Gemalto Cinterion PLS8 LTE Cat3 Wireless IoT Module

Gemalto Cinterion PLS8 wireless module delivers offers a smart solution for wireless connectivity today and in the future. With 3GPP Rel. 9 LTE technology, the PLS8 is optimized for high bandwidth computing, enabling speeds up to 100 Mbps for the downlink and 50 Mbps on the uplink. It is an ideal solution for ruggedized mobile computing, video security solutions, medical equipment, payment systems and industrial gateway routers.

The Cinterion PLS8 module and its variants, PLS8-E and PLS8-US, provide true worldwide coverage and reliability even while roaming across different wireless networks. Two antenna pads enable diversity support for improved data speeds and an optimized GPS antenna path eliminates blanking and provides more consistent performance. For investment protection, it supports multiple designs through footprint compatibility with Cinterion 3G GSM and CDMA modules including PHS8?, PXS8 and PV??S8?. Like all Cinterion products, the PLS8 comes with full type approval (FTA) and pre certification from the largest global network operators which speeds time to market.

Gemalto Cinterion PLS8 module Specifications and features:

* LTE Cat3 wireless module

* Form factor/Package: LGA

* Variant models:

- Cinterion PLS8-E: LTE (20,8,3,7,1); 3G (8,3,1); 2G Dual Band
- Cinterion PLS8-US: LTE (17,5,4,2); 3G (5,4,2); 2G Quad Band
- Cinterion PLS8-J: LTE (1,3,19); 3G (1,19)
- Cinterion PLS8-X: LTE (13,17,5,4,2); 3G (5,4,2); 2G Quad Band
- Cinterion PLS8-V: LTE (13,4,2)

* LTE FDD 3GPP Release 9; 2x2 DL-MIMO

* UMTS/HSPA (FDD) 3GPP Release 8; Rx diversity

* GSM/GPRS/EDGE 3GPP Release 6; DARP/SAIC

* SIM Application Toolkit, 3GPP release 99

* Control via AT commands (Hayes, TS 27.007, TS 27.005)

* Fully integrated GPS/GLONASS solution (Qualcomm gpsOne Gen8A)

* Supply voltage range 3.3 - 4.2 V, highly optimized for minimal power consumption

* Dimension: 29 × 33 × 2,2 mm (PLS8-V /-X: H= 2,9mm)

* Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C

* RoHS and REACH compliant, EuP support

* Data rates:
- LTE Cat.3 DL: max. 100 Mbps, UL: max. 50 Mbps, 2x2 DL MIMO
- HSPA+ DL Cat.24 / UL Cat. 6, Dual Carrier DL: max. 42 Mbps, UL: max. 5.76 Mbps
- EDGE Class 12 data rates DL: max. 237 kbps, UL: max. 237 kbps
- GPRS Class 12 data rates DL: max. 85.6 kbps, UL: max. 85.6 kbps

* Voice Support (HR, FR, EFR, AMR narrowband & AMR wideband) (PLS8-US/-E)

* Handsfree speaking (PLS8-US/-E)

* Voice Support for LTE via VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and CSFB (circuit-switched fallback) (PLS8-US/-E only)

* Supplementary services & USSD support

* SMS text and PDU mode

* Verizon APN class handling (PLS8-V /-X)

* Special features
- USB interface supports multiple composite modes and a Linux-/Mac- compliant mode
- Firmware update via USB
- BIP (Bearer Independent Protocol)
- IP services (Client & server, TCP/IP & UDP, transparent & nontransparent) from Rel.3.0 onwards and for PLS8-X /-V
- Multiplexer according to 3GPP TS 27.010
- Automatic Carrier Switching (PLS8-X)

* GNSS:
- Standalone GPS and GLONASS
- GNSS dedicated AT commands
- A/GPS support: standalone, XTRA, CP E911
- Protocol: NMEA-0183 V2.3
- Option for temporary NMEA stream buffering
- Tracking Sensitivity: better than -158 dBm

* Interfaces:
- 156 pad LGA mount
- Pads for primary, secondary Antenna and GNSS
- Digital audio interfaces (PCM or I2S) (PLS8-US/-E)
- USB 2.0 HS interface up to 480 Mbps
- 2 UICC (SIM/MIM) interfaces 1.8V / 3V from Rel.3.0 onwards and for PLS8-X /-VSerial Interface (UART)
- 10 GPIOs including Network Status and Low Cur rent Indication, 2 ADCs

* Drivers
- NDIS/USB driver for Microsoft
- USB driver for Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact
- RIL driver for devices based on Android OS
- CDC-ACM compliant mode for Linux

* APPROVALS

- R&TTE, GCF, CE, FCC, IC, PTCRB, UL
- California RoHS
- AT&T and Verizon operator approvals
- JATE/Telec and NTT DoCoMo approvals for PLS8-J
- Other local approvals and certifications on request