Nordic Semiconductor launches nRF9151 software and development kit combining satellite and cellular IoT connectivity

Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, today announces the launch of the nRF9151 SMA Development Kit (DK), a specialized DK for RF engineers developing cellular IoT, DECT NR+, and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) applications. Alongside the hardware release, Nordic has launched new modem firmware that adds NTN (satellite) support to the nRF9151 module – marking Nordic’s first step toward enabling direct-to-satellite communication.

Optimized for challenging environments

The nRF9151 SMA DK is designed for demanding RF evaluation. It replaces internal antennas with SMA connectors, allowing engineers to directly connect high-performance external antennas or lab equipment for precise characterization. This makes it the recommended platform for developing and evaluating cutting-edge cellular IoT, DECT NR+, and NTN designs where optimized RF performance is critical. Typical use cases are applications in remote locations with weak cellular signals, smart buildings with dense node counts, or industrial environments subject to RF shadowing.