At Electronica in November last year, we introduced a trio of nRF54L Series SoCs for evaluation and development. Since then, momentum has been building.
In December, the first nRF54L15 QFN package entered full-volume production, quickly followed by nRF54L10 and nRF54L05 in the same package, all pin-to-pin compatible. Most recently, the first nRF54L15 WLCSP package reached the same production status. And we’re not stopping there. More packages are on the way.
In parallel, we’ve shipped thousands of nRF54L15 DKs to developers, and tens of customers have already entered mass production or are close to bringing their IoT products to market.
Read on for an overview of the available and upcoming nRF54L Series package options, our software support, qualifications/certifications, and how to get started with evaluation and development.
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What's new?
The fourth nRF54L Series package, the nRF54L15 in the WLCSP package, is now in full-volume production. Below is an overview of the four package options, including pin-to-pin compatibility.
| SoCs | Package | Size | Pins/balls | GPIOs | Pin-to-pin compatible | Availability |
| nRF54L15, nRF54L10, nRF54L05 | QFN48 | 6x6 mm | 48 | 31 | Yes | Full-volume production |
| nRF54L15 | WLCSP | 2.4x2.2 mm | 47 | 32 | No | Full-volume production |
The nRF54L Series roadmap doesn't stop here. New package options are under development to further extend the nRF54L Series into new application areas. We can share the news now, that we’ve started sampling two new package options for each of the SoCs in the nRF54L Series, see the overview below. If you want more information, please contact your Nordic sales representative.
| SoCs | Package | Size | Pins/balls | GPIOs | Pin-to-pin compatible | Availability |
| nRF54L15, nRF54L10, nRF54L05 | QFN40 | 5x5 mm | 40 | 22 | Yes | Sampling |
| nRF54L15, nRF54L10, nRF54L05 | QFN52 | 6x6 mm | 52 | 35 | Yes | Sampling |
The release of nRF Connect SDK v3.0.1 brings full support for all production nRF54L SoCs. This includes:
- Production-grade drivers and middleware
- Bluetooth® LE qualified against Bluetooth® Core 6.0.
- Support for Soft Peripheral sQSPI
- Matter over Thread certification in progress
- Improved Bluetooth Channel Sounding capabilities
- Host and Controller Bluetooth qualified for Channel Sounding (v3.0.1)
- Production-ready Reflector and Initiator samples, with new IFFT algorithm, for Bluetooth Channel Sounding.
Qualifications and certifications
The nRF54L Series meets critical industry standards to ensure compatibility, interoperability, and regulatory compliance across global markets. Here’s an overview of the certifications and resources available to help you take your product to market.
Bluetooth LE qualification
The nRF54L Series is fully qualified to the Bluetooth Low Energy core 6.0 version, and when used with our proven Bluetooth LE stack, delivers industry-leading performance and reliable interoperability with millions of Bluetooth-enabled devices. With v3.0.1, the Host and Controller are qualified for Bluetooth Channel Sounding, allowing users to go to production with Reflector devices to be ready for and supported by phones when Android 16 is released.
Thread Certification
For nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0 and newer, the nRF54L15 is Thread 1.4 certified. We were the first company to have a Thread 1.4 certified SoC, and we made it a priority to achieve a fast certification that our customers can inherit for their devices. Thread® Certification IDs (CID) for all package variants, Master, Full Thread Device (FTD), and Minimal Thread Device (MDT) can be found here: nRF54L15 Thread CIDs - Technical Documentation
Matter certification
A Matter over Thread certification requires the Bluetooth Qualification and the Thread certification. As listed above, both are present for the nRF54L15 and can be inherited. This means you can reuse Nordic’s certification identifiers, which were obtained as a result of the official certification procedures, if you don’t make any changes to the stacks. If you want to dive deeper into this topic, there is the Matter certification page that has all you need to know about certifying your Matter application.
New sQSPI SoftPeripheral
With nRF Connect SDK v3.0.0, we’ve released sQSPI, the first SoftPeripheral for the nRF54L Fast Lightweight Peripheral Processor (FLPR). sQSPI extends the nRF54L peripheral capabilities to QSPI by utilising the FLPR RISC-V core included in the nRF54L Series SoCs. Please note that this is the first experimental release with the basic feature set, but more is yet to come.
Customers already in production
Several customers have already transitioned from prototyping to production using the nRF54L Series. From wearable health devices to asset tracking solutions, real-world IoT products powered by the nRF54L are already hitting the market. These early adopters are leveraging its performance, low-power consumption, and security.
One of our customers, MOKOSmart, recently launched their L03 Navigation Anchor, which utilizes the advanced capabilities of the nRF54L15 SoC.
“In indoor positioning applications, Bluetooth LE is more suitable when considering factors like positioning accuracy, product lifespan, and deployment costs,” says Jerry Li, Co-Founder of MokoSmart. “Our primary reasons for selecting Nordic’s nRF54L15 for the L03 Bluetooth 6.0 beacon were the SoC’s low power consumption and good RF consistency, as well as its support for the latest Bluetooth 6.0 features, including future Bluetooth Channel Sounding support for precise and secure distance measurements.”
The MOKOSmart L03 Navigation Anchor employs a large 10,400 mAh battery to operate reliably and continuously for over 10 years before battery replacement. This longevity is achieved thanks in part to the ultra-low power capabilities of the nRF54L15 SoC.
As of today, we’ve seen the most implementations in the areas of HID devices, asset trackers, and wearables, which proves to be a perfect match for the nRF54L Series’ capabilities—meeting the requirements of these products for ultra-low power, compact size, and robust wireless connectivity.
Getting started with the nRF Connect SDK
Eager to begin developing? The best path is through the Nordic Developer Academy: academy.nordicsemi.com. DevAcademy offers three hands-on, self-paced online courses:
- nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals
- Bluetooth Low Energy Fundamentals
- nRF Connect SDK Intermediate
With more than 18,000 enrolled students and an average rating of 9.1/10, these courses provide over 30-hours of in-depth training to aid your development journey.
Evaluate power consumption
“Seeing is believing” - Of course you’d want to confirm the power consumption on the nRF54L Series for yourself.
To do this, the Peripheral power profiling sample is included in the nRF Connect SDK. This sample allows you to measure power consumption when the Bluetooth LE stack is used for communication. All you need is a Power Profiler Kit II (PPK2) and your nRF54L15 DK. Follow the steps in the documentation to easily perform measurements on the DK.
Don’t have any hardware yet? No problem! You can instantly evaluate power consumption using our Online Power Profiler, an online tool that lets you calculate the current consumption both for Bluetooth LE and Matter over Thread:
Next steps
The nRF54L Series is ready for mainstream development and production. Here’s how to move forward:
- Purchase your nRF54L15 DK from one of our distributors.
- Start with the nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals course - Lesson 1 takes you through how to install the nRF Connect SDK.
- Take the other DevAcademy courses to build confidence and accelerate development.
- Join the Nordic Developer Zone for community support and technical help.
We’re excited to see what you’ll create with the nRF54L Series—next-level wireless SoCs.
