NimbeLink Global LTE-M/NB-IoT Embedded Modem

The NimbeLink NL-SW-LTE-QBG96 embedded modem offers LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity for global applications with fallback to 2G, as well as an integrated GPS/GNSS radio. The NL-SW-LTE-QBG96 is compatible with many of the world’s LTE-M and NB-IoT networks.

NimbeLink embedded modems dramatically reduce the cost, risks and timelines of IoT product development. With known-good RF engineering and fully validated software, NimbeLink allows you to focus on your application and not engineering cellular radios. Standardized connectivity gives you flexibility to update and alternate radios for new geographies, carriers and technologies. Further, our embedded modems are “End-Device Certified”, meaning your end-product will not need to go through the complex process of carrier certification. This is critical for the first release of your product and each iteration as you obtain market feedback. NimbeLink modems significantly reduce time-to-market and are ideal for product development through large-scale production. All NimbeLink modems are patented and backed by industry leading documentation and expert-level product support.

NL-SW-LTE-QBG96-C is now NRND, Not Recommended for New Design. The replacement part is the NL-SW-LTE-QBG96-D which is a firmware only, no HW change.

Airgain recommends all customers move to the new FW version part to take advantage of the updates and added features. See the PCN.

NimbeLink FAQs

  • NimbeLink Form-Factor
  • Global 4G LTE-M, NB-IoT with 2G fallback
  • All RF Engineering contained within the modem
  • Carrier End-Device certified
  • GNSS receiver for GPS, GLONASS, Beidou/Compass, Galileo, and QZSS location services
  • Solder down SIM onboard and removable SIM card slot
  • U.FL port for antenna flexibility
  • Direct module access via Serial UART or USB
  • Multi-carrier support on a single device
  • NimbeLink family pin compatibility
  • RoHS compliant
  • Development kits available
  • Global LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 2G coverage in a single modem
  • Lower power & lower cost than LTE Cat 1-4 and 3G technologies
  • Pricing comparable to other LPWAN technologies
  • Easy to integrate – pin compatible with all NimbeLink modems
  • Bundled data plans available
Throughput
  • LTE-M
    375Kbps Download/375Kbps Upload
  • NB-IoT
    32Kbps Download/70Kbps Upload
Active Cell 230mA (LTE) | 415mA (GSM)
Average 130 mA
Peak 900 mA
Idle 19 mA
Sleep 680 uA
Input Voltage 3.4V-4.3V
I/O Voltage 1.65V-5.5V
Temperature Range -40ºC to 85ºC
Dimensions 29mm x 33mm x 10.5mm
Compliance RoHS Compliant
Deployable Region Global
Compatible Carriers Orange, Telstra, Telus, T-Mobile, Vodafone
Certified Carriers AT&T, Verizon
Bands
  • LTE-M/NB-IoT
    LTE-FDD: B1[2100], B2[1900] B3[1800], B4[1700], B5[850], B8[900], B12[700], B13[700], B18[850], B19[850], B20[800], B26[850], B28[700] | LTE-TDD: B39[1900] (LTE-M only)
  • GSM, EDGE, GPRS
    2G Frequency Bands: GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

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NL-SW-LTE-QBG95

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.004.01.004

NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-B

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.009.01.009

NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-C

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.014.01.014

NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-D

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.200.01.20

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