nRF9151 SMA DK – The ideal platform for building cellular IoT, DECT NR+ and NTN solutions with robust RF performance
Dec. 11, 2025 –
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.
New firmware adds NTN support for direct-to-satellite IoT
The new modem firmware enables direct-to-satellite IoT communication by adding support for NB-IoT NTN (3GPP rel 17). The firmware also supports terrestrial LTE-M and NB-IoT networks, as well as GNSS, making it a comprehensive solution for the development and evaluation of hybrid connectivity solutions.