Nordic Semiconductor

Congratulations to this year’s winner, and to all the other finalists pushing the boundaries of innovation in Norway and beyond! At Nordic Semiconductor, we are proud to be among the five finalists for Norges forskningsråd’s 2025 Innovation Award — celebrating research-driven innovation with strong societal and technological impact. Innovation is at the heart of what we do at Nordic Semiconductor, and this nomination reflects the hard work of our R&D teams as well as the importance of our collaboration with universities and research communities. We’ll continue to advance wireless technology that connects the world — sustainably, securely, and intelligently. With our growth ambitions, vision for true global connectivity, and the exceptional talent across Nordic – we are ready to reach new heights!

Nordic Semiconductor brings Channel Sounding to Android with an industry-first open-source app for Bluetooth Channel Sounding. Developers can now evaluate distance measurement between the nRF54L Series and Google Pixel 10, completing Nordic’s end-to-end Channel Sounding solution.   This technology, powered by Nordic's Bluetooth LE expertise, enables accurate item finding, room-level presence detection, and other location-based use cases.   Check out our video for the full story, or download the app from Google Play store to try it out yourself.

We are advancing cellular IoT again! By embedding nuSIM directly into our low power nRF9151 and nRF9160 cellular IoT modules, we eliminate the need for external SIM cards. This integration enables developers to design ultra-compact, robust, and cost-efficient connected products, while managing connectivity entireley in the digital domain - from manufacturing to deployment. “nuSIM not only reduces SIM overhead costs, it also consumes less power than a traditional SIM. While Nordic’s nRF91 Series is already the most power-optimized and highly integrated cellular IoT module series on the market, nuSIM is another way we can enhance the field life of connected products that may be expected to last years without battery replacement.” Oyvind Birkenes We are taking yet another step towards more scalable, secure, and streamlined cellular IoT solutions.

We have released a new version of the nRF Connect SDK Bare Metal option, v0.9.0! As a developer, these are some of the highlights of this release: - Bluetooth LE Connection State library for storing data on Bluetooth LE connections - Bluetooth: Peer Manager library to handle Bluetooth LE link security procedures (pairing, bonding, and encryption) - Human Interface Device Service (HIDS) - Bluetooth: Human Interface Device Service Keyboard sample - Bluetooth: Human Interface Device Service Mouse sample - Documentation improvements, namely on the migration guide from nRF5 SDK   If you are not familiar with the nRF Connect SDK Bare Metal option, it is a software development solution ideal for developing simple Bluetooth LE applications on the nRF54L Series that does not require Zephyr RTOS.   For those interested in learning more, we suggest checking out Tiago Monte's on-demand webinar and Joel Kauppo's DevZone blog: nordicsemi(dot)com/bare_metal

We are proud to share a significant milestone for NTN satellite communication: A successful chip-to-cloud communication using nRF9151 via Sateliot’s LEO satellites to nRF Cloud, powered by Memfault! “We are excited that together with Sateliot and Gatehouse Satcom we have achieved another major milestone in our satellite communication roadmap. This successful test is a testament to Nordic's commitment to pushing the boundaries of satellite communications.” Oyvind Birkenes This demonstration of a LEO NTN solution paves the way for globally connected, ultra-low power applications across industries, including remote monitoring and control, global tracking, and smart agriculture. Together, we will continue working to make the solution available for developers and companies looking to test and build commercial devices with NTN LEO connectivity. 

We are enabling full-featured Wi-Fi 6 applications on the nRF54LM20A SoC, paired with the nRF70 Series companion ICs. This powerful combination provides developers with the hardware and software tools needed to evaluate multi-protocol stack support and build next-generation connected products. nRF54LM20A is an ideal choice for memory-intensive applications, such as hosting the Wi-Fi networking stack for the nRF70 Series. Along with ample on-chip RAM and NVM, nRF54LM20A supports several key features required for low-power applications with the nRF70 companion devices. To learn about these key features and get the first glimpse of our new soon-to-be-released Wi-Fi expansion board, nRF7002 EB II, check out Mark Hallam latest DevZone blog.

PlayerData’s Edge Air tracker utilizes the nPM1300 PMIC to achieve up to 12-hour battery life and the nRF52840 SoC for core processing and Bluetooth LE connectivity. “Power management is the first step towards having a good product, and by incorporating the highly configurable nPM1300 in our solution, we have addressed this key element of any sports data tracker while achieving an impressive form factor to help target the mass market. Prior to using the nPM1300, we relied on four discrete ICs to do the same job." “We selected the nRF52840 for its Bluetooth performance, range, and low power consumption, as well as the fact the SoC is well supported from a software perspective, especially within the Zephyr framework which made development very easy.” Roy Hotrabhvanon

We are hosting a webinar on the nRF54L Series, our ultra-low-power SoCs for Bluetooth LE and multiprotocol IoT products, on October 9. Paweł K. and Sam Presley will: - Give an overview of the nRF54L Series portfolio - Dive into the nRF54LM20A, featuring increased memory size and an expanded interface set - Go through how to evaluate the ultra-low-power consumption of these devices - Explore the usage modes of the RISC-V coprocessor You will learn about tools and resources to help you get started: - nRF Connect SDK, IDE, and development tools - Updates on recently introduced features across the nRF54L Series - Where to begin with the development kit, the new Nordic Developer Academy course, and the Quick Start application - Early access program for nRF54LM20A Join live at either of the two available time slots: October 9 at 9 AM or 6 PM CEST.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has launched the Matter Compliant Platform Certification program.    We have summarized what we believe is the most important to know from our point of view:  - Development platforms, hardware, and SDKs can now be certified against the standard - We completed all steps required to certify before day 1 - What is actually certified? The specific combinations of software and hardware - Core Matter functions are thoroughly tested and validated, including: Device setup, Bluetooth LE discovery, Thread or Wi-Fi integration, encryption, and secure messaging - Our Matter Compliant Platform Certification covers nRF Connect SDK v3.1.1 on nRF52, nRF53, and nRF54L Series SoCs that support Matter - What this means for device makers using Matter: Faster development cycles, lower certification cost, and easier recertification - What this means for the end users of Matter devices: Benefit from faster innovation and more consistent, reliable devices

We are on a roll with the Nordic Tech Tour! In 15 cities (so far) across APAC, our team will share the latest innovations in Bluetooth LE, terrestrial and satellite cellular IoT, Wi-Fi, and Power Management. At the event, you will: - Explore the latest Nordic product updates: Including nRF54 Series SoCs, long-range cellular IoT (LTE-M and NB-IoT) modules, Non-Terrestrial Networking / Satellite connectivity, and Power Management ICs - Discover new applications possibilities: Featuring new Bluetooth LE features, Matter, and other emerging technologies - Learn about security updates: Covering both hardware and software enhancements -Get to know about our latest acquisitions: Including Neuton.AI, Memfault, and more. - Experience partner demonstrations and guest speakers: Showcasing real-world applications and collaborative innovations - Network with peers, industry experts, and Nordic engineers driving wireless innovation Registration is free; however, places are limited: nordicsemi(dot)com/ntt-apac Locations and dates: Hangzhou // Oct 14 Taipei // Oct 14 Suzhou // Oct 16 Taichung // Oct 16 Tainan // Oct 17 Xiamen // Oct 21 Chengdu // Oct 23 Shenzhen // Nov 18 Shenzhen // Nov 20 Guangzhou // Nov 25 Shanghai // Nov 27 Beijing // Dec 2 Tokyo // Jan 28 Tokyo // Jan 29 Osaka // Feb 4 Additional events will be announced and added to the list. We look forward to meeting you in Q3, 2025, and/or Q1, 2026! #NordicTechTour  Bluetooth SIG