The SARA-S520BM10 module, powered by the u-blox UBX-R52 cellular chipset and the u-blox M10 GNSS receiver chip, offers comprehensive connectivity capabilities, including access to satellite connectivity. It relies on ORBCOMM network access via the IDP protocol. With complete hardware and software ownership, u-blox ensures long-term device availability and lifetime support at the chipset level.
Designed for applications requiring constant network connectivity worldwide, the module leverages the GEO satellite network ecosystem to ensure seamless coverage across the globe. Support of the ORBCOMM networks enables customers to use SARA-S520BM10 everywhere in the world, making devices using this module truly global.
IDP is fully reliable protocol designed for IoT solutions that need to transmit data from everywhere in the world.
On top of the satellite connectivity, this module supports LTE Cat M1 optimized for IoT applications. It boasts enhancements in power consumption, coverage, data rate, and mobility.
The SARA-S520BM10 integrates the u-blox M10 GNSS receiver to deliver best-in-class positioning data concurrent with the LTE communication, making it the ideal solution for continuous or cyclic tracking applications.