GitHub Launches nRF9151 Connect Kit for Global IoT Innovation
San Francisco, Thursday, 3 April 2025.
GitHub unveils the nRF9151 Connect Kit, a versatile platform supporting LTE-M, NB-IoT, DECT NR+, and GNSS, to accelerate global IoT prototyping and deployment, enhancing connectivity worldwide.
Advanced Hardware Specifications
The nRF9151 Connect Kit represents a significant advancement in IoT development, featuring a powerful 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor complemented by 1 MB Flash and 256 KB RAM [1]. The device incorporates robust security features including Arm TrustZone and Arm CryptoCell technology [1]. For global connectivity, the platform supports multiple LTE bands (B1-B5, B8, B12, B13, B17-B20, B25, B26, B28, B65, B66, B85) with dual power class capabilities of Class 5 (20 dBm) and Class 3 (23 dBm) [2].
Power Management and Connectivity
Released on March 7, 2025, the kit introduces sophisticated power management features through its BQ25180 I2C programmable battery charger and TPS63901 buck-boost converter, achieving an impressive 75-nA quiescent current [3]. The platform’s GNSS capabilities are enhanced by an integrated Low Noise Amplifier delivering 18.2 dB gain with a 0.7 dB noise figure [1]. The kit’s dimensions of 55.88 x 20.32 mm make it particularly suitable for compact IoT deployments [4].
Development Environment and Support
The development ecosystem is built around Nordic’s nRF Connect SDK, which integrates seamlessly with the Zephyr RTOS [5]. This combination provides developers with comprehensive access to networking protocols, libraries, and hardware drivers essential for cellular IoT development [3]. The kit includes built-in CMSIS-DAP support for debugging and programming, eliminating the need for external tools [2].
Market Availability and Pricing
The nRF9151 Connect Kit is currently available in two configurations: with loose headers priced at $49 or pre-soldered headers at $50 [4]. Each kit ships with essential LTE-M/NB-IoT/NR+ and GNSS antennas [4]. The platform’s future-ready design includes planned support for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) functionality through upcoming firmware updates [3].