3G/4G Module
More and more network providers are deploying LTE (Long-Term Evolution) networks worldwide, and some of them are upgrading the LTE network to LTE-advanced or even advanced Pro as time goes. To work with the LTE networks, many cellular module vendors presented their LTE modules to work with the LTE, LTE-A or LTE Advanced Pro networks. Since LTE is as the standard of 4G networks, LTE modules are also called 4G modules or 4G LTE modules. The 4G LTE modules are mostly integrated into other terminals or gadgets, so they are also called LTE embedded modules or 4G embedded modules.
4G Embedded Module Categories
With the developments of LTE technologies, LTE is divided into many branches as categories. From the basic LTE Category 3, the category is now developed to Cat.4, Cat.5 Cat.6, Cat.7, Cat.8, Cat.9, Cat.10, Cat.11, Cat.12, Cat.13, Cat.15, Cat.16, and Cat.18. From LTE Cat.6 to Cat 13, it’s in the range of LTE advanced networks. From Cat.15 to Cat.18, it’s in the range of LTE Advanced Pro. To support these LTE networks, the 4G embedded modules are consequently with corresponding LTE technologies. So the 4G modules are also called LTE cat.3 module, LTE Cat.6 module or LTE advanced pro module etc..
Since LPWA (low-power and wide-area) technology is adopted for IoT (Internet of Things), the three LTE divisions (LTE Cat.1, LTE Cat-M, LTE Cat NB-IoT) also need LTE modules to meet different requirements. The LTE Cat.1 module, LTE Cat-M module, and LTE Cat NB-IoT module have similar features but there are still many differences in the bandwidth, speeds, and applications. These LTE IoT modules are widely used in many fields.
4G Wireless Module Form Factor
The 4G wireless modules are embedded in many user equipments, so they are not in only one format. To meet different interfaces in the UEs, the 4G wireless modules are mainly in below form factors: Mini PCIe (mPCIe), M.2, SMT, B2B (Board-to-Board), LCC, LGA.
4G Cellular Module Vendors
To occupy more market share of LTE, many world famous vendors are competing seriously, in which Sierra Wireless, Qualcomm, Intel, Ericsson, Telit, Huawei, ZTE, SIMCOM, Quectel, MeiG smart, Novatel, Option, Anydata, AM Telecom, Cinterion, Longsung, Cheerzing, Digi, Gemalto, Fibocom, H3C, Lierda, MobileTek, Nimberlink, Pycom, Skywork, Lenovo etc are including. Most of them have a full range of LTE cellular modules, which could support not only the LTE basic to LTE advanced pro, but also the LTE IoT networks. The competition also furtherance the development of LTE technologies and renew of the 4G cellular modules.
If you want to buy 4G LTE Cellular modules, you can select one from below brands:
- > Sierra Wireless LTE Module List
- > Huawei 4G LTE Module List
- > ZTE 4G LTE Module List
- > Telit 4G LTE Module List
- > SIMCOM 4G LTE Module List
- > Quectel 4G LTE Module List
- > MeiG 4G LTE Module List
- > Intel 4G LTE Module List
- > Novatel 4G LTE Module List
- > Option 4G LTE Module List
- > AnyData 4G LTE Module List
- > Qualcomm 4G LTE Module List
- > AM Telecom 4G LTE Module List
- > Cinterion 4G LTE Module List
- > Ericsson 4G LTE Module List
- > LongSung 4G LTE Module List
- > Cheerzing 4G LTE Module List
- > Digi 4G LTE Module List
- > Gemalto 4G LTE Module List
- > Fibocom 4G LTE Module List
- > H3C 4G LTE Module List
- > Lierda 4G LTE Module List
- > MobileTek 4G LTE Module List
- > Pycom 4G LTE Module List
- > Skywork 4G LTE Module List
- > NimbeLink Skywire 4G LTE Module List
- > Lenovo 4G LTE Module List
>> etc...
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL7718 (IoT Module)
* LTE Cat-M1 Wireless Module
* LGA Form Factor
* Target Region: Americas
* Supported LTE Frequency Band: B13
* LTE DL 300Kbps, UL 375Kbps
* Carrier approval: Verizon
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Sierra AirPrime EM7445 (Intel XMM7262)
* LTE Cat.6 M.2 Module
* Intel XMM7262 chipset
* Low power consumption
* DL 300Mbps and UL 50Mbps
* APIs or AT Commands control
* Only support for Lenovo Thinkpad P50 P70 Series laptops
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Special Price CHF159.00
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL7519
* LTE Cat.4 IoT Module
* CF3 SMD LGA package
* Very low power consumption
* Reliable proven IoT and M2M connectivity
* Smallest 2G to 4G form factor on the factor and snap-in socket option
* Intelligent pin to pin compatibility and powered by AirVantage cloudbased service
* Support 4G LTE Cat 4 frequency band B2/B4/B13
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL6528RD
* Compact CF3 Form Factor
* Low power consumption
* Enhanced RF performance
* Worldwide coverage
* GNSS (GPS and GLONASS)
* Snap-In Socket available
* Intelligent pin-to-pin compatibility
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime RC7611 LTE Cat4 Module
* Sierra wireless 4G LTE Module
* Chipset: Qualcomm Atheros MDM9207
* Package type: LGA (Snap-in socket option)
* GNSS: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
* LTE Download Speed up to 150Mbps
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Sierra Wireless EM7595 LTE Cat12 Mini PCIe Module
* Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Module
* Form factor: Mini PCIe
* Chipset: Qualcomm
* GNSS: Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Beidou
* SIM interfaces: Dual SIM interface
* Antenna connectors: IPEX MHF-4
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Sierra Wireless EM7590 LTE Cat13 Module
* Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Embedded Module* Category: Cat-13
* Target Region: Global
* GNSS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
* Planned Carrier: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Telstra, docomo, Softbank, KDDI
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Sierra Wireless HL78xx Development Kit
Sierra Wireless HL78xx Development Kit Learn MoreCHF699.00 -
Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL7845
* Sierra Wireless LTE-M and NB-IoT Module
* CF3 Form Factor: LGA
* LTE Cat-M1 Speeds: DL 590Kbps, UL 1100Kbps
* LTE Cat-NB2 Speeds: DL 127Kbps, UL 158Kbps
* Satellite Systems: GPS+Glonass
* Firmware: Secure boot, Pre-certified firmware
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL7812
* Sierra Wireless LTE-M and NB-IoT Module
* CF3 Form Factor:LGA
* LTE Cat-M1 Speeds: DL 590Kbps, UL 1100Kbps
* LTE Cat-NB2 Speeds: DL 127Kbps, UL 158Kbps
* Satellite Systems: GPS+Glonass
* Firmware: Secure boot, Pre-certified firmware
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL7810
* Sierra Wireless LTE-M and NB-IoT Module* CF3 Form Factor:LGA
* LTE Cat-M1 Speeds: DL 590Kbps, UL 1100Kbps
* LTE Cat-NB2 Speeds: DL 127Kbps, UL 158Kbps
* Satellite Systems: GPS+Glonass
* Firmware: Secure boot, Pre-certified firmware
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime RC7630-1 LTE Cat1 Module
* Sierra wireless 4G LTE Module
* Target Market: Japan and Korea
* LTE Category 1
* Package type: LGA (Snap-in socket option)
* GNSS: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
* LTE DL 10Mbps, UL 5Mbps
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime RC7630 LTE Cat4 Module
* Sierra wireless 4G LTE Module
* Category: LTE Category 4
* Chipset: Qualcomm
* Package type: LGA (Snap-in socket option)
* GNSS: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
* LTE Download Speed up to 150Mbps
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime RC7620-1 LTE Cat1 Module
* Sierra wireless 4G LTE Module
* LTE Category 1
* Package type: LGA (Snap-in socket option)
* GNSS: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
* LTE DL 10Mbps, UL 5Mbps
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime RC7620 LTE Cat4 Module
* Sierra wireless 4G LTE Module
* Category: LTE Category 4
* Chipset: Qualcomm
* Package type: LGA (Snap-in socket option)
* GNSS: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
* LTE Download Speed up to 150Mbps
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime RC7611-1 LTE Cat1 Module
* Sierra wireless 4G LTE Module
* LTE Category 1
* Package type: LGA (Snap-in socket option)
* GNSS: BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
* LTE DL 10Mbps, UL 5Mbps
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL8518
* Compact CF3 Form Factor
* Low power consumption
* Enhanced RF performance
* GNSS (GPS and GLONASS)
* Worldwide coverage
* Snap-In Socket available
* Intelligent pin-to-pin compatibility
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7431
* LTE Cat7 Embedded Module
* Target region: Japan
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 150Mbps
* Satellite Systems: Galileo, Glonass, GPS, BeiDou
* Planned Carrier: DCM, SBM, KDDI
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7421
* LTE Cat7 Embedded Module
* Target region: EMEA, APAC
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 150Mbps
* Satellite Systems: Galileo, Glonass, GPS, BeiDou
* Planned Carrier: Telstra
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7431
* LTE Cat7 Embedded Module
* Target region: Japan
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 150Mbps
* Satellite Systems: Galileo, Glonass, GPS, BeiDou
* Planned Carrier: DCM, SBM, KDDI
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