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u-blox has announced the ALEX-R5, a miniature cellular module that integrates low power wide area (LPWA) connectivity and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology into an ultra-small system-in-package (SiP) form factor. Comprising hardware components designed fully in-house, ALEX-R5 is based on the secure UBX-R5 LTE-M / NB-IoT chipset platform with out-of-the-box Secure Cloud functionality and the u-blox M8 GNSS chip for world-class location accuracy.
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ALEX-R5 stands out for its miniature 14x14 mm footprint, achieved thanks to its SiP design, reducing its size compared to the functionally equivalent u-blox SARA-R5 module by half. Its tiny dimensions make it a perfect fit for size constrained applications.
ALEX-R5 makes zero performance compromises in terms of the technologies it features. Its 23 dBm cellular transmission power guarantees that end devices operate effectively in all signal conditions, even at cell edges, underground, or in other challenging scenarios. And a dedicated GNSS antenna interface enables fully independent, simultaneous operation of the u-blox M8 GNSS chip, matching the performance of a stand-alone u-blox M8 module. u-blox IoT Location-as-a-Service with CellLocate and AssistNow (online, offline, and autonomous) further enhance positioning performance.
ALEX-R5 is optimized for power-sensitive and battery-dependent applications, addressing common pain points of size-constrained applications such as wearables and connected medical devices. It achieves this by leveraging the lower power modes of the u-blox UBX-R5 and UBX-M8 chipsets and giving users options to further balance power consumption and performance using GNSS Super-E mode.
Its rugged SiP construction makes it a perfect fit for harsh environments, where moisture or vibration would be a concern for conventional modules. ALEX-R5 is rated at moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL 3), offering reduced handling and device production complexity.
By bringing all technology building blocks in house and having full hardware and software ownership, u-blox can guarantee long-term device availability and provide lifetime support for the entire platform, down to the chipset level. Secure Cloud functionality supporting IoT-Security-as-a-Service based on an internal, hardware-based secure element enables a lightweight pre-shared key management system specifically designed for LPWA devices.
ALEX-R5 future-proofs IoT devices and solutions by enabling customers to software upgrade deployed devices for compatibility with 5G networks, offering a seamless transition to the next generation of cellular technology as 5G networks are rolled out by mobile operators.
Engineering samples of the ALEX-R5 SiP will be available by Q1, 2021.
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LTE Cat 1 is a medium speed LTE standard designed for more feature‑rich IoT applications that require higher data speeds.
LTE Cat 1 sits between the high speed LTE categories that are most commonly seen in smartphones and the low speed LTE categories developed specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine‑to‑Machine (M2M) applications. It is the lowest cost LTE category that still has the required speeds to support data streaming.
Fast LTE categories – LTE Cat 4 and higher – are ideal for mobile broadband applications and have therefore become standard in mobile phones. IoT‑specific categories, such as LTE Cat M1 or Cat NB1 (also known as NB‑IoT), provide much lower data rates, while also providing optimized long battery life cycles and greater in‑building penetration as required by many IoT applications.
What is LTE Cat 1?
With speeds of 10 Mb/s downlink and 5 Mb/s uplink, LTE Cat 1 is ideal for a vast number of more feature‑rich M2M and IoT applications, including those that require video streaming and voice support. To ensure complete population and geographic coverage as LTE rolls out around the world, most LTE Cat 1 devices also provide 3G and 2G fallback connectivity.
In comparison to high speed 4G LTE categories, such as Cat 4 and greater, LTE Cat 1 provides:
- Low power consumption with extended idle and sleep modes
- Less complexity, resulting in a lower cost structure
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In comparison to IoT‑specific technologies, such as Cat M1 and NB1, LTE Cat 1 supports:
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in current implementations
- Data streaming
- Low latency applications
u‑blox – Leadership in Cat 1 Technology
u‑blox’s LARA‑R3 single‑mode LTE Cat 1 platform is the only cellular module in the market to feature a combination of LTE Cat 1 chipset and GNSS receiver, both developed in‑house.
If 2G or 3G fallback are required in areas with spotty LTE coverage, the u‑blox LARA‑R2 and TOBY‑R2 product series are most suitable and include variants that provide coverage around the world.
Key Applications
Smart metering
Cat 1 is well suited and ideal for monitoring medium bandwidth use cases, such as electricity meters and smart meter gateways. Such meters don’t need LTE Cat 4’s high data speeds of up to 150 Mbps that are designed for consumer mobile video streaming. The amounts of sent data are relatively small, the speed of transmission is not critical and low power operation is desirable, making the Cat 1 a perfect fit.
Smart buildings
Cat 1 technology still has sufficient data speeds for many video surveillance use cases, while also supporting voice services via voice over VoLTE. Many alarm services require a voice connection in case of an emergency and many home surveillance solutions make use of fixed‑position HD cameras connected to the cellular network, which allow people to monitor their homes, belongings and even pets, while they’re away from home.
Transportation
Already, many basic aspects of a fleet’s vehicle and assets are being monitored using cellular LTE coverage. Parameters of importance include mileage, location, stops, engine usage and hours of service. LTE Cat 1 provides cellular in‑vehicle handover, which means connections aren’t lost in a moving vehicle. Many LTE Cat 1 implementations are multi‑mode and provide 2G or 3G fallback in areas where LTE networks may not be available.
Connected health
While VoLTE is in planning for LTE Cat M1, it is not yet implemented by network operators. LTE Cat 1 however already supports VoLTE in current implementations, making it ideally suited for stay‑in‑place solutions, outpatient monitoring and mobile medical alert systems.