Gemalto Cinterion PLAS9 LTE Cat6 IoT Module

Gemalto Cinterion PLAS9 IoT wireless module delivers high performance LTE Advanced connectivity for demanding IoT applications such as industrial routers and gateways, digital signage, industrial computers and tablets. The best-in-class solution enables sizzling data speeds of 300 Mbit/s download and 50 Mbit/s uplink plus seamless fallback to 3G and 2G networks. It provides excellent coverage in both urban areas and regions where 4G is still emerging.

Robust, Rugged IoT Design

Built for longevity and performance, the optimized, ultra rugged HW design enables easy migration from 2G to 3G all the way through LTE Advanced. It delivers reliability in extreme environments, temperatures and voltage conditions and is verified through extensive cycles of field tests. In addition, a unique RF concept enables a minimum number of SKUs, which helps to simplify IoT solution design and logistics while lowering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

High-Speed IoT Connectivity

The PLAS9 is offered in variants for North America, EMEA and APAC delivering connectivity for LTE Category 6 with fallback to 3G and 2G when needed. The module supports carrier aggregation which allows Mobile Network Operators to combine two or more carriers into one data channel for enhanced data capacity, improved peak user performance and optimized use of spectrum.

Gemalto's Cinterion PLAS9 wireless module specifications and features:

* LTE Cat6 Wireless Module

* Form factor/package: 156 pad LGA mount

* Region: NORAM, EMEA and APAC

* Dedicated Approvals Verizon, AT&T and Telstra

* Regional variants:
- Cinterion PLAS9-X: Hexa-Band LTE-Advanced FDD: 700 MHz (B12/B17, B13, B29), 850 MHz (B5),1700 MHz (B4), 1900 MHz (B2)
- Cinterion PLAS9-W: Hendeka-Band LTE-Advanced FDD: 700MHz (B28A, B28B), 800 MHz (B20), 850 MHz (B5, B18, B19, B26), 900 MHz (B8), 1800 MHz (B3), 2100 MHz(B1), 2600 MHz (B7) Quad-Band LTE-Advanced TDD: 1900 MHz (B39), 2300 MHz (B40), 2500 MHz (B41), 2600 MHz (B38)

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

* Data rates:
- LTE Cat.6 DL: max. 300 Mbps, UL: max. 50 Mbps,
- HSPA+ DL Cat.24 / UL Cat. 6, Dual Carrier DL:max. 42 Mbps, UL: max. 5.76 Mbps
- EDGE Class 12 data ratesDL: max. 237 kbps, UL: max. 237 kbps
- GPRS Class 12 data ratesDL: max. 85.6 kbps, UL: max. 85.6 kbps

* SMS text and PDU mode

* USB 2.0/3.0 interface supports multiple composite modesand a Linux-/Mac- compliant mode

* Firmware update via USB

* 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)

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

* minimal power consumption

* Interfaces:
- 156 pad LGA mount
- Pads for primary, secondary Antenna
- USB 3.0 super speed (5 Gbps)
- 2 UICC (SIM/MIM) interfaces 1.8V / 3V
- 10 programmable GPIOs including wake-up andlowcurrent indication, 2 ADCs

* USB 3.0 super speed (5 Gbps)

* Dimension: 40 × 32 × 2,8 mm

* Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to +95 °

* RoHS, RED and REACH compliant, EuP support

* Embedded TCP/IP stack

* Drivers:

- NDIS/USB driver for Microsoft, Windows 7,Windows 8 and Windows10
- RIL driver for devices based on Android OS

* Approvals

- R&TTE, GCF, CE, FCC, IC, PTCRB, UL
- California RoHS
- AT&T, Telstra and Verizon operator approvals
- Other local approvals and certifications on request