Programming nRF9160 without nRF9160DK

[JdK]

Hello,

Is it possible to program the nRF9160 by using a custom designed board.

I don't want to use the nRF9160 DK

[Amanda Hsieh]

Hi, 

Yes, please see this post. 

-Amanda H.

[JdK]

So if I understand it correctly, it is necessary to use a J link programmer. 

Or it is possible to do it with an external microcontroller?

[Amanda Hsieh]

Yes, you can use nRF91 DK. Please see this post.

-Amanda H.