LPWA ProductsType 1SC LBAD0XX1SC

The Type 1SC (LBAD00XX1SC) module is the world’s smallest Cat. M1/NB-IoT module with global certification.
It supports GPS/GNSS, OpenMCU, Integrated SIM.
Murata has partnered with Truphone, making MVNO network communications possible through the use of eSIM.

Product Status

In Production Recommended
Minimum Order Quantity 2000
Product Type Module
Part Name LBAD0XX1SC
Grade Industrial
Support LTE Band Low Bands 5,8,12,13,14(CAT M1 Only),17,18,19,20,26,28
Mid Bands 1,2,3,4,25
Chipset Altair ALT1250
Modulation LTE Cat.M1/NB-IoT Release 13 (*Release 14 – SW Upgrade)
Antenna External (Find out more)
System Clock Integrated 26MHz (TCXO) & 32KHz (X'Tal)
Operating Temp Min -40
Operating Temp Max 85
Type Mounting LGA
Type Package Resin Mold
Dimension 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm (max)
Interface Voltage 1.8v
Supply Voltage 2.85-4.35v
Transmit Power +23dBm max
Power Class Optimized for Class 3 LTE output power
Sleep Mode Current eDRX Current Consumption (avg)/LTE-M: 43 uA
PSM Current Consumption (avg)/LTE-M: 1.4 uA
Host Interface UART
RoHS Yes
Software Features AT commands,
IPv4/IPv6 stack with TCP and UDP protocol,
SSL/TLS,
MQTT,
OpenMCU(Optional),
GPS/GLONASS(Optional),
iUICC(Optional)
Certified FCC/IC/RED/TELEC/KC/NCC
GCF/PTCRB
Certified Carrier AT&T, KT, SKT, Pelion, Deutsch Telekom, Vodafone, Softbank, KDDI, Docomo, Soracom, Truphone…
Variants
*1SC-iUICC
*1SC-GPS/GLONASS
*1SC-Open MCU

*coming soon

Series Overview

Type 1SC is a new, compact, low cost, LTE-M module that supports the cellular LTE-M network protocols.
This new stand-alone module measures just 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm (max), constructed in a silver resin shielded package and comprises an Altair ALT1250 transceiver with a FEM module and external flash memory.
An integrated TCXO that has robust low drift thermal characteristics provides an accurate clock source for the RF transceiver.

WHAT IS "LTE-M"?

LTE-M is the abbreviation for LTE Cat-M1 or Long Term Evolution (4G), category M1.
This technology is for Internet of Things devices to connect directly to a 4G network (Mobile Network Operator – MNO such as AT&T or Verizon, etc.) without a gateway and typically on batteries.
LTE-M which includes eMTC (enhanced Machine Type Communication), is a type of low power wide area network (LPWAN) radio technology standard developed by 3GPP to enable a wide range of cellular devices and services (specifically, for machine-to-machine and Internet of Things applications).
In March 2019, the Global Mobile Suppliers Association reported that over 100 operators had deployed/launched either NB-IoT or LTE-M networks.
LTE-M has a higher data rate, supports mobility, and voice over the network, but requires more bandwidth than NB-IoT, and cannot be put into guard band frequency bands like NB-IoT.
To learn more about LTE-M, please visit GSMA LTE-M Open in New Window .

Find out more

KEY FEATURES OF LTE-M TECHNOLOGY

GEOLOCATION
- Enables GPS-free, low power periodic tracking applications
SMALL SIZE
- Size attractive to wearables that previously had no means of cellular connectivity
STANDARDIZED
- Through PTCRB/GCF certification improved global interoperability with global wireless networks operators for IoT applications
LOW POWER
- Protocol designed specifically for low current consumption extending battery lifetime up to 10+ years
LOW COST
- Ubiquitous connectivity for pennies on the dollar
SECURE
- Supports HTTPS and MQTTS
MOBILITY
- Supports smooth operation in cellular networks for cell-edge and handover scenarios

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About NTN Partner

Skylo Technologies is an NTN service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo’s commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo works with existing satellite operators, terrestrial mobile network operators, and device makers to provide subscribers an anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Skylo’s focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows for machines at work across critical industries such as agriculture, maritime, logistics, mining, and others, in addition to mass-market consumer devices. For more information, visit www.skylo.techOpen in New Window, contact info@skylo.techOpen in New Window, or follow us on LinkedInOpen in New Window and TwitterOpen in New Window.

Murata Modules + Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network

Technical Support

Technical support documents

Application notes, datasheets, etc.
are available here for reference. For additional documents:

Evaluation kits and steps before implementation

See here for the available evaluation kits and the steps before implementation.

Application Guide

Standard examples of application

Typical applications for this module includes smart metering, wearables, tracking, M2M and internet of things (IoT) edge nodes.
Accomodating a wide range of temperature.
IoT Business Cases, which presents a number of new IoT application concepts, is available for download.

*Click the image above to download IoT Business Cases.