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nRF9151-LACA-R

nRF9151-LACA-R

MPN: NRF9151-LACA-R
Nordic Semiconductor ASA
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Overview

The nRF9151-LACA-R is an integrated System-in-Package (SiP) specifically designed for low-power cellular IoT applications, featuring an Arm Cortex-M33 application processor and a multi-mode LTE-M/NB-IoT/DECT NR+ modem. This highly integrated module includes a dedicated GNSS receiver for location tracking and offers significant footprint reduction compared to previous generations. It is optimized for battery-operated devices that require long-range connectivity and efficient power management.

Why Choose This Part

This SiP offers a high level of integration with 1024 KB Flash and 256 KB RAM, allowing complex applications to run directly on the module without an external MCU. It supports multiple power classes (Class 3 and Class 5) to optimize transmission efficiency based on network conditions and battery capacity. The inclusion of DECT NR+ support provides a future-proof path for non-cellular 5G private networking in dense IoT deployments.

Applications

Asset Tracking
Utilizes integrated GNSS and cellular trilateration for monitoring high-value goods in logistics and supply chain management.
Smart Metering
Provides reliable, long-range connectivity for utility meters in challenging environments using NB-IoT or LTE-M.
Industrial Predictive Maintenance
Connects remote industrial sensors to the cloud for real-time monitoring of equipment health and vibration data.
Smart Agriculture
Enables low-power environmental monitoring and livestock tracking across large geographical areas.

Getting Started

Development is primarily supported through the Nordic nRF Connect SDK, which integrates the Zephyr RTOS and specialized drivers for the cellular modem. Engineers should use the nRF9151 Development Kit (DK) to evaluate RF performance and utilize the nRF Desktop tools for modem firmware updates and power profiling. The module is fully compatible with Nordic's nRF Cloud services for location-based features and secure FOTA updates.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the NRF9151-LACA-R or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

nRF9151-SMA-DK Nordic Semiconductor
RF Development Tools nRF9151 SMA DK Cellular IoT Development Kit for LTE-M, NB-IoT, NB-NTN, GNSS, and DECT NR+
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