
Overview
Designed to work in combination with Portenta UWB Shield, Arduino Stella takes your IoT projects to the next level by leveraging Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for unparalleled accuracy and seamless integration. Featuring the advanced nRF52840 microcontroller and Truesense DCU040 module, Stella is the ultimate tool for real-time tracking, automated safety systems, and intuitive human-machine interactions.
Compact yet powerful, Stella integrates effortlessly with UWB-enabled smartphones and apps, including NXP Trimension, Apple’s Nearby Interaction, and Android’s UWB Jetpack library. Whether you’re working in logistics, healthcare, or smart buildings, Stella delivers reliable performance to meet the demands of modern IoT applications.
Key benefits include:
- Unmatched precision: Achieve real-time location tracking with pinpoint accuracy, even in complex environments.
- Seamless connectivity: Effortlessly integrates with UWB-enabled smartphones and Portenta UWB Shield.
- Secure communication: Leverage UWB’s hard-to-intercept signals for enhanced data privacy.
- Streamlined development: Simplify prototyping with Arduino IDE libraries, tutorials, and ready-to-use examples.
Applications
Arduino Stella is tailored for diverse use cases:
- Human-machine interaction: Enable intuitive commands and real-time feedback with UWB-equipped devices.
- Follow-me AGVs: Optimize logistics with autonomous guided vehicles that dynamically follow personnel in warehouses.
- Secure item transportation: Monitor high-value goods in real time with proximity alerts and environmental tracking.
- Residential access control: Automate door access for authorized personnel using UWB-enabled devices.
- EV automatic recharge: Trigger seamless charging processes based on precise vehicle positioning.
- High-value asset tracking: Keep track of essential equipment with location alerts and optimization tools.
Tech specs
Microcontroller | nRF52840 ARM® Cortex®: Cortex -M4 32-bit processor with FPU, 64MHz |
Dimensions | 38 mm x 38 mm x 10 mm |
Connectivity |
Ultra-Wideband via TrueSense DCU040 UWB Module (NXP® Trimension™ SR040 UWB IC), with 1 Pcb embedded antenna:
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Power | 5V DC from USB-C 3V DC from CR2032 button battery |
Memory | 1MB flash 256KB RAM |
Connectors | JTAG connector for MCU debug QWIIC connector |
Sensors | Buzzer (80dB min) Silan SC7A20 accelerometer: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g 3-axis |
Buttons | 1x Reset Button 1x User Button |
USB-C | USB-C® connector for power supply and USB device function | Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +80 °C |