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SARA-R510S-01B

u-bloxSARA-R510S-01B

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Cellular, Navigation 5G, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, GNSS, LTE Transceiver Module 600MHz, 700MHz, 750MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2.1GHz Antenna Not Included Surface Mount
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Overview

The SARA-R510S-01B is a multi-region LTE Cat M1 and NB2 module designed for ultra-low power IoT applications requiring long battery life. It features an integrated M8 GNSS engine for concurrent positioning and operates on a wide supply voltage from 3.3V to 4.4V. This 96-SMD module is optimized for low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks with support for PSM and eDRX deep-sleep modes.

Why Choose This Part

The module excels in power efficiency, consuming as little as 0.5uA in deep-sleep mode, which is critical for remote battery-powered deployments. It offers extensive global coverage across multiple LTE bands (600MHz to 2.1GHz) and simplifies design by integrating a professional-grade GNSS receiver directly into the cellular module.

Applications

Smart Metering
Ideal for gas and water meters that require multi-year battery operation in deep-sleep modes while providing reliable cellular reporting.
Asset Tracking
Combines LTE connectivity with integrated GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo) for real-time location monitoring of shipping containers and trailers.
Environmental Monitoring
Suitable for remote sensors in agriculture or weather stations that transmit small data packets over wide areas using NB-IoT.
Industrial IoT
Provides secure and robust connectivity for industrial gateways and sensors utilizing interfaces like UART, I2C, and SPI.

Key Specifications

Protocol 5G, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, GNSS, LTE
Data Rate 1.2Mbps
Frequency 600MHz, 700MHz, 750MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2.1GHz
Sensitivity -167dBm
Antenna Type Antenna Not Included
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 96-SMD Module
Power - Output 23dBm
Voltage - Supply 3.3V ~ 4.4V
Serial Interfaces GPIO, I2C, I2S, SDIO, SPI, UART, USB
RF Family/Standard Cellular, Navigation
Utilized IC / Part UBX-R5
Current - Receiving 95mA ~ 195mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 95mA ~ 395mA

Getting Started

Evaluate the module using the u-blox EVK-R5 series evaluation kits, which provide access to all interfaces via header pins. Configuration and testing are typically performed using standard AT commands over the UART interface or via the u-blox m-center software tool.

Also Consider

BG95-M3 Quectel - A popular alternative supporting Cat M1, NB-IoT, and integrated GNSS with similar low-power characteristics.
ME310G1-W1 Telit - Offers an ultra-small footprint for space-constrained Cat M1 and NB-IoT applications.