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Adrastea-I Evaluation Board

Adrastea-I Evaluation Board

MPN: 2615029236001
Würth Elektronik
Adrastea-I, ALT1250 - Cellular, GNSS (GPS) Navigation, Transceiver Evaluation Board
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Overview

The 2615029236001 is a comprehensive evaluation kit for the Adrastea-I cellular module, based on the Sony Altair ALT1250 chipset. It provides a hardware platform for developing low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) applications using LTE-Cat M1 and NB-IoT connectivity. The board integrates GNSS capabilities and provides access to critical interfaces including USB, UART, SPI, and I2C.

Why Choose This Part

This kit features the highly integrated ALT1250 chipset, which offers exceptionally low power consumption for battery-operated devices. It simplifies development by providing onboard debugging interfaces like JTAG and SWD alongside standard serial communication headers. The inclusion of both Cat M1 and NB-IoT support ensures global compatibility with various carrier network deployments.

Applications

Asset Tracking
Utilizing integrated GNSS and LTE-Cat M1 for real-time location monitoring and logistics management.
Smart Metering
Deploying NB-IoT connectivity for remote utility data collection in environments requiring deep indoor penetration.
Industrial IoT
Connecting remote sensors to cloud platforms via power-efficient cellular backhaul with fallback capabilities.
Environmental Monitoring
Deploying low-power remote stations that transmit data over long distances while operating on battery power.

Key Specifications

Type Cellular, GNSS (GPS)
Contents Board(s)
Utilized IC / Part Adrastea-I, ALT1250

Getting Started

Connect the evaluation board to a PC via the USB interface to access the AT command interface for module configuration. Engineers can utilize the Wurth Elektronik SDK or standard serial terminal tools to test network registration and GNSS positioning. For firmware development and debugging, the board provides dedicated JTAG and SWD headers compatible with standard ARM debuggers.

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