2 open source boards using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7
Real designs built with the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
Nordic nRFMsense
fredriknk
91 × 30 mm106 parts4LMIT0
Nordic nRFSsense lte
113 × 25.1 mm105 parts4LMIT0
The nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 102 × 27.6 mm and carries around 106 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Msense by fredriknk.
Parts used alongside the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7
Microcontrollers on boards using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7
nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7: common questions
Where can I find a nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
What parts are used alongside the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7?
The BME680, LV2862XLVDDCR, NPM1300-QEAA-R7, TPS22917DBVR and USBLC6-4SC6 appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7 use?
Most are built on Nordic nRF (2).
How big is a typical board using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7?
The median is 102 × 27.6 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7?
By GitHub stars, Msense by fredriknk, with 0 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the nRF9160-SICA-B1A-R7 before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.