Skywire® 4G LTE CAT 4 North America Embedded Modem
NimbeLink, a global leader in embedded cellular modem technology and asset tracking solutions, has introduced the Skywire® 4G LTE CAT 4 NA modem. This Skywire modem leverages Category 4 technology. The NL-SW-LTE-TC4NAG is ideal for delivering fast reliable cellular connectivity to products with applications in North America. The modem supports GNSS, dual SIMs, a single SKU for both AT&T / T-Mobile / Verizon networks, integrated TCP/IP stacks, plus is AT&T’s FirstNet (Band 14) capable.
The NL-SW-LTE-TC4NAG is pin compatible, designed to replace the NimbeLink CAT 3 modems, NL-SW-LTE-TNAG-X & NL-SW-LTE-TSVG-X, with a higher performance and lower cost product.
All Skywire modems are small, pin-compatible, and end-device certified, which enables easy integration with no further carrier testing requirements. This time-to-market advantage allows developers to quickly design-in connectivity to cellular networks around the world. All Skywire modems are patented and are backed by industry leading documentation and expert-level product support.
Product Brief Documentation Buy Now- Small Form-Factor
- 4G LTE Category 4 with 3G fallback
- U.FL Antenna ports for easy antenna integration
- Removable SIM card slot
- Band 14 support – FirstNet on AT&T’s network
- Dual SIM support with integrated solder down SIM and external 3FF SIM card slot
- GNSS support for GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS
- Multi-Carrier Support on a Single Device
- Development kits available
- Longest Network Life
- CAT 4 LTE Speeds (Up to 150 MB down/50 MB up)
- Easily connect to Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile networks.
- Improved reception with RX diversity
- 8 Band LTE support
- Integrated GNSS support
- Bundled data plans available
- Throughput: 150 Mbps Download/ 50 Mbps Upload
- Supply Voltage: 3.8V Nominal
- Input Voltage: 3.4V to 4.2V
- I/O Voltage: 1.8V-5.5V
- Temperature Range: -40ºC to +85ºC
- Dimensions: 29mm x 33mm x 10.5mm
- Weight: 8 grams
- RoHS Compliant
Deployable Region
North America
Compatible Carriers
AT&T, Bell, Rogers, Telus, T-Mobile, Verizon
Bands
LTE Frequency Bands: FDD B2[1900], B4[1700], B5[850], B12[700], B13[700], B14[700], B66[1700], B71[600]
3G Frequency Bands: B2[1900], B4[1700], B5[850]
2G Frequency Bands: N/A
Documentation
Documents
Development Kit Reference Design
Application Notes
Sending and Receiving files with FTP
Sending and Receiving data with PPPd – TSVG
Sending and Receiving data with PPPd – TNAG
Sending and Receiving data with Socket Dials
Sending and Receiving data with QMI
Sending and Receiving SMS messages
Sending GPS data using Python
Defining PDP Contexts MSCs
Streaming Video over LTE on BBC
Starting PPP at Boot
FOTA Implementation Guide
Prototyping Considerations
Windows MBIM Networking Guide
Files & Drivers
Windows 8, 8.1 &10 USB Drivers & Guide
Windows 7 USB Drivers & Guide
Certifications
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
Integration
Skywire cellular modems are the fastest way to get cellular connectivity.
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