Welcome to Nordic DevNews, where we share key updates and news relevant to developers and engineers working with our ultra-low-power wireless solutions. Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
- nRF54LV10A: Ultra-low-power SoC for wearable biosensors
- Custom Neuton models: Ultra-tiny ML for embedded devices
- Wi-Fi 6 for nRF54L Series DKs with the nRF7002 EBII
- nRF9151 SMA DK bringing enhanced flexibility for RF engineers
- Bluetooth Core v6.2
- Channel Sounding webinar: From theory to practice
- New features in nRF Connect SDK v3.2.0
- Other exciting webinars
nRF54LV10A: Ultra-low-power SoC for wearable biosensors
We launched the nRF54LV10A, a new addition to the nRF54L Series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs with new capabilities. This device brings support for lower supply voltage of 1.2-1.7 V, a sub-50 nA system hibernation mode for shipping and storage, and an ultra-compact 1.9x2.3 mm CSP package, the smallest in the nRF54L Series to date.
The nRF54LV10A is fit-for-purpose for connected health applications and other wearable biosensors, where support for low-voltage batteries such as silver oxide coin cells is key to reducing overall size, complexity, and cost.
DevZone blog: Introducing the nRF54LV10A for wearable biosensors and connected health applications
Custom Neuton models: Ultra-tiny ML for embedded devices
Ultra-tiny machine learning models for embedded devices are finally here. With custom Neuton models, you can easily build your own ML models from your own data, collected using your own device and tailored to your specific use case.
As a developer, the two biggest hindrances to using edge AI in your product are
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ML models are too large for the memory of your chosen microcontroller.
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Creating custom ML models is an inherently manual process that requires a high level of data science expertise to do well.
Well, not anymore.
Generating custom Neuton models is made easy by the Nordic Edge AI Lab, our online tool to generate edge AI models a fraction of the size of traditional frameworks.
Learn more about how to get started with custom Neuton models in this blog post:
DevZone blog: Powering ultra-low-energy edge AI with custom Neuton models
Wi-Fi 6 for nRF54L Series DKs with the nRF7002 EBII
The introduction of the nRF7002 EBII, brings Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to the nRF54L Series Development Kits (nRF54L15 DK and nRF54LM20 DK).
With the nRF7002 EBII, developers can leverage Nordic’s proven ultra-low-power wireless expertise to build next-generation IoT products. The nRF7002 enables the development of low-power Wi-Fi 6 applications and supports advanced features such as OFDMA, Beamforming, and Target Wake Time (TWT), which are critical for efficient, battery-powered designs.
nRF9151 SMA DK bringing enhanced flexibility for RF engineers
The nRF9151 SMA DK is a specialized version of the nRF9151 DK, designed for RF engineers and power users who require maximum performance and flexibility. It replaces the internal antennas with SMA connectors, allowing you to directly connect high-performance external antennas or lab equipment for precise characterization and field testing. This makes it the recommended platform for developing and evaluating cutting-edge applications using DECT NR+, NTN, and cellular IoT (LTE-M/NB-IoT).
Bluetooth Core v6.2
The Bluetooth SIG recently adopted Bluetooth® Core 6.2, which brings new features and improvements for Bluetooth products, most notably Bluetooth® Shorter Connection Intervals (SCI). This feature introduces a new range of connection intervals below 7.5 ms. This enables ultra-low-latency Bluetooth LE applications that can have report rates exceeding 2 kHz over a secure connection.
Read more about the features introduced in Bluetooth Core 6.2 in the following blog post
DevZone blog: What’s new in Bluetooth®︎ Core 6.2: An overview
Bluetooth Channel Sounding webinar: From theory to practice
Interested in getting started with Bluetooth Channel Sounding in your application but not quite sure where to begin?
We hosted a webinar, where you can learn about the current state of Bluetooth Channel Sounding, and what’s currently available in the nRF Connect SDK and on the tooling side. Learn how to get started on the nRF54L Series today, including two hands-on demos demonstrating Channel Sounding on Android.
On-demand webinar: Bluetooth® Channel Sounding: From theory to practice on the nRF54L Series and Android
New features in nRF Connect SDK v3.2.0
nRF Connect SDK v3.2.0 was tagged and include the following highlights
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Support for Bluetooth Core version 6.2
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Experimental single-bank DFU
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Support for Matter 1.5.0 and new Matter tools (Quick Start and Cluster Editor)
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Updates on bare metal option for nRF54L Series
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Full support in all courses on DevAcademy
Sign up for our webinar on January 14th to learn more
>> Exciting new features in nRF Connect SDK 3.2.0 9 AM CET / 4 PM CST Asia
>> Exciting new features in nRF Connect SDK 3.2.0 6 PM CET / 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST
Other exciting webinars
Learn how to overcome RF loss, band coverage, and multi-radio challenges in compact IoT devices with the Nordic Thingy:91 X. This webinar explores a complete prototyping solution for cellular IoT, GNSS, and Wi-Fi locationing, featuring Ignion’s innovative Software-Defined Virtual Antenna® technology.
On-demand webinar: Tackling RF Loss, Band Coverage, and Multi-Radio Challenges in the Thingy:91 X
