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 MC7430
* 52 position Mini PCIe
* LTE Category 6 module
* Control options: AT Commands, QMI SDK, MBIM
* Qualcomm MDM9230 chipset
* LTE Peak Data rate: DL 300 Mbps, UL 50 Mbps
Learn MoreRegular Price: $289.00
Special Price $249.00
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SIMCOM SIM7250E
* LTE Category 4 module
* Qualcomm MDM9225 Chipset
* Five-Band LTE-FDD B1/B3/B7/B8/B20
* LTE DL 150Mbps/UL 50Mbps
* Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ B1/B3/B8
* Control Via AT Commands or Gobi API
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Telit LN941 LTE Cat6 M.2 Data Card
* LTE Category 6 DL 300Mbps UL50Mbps
* HSPA+ Rel. 8: DL/UL up to 42/11.5 Mbps
* Quad-constellation integrated GNSS
* 2 x 2 MIMO Tunable antenna
* Linux and Windows driver support
* Carrier Aggregation and 256 QAM
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Telit LE940B6 LTE Cat6 Automotive Smart Module
* Telit LTE Cat6 Automotive module
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 50Mbps
* Embedded Yocto Linux
* 1.2GHz 64-bit Quad-Core processor
* Ruggedized, mechanically robust package
* LTE-Advanced with Carrier Aggregation (2xCA) support
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Telit LE940A9
* Telit LTE Cat.9 Automotive Grade module
* LTE DL 450Mbps/UL 50Mbps
* Worldwide GNSS Support
* Compliant with 3GPP Release 11
* LTE-Advanced with Carrier Aggregation (3xCA) support
* Supports eCall, ERA GLONASS, VoLTE Ready
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Fibocom L850-GL(Dell DW5820e) 4G LTE Cat9 M.2 Cellular WWAN Module
* LTE Cat9 Cellular module
* LTE DL 450Mbps/UL 50Mbps
* Interface Connector: M.2
* Chipset/Platform: Intel XMM 7360 LTE modem
* Global Certifications
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Gemalto Cinterion ELS61T 4G LTE Cat1 Terminal
* Region: EMEA, APAC, NORAM
* 4G LTE Cat 1
* EDGE/GPRS Class 12
* FOTA, configurable and free of charge
* Flexible mounting concept
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Fibocom L860 (L860-GL) Dell DW5822E LTE Cat16 Cellular Module
* Fibocom LTE Cat16 wireless cellular module
* LTE DL 1Gbps, UL 150Mbps
* Form factor: M.2
* LAA(Band 46)
* Integrated GNSS
* 4 X 4 MIMO
Learn MoreRegular Price: $359.00
Special Price $229.00
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Lierda NB-IoT Test Device
* Lierda NB-IoT Test Device
* Support NB-IoT 800MHz, 850MHz, and 900Mhz
* Bluetooth working frequency 2.4GHz
* GPS working frequency 1575±3MHz
* Support NB-IoT SIM card and 4GB TF Card
* Battery Capacity: 10000mAh Li-battery
Learn MoreRegular Price: $399.00
Special Price $299.00
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SIMCOM SIM8100 C-V2X Automotive Module
* SIMCOM Automotive Module
* Form factor/Package: LGA
* Support GNSS, QDR3.0
* Support operation without SIM card
* Air interfaces: 3GPP Release 14 CV2X PC-5 mode
* Working on ITS 5.9GHz-B47, B46(Optional)
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Fibocom SC820 SoC Smart Module
* Fibocom SoC module
* Octa-core A53 processor with up to2.0 GHz CPU Clock Speed
* Support different display on 2 screens,Support 4K video codec
* Android 7.0
* Provide with differential vertical-industry solutions
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Quectel Smart EVB Kit
Quectel supplies Smart EVB kit for testing basic functionalities on Smart modules.
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Quectel SC200R LTE Smart Module
* Quectel Multi-mode Smart LTE Module
* Five variant models: SC200R-CE, SC200R-EM, SC200R-NA, SC200R-JP, SC200R-WF
* Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
* Support dual ISP and up to 13 MP camera
* Support recording and playback of 1080p video at 30 fps
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Quectel SC66 LTE Smart Module
* Quectel LTE Cat6 Smart Module
* WLAN: 2.4G/5G, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
* Bluetooth: BT2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE/BT5.0
* GNSS: GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
* LTE Cat 6 Modem with 2 × 20MHz CA
* Support Rx-diversity , DL MIMO 2 × 2
* Support 3GPP E-UTRA Release 12
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Quectel SC600Y LTE Smart Module
* Quectel LTE Cat6 Smart Module
* LTE Cat 6 Modem with 2 × 20MHz CA
* Support Rx-diversity , DL MIMO 2 × 2
* Support 3GPP E-UTRA Release 12
* WLAN: 2.4G/5G, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
* Bluetooth: BT2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE
* GNSS: GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
* Firmware Upgrade via USB
Learn More$299.00 -
Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7411 LTE Cat7 Module
* Sierra Wireless 4G Wireless module
* LTE Category 7
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 150Mbps
* Satellite Systems: Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Beidou
* Firmware: Secure boot, Pre-certified firmware
* Industrial-Grade for harsh environments and extreme temperatures
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ZTE ZM8350 LTE C-V2X Module
* ZTE C-V2X Module
* Network: LTE-V2X 5.9GHz
* GNSS: Beidou/GPS/Glonass/Galileo
* Package: 233pin,LGA
* Frequency: B46D/47
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7411
* LTE Cat7 Embedded Module
* Target region: North America
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 150Mbps
* Satellite Systems: Galileo, Glonass, GPS, BeiDou
* Planned Carrier: AT&T, Sprint, TMO, VzW
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7421
* 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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