LTE-M & NB-IoT Cellular
Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) cellular technologies optimized for IoT. LTE-M supports mobility and voice, while NB-IoT excels at stationary deep-indoor coverage.
Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) cellular technologies optimized for IoT. LTE-M supports mobility and voice, while NB-IoT excels at stationary deep-indoor coverage.
Key Topics
- Modem initialization and AT commands
- PSM and eDRX power modes
- MQTT over cellular
- LwM2M device management
- GNSS integration
- SIM/eSIM management
Supported Hardware
nRF9160
Cellular IoT SiP with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT modem and GPS. Perfect for asset tracking, remote monitoring, and any application requiring wide-area connectivity.
nRF9161
Next-gen cellular IoT SiP with DECT NR+ support, LTE-M/NB-IoT modem, and GNSS. Enhanced successor to the nRF9160 with improved power efficiency.
nRF9131
Ultra-compact LTE-M/NB-IoT SiP (System-in-Package) with DECT NR+ support and GNSS. The smallest form-factor nRF91 series chip for space-constrained cellular IoT designs.
nRF9151
LTE-M/NB-IoT SiP with integrated GNSS, DECT NR+, and extended temperature support. An improved nRF9160 successor with lower power consumption and industrial-grade temperature range.
nRF9280
DECT NR+ and LTE-M/NB-IoT SiP designed for the unlicensed 1.9 GHz DECT band. Enables high-speed, low-latency local-area wireless for industrial automation and smart factory applications.
Use Cases
Cellular Asset Tracker
GPS-enabled asset tracking device using cellular connectivity (LTE-M/NB-IoT) for real-time location monitoring of vehicles, shipments, or equipment.
Smart Agriculture Sensor
Solar-powered field sensor monitoring soil moisture, temperature, light levels, and weather conditions with long-range cellular or LoRa connectivity.
Predictive Maintenance Sensor
Vibration and temperature sensor for industrial equipment monitoring, detecting anomalies early to prevent costly downtime and failures.
Thread Mesh Networking
IPv6-based mesh networking protocol designed for reliable, secure, low-power IoT device communication. Thread is a foundation of the Matter smart home standard.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
High-throughput wireless networking for IoT devices needing fast data transfer, web interfaces, or integration with existing IP infrastructure. Wi-Fi 6 brings improved efficiency.