Dual-mode power-optimized LTE-M, NB-IoT and GNSS module
The Monarch® 2 GM02SP module is based on Sequans’ second-generation Monarch 2 LTE-M & NB-IoT platform with an integrated GNSS. Beyond its support of an industry-leading power-optimized LTE stack, the modules bring a versatile toolbox of integrated features covering all IoT application needs. Monarch 2 GM02SP module also delivers remarkably high levels of security and reliability, and is based on a TAA (Trade Agreement Act) compliant chipset.
Monarch 2 GM02SP offers an innovative GNSS functionality embedded into the module through the addition of an external SAW and LNA, and a dedicated GNSS antenna. A full set of AT commands provides a flexible application implementation, adapted to any low power IoT use case. No performance compromise was made compared to conventional GNSS solutions with substantial savings in terms of power consumption.
Applications
The Monarch 2 GM02SP module is ideal for adding LPWA connectivity and GNSS location to IoT devices, including industrial sensors, health and fitness applications and asset trackers. The flexible feature set enables a further degree of integration, depending on the end device constraints, on cost, power consumption, and size. The use of LTE-M or NB-IoT is enabled with IoT-Select™, a feature that allows Monarch to dynamically select its operation mode, thereby allowing uninterrupted coverage in areas that have only one or the other deployed. Monarch 2 GM02SP also operates on private LTE bands.
Highlights
- Global band support (617 MHz to 2.2 GHz) allowing for flexible support of public and private LTE bands
- 3GPP LTE Release 14 (upgradable up to Release 17)
- Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with instant switch (Cat M1, NB1, NB2)
- Assisted and non-assisted integrated GNSS
- Power supply supports 2.2-5.5V
- Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA and best-in-class eDRX and PSM
- Up to 2 external SIM/eSIM interfaces, and 1 integrated SIM/eSIM**
- Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP…), and LwM2M client
- LwM2M client for FOTA services
- Open SDK for customer applications
** For future support
Link to the evaluation kit for this module: Monarch 2 GM02SP NEKTAR EVK
