Sequans Monarch 2 GM02SP NEKTAR Evaluation Kit

Sequans Monarch 2 GM02SP NEKTAR Evaluation Kit allows users to connect to cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT networks and receive GNSS positioning data. The NEKTAR Evaluation Kit is pre-packaged and includes a global SIM card with pre-paid connectivity and an internal antenna.

The Sequans Monarch 2 GM02SP NEKTAR Evaluation Kit connects to a PC via the USB port or directly to an MCU by using the UART port available on header pins. The NEKTAR EVK supports worldwide cellular IoT connectivity and GNSS location positioning and is powered by Sequans’ Monarch 2 GM02SP module. It is easy to measure the ultra-low power consumption of the kit and test the rich AT command set.

Features

  • Pre-paid SIM with global connectivity included
  • Integrated, onboard LTE antenna from Ignion, 617MHz to 900MHz, 1695MHz to 2200MHz
  • GNSS location positioning support
  • Easy power measurement with external power supply
  • Suitable for lab or field testing
  • Access to all module interfaces for development and testing
  • NEKTAR-CONNEKT interface connector for daughter boards

Specifications

  • Interfaces
    • 4x UART over USB
    • UART direct access
    • Removable SIM
    • MFF2 SIM
    • JTAG
    • Power plug
    • LTE RF connector
    • GNSS RF input (external antenna)
  • Software
    • Field-proven LTE software stack
    • Adjustable GNSS operating modes
  • Other Features
    • Soldering bridges to change pull-up/pull-down configuration easily
    • Remote reset over USB
    • Automatic switching when using an external power supply
  • Operating Supply
    • 5V when operated via USB
    • 2.2V to 5.5V when using an external power supply
    • 1.8V UART/GPIO logic

Kit Contents

  • Pre-paid SIM card with 150MB of data (90 days validity)
  • 1x MiniUSB cable
  • 1x embedded Ignion® antenna with an antenna tuner
  • 1x external GNSS antenna with cable
  • User manual available for download

PCB Layout

Location Circuit - Sequans Monarch 2 GM02SP NEKTAR Evaluation Kit

Sequans Monarch 2 GM02SP NEKTAR Evaluation Kit