A narrow-bandwidth IoT board helps engineers link multiple devices to 4G network across a wide range of frequencies.
Many smart IoT devices face challenges staying connected over long distances or in remote areas where the network is weak. Building custom communication hardware for these devices is time-consuming and costly for engineers developing IoT products.
To solve this, MIKROE introduces the IoT module, NB IoT 6 Click, an add-on low-powered development board that provides narrow-band connectivity for embedded systems. It allows devices to send and receive data reliably using existing cellular networks. This makes it suitable for battery-powered products that need to operate for years without maintenance.
The board is built around the Quectel BC65 module, which supports global LTE frequencies and complies with 3G. It works across bands B1, B3, B5, B8, B20 and B28, with transmission power of 23dBm and recieving sensitivity of -114dBm. It ensures a stable network in weak signal areas.
This new IoT module can connect to smart meters, trackers and environmental sensors used in applications such as agriculture, smart cities, industrial systems and wearables. It gives engineers a ready-to-use testing platform so they can focus on developing features instead of designing custom communication hardware.
Key features
- Plug-and-play NB-IoT connectivity for embedded applications.
- Wide LTE band coverage from 700 MHz to 2.2 GHz.
- Low power operation for long-lasting battery use.
- Main UART interface with hardware flow control, plus auxiliary and debug UARTs.
- 10-bit ADC channel, SIM card slot, network LED, and SMA LTE antenna connector.
- Full compatibility with the mikroBUS™ socket and mikroSDK open-source libraries for quick integration.
