nRF52840 programming

[Mechatroniker]

Hello all,

we are trying to set up a project with a nRF52840 chip in combination with 2 Acconeer A111 sensors.
So far I have worked with a nRF52840 development kit and the Segger Embedded Studio, as there are also sample programs from Acconeer available.
Next, I would like to get our custom board up and running and tune the programs to it.
However, I would like to change from Segger Studio in connection with a J-Linker to a more cost-effective variant.
Is there a suitable alternative for this, or with which programmer and with which software can the nRF chip be programmed best?
Would Eclipse as software be an option?

Greetings

Mechatroniker

[daviddedwin]

Since the Segger Embedded Studio is already using gcc and there is free segger license for Nordicsemi customers, it would be best to go with Segger.
Is there something that makes Segger Embedded studio and jlink unsuitable for you ?
www.nordicsemi.com/.../Segger-Embedded-Studio

[Mechatroniker]

Unfortunately, the board is intended for commercial use. Because of that reason I would have to buy a Segger Embedded Studio license and a J-Link Base.
For this reason I would like to put on a cheaper solution.

[daviddedwin]

You get a free commercial license with Segger Embedded studio for your Nordicsemi IC.

The Jlink that comes with the nRF5x DKs can be used for debugging your custom design as well, this is allowed as per the license.The only restriction is that the Jlink on the DK is best used when your custom board's voltage is similar to the voltage on the DK. (~3v)

[Mechatroniker]

Thank you very much for your answers.
I have talked to Segger support and they have confirmed that I can use the linker of the DK board and the software is approved for this use.