Minimum requirements

Getting started with nRF5 SDK and SES (nRF51 & nRF52 Series)

Ensure that you have all the required hardware and that your computer fulfills the software requirements.

Hardware requirements

  • One of the following development kits:
    • nRF52840 DK
    • nRF52833 DK
    • nRF52 DK
    • nRF51 DK
  • Micro-USB 2.0 cable
  • Personal computer (PC)
  • Optional for testing:
    • Smartphone or tablet that supports Bluetooth® Low Energy
    • nRF52840 Dongle, nRF51 Dongle, or a second Nordic Development Kit (DK)

Software requirements

One of the following operating systems:
  • Windows 8 or Windows 10
  • macOS
  • Linux