LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK - BLE 6.0 / 802.15.4 Type 2NR Module Eval Kit | Murata
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LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK Overview
An evaluation kit (EVK) is a hardware development platform that exposes all pins and interfaces of a wireless module so firmware engineers can prototype, program, and validate RF performance before committing to a custom PCB. Connectivity modules sit within the broader hierarchy of RF transceivers, wireless SoCs, and power management for IoT nodes, and the EVK is the standard first step in any Matter-over-Thread or BLE product development workflow.
The kit demonstrates the key attributes of the Type 2NR module: an ultra-small 7.4 mm x 7.0 mm footprint with a PCB trace antenna, integration of Bluetooth LE 6.0, IEEE 802.15.4, and NFC-A tag in a single certified module, and the high performance and low power of the Nordic nRF54L15 SoC. Firmware development is supported through the Nordic nRF Connect SDK and Zephyr RTOS ecosystem, enabling multiprotocol stacks such as Matter over Thread out of the box.
Architecturally, the Type 2NR module integrates the nRF54L15 SoC with its RF matching network, 32 MHz crystal, and antenna passives, eliminating the most error-prone RF layout tasks from the end-product design. The EVK board (per the published BOM) provides USB connectivity, battery holder, switching transistors, ferrite bead EMI filtering, and a KDS 32 MHz crystal, giving access to GPIO, UART/SPI/I2C, and analog functions for rapid prototyping.
Typical applications include smart home and Matter device development, Bluetooth LE sensor nodes, Thread border-router peripherals, NFC-assisted device commissioning, and battery-powered IoT products. The EVK lets engineers validate range, power consumption, and antenna performance of the Type 2NR module before designing the module into a production PCB.
A key design consideration: because the module is only 7.4 x 7.0 mm with an integrated PCB trace antenna, keep-out and ground-plane requirements on the production board must mirror the EVK layout to preserve RF performance.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, module specifications, drop-in evaluation alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer product brief.
Drop-in alternatives for LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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LBAD0ZZ1SC-EVK
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LBAD0ZZ1AB-EVK
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LBMA0ZZ2NR-001
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LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | Evaluation Kit for Type 2NR module |
| Supported Module | LBMA0ZZ2NR-001 (Type 2NR) |
| Host SoC | Nordic nRF54L15 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 |
| IEEE 802.15.4 Protocols | Matter, Thread, Zigbee |
| NFC | NFC-A Tag |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Module Dimensions | 7.4 mm x 7.0 mm |
| Antenna | PCB Trace (integrated) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (module), Evaluation Board |
| Firmware Ecosystem | Nordic nRF Connect SDK / Zephyr |
| EVK USB Connector | Yes (per EVK BOM, Molex 1054500101 CN1) |
| EVK Battery Holder | Yes (Keystone 3002TR BAT1) |
| RF Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz ISM |
LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK Interfaces & Connectors
LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK exposes the following interfaces and connectors as published by the manufacturer: Bluetooth, USB. Expansion header pinout, connector pin numbering, and electrical limits are defined in the manufacturer documentation.
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 |
| USB | Yes (per EVK BOM, Molex 1054500101 CN1) |
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Typical Applications
LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK is suitable for 6 applications: Matter over Thread Smart Home Development, Bluetooth LE 6.0 Sensor Nodes, NFC-Assisted Device Commissioning, Industrial 802.15.4 / Zigbee Nodes, Connected Lighting and Building Automation, RF Regulatory Pre-Compliance Testing.
Matter over Thread Smart Home Development
The LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK is a direct fit for Matter-over-Thread product development because the underlying Type 2NR module combines the Nordic nRF54L15 SoC with full IEEE 802.15.4 support and Bluetooth LE 6.0 for commissioning. Engineers use the EVK to bring up a Thread node, join a Matter fabric via the nRF Connect SDK / Zephyr Matter stack, and validate interoperability with ecosystem test harnesses. The 2.4 GHz radio with integrated PCB trace antenna delivers certified RF performance identical to the production module, so range and link-budget results on the EVK transfer to the final product. The EVK's USB interface and battery holder (per the published EVK BOM) allow both bench and battery-powered field testing.
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Bluetooth LE 6.0 Sensor Nodes
For battery-powered BLE sensor designs, the LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK lets engineers characterize current consumption, connection intervals, and range of the Type 2NR module before PCB commitment. The nRF54L15 SoC inside the module is Nordic's low-power platform, and BLE 6.0 features improve coexistence and positioning workloads. On the EVK, firmware runs the SoftDevice controller and Zephyr application layers while the board's battery holder (Keystone 3002TR in the EVK BOM) enables realistic power profiling. The 7.4 mm x 7.0 mm module footprint demonstrated here maps directly to compact sensor housings such as asset tags, environmental monitors, and wearable peripherals, where every square millimeter of PCB matters.
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NFC-Assisted Device Commissioning
The Type 2NR module's NFC-A tag capability, exposed on the LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK, enables out-of-band commissioning flows used by Matter and Thread products: the user taps a smartphone on the device, the NFC tag delivers provisioning data, and the device joins the network without typing credentials. Engineers prototype this flow on the EVK, validating antenna placement, tag read range, and handoff from NFC to BLE/Thread commissioning channels. Because the NFC function is integrated in the same nRF54L15-based module, no external NFC controller is needed, reducing BOM count and board area. The EVK also serves to verify that NFC operation does not degrade the 2.4 GHz RF performance of the shared antenna environment.
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Industrial 802.15.4 / Zigbee Nodes
IEEE 802.15.4 remains the mesh backbone of industrial sensing and Zigbee lighting/control systems, and the LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK provides the fastest path to evaluate the Type 2NR module in those networks. The module's IEEE 802.15.4 radio plus nRF54L15 processing headroom support Zigbee and Thread stacks from the nRF Connect SDK. On the EVK, engineers validate mesh routing behavior, RSSI in metal-rich industrial environments, and OTA firmware update reliability before cutting a production PCB. The certified Murata module also simplifies deployment in regions where end-product modular-approval can reuse the module's radio certification, shortening regulatory timelines for industrial rollouts.
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Connected Lighting and Building Automation
Zigbee and Thread based lighting products benefit from the LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK workflow: developers evaluate the Type 2NR module on the EVK to tune antenna keep-out, measure on/off-key latency, and validate mesh commissioning behavior in ceiling fixtures and wall controllers. The module's small 7.4 mm x 7.0 mm footprint and integrated PCB trace antenna fit slim luminaire PCBs where a chip antenna or external connector would not. The EVK battery holder supports testing wall-switch form factors without mains power during bench iterations. Because the same firmware image moves from EVK to production module, lighting teams shorten the iterate-test-certify loop considerably.
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RF Regulatory Pre-Compliance Testing
Because the Type 2NR module carries Murata's radio design - matching network, crystals, and PCB trace antenna - the LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK lets EMC labs and design teams run pre-compliance radiated emissions and spurious measurements against the exact production hardware. Testing the EVK early exposes antenna-degrading enclosure effects before the tooling is cut. Modular-approval strategies can then leverage the module certification, reducing end-product test scope in many jurisdictions. The EVK exposes the module in a representative layout with proper ground plane (mirroring the EVK BOM's EMI filter and decoupling parts such as the Murata BLM18AG102SN1D ferrite bead), giving labs a realistic reference for final-product spectrum measurements.
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Engineering reference data for LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | LBAD0ZZ1SC-EVK | LBAD0ZZ1AB-EVK | LBMA0ZZ2NR-001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing |
| Package | Evaluation Board (EVK) | Evaluation Board (EVK) | Evaluation Board (EVK) | Surface-mount module, 7.4 x 7.0 mm |
| Bluetooth Version | BLE 6.0 | BLE 5.x | BLE 5.x | BLE 6.0 (identical silicon) |
| Host SoC | Nordic nRF54L15 | Nordic nRF52840 | Nordic nRF52840 | Nordic nRF54L15 |
| IEEE 802.15.4 (Matter/Thread/Zigbee) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Development Board Included | Yes (USB, battery holder, breakouts) | Yes | Yes | No - module only |
| Firmware Ecosystem | nRF Connect SDK / Zephyr | nRF Connect SDK / Zephyr | nRF Connect SDK / Zephyr | nRF Connect SDK / Zephyr |
Key Differentiators
- Bluetooth LE 6.0 with Matter over Thread on the newest Nordic silicon (vs LBAD0ZZ1SC-EVK)
- Single certified module for BLE 6.0 + 802.15.4 + NFC-A (vs LBAD0ZZ1AB-EVK)
- Turn-key USB development board vs bare module (vs LBMA0ZZ2NR-001)
Design Notes
When transferring from the LBMA0ZZ2NR-EVK to a production PCB with the LBMA0ZZ2NR-001 module, replicate the EVK's antenna keep-out and ground-plane geometry. The Type 2NR uses an integrated PCB trace antenna in a 7.4 x 7.0 mm footprint, so clearance under and around the antenna region must remain free of copper, components, and enclosure metal. Follow the module layout guidelines in the Murata Type 2NR documentation; deviations of even a few millimeters measurably shift resonance and reduce radiated power.
The EVK BOM includes a Keystone 3002TR battery holder (BAT1), ferrite bead EMI filter (Murata BLM18AG102SN1D, 1 kohm at 100 MHz), and a KDS 32 MHz crystal (X2). For production designs, use low-ESR decoupling close to the module supply pins and consider a series ferrite bead to suppress conducted noise from shared rails - a pattern proven on the EVK board. Validate sleep currents on the EVK battery path before finalizing the power architecture for battery-powered nodes.
Evaluation kit results only transfer to production if the firmware and RF environment match. Do not benchmark range with the EVK USB cable attached (it can act as an antenna) and do not judge current consumption via USB power - measure from the battery holder. Also remember the module is based on the Nordic nRF54L15, so SDK and softdevice versions must be current; older nRF52-era project configurations will not build for the nRF54L15 family without migration.
Compliance Information
Compliance status for the EVK was not stated in the retrieved web data; confirm on the Murata product page. JLCPCB lists the LBMA0ZZ2NR module as ROHS, but this applies to the module, not the evaluation kit.