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 North American carrier networks, and onboard network stacks, plus is FirstNet capable and includes support for Band 14.
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.
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- 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 compatible
- 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/42 Mbps Upload
- Average: N/A
- Peak: N/A
- Idle: N/A
- Sleep: N/A
- 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 CAT 4
FDD B2[1900], B4[1700], B5[850], B12[700], B13[700], B14[700], B66[1700], B71[600]
DC-HSPA+
B2[1900], B4[1700], B5[850]
Documentation
Documents
Development Kit Reference Design
Application Notes
Files & Drivers
Certifications
Integration
Skywire cellular modems are the fastest way to get cellular connectivity.
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