u-blox LENA-R8 Multi-Mode LTE CAT 1bis Modules

u-blox LENA-R8 Multi-Mode LTE CAT 1bis Modules offer simple global LTE CAT 1bis connectivity with thirteen LTE and four 2G bands, reducing logistics complexity for IoT devices that may be deployed in different regions requiring different band combinations. The LENA-R8 Modules are ideal for value-oriented IoT products, targeting the tracking and telematics markets or other applications requiring broad global coverage. With broadband support and fallback to 2G networks, the modules provide premium roaming coverage and make global tracking with a single product possible. The 100-pin LGA packaged, 27.0mm x 30.0mm modules are pin-compatible with other u-blox form factors. This compatibility simplifies migration to LTECat 1 from legacy 2G or 3G technologies.

The highly integrated LENA-R8 Modules provide out-of-the-box support for MQTT Anywhere services on the Thingstream platform, enabling seamless global roaming. These modules enable a wide range of applications with GNSS requirements, ranging from high-performance stand-alone solutions to a simple out-of-box experience via the LENA-R8001M10. This product variant includes integrated GNSS based on the u-blox M10 platform. The cellular modem and GNSS subsystems are accessible via dedicated interfaces for great usage flexibility. Both subsystems operate independently, facilitating the optimization of usage patterns to achieve the highest available performances with efficient power consumption. The modules also support CellLocate, a network-based cellular location service.

Features

  • Global LTE and 2G bands for simple roaming anywhere in the world
  • Small size creates design flexibility, 27.0mm x 30.0mm, 100-pin LGA package
  • Out-of-the-box, global MQTT Anywhere connectivity
  • Choose between integrated or stand-alone GNSS, as well as CellLocate
  • Easy migration between u-blox form factors due to pin-compatible form factor
  • Lead-free and RoHS compliant
  • Integrated features
    • Antenna supervisor
    • CSFB
    • Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
    • Embedded FTP/HTTP
    • Embedded MQTT, MQTT-SN
    • Embedded TCP/UDP
    • Embedded TLS 1.2
    • FOTA
    • FW update via serial interface
    • Jamming detection
    • Secure boot

Specifications

  • Cellular
    • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, and 41 LTE bands
    • Cat 1bis data rates (10Mbit/s DL, 5Mbit/s UL)
    • Quad-band GSM
    • Positioning options
      • GNSS via Modem
      • Dedicated GNSS antenna interface, integrated GNSS receiver
  • Interfaces
    • 2x UART
    • 1x USB
    • 1x DDC (I2C compliant)
    • 1x I2S
    • 9x GPIO, configurable
  • 3.30V to 4.5V supply range
  • -40°C to +85°C temperature range

Videos

LENA-R8001 Block Diagram

Block Diagram - u-blox LENA-R8 Multi-Mode LTE CAT 1bis Modules

LARA-R8001M10 Block Diagram

Block Diagram - u-blox LENA-R8 Multi-Mode LTE CAT 1bis Modules

u-blox LENA-R8 Multi-Mode LTE CAT 1bis Modules