LTE Cat-NB1 and Cat-NB2
What is NB-IoT (NarrowBand – Internet of Things)?
Narrowband IoT (also known as NB-IoT, LTE Cat NB1 or LTE-M2) is a Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) radio technology standard developed to enable a wide range of devices and services to be connected using cellular telecommunications bands. NB-IoT is a narrowband radio technology designed for the Internet of Things (IoT) and is one of a range of Mobile IoT (MIoT) technologies standardized by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
LTE Cat NB-IoT highlights features:
* Total Bandwidth Required: 180 kHz
* Download Peak Rate: 250 kbit/s
* Upload Peak Rate: 250 kbit/s (multi-tone) /20 kbit/s (single-tone)
* Latency: 1.6s–10s
* Duplex mode: half duplex
* Transmit Power Class: 20/23 dBm
* Number of Antennas: 1
* Receiver Chains: 1 (SISO)
* 3GPP Release: Release 13
LTE Cat NB-IoT Frequency Bands:
LTE Cat NB1 is a low power, narrow band technology that can handle small amounts of 2-way data transmission in an efficient, secure and reliable manner. NB-IoT focuses specifically on indoor coverage, low cost, long battery life, and enabling a large number of connected devices. The NB-IoT technology operates using resource blocks on existing LTE networks or in the LTE carrier's guard bands. It can also operate using unused 200 khz bands that were previously used by GSM. It is also suitable for the re-farming of GSM spectrum.
LTE NB-IoT Advantages:
NB-IoT is one of the more popular LPWA technologies which can be used for IoT Applications. It offers the right combination of features. The low-frequency narrowband signals have a long range and propagation characteristics which can penetrate through walls and metal conduits. The power requirements are low enough to enable devices powered by a single battery to last more than 10 years. It data rate is just right for IoT Applications like meter readings, controlling street lighting, monitoring of parking slots, Industrial data monitoring and a number of other low data rate applications.
LTE Cat NB-IoT Applications:
Based on the advantages, LTE Cat-NB1 could be used in many fields:
* Smart metering (electricity, gas and water)
* Facility management services
* Intruder and fire alarms for homes & commercial properties
* Connected personal appliances measuring health parameters
* Tracking of persons, animals or objects
* Smart city infrastructure such as street lamps or dustbins
* Connected industrial appliances such as welding machines or air compressors.
LTE Cat NB-IoT Modues:
Here now, many famous vendors already presented their NB-IoT Module to occupy the IoT market. The vendors include Sierra Wireless, Huawei, Telit, SIMCOM, ZTE, Quectel, Pycom, Skywork, Lenovo, MobileTek, Meig, Lierda, H3C, Longsung, Digi XBee, CMCC, Cheerzing etc. You can check below the LTE NB-IoT Modules from these vendors and the list would be kept updating.
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MobileTek L610 LTE NB-IoT(Cat-NB1) Module
* LTE Cat-NB1 Wireless Module
* Support AT Command
* Form factor: LCC package
* Max. 66Kbps(UL), Max. 34Kbps(DL)
* Update firmware by USB
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MobileTek L620 LTE NB-IoT(Cat-NB1 and NB2) Module
* LTE Cat-NB1/NB2 Wireless Module
* Support AT Command
* Form factor: LCC package
* Max. 25.5kbps(UL), Max. 35.35kbps(single-tone) and 58.3kbps(multi-tone)(DL)
* Support PSM and eDRX Mode
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MobileTek L651 L651C L651G LTE NB-IoT(Cat-NB1) LCC Module
* LTE Cat-NB1 Wireless Module
* Support AT Command
* Form factor: LCC package
* Max. 66Kbps(UL), Max. 34Kbps(DL)
* Firmware updated via UART
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MobileTek L630 LTE NB-IoT(Cat-NB1) Module
* LTE Cat-NB1 Wireless Module
* Support AT Command and eSIM
* Form factor: LCC package
* Max. 66Kbps(UL), Max. 34Kbps(DL)
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U-blox SARA-N280 LTE Cat-NB1 Wireless Cellular IOT Module
* Category: LTE Cat-NB1
* Target market: S. America / APAC
* Support LTE Band 28
* Data rates: 27.2 kbit/s DL, 62.5 kbit/s UL
* Ultra low power consumption delivering 10+ years battery life
* Very small SARA LGA form factor for easy manufacturing
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U-blox SARA-N211 LTE Cat-NB1 Wireless Cellular IoT Module
* Category: LTE Cat-NB1
* Target market: APAC
* Support LTE Band 8/20
* Data rates: 27.2 kbit/s DL, 62.5 kbit/s UL
* Ultra low power consumption delivering 10+ years battery life
* Very small SARA LGA form factor for easy manufacturing
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U-blox SARA-N210 LTE Cat-NB1 Wireless Cellular IOT Module
* Category: LTE Cat-NB1
* Target market: APAC
* Support LTE Band 20
* Data rates: 27.2 kbit/s DL, 62.5 kbit/s UL
* Ultra low power consumption delivering 10+ years battery life
* Very small SARA LGA form factor for easy manufacturing
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Meig SLM150 NB-IoT/LTE CAT-M Module
* Dual-mode NB-IoT/LTE CAT-M Module
* Form factor: 102pin LGA
* Platform:Qualcomm MDM9206
* LTE CAT-M Speed: Max.375Kbps(DL),Max.375Kbps(UL)
* NB-IoT Speed: Max.32Kbps(DL),Max.70Kbps(UL)
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Special Price $69.00
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Skywork SKY68001-31 LTE CatM1/CATNB1 IoT Module
* LTE CatM1/CATNB1 IoT Module
* Two additional Aux ports
* LTE universal modem products
* Integrated SP6T antenna Tx/Rx switch
* Cellular IoT modem devices targeting low-power wide area network
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Skywork SKY68001-21 LTE Cat0/CatM1/CATNB1 Module
* LTE Cat0/CatM1/CATNB1 Module
* LTE universal modem
* Small, low profile package
* Cellular IoT modem devices targeting low-power wide area network
* MIPI RFFE control interface, 2.0 compliant
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Telit NE910C1-E1 LTE Cat-NB1 Module
* LTE UE Category NB1
* LTE Cat-NB1 DL 250kbps, UL 20kbps
* Support 4G LTE Band 8 and 20
* Control via AT commands
* 3GPP Rel. 13 compliant
* Single Rx, Half Duplex FDD
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Quectel BC68 LTE NB-IoT Module
* LTE NB-IoT Module
* LCC package makes it easy for large volume manufacturing
* Compatible with Quectel GSM/GPRS module, easy for future upgrading
* Ultra-low power consumption
* Super high sensitivity
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Quectel BG96 LTE Cat.M1/NB1 & EGPRS Module
* LTE Cat.M1/Cat.NB1/EGPRS module with ultra-low power consumption
* Compact SMT form factor ideal for size-constrained applications with tight space
* Easy drop-in migration to GSM/GPRS/HSPA/LTE modules
* Super slim profile in LGA package
* firmware upgrade over the air or via USB
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Pycom G01 LTE Cat-m/NB1 OEM Module
* Supports narrowband LTE UE categories M1/NB1
* Support LTE-M 34 Bands for worldwide
* 3GPP release 13 LTE Advanced Pro
* Integrated baseband, RF, RAM memory and power management
* LTE Cat-M Speed: DL 300kbps, UL 375kbps
* LTE Cat-NB Speed: DL 40Kbps, UL 55Kbps
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Quectel BC95 LTE NB-IoT Module
* LTE NB-IoT Module
* Package: LCC
* Ultra-low power consumption
* Super high sensitivity
* AT Command: 3GPP Rel-13 and enhanced AT commands
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Quectel BC95-G LTE NB-IoT Module
* LTE NB-IoT Module
* LCC package makes it easy for large volume manufacturing
* Single Tone Speed: DL 25.2kbps, UL 15.62kbps
* Multi Tone Speed: DL 25.2kbps, UL 54kbps
* Ultra-low power consumption
* Super high sensitivity
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Mobiletek L700 LTE Cat-M1/NB-IoT Module
* LTE Cat-M1/NB-IoT module
* Packaging: LCC
* LTE Cat-M1 Speed: Max. 1Mbps(UL), Max. 1Mbps(DL)
* LTE Cat-NB1 Speed: Max. 150Kbps(UL), Max. 150Kbps(DL)
* Support AT Command
* Update firmware by USB
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Fibocom N700-CN LTE NB-IoT Module
* Category: LTE NB-IoT Module
* Support 4G LTE Band 8
* Form factor/package: LCC
* FIBOCOM proprietary AT commands
* Target market: China
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Meig SLM150-M NB-IoT/LTE CAT-M/GPRS Module
* Dual-mode NB-IoT/LTE CAT-M/GPRS Module
* Form factor: 68pin LCC
* Platform:Qualcomm
* LTE CAT-M Speed: Max.375Kbps(DL),Max.375Kbps(UL)
* NB-IoT Speed: Max.32Kbps(DL),Max.70Kbps(UL)
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Meig SLM150-T NB-IoT/LTE CAT-M/GPRS Module
* Dual-mode NB-IoT/LTE CAT-M/GPRS Module
* Form factor: 86pin LCC
* Platform:Qualcomm
* LTE CAT-M Speed: Max.375Kbps(DL),Max.375Kbps(UL)
* NB-IoT Speed: Max.32Kbps(DL),Max.70Kbps(UL)
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