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u-blox SARA-S520BM10 LTE-M/ORBCOMM Satellite/GNSS Module

u-blox SARA-S520BM10 Multi-Mode IoT Module combines the UBX-R52 cellular chipset and M10 GNSS receiver to deliver robust global connectivity through satellite and LTE Cat M1 networks. The u-blox SARA-S520BM10 leverages the ORBCOMM network via the reliable IDP protocol, ensuring worldwide coverage for IoT solutions requiring constant network access. u-blox provides complete hardware and software control, guaranteeing long-term support and device availability. The module integrates the u-blox M10 GNSS receiver, enabling high-precision positioning alongside LTE communication, making it ideal for continuous or periodic tracking applications. Enhanced power efficiency, coverage, data rates, and mobility optimize its performance for IoT deployments.

Note: SARA-S520BM10 was initially named SARA-S520M10L.

Features

  • u-blox cellular module compliant with ORBCOMM IDP protocol
  • Multimode module, cellular, and satellite connectivity with GNSS positioning
  • Product longevity and support guaranteed by u-blox LTE and GNSS chipsets
  • u-blox M10 GNSS Receiver delivers accurate and reliable positioning concurrently with LTE
  • Small multimode IoT module at ~400mm2 in the SARA form factor

Applications

  • IoT solutions requiring global connectivity
  • Continuous tracking applications
  • Periodic tracking applications
  • Asset tracking and management
  • Remote monitoring systems
  • Fleet management
  • Global positioning and navigation
  • Applications needing satellite and LTE Cat M1 communication
  • Low-power IoT devices with extended coverage needs

Specifications

  • LTE
    • 3GPP Releases: 13, 14 with partial support for LTE Cat M1
    • Cat M1 Half-duplex, 588kb/s DL, 1200kb/s UL
  • SAT
    • IDP protocol
    • Latency less than 15 seconds for 100 bytes, less than 60 seconds for 1000 bytes
  • Maximum payload, 6.4kbytes UL, 10.0kbytes DL
  • SMS
    • MT/MO PDU/text mode
    • SMS over SG/NAS
  • Compatible u-blox services
    • AssistNow™
    • CellLocate®
    • CloudLocate
  • Software features
    • Dual stack IPv4 and IPv6
    • PPP over IPv4 and IPv6
    • Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP, FTP, HTTP, DNS
    • Embedded MQTT and MQTT-SN
    • Embedded CoAP and LwM2M
    • Embedded TLS/DTLS
    • SIM provisioning (BIP)
  • Electrical data
    • 3.8V nominal, range 3.0V to 4.5V power supply 
    • PSM current consumption 1µA
    • eDRX current consumption 180µA
    • LTE Cat M1 Connected mode current consumption 195mA (at 23dBm)
  • Functionalities
    • CellTime for robust and accurate timing reference last gasp
    • Jamming detection
    • Antenna and SIM detection
  • Firmware upgrade
    • Cellular, Via UART, uFOTA client/server solution (firmware upgrade over the air)
    • Satellite, OTA via satellite connection
  • Interfaces
    • Serial, 8-wire UART, configurable as 2x 4-wire UART with ring indication, DDC (I2C), USB for diagnostics
    • Up to 6 GPIOs, configurable
    • (U)SIM supports 1.8V and 3.0V
  • 96-pin LGA 16.0mm x 26.0mm x 2.4mm, < 3g package
  • Environmental data, quality, and reliability
    • Operating temperature −40°C to +85°C
    • RoHS-compliant (lead-free)
    • u-blox qualification policy, based on AEC-Q104
    • Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
  • Certifications and approvals
    • SARA-S520BM10 FCC, ISED, GCF, PTCRB, RED, RCM, NCC, Verizon, AT&T with FirstNet, T-Mobile, Telus, Deutsche Telekom, Telstra, Orange
    • SARA-S520BM10 AWS IoT Core qualified Microsoft Azure certified
  • Positioning
    • GNSS antenna interface shared with satellite integrated u-blox M10 chip with concurrent
    • GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo)

Evaluation Kit

Publicado: 2023-09-06 | Actualizado: 2025-01-13