Feature Brief
for the nRF91x1 SiP modem firmware
nRF91x1 SiP LTE firmware - what it is and how it works
The nRF91x1 SiP LTE firmware is provided as pre-compiled binaries, signed and encrypted by Nordic Semiconductor.
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Details
- Pre-compiled binary, signed and encrypted
- Update via PC tool nRF Connect for Desktop
- Secure boot with image authentication
- LTE Rel-14 Cat-M1 (LTE-M/eMTC)
- LTE Rel-14 Cat-NB1/2 (NB-IoT)
- Type B half duplex (HD), frequency division duplex (FDD)
- Cat-M1 operation is enabled on E-UTRA Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66
and 85. - Cat-NB1 operation is enabled on E-UTRA Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 65, 66
and 85. - Power saving
- Power Save Mode (PSM)
- Idle-DRX and Connected Mode-DRX, DRX/extended-DRX in both
- Independent clock and sleep state control
- Support for 3GPP CP-RAI and AS-RAI (Release Assistance Indication)
- Support for MAC Inactivity Monitoring
- Support for NIDD (Non-IP Data Delivery)
- First LTE search optimizations
- Modem Sleep notifications
- Pre-evaluation of a connection
- LTE based positioning
- Interface to Application CPU
- AT-command Interface for control
- Socket Interface for Data
- Modem production test support
- Antenna Tuner per band Configurability with limited MIPI-RFFE support
- Integrated TLS(1.2)/DTLS(1.2) and TCP/UDP/IPV4/IPV6 Dual Stack
- Storage of TLS and Cloud credentials
- SMS PDU Mode
- Differential FOTA support enables small upgrade images
- Support for SIM ATK and remote provisioning via Bearer Independent Protocol
- eSIM support
- GPS L1 C/A and QZSS L1C/A positioning
- GPS L1 C/A and QZSS L1C/A receiver during LTE PSM and Idle DRX/extended-DRX modes
- GPS time based configurable IO-pin / pulse
- Single shot, fixed interval and continuous tracking modes
- Pre-compiled binary, signed and encrypted
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TLS Cipher suites
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mbed TLS Name / NIST Name
Value
TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA384
{0xC0,0x24}
TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA
{0xC0,0x0A}
TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA256
{0xC0,0x23}
TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA
{0xC0,0x09}
TLS-ECDHE-ECDSA-WITH-AES-128-GCM-SHA256 {0xC0,0x2B} TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA
{0xC0,0x14}
TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA256
{0xC0,0x27}
TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA
{0xC0,0x13}
TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-128-GCM-SHA256
{0xC0,0x2F} TLS-ECDHE-RSA-WITH-AES-256-GCM-SHA384 {0xC0,0x30} TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA
{0x00,0x8D}
TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA256
{0x00,0xAE}
TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-128-CBC-SHA
{0x00,0x8C}
TLS-PSK-WITH-AES-128-CCM-8
{0xC0,0xA8}
TLS-EMPTY-RENEGOTIATIONINFO-SCSV {0x00,0xFF}
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nRF91x1 SiP LTE firmware
Programming app available in nRF Connect for Desktop
Selected version
2.0.1 nRF91 firmware binaries
Changelog:
2.0.1 nRF91 firmware binaries mfw_nrf91x1_2.0.1.zip https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/sip/nrf91x1-sip/nrf91x1-lte-modem-firmware/mfw_nrf91x1_2.0.1.zip sc_DownloadFirmware_nRF91x1modem
This release support nRF9131 LACA A0, nRF9151 LACA A0, and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP.
This release does not support nRF9160 SiP.
Highlights:
General
- Added support for the nRF9151 LACA A0 SiP module.
- Added support for IMEI read, write, and test operations through nRF Util development tool.
Cellular IoT
- Introduced support for power class 5, enabling a 20dBm TX transmitter mode with nRF9151.
- Socket option for power optimized way to resume data transmission after PDN disconnect and connect procedures.
- This feature is particularly useful for DTLS + CID and UDP connections.
- Enhanced network selection optimization during initial search.
Location services / GNSS
- Improved fix accuracy and availability in periodic fixes when the fix period is 60s or less.
- Updated speed and altitude operational envelope limits for dynamics modes to further reduce possible GNSS outliers.
- Updated QZSS health data handling to match IS-QZSS-PNT-005.
- Addressed modem instability when GNSS 1PPS functionality was turned on/off repeatedly.
A complete list of new functionality, changes and bug fixes is in the release notes found here or inside the .zip file.
This release is aligned with v1.1 of the nRF91x1 Cellular AT Commands Reference Guide.
Some of the new features requires support also from the nRF Connect SDK.
It is recommended to use the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Connect Programmer tools.
2.0.0 nRF91 firmware binaries mfw_nrf91x1_2.0.0.zip https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/sip/nrf91x1-sip/nrf91x1-lte-modem-firmware/mfw_nrf91x1_2.0.0.zip sc_DownloadFirmware_nRF91x1modem
This release support nRF9131 LACA A0 and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiPs, not nRF9160 SiP.
Highlights:
Cellular IoT
- Improved network selection when using MVNO subscriptions, leading to efficient power utilization.
- Power consumption enhancements and quick recovery from unexpected network registration issues, ensuring seamless communication.
- Improvements for application-driven monitoring of data transmission over the air interface, providing better insights and control.
- Improved reliability and increased data throughput for an optimized user experience.
- Enhanced modem error recovery mechanisms and reduced current consumption in error situations.
- Added support for limited %XRFTEST RX tests.
Location services / GNSS
- GNSS position outlier reduction, particularly in weak signal conditions, for more accurate location information.
- GNSS TTFF and sensitivity performance improvements, ensuring quicker and more reliable position fixes.
- Optimized GNSS duty cycle for reduced power consumption, extending battery life.
A complete list of new functionality, changes and bug fixes is in the release notes found here or inside the .zip file.
This release is aligned with v1.0 of the nRF91x1 Cellular AT Commands Reference Guide.
Some of the new features requires support also from the nRF Connect SDK.
It is recommended to use the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Connect Programmer tools.
Production Test Image
Programming app available in nRF Connect for Desktop
Selected version
2.3.3 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries
Changelog:
2.3.3 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries mfw-pti_nrf91x1_2.3.3.zip https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/sip/nrf91x1-sip/nrf91x1-lte-pti-modem-firmware/mfw-pti_nrf91x1_2.3.3.zip sc_DownloadFirmware_nRF91x1modem
The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 is a Production Test Image (PTI) designed for the modem subsystem of nRF9131 LACA A0, nRF9151 LACA A0 and nRF9161 LACA A0 SiP modules.
It facilitates calibration, testing, and configuration features for production test purposes.
The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 firmware is exclusively designed for production testing and does not include any protocol signaling capabilities.
This release version is aligned with the v1.2 of nRF91x1 Production Test AT Commands reference guide.
It is advisable to use the latest versions of the nRF Connect and nRF Connect Programmer tools.
Changelog:
- Added support for the nRF9151 LACA A0 SiP module
- Added support for IMEI read, write, and test operations through nRF Util tool
More details in the release notes.
2.3.1 [PTI] nRF91 firmware binaries mfw-pti_nrf91x1_2.3.1.zip https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/sip/nrf91x1-sip/nrf91x1-lte-pti-modem-firmware/mfw-pti_nrf91x1_2.3.1.zip sc_DownloadFirmware_nRF91x1modem
It facilitates calibration, testing, and configuration features for production test purposes.
The mfw-pti_nrf91x1 firmware is exclusively designed for production testing and does not include any protocol signaling capabilities.
This release version is aligned with the v1.1 of nRF91x1 Production Test AT Commands reference guide.
It is advisable to use the latest versions of the nRF Connect and nRF Connect Programmer tools.