D2 SPID I/O SPI0 Master Output Slave Input SPID / Connected to internal Flash.

1 I/O notations: I=Input, O=Output, I/O=Input or Output, PU=Pull Up, PD=Pull Down, D=Default, PP=Push-Pull, OD=Open Drain, AI/AO=Analog
Input/Output, NC=Not Connected

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No. NORA function I/O 1 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks

function
GPIO32 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
PSRAM.
D3 FSPIHD / I/O SPI2 Hold / FSPIHD /
GPIO33 General Purpose I/O GPIO33
D7 NC
D8 GPIO4 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO4 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
D9 USB_N / I/O USB differential data signal / USB_D- / Analog-capable pin. Default drive
GPIO19 General Purpose I/O GPIO19 capability of this pin is ~40mA
E1 SPICS1 I/O SPI Chip select / SPICS1 / CE if external PSRAM is connected to
General Purpose I/O GPIO26 SPI0.
E2 SPIQ I/O SPI0 Master Input Slave Output SPIQ / Connected to internal Flash.
GPIO31 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
PSRAM.
E3 SPICLK_N / I/O SPI Differential clock / SPICLK_N /
GPIO48 General Purpose I/O GPIO48
E7 GPIO9 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO9 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
E8 GPIO1 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO1 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
E9 GPIO7 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO7 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
F1 SPICLK I/O SPI0 clock SPICLK / Connected to internal Flash.
GPIO30 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
PSRAM.
F2 SPIHD I/O SPI0 Hold SPIHD / Connected to internal Flash.
GPIO27 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
PSRAM.
F3 SPICLK_P / I/O SPI Differential clock / SPICLK_P /
GPIO47 General Purpose I/O GPIO47
F7 GPIO0/ I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO0/
Boot Boot
F8 GPIO45 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO45
F9 GPIO6 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO6 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
G1 MTDO / I/O JTAG Test Data Out / MTDO /
GPIO40 GPIO40
G2 FSPIIO6 / I/O SPI2 IO6 / FSPIIO6 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO12 General Purpose I/O GPIO12
G3 FSPIIO5 / I/O SPI2 IO5 / FSPIIO5 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO11 General Purpose I/O GPIO11
G4 NC
G5 NC
G7 NC
G8 U0TXD / I/O UART data output / U0TXD /
GPIO43 General Purpose I/O GPIO43
G9 U0RXD / I/O UART data input / U0RXD /
GPIO44 General Purpose I/O GPIO44
H1 JTAG_TDI / I/O JTAG Test Data In (debug MTDI /
GPIO41 interface) / GPIO41
General Purpose I/O
H2 JTAG_TMS / I/O JTAG Test Mode Select / MTMS /

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No. NORA function I/O 1 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks

function
GPIO42 General Purpose I/O GPIO42
H3 FSPII04 / I/O SPI2 IO5 / FSPII04 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO10 General Purpose I/O GPIO10
H7 GPIO46 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO46
H8 GPIO2 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO2 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
H9 GPIO8 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO8 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
J1 VDD_SPI O SPI power supply: 3.3 V VDD_SPI
J2 JTAG_TCK / I/O JTAG Test clock / MTCK /
GPIO39 General Purpose I/O GPIO39
J3 RESET_N I External system reset input. RESET Active low
J4 NC
J5 NC
J7 NC
J8 GPIO5 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO5 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
J9 GPIO3 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO3 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
K1 NC
K9 ANT I/O Antenna Tx/Rx interface LNA_IN 50 Ω nominal characteristic impedance,
only used with NORA-W101 modules.
NC for NORA-W106
EGP - Exposed Ground Pins Exposed scattered grey pins on the
module should be connected to GND
L1-M9 EAGP - Exposed Antenna Ground Pins Exposed pins underneath the antenna
area should be connected to GND

Table 4: NORA-W10x-00B pin-out

3.3.2 NORA-W106-10B
Table 5 describes the common pin-out for NORA-W106-10B module.
No. NORA function I/O 2 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks
function
A2 FSPIWP / I/O SPI2 Write Protect / FSPIWP /
GPIO38 General Purpose I/O GPIO38
A3 GPIO17 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO17 Analog-capable pin
A4 NC
A5 FSPIDQS / I/O FSPIDQS / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO14 GPIO14
A6 FSPIIO7 / I/O SPI2 IO7 / FSPIIO7 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO13 General Purpose I/O GPIO13
A7 VCCIO I Module I/O level voltage input VIO voltage supply.
A8 VCC I Module supply voltage input 3.0-3.6 V module voltage supply.
B1 FSPICLK / I/O SPI2 clock / FSPICLK / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO36 General Purpose I/O GPIO36 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
B3 FSPICS0 / I/O SPI2 Chip select / FSPICS0 / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO34 General Purpose I/O GPIO34 Do not connect.

2 I/O notations: I=Input, O=Output, I/O=Input or Output, PU=Pull Up, PD=Pull Down, D=Default, PP=Push-Pull, OD=Open Drain, AI/AO=Analog
Input/Output, NC=Not Connected

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No. NORA function I/O 2 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks

function
If required, connect only for external
flash.
B4 GPIO18 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO18 Analog-capable pin
B5 NC
B6 XTAL_32K_N I/O 32KHz external clock input / GPIO16 Analog-capable pin
/LPO_IN Low Power Oscillator Input /
GPIO16 General Purpose I/O
B7 VCCIO I Module I/O level voltage input VIO voltage supply.
B9 NC
C1 FSPIQ / I/O SPI2 Master Input Slave Output / FSPIQ / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO37 General Purpose I/O GPIO37 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
C2 FSPID / I/O SPI2 Master Output Slave Input / FSPID / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO35 General Purpose I/O GPIO35 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
C4 SPICS0 I/O SPI0 Chip select SPICS0 / CS, if external Flash is connected to SPI0.
GPIO29
C5 NC
C6 XTAL_32K_P / I/O 32KHz external clock input / GPIO15 Analog-capable pin. If external LPO is
GPIO15 General Purpose I/O used at LPO_IN, put decoupling capacitor
to GND on this pin only.
C8 GPIO21 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO21
C9 USB_P / I/O USB differential data signal / USB_D+ / Analog-capable pin. Default drive
GPIO20 General Purpose I/O GPIO20 capability of this pin is ~40mA
D1 SPIWP I/O SPI0 Write Protect SPIWP / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO28 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
D2 SPID I/O SPI0 Master Output Slave Input SPID / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO32 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
D3 FSPIHD / I/O SPI2 Hold / FSPIHD / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO33 General Purpose I/O GPIO33 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
D7 NC
D8 GPIO4 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO4 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
D9 USB_N / I/O USB differential data signal / USB_D- / Analog-capable pin. Default drive
GPIO19 General Purpose I/O GPIO19 capability of this pin is ~40mA
E1 SPICS1 I/O SPI Chip select / SPICS1 / CE to internal PSRAM. Do not connect
General Purpose I/O GPIO26
E2 SPIQ I/O SPI0 Master Input Slave Output SPIQ / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO31 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
E3 SPICLK_N / I/O SPI Differential clock / SPICLK_N /
GPIO48 General Purpose I/O GPIO48
E7 GPIO9 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO9 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
E8 GPIO1 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO1 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input

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No. NORA function I/O 2 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks

function
E9 GPIO7 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO7 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
F1 SPICLK I/O SPI0 clock SPICLK / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO30 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
F2 SPIHD I/O SPI0 Hold SPIHD / Connected to internal PSRAM.
GPIO27 Do not connect.
If required, connect only for external
flash.
F3 SPICLK_P / I/O SPI Differential clock / SPICLK_P /
GPIO47 General Purpose I/O GPIO47
F7 GPIO0/ I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO0/
Boot Boot
F8 GPIO45 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO45
F9 GPIO6 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO6 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
G1 MTDO / I/O JTAG Test Data Out / MTDO /
GPIO40 GPIO40
G2 FSPIIO6 / I/O SPI2 IO6 / FSPIIO6 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO12 General Purpose I/O GPIO12
G3 FSPIIO5 / I/O SPI2 IO5 / FSPIIO5 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO11 General Purpose I/O GPIO11
G4 NC
G5 NC
G7 NC
G8 U0TXD / I/O UART data output / U0TXD /
GPIO43 General Purpose I/O GPIO43
G9 U0RXD / I/O UART data input / U0RXD /
GPIO44 General Purpose I/O GPIO44
H1 JTAG_TDI / I/O JTAG Test Data In (debug MTDI /
GPIO41 interface) / GPIO41
General Purpose I/O
H2 JTAG_TMS / I/O JTAG Test Mode Select / MTMS /
GPIO42 General Purpose I/O GPIO42
H3 FSPII04 / I/O SPI2 IO5 / FSPII04 / Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
GPIO10 General Purpose I/O GPIO10
H7 GPIO46 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO46
H8 GPIO2 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO2 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
H9 GPIO8 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO8 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
J1 VDD_SPI O SPI power supply: 3.3 V VDD_SPI Output voltage pin to be used only for
external Flash/PSRAM. Otherwise, NC.
J2 JTAG_TCK / I/O JTAG Test clock / MTCK /
GPIO39 General Purpose I/O GPIO39
J3 RESET_N I External system reset input. RESET Active low
J4 NC
J5 NC
J7 NC
J8 GPIO5 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO5 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
J9 GPIO3 I/O General Purpose I/O GPIO3 Analog-capable pin, Touch button input
K1 NC

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No. NORA function I/O 2 Description ESP32-S3 Remarks

function
K9 ANT I/O Antenna Tx/Rx interface LNA_IN 50 Ω nominal characteristic impedance,
only used with NORA-W101 modules.
NC for NORA-W106
EGP - Exposed Ground Pins Exposed scattered grey pins on the
module should be connected to GND
L1-M9 EAGP - Exposed Antenna Ground Pins Exposed pins underneath the antenna
area should be connected to GND

Table 5: NORA-W106-10B pin-out

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4 Electrical specifications
⚠ Stressing the device above one or more of the Absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent
damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or at any conditions other
than those specified in the Operating conditions should be avoided. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

☞ All given application information is only advisory and does not form part of the specification.

4.1 Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol Description Condition Min Max Unit
VCC/ VCC_IO Module supply voltage Input DC voltage at VCC and VCC_IO pins -0.3 3.6 V
IVCC MAX + Absolute maximum power 500 mA
IVCC_IO MAX consumption
DPV Digital pin voltage Input DC voltage at any digital I/O pin -0.3 3.6 V
P_ANT Maximum power at receiver Input RF power at antenna pin 0 dBm
Tstr Storage temperature -40 +85 ºC

Table 6: Absolute maximum ratings

⚠ The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes
exceeding the power supply voltage specification shown in Table 6 must be limited to values within
the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices.

4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings

Parameter Min. Typical Max. Unit Remarks
ESD immunity ±8* kV Indirect discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2
ESD sensitivity, tested for all pins except ANT 2.5 kV Human body model according to JEDEC
and RSVD pins #11, #15, #33 JS001

* Tested on EVK-NORA-W10 evaluation board.

Table 7: Maximum ESD ratings

⚠ NORA-W10 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices, which means that some special
precautions must be observed when handling them. See also ESD precautions.

4.2 Operating conditions

⚠ Operation beyond the specified operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure
beyond them can affect device reliability.

☞ Unless otherwise specified, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient temperature
of 25 °C and at a supply voltage of 3.3 V.

4.2.1 Operating temperature range

Parameter Min Max Unit
Operating temperature -40 +85 °C
Operating temperature (NORA-W10x-10B) 1 -40 +65 °C
1
Enabling the PSRAM ECC function reduces the size of PSRAM by 1/16 and extends maximum ambient temperature is 85°C.

Table 8: Temperature range

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4.2.2 Supply/Power pins

Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit
VCC Input supply Ambient temperature -40 °C to +85 °C 3.00 3.30 3.60 V
voltage
VCC_IO I/O reference Ambient temperature -40 °C to +85 °C 3.00 3.30 3.60 V
voltage

Table 9: Input characteristics of voltage supply pins

4.2.3 RESET_N pin

Figure 3 shows the conditions for VCC and RESET_N timing during start-up and reset duration. The
pin characteristics are described in Table 10.

Figure 3: Module power-up and reset timing

Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

RESET_N Low-level input -0.3 0.3*VCC V
Internal pull-up resistance 45 kΩ
Internal capacitance 10 nF

t0 Time from VCC valid input level 2.8 V to RESET_N release 50 1000 µs
reaches 0.25*VCC

t1 Duration of RESET_N pin < low level input 0.25*VCC, to trigger 50 µs

hardware reset

Table 10: RESET_N pin characteristics.

☞ In case of slow ramp-up, frequent power on and off, or unstable power supply (e.g., battery
charging, photovoltaic systems) consider using an external reset chip or a watchdog timer IC set
to around 3.0 V to boot correctly.

4.2.4 LPO clock

NORA-W10 series modules do not have an internal low power oscillator (LPO) or crystal for low power
modes. If low power modes are required, the LPO signal can be supplied to the LPO_IN pin from an
external oscillator. Alternatively, an external low frequency crystal can also be attached to
XTAL_32K_N and XTAL_32K_P pins. The amplitude range is 0.6 V < Vpp < VCC_IO. If the input signal
is square wave the bottom voltage should be higher than 200 mV.
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

LPO Input clock frequency 32.768 kHz

Input slow clock accuracy (Initial + temp + aging) ±150 ppm
Tr/Tf Input transition time Tr/Tf -10% to 90% 100 ns
Frequency input duty cycle 20 50 80 %

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Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

VIH Input voltage limits VCC_IO V

(Square wave, DC-coupled)
VIL 0 0.6 V
Input capacitance 10 pF

Table 11: External LPO clock characteristics

4.2.5 Digital pins

Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Remarks
Any digital pin Input characteristic: 0 0.3*VCC_IO V
Low-level input
Input characteristic: 0.7*VCC_IO VCC_IO V
high-level input
Output characteristic: 0 0.4 V
Low-level output
Output characteristic: VCC_IO-0.4 VCC_IO V
High-level output
Drive capability 20 mA Source/Sink
Pull-up/pull-down resistance 45 kΩ.
Signals Output signal speed 20 MHz
rerouted
Input signal speed 10 MHz The GPIO matrix delays the input
through the
signals by two cycles of the AHB
IO MUX
clock, which typically introduces an
80 MHz -> 25 ns delay.

Table 12: Digital pin characteristics

4.2.6 Current consumption

The typical current consumption of a NORA-W10 module is shown in Table 13. The current
consumption is highly dependent on the application implementation. All measurements taken with
3.3 V supply at 25 °C.

☞ The current consumption figures are inherited from the Espressif ESP 32-S3 data sheet [3].
Power mode Activity Typ Unit Remarks
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Tx 802.11b 1Mbps @ 20 dBm 340 mA 100% duty cycle

Wi-Fi Tx 802.11g 54Mbps @ 17 dBm 291 mA

Wi-Fi Tx 802.11n HT20 MCS7 @ 16.5 dBm 286 mA

Wi-Fi Rx 802.11b/g/n HT20 88 mA

Bluetooth LE Bluetooth Tx Pout 0 dBm 220 mA 100% duty cycle

Bluetooth Rx and listening 76 mA

Modem-sleep mode CPU speed 240 MHz, dual core 66.2 mA Immediate wake-up

CPU speed 160 MHz, dual core 49.6 mA

CPU speed 80 MHz, dual core 33.1 mA

Light-sleep mode VDD_SPI and Wi-Fi are powered down, and all GPIOs are 240 µA
high impedance.
Deep-sleep mode RTC memory and RTC peripherals are powered on 8 µA

RTC memory is powered on. RTC peripherals are 7 µA

powered off
Power off mode CHIP_PU is set to low level. The chip is powered off 1 µA

Table 13: Current consumption during typical use cases

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4.2.7 Wi-Fi characteristics and absolute maximum radio performance

VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C
Parameter Operating mode Specification Unit
RF frequency range 802.11b/g/n 2.400 – 2.484 GHz
Modulation 802.11b CCK and DSSS
802.11g/n OFDM
Supported data rates 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbit/s
802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbit/s
802.11n MCS0 – MCS7
Supported bandwidth 802.11n 20,40 MHz
Supported guard interval 802.11n 400, 800 ns

Table 14: Wi-Fi radio characteristics

⚠ NORA-W10 series modules support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n operation in the 2.4 GHz band. Maximum
transmitter output power values are supported only in certain regions – depending upon the
certification approval. For typical radio performance data, see Radio performance.
Table 15 shows the maximum (conducted) transmitter output power and receiver sensitivity for
supported modes of operation.

Parameter Operating mode Data rate Specification Bandwidth 802.11 EVM limit (dBm)
(dBm)

Conducted 802.11b 1 Mbit/s 20* ± 1 20 MHz -21 dBm

Transmit
11 Mbit/s 20* ± 1 -21 dBm
Power
802.11g 6 Mbit/s 19* ± 1 20 MHz -20 dBm
*
54 Mbit/s 16 ± 1 -26.5 dBm

802.11n MCS0 19* ± 1 20 MHz -21.5 dBm

MCS7 16* ± 1 -28.5 dBm

*
MCS0 19 ± 1 40 MHz -23.5 dBm
*
MCS7 16 ± 1 -28.5 dBm

Receiver 802.11b 1 Mbit/s -97.5 ± 2 20 MHz N/A

Sensitivity
11 Mbit/s -88.5 ± 2 N/A

802.11g 6 Mbit/s -93 ± 2 20 MHz N/A

54 Mbit/s -76 ± 2 N/A

802.11n MCS0 -92.5 ± 2 20 MHz N/A

MCS7 -74 ± 2 N/A

MCS0 -90 ± 2 40 MHz N/A

MCS7 -71 ± 2 N/A

* There is lower output power on band edge channels

Table 15: Wi-Fi radio maximum transmitter and receiver power parameter

⚠ Maximum transmitter output power values are supported only in certain regions – depending upon
the certification approval. For typical radio performance data, see Radio performance.

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4.2.8 Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics and absolute maximum radio

performance
VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C
Parameter Specification Unit
RF Frequency Range 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Supported Modes Bluetooth v5.0
Number of channels 40
Modulation GFSK
Transmit Power (conducted) 20 ± 1 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity -98 ± 2 dBm

Table 16: Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics

⚠ Maximum transmitter output power value is only supported in certain regions, depending upon
the certification approval. For typical radio performance data, see Radio performance.

4.2.9 Antenna radiation patterns

Figure 4 provides an overview of the measurement procedure and describes how the NORA-W106
module is aligned to the XYZ-coordinate system. A measurement is taken at every dotted position
above the module image (shown left). Each measurement is represented as a grid point in the
radiation pattern (shown right).

Figure 4: Measurement procedure for radiation patterns

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Table 17 shows the displayed radiation patterns of the internal PCB trace antenna on NORA-W106.

View Vertical polarization Horizontal polarization Total (Vertical + Horizontal)

Antenna Gain (dBi)

-25 - -10 -2,5 5

Top view, YZ plane

positive X direction

Side view, XY plane

negative Z direction

Side view, XZ plane

negative Y direction

Antenna Gain (dBi)

-25 - -10 -2,5 5

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View Vertical polarization Horizontal polarization Total (Vertical + Horizontal)

Side view, XY plane

positive Z direction

Side view, XZ plane

positive Y direction

Bottom view, YZ
plane negative X
direction

Table 17: NORA-W106 antenna radiation patterns

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5 Mechanical specifications
5.1 NORA-W101/W106 mechanical specifications

Figure 5: NORA-W106 and NORA-W101 dimensions

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Figure 6: NORA-W101 mechanical outline

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6 Qualification and approvals

6.1 Country approvals
The NORA-W10 module series will be certified for use in the following countries/regions:
Country/region NORA-W101 NORA-W106
Europe (RED) Approved Approved
Great Britain (UKCA) Approved Approved
USA (FCC) Approved Approved
Canada (IC) Approved Approved
Japan (MIC) Approved Approved
Taiwan (NCC) Pending Pending
South Korea (KCC) Approved Approved
Brazil (ANATEL) Approved Approved
Australia and New Zealand (ACMA) Approved Approved
South Africa (ICASA) Pending Pending

Table 18: Country approvals for NORA-W10

☞ For detailed information about the regulatory requirements that must be met when using
NORA-W10 modules in an end product, see the NORA-W10 system integration manual [1].

6.2 Bluetooth qualification information

End products must be qualified and listed with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
Product declarations are submitted through the SIG Bluetooth Launch Studio website.

NORA-W10 module series are qualified as a Controller Subsystem in accordance with the Bluetooth
5.0 specification and are registered with the SIG Qualified Design IDs (QDID) shown in Table 19.
To list your product that integrates NORA-W101 or NORA-W106 with no additional testing required,
combine the QDID for the Bluetooth stack implemented in the Host Subsystem with the QDID of the
pre-qualified Controller Subsystem shown in Table 19.

Model Product type QDID Listing date

NORA-W101, NORA-W106 Controller subsystem 198070 14-Nov-2022

Table 19: NORA-W101/NORA-W106 Bluetooth QD ID

☞ The Espressif IoT development framework for ESP-IDF currently supports two host Bluetooth
stacks: Bluedroid and Apache NimBLE for Bluetooth LE. For further listing information, search the
Bluetooth Launch Studio website.

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7 Product handling
7.1 Packaging
NORA-W10 series modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes to enable efficient
production, production lot set-up and tear-down. See also the Product packaging guide [2].

7.1.1 Reels
NORA-W10 modules are delivered in quantities of 500 pieces on a reel. The reel types for NORA-W10
modules are shown in Table 20. See also the Product packaging guide [2].
Model Reel type
NORA-W101 A3
NORA-W106 A3

Table 20: Reel types for different NORA-W10 series modules

7.1.2 Tapes
Figure 7 and Figure 8 show the position and orientation of NORA-W10 modules as they are delivered
on tape. The dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 7 and Figure 8.

Figure 7: NORA-W101 module on tape orientation

Figure 8: NORA-W106 module on tape orientation

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Figure 9: NORA-W101/NORA-W106 tape dimensions

7.2 Moisture sensitivity levels

NORA-W10 modules are rated as Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Level 4 devices in accordance with
the IPC/JEDEC J STD-020 standard. For more information, see the moisture sensitive warning label
on the MBB (Moisture Barrier Bag).
After opening the dry pack, the modules must be mounted within 168 hours in factory conditions of
maximum 30 °C/60% RH or must be stored at less than 10% RH. The modules require baking if the
humidity indicator card shows more than 10% when read at 23±5 °C or if the conditions mentioned
above are not met. For information about the bake procedure, see also the J-STD-033 standard.
For more information regarding MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level), labeling, and storage, see also the
Product packaging guide [2].

7.3 Reflow soldering

NORA-W10 modules are approved for single reflow processes only.
⚠ Reflow profiles must be selected in accordance with u-blox soldering recommendations described
in the NORA-W10 system integration manual [1]. Failure to observe these recommendations can
result in severe damage to the device.

7.4 ESD precautions

NORA-W10 modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) that demand the observance of special
handling precautions against static damage. Failure to observe these precautions can result in severe
damage to the product. See also Maximum ESD ratings.
Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling,
and operation of any application that incorporates the module. ESD precautions are also relevant
when handling the application board on which the module is mounted.
For further information about the handling of NORA-W10 modules, see also the system integration
manual [1].

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8 Labeling and ordering information

8.1 Product labeling
The labels (8x8 mm) of the NORA-W10 series modules described in the section include important
product information.
Figure 10 shows the label of all the NORA-W10 series modules, which includes product type number
and revision, production date, and data matrix that bears a unique serial number and the u-blox logo.

All units in mm unless specified otherwise stated.

2a

1b

2b
1a
4

Figure 10: Location of product type number on the NORA-W10 series module label

Reference Description
1a Text box containing Product Name and approval ID:s
(Applicable model names: NORA-W1xx).
1b Product type number.
2a Data Matrix with unique serial number comprising 19 alphanumeric digits: (product identifier, serial
number, datacode)
• Product identifier: 3 digits, used for production tracking and are an abbreviated
representation of the Type number that is unique to each module variant
• Serial number: 12 digits, Unique MAC address assigned during module production.
• Datacode: 4 digits, Represent the hardware and firmware version encoded.

2b The six last hex symbols of the MAC address (AABBCCDDEEFF).

3 Date of production encoded YY/WW (year/week).
4 u-blox logo. The red dot also indicates pin 1.

Table 21: NORA-W10 series label description

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8.2 Product identifiers

Table 22 describes the three product identifiers, namely the Type number, Model name and Ordering
code.

Format Description Nomenclature

Model Describes the form factor, platform technology and PPPP-TGVV

name platform variant. Used mostly in product documentation
like this data sheet, the model name represents the most
common identity for all u-blox products

Ordering Comprises the model name – with additional identifiers to PPPP-TGVV-TTQ

code describe the major product version and quality grade

Type Comprises the model name and ordering code – with PPPP -TGVV-TTQ-XX
number additional identifiers to describe minor product versions.

Table 22: Product code formats

8.3 Identification codes

Table 23 describes the individual identification codes represented in each product identifier.
Code Meaning Example

PPPP Form factor NORA

TG Platform (Technology and Generation) W1: Wi-Fi Generation 1
T – Dominant technology, For example, W: Wi-Fi, B:
Bluetooth
G – Generation
VV Variant based on the same platform; range [00…99] 01: product with antenna pin
TT Major Product Version 00: first revision
Q Quality grade B: professional grade
A: Automotive
B: Professional
C: Standard
XX Minor product version (not relevant for certification) Default value is 00

Table 23: Part identification code

8.4 Ordering information

Ordering code Product

NORA-W101-00B Module with antenna pin. Open CPU version. Using ESP32-S3FN8.
NORA-W106-00B Module with internal PCB trace antenna. Open CPU version integrating ESP32-S3FN8. This version
includes 8 MB embedded flash and Quad SPI.
NORA-W106-10B Module with internal PCB trace antenna. Open CPU version integrating ESP32-S3R8.
This version includes embedded 8 MB PSRAM and octal SPI. It is also specified for operating
temperatures up to 85°C – with PSRAM ECC enabled.

Table 24: Product ordering codes

See also Product variants.

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Appendix
A Glossary
Abbreviation Definition
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
BPF Band Pass Filter
BR/EDR Basic rate/Enhanced data rate
CAN Controller Area Network
CTS Clear To Send
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DC Direct Current
D/C Don’t Care
DSR Data Set Ready
ESD Electro Static Discharge
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GATT Generic ATTribute profile
GND Ground
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit
I2S Inter-IC Sound
IC Industry Canada
LCD liquid crystal display
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IoT Internet of Things
LPO Low Power Oscillator
MCU Micro Controller Unit
MDIO Management Data Input / Output
MII Media-Independent Interface
MIMO Multi-Input Multi-Output
MRD Market Requirement Document
MSD Moisture Sensitive Device
N/A Not Applicable
PCN Product Change Notification
RTS Request To Send
RXD Receive Data
SDIO Secure Digital Input Output
SDK Software Development Kit
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
TBD To Be Defined
TWAI Two-wire Automotive Interface
TXD Transmit Data
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

Table 25: Explanation of the abbreviations and terms used

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Related documents
[1] NORA-W10 series system integration manual, UBX-17005730
[2] u-blox package information guide, UBX-14001652
[3] Espressif System ESP32-S3 Datasheet, version 3.6
[4] NORA-W10 EU declaration of conformity, UBX-18007184
[5] NORA-W10 UKCA declaration of conformity, UBX-22040048
[6] NORA-W10 series product summary, UBX-17051775
[7] NORA-B1 data sheet, UBX-20027119

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Revision history
Revision Date Name Comments

R01 03-May-2021 asoh Initial release of the Data Sheet for NORA-W10 series with open CPU
architecture.
R02 09-Mar-2023 asoh, hekf Added TX/RX output power, current consumption and Total Radiated Power
updates in Wi-Fi radio characteristics and absolute maximum radio
performance. Revised Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics and absolute
maximum radio performance. Added table data for RESET_N pin. Revised
Disclosure restriction class and product status in Document information.
Revised table data in Boot strap pins and Country approvals, and included
other miscellaneous changes throughout. Updated Mechanical
specifications, Product labeling and contact information. Included typical
values for Current consumption.
R03 22-Jun-2023 hekf Added product NORA-W106-10B in Document information and in Ordering
information. Added NORA-W106-10B description in Product variants with
table data describing the Operating temperature range for each variant.
R04 19-Dec-2023 hekf Updated Country approvals.

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