Nordic nRF9160 User Manual

nRF9160 DK
PCA 10090 v0.8.2
User Guide
v0.7
4418_1216 v0.7 / 2018-12-12

Nordic nRF9160 Specifications

General

Brand	Nordic
Model	nRF9160
Category	Microcontrollers
Language	English

Summary

nRF9160 DK Kit Content

Hardware Content

Details the hardware components included in the nRF9160 DK development kit, PCA10090 board, and a SIM card.

Getting Started with nRF9160 DK

nRF9160 DK Operating Modes

Default Mode: Interface MCU

Describes the default operational mode using the USB port and interface MCU for programming and debugging.

Device Programming via Interface MCU

Explains how the interface MCU supports SWD programming for onboard and external nRF targets.

Virtual COM Port Functionality

Mass Storage Device (MSD) Mode

nRF ONLY Mode

nRF9160 DK Hardware Description

nRF9160 DK Block Diagram

Power Supply Options

Details the various power source options available for the nRF9160 DK board.

nRF9160 SiP Power Supply

Explains how the nRF9160 SiP is powered from the VSUPPLY rail and options for direct supply.

VDD Supply Rail Details

Antenna Interfaces

GPS Functionality

GPIO Interfaces and Arduino UNO

Onboard nRF52840 SoC

nRF9160 DK Board Control

Explains how the nRF52840 controls analog switches for routing nRF9160 GPIOs.

nRF52840 as Network Processor

User Interface: Buttons, Switches, and LEDs

Debug Input and Trace Options

Debug Output Connector

Signal Routing Switches

SIM and eSIM Support

Current Measurement Procedures

Preparing for Current Measurements

Details the necessary board preparation steps, including switch settings, for current measurements.

Current Profile Measurement with Oscilloscope

Current Measurement with Current Meter

RF Measurements

Radiated Performance