Ultra-low power wireless connectivity specialist Nordic Semiconductor took its first step in the direct-to-device (D2D) sector with the launch of a development kit and modem software for non-terrestrial networks (NTN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nRF9151 SMA development kit uses semi-precision coaxial RF connectors in place of internal antennas, a configuration the company stated enables engineers to make direct connections with high-performance external aerials or laboratory equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nordic Semiconductor explained the arrangement can be used for cellular IoT and DECT NR+ in addition to NTN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It expects typical uses to be in remote areas with weak mobile signals, smart buildings with dense node counts and industrial settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The D2D modem firmware adds NB-IoT NTN capabilities compatible with 3GPP Rel-17 standards, along with LTE-M and GNSS for hybrid set-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kristian Saether, senior product director for long-range, said the nRF9151 provides engineers and RF experts \u201cthe granular control needed to validate their most ambitious designs\u201d, contributing to efforts to \u201cpush the boundaries of wireless\u201d and satellite connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nordic Semiconductor stated the development kit includes high-performance antennas from Taoglas and Kyocera; IoT SIMs; and trial data covering terrestrial and satellite connectivity from Deutsche Telekom, Onomondo and Monogoto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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