2025.12.22

Product Update Notification - nRF Connect SDK Bare Metal (v1.0.0)

nRF Connect SDK Bare Metal option v1.0.0 Release Highlights

 

The overall software maturity status of nRF Connect SDK Bare Metal option v1.0.0 is supported unless stated differently for individual features or components. This makes it suitable for product development using nRF54L15, nRF54L10, and nRF54L05 Wireless SoCs, including the nRF54L15 DK targets.

 

Added the following features as supported:

  • The S115 SoftDevice, which was part of Bare Metal v0.9.0 as experimental, is now supported. For information about the qualification of this SoftDevice variant, refer to the nRF54L15 Compatibility Matrix, or respective pages for nRF54L105 and nRF54L10. Updates to the compatibility matrices will be published in the upcoming weeks.
  • The S145 SoftDevice, a new variant that enables central and multirole operation, has been added as supported. For information about the qualification of this SoftDevice variant, refer to the nRF54L15 Compatibility Matrix, or respective pages for nRF54L105 and nRF54L10. Updates to the compatibility matrices will be published in the upcoming weeks.
  • MCUBoot (IRoT)/DFU:
    • CRACKEN/KMU is now supported.
    • Possible to be configured as IRoT for your applications.
    • Available in two variants: debug and size-optimized.
  • New samples and libraries. Refer to the changelog for detailed information.
  • Bare Metal v1.0.0 uses nrfx 4.0.0. For migration of nrfx drivers, see the nrfx 4.0 migration guide. Details from the nrfx 3.0 migration guide might be required when migrating from nRF5.

Added the following features as experimental:

  • NFC Type 4 Tag and Type 2 Tag libraries, including samples.
  • Bluetooth LE Central functionality as part of samples and libraries utilizing the S145 SoftDevice. 

Note: While the S145 SoftDevice has supported maturity, its overall integration in the SDK is experimental.