MakerDiary nRF54L15 Connect Kit – Compact Development Board for IoT with Bluetooth 6.0 & NFC

nRF54L15 Connect Kit – development board

Wireless IoT development advances when a board combines multi-protocol support, compact design, and strong security. The nRF54L15 development board, also known as the “Connect Kit,” delivers exactly that—giving developers a platform to explore Bluetooth 6.0 LE, 802.15.4, and proprietary 2.4 GHz in a single solution. It provides a solid starting point for building and testing next-generation wireless devices.

Both hobbyists and professional designers choose this board for its mix of performance and power efficiency. Its small footprint and wide range of peripherals simplify development and shorten project timelines. The sections below highlight its key features, software support, and purchase details.

We previously covered the nRF54L15-DK development kit, which offers the full feature set of the nRF54L15 SoC and can emulate other SoCs in the series. We also looked at Panasonic’s PAN B511-1C module, built around the same single-chip controller. Feel free to check those out for more details.

nRF54L15 Connect Kit – development board Front And Back Side

MakerDiary nRF54L15 Connect Kit Specifications:

• Wireless MCU (main SoC): Nordic nRF54L15 multiprotocol SoC
  • CPU: Arm Cortex-M33 @ 128 MHz RISC-V coprocessor for software-defined peripherals
• Memory and Storage:
  • 256 KB SRAM
  • 1.5 MB non-volatile memory (NVM)
• Radio and Wireless Protocols:
  • Bluetooth LE 6.0 (with Channel Sounding)
  • IEEE 802.15.4-2020 (Thread, Zigbee, Matter)
  • Proprietary 2.4 GHz protocols (up to 4 Mbps mode)
  • NFC-A tag support
  • Amazon Sidewalk compatibility
• Interface MCU: Nordic nRF52820
  • CPU: Arm Cortex-M4 @ 64 MHz
  • 32 KB RAM, 256 KB Flash
  • Functions: CMSIS-DAP debugger, USB-UART bridge, shell interface, UF2 bootloader
• Connectivity and I/O:
  • USB Type-C port for power and programming
  • CMSIS-DAP support for debugging and firmware updates
  • UART bridge for logging/terminal access
  • Dual 20-pin castellated headers (40-pin total)
  • 31x multifunction GPIOs
  • 8x ADC-capable pins
  • SWD debug port, reset and test pads
  • U.FL connectors for external 2.4 GHz and NFC antennas
• Peripherals:
  • 14-bit ADC
  • PDM and I²S audio interfaces
  • Up to 5x UART/I²C/SPI ports
  • QDEC, PWM channels, timers
  • User button + DFU/RST button
  • User LED for nRF54L15
  • Status LEDs for Bootloader, UART, and CMSIS-DAP (via nRF52820)
• Power Management:
  • Input: 5 V via USB-C or 1.8–5.5 V via VSYS pin
  • On-board TPS63901 buck-boost converter (75 nA quiescent current)
  • Selectable I/O voltage: 1.8 V or 3.3 V
• Dimensions: 55.88 x 20.32 mm
• Weight: 15 g

nRF54L15 Connect Kit – development board specifications

The nRF54L15 development board fully integrates into the nRF Connect SDK ecosystem. Developers can use Zephyr RTOS and a wide selection of sample applications, libraries, and modules provided by Nordic and the community. The board also benefits from the nRF Connect for Desktop tools, including a Board Configurator and Quick Start interface. Because the board’s interface MCU handles USB-UART and debug bridging, you won’t need separate debug tools for initial setup. MakerDiary offers detailed documentation, a getting started guide, and code samples on its Wiki and GitHub repository to help developers get started quickly.

nRF54L15 Connect Kit with antenna

The nRF54L15 development board is available exclusively from MakerDiary’s online store, priced at $21.90 for the loose-header version and $22.90 for the pre-soldered option (excluding shipping and taxes).

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