Airgain NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 NimbeLink Modem
Airgain NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 NimbeLink Global LTE-M/NB-IoT Embedded Modem provides LTE-M (CAT M1) and NB-IoT (NB1, NB2) connectivity for global applications with fallback to 2G at lower power than the BG96 processor. NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 utilizes a Qualcomm 9205 chipset and Quectel BG95-M3 module. The embedded modem includes an integrated GPS/GNSS radio. This low-power module has full FCC, IC, and carrier end-device certifications and is ideal for battery-operated, mobile, or off-grid applications.
Features
- NimbeLink form-factor
- Global 4G LTE CAT M1 NB-IoT with 2G fallback
- All RF engineering contained within the modem
- Carrier End-Device certified
- U.FL port for antenna flexibility
- Direct module access via Serial UART or USB
- Verizon soldered down SIM and Micro-SIM 3FF slot
- Supports Power Save Mode and eDRX
- Multi-carrier support on a single device
- NimbeLink family pin compatibility
- 1-year standard warranty
- RoHS compliant, Radio Equipment Directive
Applications
- Digital signage
- ATMs
- Kiosks
- Video surveillance
- Vehicle telematics
- Cellular gateways
Specifications
- Throughput
- 589Kbps download/1.2Mbps upload for LTE-M
- 136Kbps download/150Kbps upload for NB-IoT
- Active cells
- 230mA for LTE
- 415mA for GSM
- 3.4V to 4.3V supply voltage range, 3.8V nominal
- 1.65V to 5.5V I/O voltage range
- -40°C to +85°C temperature range
- 29mm x 33mm x 10.5mm in dimension
Block Diagram
Additional Resources
- Product Brief
- NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 Skywire® Modem Device Errata
- NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 Migration FAQs Blog
- Modems Comparison Chart
- NimbeLink Cellular Modem Hardware Developer’s Guide
- NimbeLink Cellular Modem Software Developer’s Guide
- NimbeLink Hardware Design Checklist
- Prototyping with Cellular Modems and Modules: Why Breadboards do not Work Whitepaper
Application Notes
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