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nRF9151 System-in-Package

Low power SiP with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT and DECT NR+ modem, and GNSS

The nRF9151 sets a new standard for highly integrated and compact System-in-Package (SiP) solutions, specifically designed for cellular IoT and DECT NR+ applications. Leveraging low power LTE technology, advanced processing capabilities, and robust security features, the nRF9151 offers unparalleled performance and versatility, and supports 3GPP release 14 LTE-M/NB-IoT and DECT NR+. The nRF9151 will also add support for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) in a future firmware release.

Compared to its predecessor (nRF9161), it boasts a significant footprint reduction of 20% and brings additional support for Power Class 5 20 dBm.

Main Benefits

  • Enhanced Capabilities: The nRF9151 surpasses its predecessor with support for Power Class 5 20 dBm output power, complementing the existing Power Class 3 23 dBm, which provides great design flexibility as it eases the requirements for battery-powered products.
  • Global Connectivity and Power Efficiency: The integrated modem of the nRF9151 enables global connectivity without regional limitations, and include new unique modem features for further power saving and ease of use.
  • Unleashing the Potential of DECT NR+: Harness the capabilities of the DECT NR+ stack with the nRF9151, enabling massive mesh applications that prioritize reliability, secure connections, long range, and scalability. 

 

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Key features

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Fully integrated SiP for cellular IoT and DECT NR+

Multimode LTE-M/NB-IoT modem with DECT NR+ support and GNSS

700-2200 MHz LTE band support

Power Class 5 20 dBm

Power Class 3 23 dBm

1.9 GHz NR+ band support

Certified for global operation

Dedicated programmable application processor and memory

64 MHz Arm Cortex-M33

1 MB flash + 256 KB RAM

Arm TrustZone + Arm CryptoCell

Documentation
Downloads
Certifications

nRF91x1 SiP LTE firmware 

Programming app available in nRF Connect for Desktop

Selected version
2.0.2 nRF91 firmware binaries

Changelog:

2.0.2 nRF91 firmware binaries

This release support nRF9131 LACA A0, nRF9151 LACA A0, and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP.

This release does not support nRF9160 SiP.

Highlights: 

General

  • Maintenance release with corrections for service reliability and new features.

Cellular IoT

  • Delayed IPv6 updates until after PSM sleep for improved power efficiency.
  • Lets applications select specific permitted networks, offering greater connectivity control.
  • Notifies when (Release Assistance Indicator) RAI options are available during cellular connections.
  • Enables device power class (power class 5 or 3) adjustments with a locking option.
  • Added support for a new cipher suite to enhance security.
  • Introduces SIM card power-saving options to minimize power usage.
  • Option to deactivate the SIM card when no network is detected, saving power, and reducing unnecessary searches.

Location services / GNSS

  • Reduces position outliers, especially in weak signal conditions, for more accurate location data.

 

A complete list of new functionality, changes and bug fixes is in the release notes found here or inside the .zip file.

This release is aligned with v1.2 of the nRF91x1 Cellular AT Commands Reference Guide.

Some of the new features requires support also from the nRF Connect SDK.

It is recommended to use the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Connect Programmer tools.

 

2.0.1 nRF91 firmware binaries

This release support nRF9131 LACA A0, nRF9151 LACA A0, and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP.

This release does not support nRF9160 SiP.

Highlights: 

General

  • Added support for the nRF9151 LACA A0 SiP module.
  • Added support for IMEI read, write, and test operations through nRF Util development tool.

Cellular IoT

  • Introduced support for power class 5, enabling a 20dBm TX transmitter mode with nRF9151.
  • Socket option for power optimized way to resume data transmission after PDN disconnect and connect procedures. 
    • This feature is particularly useful for DTLS + CID and UDP connections.
  • Enhanced network selection optimization during initial search.

Location services / GNSS

  • Improved fix accuracy and availability in periodic fixes when the fix period is 60s or less.
  • Updated speed and altitude operational envelope limits for dynamics modes to further reduce possible GNSS outliers.
  • Updated QZSS health data handling to match IS-QZSS-PNT-005.
  • Addressed modem instability when GNSS 1PPS functionality was turned on/off repeatedly.

 

A complete list of new functionality, changes and bug fixes is in the release notes found here or inside the .zip file.

This release is aligned with v1.1 of the nRF91x1 Cellular AT Commands Reference Guide.

Some of the new features requires support also from the nRF Connect SDK.

It is recommended to use the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Connect Programmer tools.

 

2.0.0 nRF91 firmware binaries

This release support nRF9131 LACA A0 and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiPs, not nRF9160 SiP.

Highlights: 

Cellular IoT

  • Improved network selection when using MVNO subscriptions, leading to efficient power utilization.
  • Power consumption enhancements and quick recovery from unexpected network registration issues, ensuring seamless communication.
  • Improvements for application-driven monitoring of data transmission over the air interface, providing better insights and control.
  • Improved reliability and increased data throughput for an optimized user experience.
  • Enhanced modem error recovery mechanisms and reduced current consumption in error situations.
  • Added support for limited %XRFTEST RX tests.

Location services / GNSS

  • GNSS position outlier reduction, particularly in weak signal conditions, for more accurate location information.
  • GNSS TTFF and sensitivity performance improvements, ensuring quicker and more reliable position fixes.
  • Optimized GNSS duty cycle for reduced power consumption, extending battery life.

A complete list of new functionality, changes and bug fixes is in the release notes found here or inside the .zip file.

This release is aligned with v1.0 of the nRF91x1 Cellular AT Commands Reference Guide.

Some of the new features requires support also from the nRF Connect SDK.

It is recommended to use the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Connect Programmer tools.

 

Feature Brief

for the nRF91x1 SiP modem firmware

nRF91x1 SiP LTE firmware - what it is and how it works

The nRF91x1 SiP LTE firmware is provided as pre-compiled binaries, signed and encrypted by Nordic Semiconductor.

  • Details

    • Pre-compiled binary, signed and encrypted
    • LTE Rel-14 Cat-M1 (LTE-M/eMTC)
    • LTE Rel-14 Cat-NB1/2 (NB-IoT)
    • Type B half duplex (HD), frequency division duplex (FDD)
    • Cat-M1 operation is enabled on E-UTRA Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66
      and 85.
    • Cat-NB1 operation is enabled on E-UTRA Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 65, 66
      and 85.
    • Power saving
      • Power Save Mode (PSM)
      • Idle-DRX and Connected Mode-DRX, DRX/extended-DRX in both
      • Independent clock and sleep state control
      • Support for 3GPP CP-RAI and AS-RAI (Release Assistance Indication)
      • Support for MAC Inactivity Monitoring
      • Support for NIDD (Non-IP Data Delivery)
      • First LTE search optimizations
      • Modem Sleep notifications
      • Pre-evaluation of a connection
      • LTE based positioning
    • Interface to Application CPU
      • AT-command Interface for control
      • Socket Interface for Data
      • Modem production test support
      • Antenna Tuner per band Configurability with limited MIPI-RFFE support
    • Integrated TLS(1.2)/DTLS(1.2) and TCP/UDP/IPV4/IPV6 Dual Stack
      • Storage of TLS and Cloud credentials
    • SMS PDU Mode
    • Differential FOTA support enables small upgrade images
    • Support for SIM ATK and remote provisioning via Bearer Independent Protocol
      • eSIM support
    • GPS L1 C/A  and QZSS L1C/A positioning
    • GPS L1 C/A and QZSS L1C/A receiver during LTE PSM and Idle DRX/extended-DRX modes
    • GPS time based configurable IO-pin / pulse
    • Single shot, fixed interval and continuous tracking modes

  • TLS Cipher suites

    • mbed TLS Name / NIST Name
      		 Value
      TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA384
      		 {0xC0,0x24}
      TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA  
      		{0xC0,0x0A}
      TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-256-GCM-SHA384 {0xC0,0x2C}
      TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA256
      		 {0xC0,0x23}
      TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA 
      		{0xC0,0x09}
      TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-128-GCM-SHA256 {0xC0,0x2B}
      TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA        
      		{0xC0,0x14}
      TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA256   
      		{0xC0,0x27}
      TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA      
      		{0xC0,0x13}
      TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-128-GCM-SHA256
      		 {0xC0,0x2F}
      TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-256-GCM-SHA384  {0xC0,0x30}
      TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA     
      		{0x00,0x8D}
      TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA256  
      		{0x00,0xAE}
      TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA
      		 {0x00,0x8C}
      TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-128-CCM-8
      		 {0xC0,0xA8}
      TLS-EMPTY-RENEGOTIATIONINFO-SCSV {0x00,0xFF}

Production Test Image 

Programming app available in nRF Connect for Desktop

Selected version
2.3.6 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries

Changelog:

2.3.6 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries

The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 is a Production Test Image (PTI) designed for the modem subsystem of nRF9131 LACA A0, nRF9151 LACA A0 and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP modules.

 

It facilitates calibration, testing, and configuration features for production test purposes.

The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 firmware is exclusively designed for production testing and does not include any protocol signaling capabilities.

This release version is aligned with the v1.4 of nRF91x1 Production Test AT Commands reference guide.



It is advisable to use the latest versions of the nRF Connect and nRF Connect Programmer tools.

 

Changelog:

  • The power class configuration for the nRF9151 is now dynamic and includes a locking 
  • Support has been added for reading the device attestation token using the AT command AT%ATTESTTOKEN.
  • Updated AT%XRFTEST TX test to support a wider range of Cellular IoT cell bandwidths.
  • Updated AT%XRFTEST TX test to support DECT NR+ Listen Before Talk (LBT).
  • Updated AT%XGPIOTEST to support MIPI IO-pin testing.

 

More details in the release notes.


2.3.3 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries

The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 is a Production Test Image (PTI) designed for the modem subsystem of nRF9131 LACA A0, nRF9151 LACA A0 and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP modules.

 

It facilitates calibration, testing, and configuration features for production test purposes.

The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 firmware is exclusively designed for production testing and does not include any protocol signaling capabilities.

This release version is aligned with the v1.2 of nRF91x1 Production Test AT Commands reference guide.



It is advisable to use the latest versions of the nRF Connect and nRF Connect Programmer tools.

 

Changelog:

  • Added support for the nRF9151 LACA A0 SiP module
  • Added support for IMEI read, write, and test operations through nRF Util tool

 

More details in the release notes.


2.3.1 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries

The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 is a Production Test Image (PTI) designed for the modem subsystem of nRF9131 LACA A0 and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP modules.

 

It facilitates calibration, testing, and configuration features for production test purposes.

The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 firmware is exclusively designed for production testing and does not include any protocol signaling capabilities.

This release version is aligned with the v1.1 of nRF91x1 Production Test AT Commands reference guide.



It is advisable to use the latest versions of the nRF Connect and nRF Connect Programmer tools.