Norik Systems DECT NR+ USB Dongle Built Around Nordic nRF9151 SiP

Norik Systems has manufactured a small USB dongle based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP) that is primarily designed to function as a corresponding DECT NR+ child node or a USB-powered gateway, resulting in a perfect environment for evaluating, developing, and testing DECT NR+ applications. As an illustration, DECT NR+ is a non-cellular 5G standard for long-range low-power applications that operates at 1.9 GHz and supports up to one million nodes through mesh, star and point-to-point topologies.

With the Norik USB dongle developers can easily add DECT NR+ to gateways or child modes. The small form factor, built-in programmer and full radio support make it the ideal tool for anyone working on DECT NR+ connectivity, whether building sophisticated devices or testing deployments in the field.

Norik Systems DECT NR+ USB dongle

Norik Systems DECT NR+ USB Dongle Specifications:

• Wireless SiP: Nordic Semiconductor nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP)
• CPU: Arm Cortex-M33 processor operating at 64 MHz
• Memory:
  • RAM: 256 KB
  • Flash Storage: 1 MB integrated flash memory
• Wireless Connectivity:
  • Integrated multimode LTE-M, NB-IoT, and NB-NTN modem
  • Native DECT NR+ and GNSS support
  • Compatible with LTE frequency bands from 700 MHz to 2200 MHz
  • DECT NR+ bands: 1.9 GHz and 915 MHz (Bands 1, 2, 9, and 22)
  • Transmit Power:
    • Power Class 5 – 20 dBm
    • Power Class 3 – 23 dBm
• Security: Hardware-based security with Arm TrustZone and Arm CryptoCell 310
• USB Interface:
  • USB Type-A male connector
  • Supports USB-to-Serial communication
  • Built-in DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) capability
• Debugging: Integrated Raspberry Pi RP2040 functioning as a CMSIS-DAP debugger/programmer
• Additional Features:
  • Dedicated boot button
  • Three onboard status LEDs
  • Integrated omnidirectional chip antenna
• Power: Powered directly from the 5V USB interface
• Dimensions: 53.35 × 21.59 mm (L × W)

DECT NR+ USB dongle block diagram

The dongle plugs into a USB port directly and appears as a serial device and debugger. It is pre-flashed with console-shell firmware that enables developers to recognize networks, join or create private networks, execute link tests, and evaluate radio performance from a serial terminal. The open-source examples that come with the Zephyr-based Nordic nRF Connect SDK (Zephyr) allow users to reprogram the dongle with your application. The integrated CMSIS-DAP debugger allows you to program and debug over USB without the need for an external debug probe.  The product page (below) also provides a datasheet, application development and flashing guide, and prebuilt firmware for nRF9151.  

Norik Systems does not provide the option to purchase the USB dongle online but users can contact the company to request a quote and other technical details on the product page. 

Images used courtesy of Norik Systems