Sequans Monarch Go Starter Kit

Sequans Monarch Go Starter Kit allows rapid hardware prototyping through an industry-standard UART interface using the Monarch Go device, an MCU board, andthe optional flex cable. The Starter Kit features a rich set of AT commands to transfer sensor data to the cloud through a cellular link. A Verizon IoT SIM is included with activation available on the ThingSpace platform. The Starter Kit eliminates many barriers system integrators and OEMs face.

Full board documentation is available for download at https://www.sequans.com/monarch-go.

Kit Contents

  • Monarch Go modem component with an embedded antenna, connected to an interface board for rapid prototyping
  • ThingSpace IoT SIM preinstalled
  • USB type A, Mini type B cable
  • Flex cable for board-to-board connection (optional)
  • Screwdriver

Specifications

  • Modem
    • Sequans Monarch™ LTE-M chip
    • Pre-installed ThingSpace IoT SIM
    • Certified for use on the Verizon network (LTE band 13) with a roadmap for global band support
    • Compatible with Linux, Windows, and a wide range of embedded and real-time operating systems
    • High-speed UART as data and AT command interface
    • Embedded IP stack with support for UDP, TCP, TFTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, MQTT or MQTTS
    • Location-based services
    • SMS send and receive
    • PSM, eDRX, and RRC IDLE low-power modes
    • Support for Verizon FOTA services from the ThingSpace online management platform
    • LTE Cat M1: 375kbps uplink and 300kbps downlink (peak)
  • LTE-M data plan
    • Verizon LTE-M data plans are available from the ThingSpace online management platform
    • Get started quickly by activating your device/s online at: https://thingspace.verizon.com/start
  • Temperature ranges
    • -40°C to +80°C operating
    • -40°C to +85°C storage
  • Electrical and RF
    • 3.1V to 5.5V regulated supply voltage
    • 35µA ultra-low power mode (PSM)
    • 1.8V UART interface
    • Maximum transmit power up to +23dBm, LTE band 13
    • Certified FCC compliant
  • Mechanical
    • 35mm x 50mm x 14.95mm (1.38″ x 1.97″ x 0.59″) in dimension
    • Plastic enclosure fixable with 2x screws
    • Shipped with ThingSpace SIM pre-installed
    • Embedded LTE antenna
    • Low profile 20-pin digital board-to-board connector to connect the application controller through an industry-standard UART interface
    • LED for modem activity
    • 16g weight
  • RoHS compliant
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