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l-LTE ** 4G [LTE] shield ARDUINO, BEAGLEBONE & RASPBERRY PI



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4G SHIELD MODULAR MODEM - Arduino BEAGLEBONE RASPBERRY PI compatible, top & bottom view * l-LTE 1.07

l-LTE EUROPE versions:
FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
TDD LTE B38/B40/B41[only CAT4 version]
WCDMA B1/B5/B8
GSM B3/B8
l-LTE NORTH AMERICA versions:
FDD LTE B2/B4/B12
WCDMA B2/B4/B5
l-LTE CAT4 transfer speeds:
- LTE FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL)
- LTE TDD Max 130Mbps (DL) Max 35Mbps (UL), only for the European version
l-LTE CAT1 transfer speeds:
- LTE-FDD Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL)
high performances GNSS engine embedded
- parallel GPS and Glonass satellites interpolation for best accuracy
RPI & BEAGLEBONE compatible built in USB interface
built in LiPol battery charger
1.35"x1.93" (34.29 x 49.02mm), around 11g implementation
ARDUINO, BEAGLEBONE & RASPBERRY PI I&II direct interfacing compatibility with auto 2.8-5V interfaces
Windows and Linux PC connectivity via USB
uFL or SMA F connector
Standard size SIM
Digital audio inteface
C and Python complex code examples
Ideal for small & medium series gadget / drones / wearables / IoT project integration where sizes and weights and high speed mobile internet connection matters.

l-LTE v1.07 - ARDUINO, BEAGLEBONE & RASPBERRY PI 4G modular shield , our latest released product, compact as 1.35"x1.93" (34.29 x 49.02mm) and with weight around 11g, it is the first and the most compact 4G modular shield available today.
l-LTE series shares the same ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface] with all our previous modular modems: dual SIM GSM only version (c-uGSM dual SIM shield), GSM + BTH 3.0 version (h-nanoGSM shield) and the 3G/UMTS version (d-u3G shield). Together, are parts of our modular modem designed around our original "plug-able boards" concept.
Accessories as: 4V and 5 V switching power supplies (g-SPS v1.02 LiPOL and DDRV), i-hatGSM3G (RASPBERRY PI adapter board for ITBP modular modem shields) and j-328GSM3GLader (Arduino Micro / Arduino Mini / Arduino Nano adapter board for ITBP modular modem shields) are pin to pin compatible with l-LTE.

l-LTE shields was released without performance compromises and brings to you the best market solution at reasonable cost and becomes the reference for this new product class. The l-LTE 4G modem family was designed and it is manufactured in EUROPE by R&D Software Solutions team -awarded in 2006 with the GST SSC Bronze Award.

l-LTE v1.07 4G / LTE modular modem integrates in this format the following main features:
  • high performances GNSS engine embedded with parallel GPS and Glonass satellites interpolation for best accuracy and signal sensitivity. Supports active and passive GNSS antennas.
  • USB serial connectivity adapter with RaspberryPI, BeagleBone, Windows and Linux. USB connection, offers multiple serial ports support for concurrent application/threads communication.
  • 2.8-5V auto-level digital interfaces (UART TX+RX / RESET / POWER ON-OFF / RI / STS / RTS / CTS / SLEEP), for direct connection with Arduino boards, BeagleBone, Raspberry PI or any other 2.8V up to 5V micro-controller board
  • build in Lithium Polymer battery charger. Depending on powering schema, all boards version can be used with or without LiPol battery.
  • Plug-able accessories as: switching power supply (stand alone or with LiPol usage), adapter boards for RPI, Arduino and BeagleBone and (future) u-controller boards, other.
  • POWER ON / OFF and RESET push micro switches
  • Standard size SIM support
  • uFL or SMA F antenna connector [4G side] and uFL antenna connector [GNSS side]

The l-LTE modular modem series answers at your needs for a fully lightweight, integrated, fully functional and affordable cellular 4G modem shield / platform. Smart complete design of the l-LTE modular shield brings you the flexibility and easiness in integration, wherever your platform and application. Beyond ARDUINO / BEAGLEBONE / RASPBERRY PI / others hobby / DYI platforms integration, the l-LTE family can be easily and in a time manner incorporated into your equipment regardless your previous experience in the modem technology. The l-LTE series represents your best choice for usage into a wide range of designs requiring robust 4G/3G mobile communications and reliable performance, having in plus a embedded multi constelation satellite positioning engine.

Manufactured in EU.

Part number Description Usage
LLTE107-CAT4#UFL-EUR LTE / 4G CAT4 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20, TDD LTE B38/B40/B41, WCDMA B1/B5/B8 and GSM B3/B8, with speeds up to LTE FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL) / LTE TDD Max 130Mbps (DL) Max 35Mbps (UL) - equipped with u.FL connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] EUROPE *
LLTE107-CAT4#SMA-EUR LTE / 4G CAT4 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20, TDD LTE B38/B40/B41, WCDMA B1/B5/B8 and GSM B3/B8, with speeds up to LTE FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL) / LTE TDD Max 130Mbps (DL) Max 35Mbps (UL) - equipped with SMA F connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] EUROPE *
LLTE107-CAT1#UFL-EUR LTE / 4G IoT/M2M-optimized CAT1 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20, WCDMA B1/B5/B8 and GSM B3/B8, with speeds up to LTE-FDD Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL) - equipped with u.FL connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] EUROPE *
LLTE107-CAT1#SMA-EUR LTE / 4G IoT/M2M-optimized CAT1 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20, WCDMA B1/B5/B8 and GSM B3/B8, with speeds up to LTE-FDD Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL) - equipped with SMA F connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] EUROPE *
LLTE107-CAT4#UFL-NA LTE / 4G CAT4 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B2/B4/B12 and WCDMA B2/B4/B5, with speeds up to LTE FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL), - equipped with u.FL connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] North America *
LLTE107-CAT1#UFL-NA LTE / 4G IoT/M2M-optimized CAT1 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B2/B4/B12 and WCDMA B2/B4/B5, with speeds up to LTE-FDD Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL) - equipped with u.FL connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] North America *
LLTE107-CAT4#SMA-NA LTE / 4G CAT4 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B2/B4/B12 and WCDMA B2/B4/B5, with speeds up to LTE FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL), - equipped with SMA F connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] North America *
LLTE107-CAT1#SMA-NA LTE / 4G IoT/M2M-optimized CAT1 module [3GPP E-UTRA Release 11], FDD LTE B2/B4/B12 and WCDMA B2/B4/B5, with speeds up to LTE-FDD Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL) - equipped with SMA connector [4G/3G/GSM side] and u.FL connector [GNSS side] North America *
 
Part number Accesories description
ihatGSM3G101B Raspberry PI[Zero, B+, II, II, 3, 3+] HAT adapter board - connect l-LTE shield with Raspberry PI without wires
j328GSM3GLader102B Arduino Micro / Arduino Mini / Arduino Nano adapter board - connect l-LTE shield with Arduino Micro / Arduino Nano USB / ArduinoPro Mini (or othe compatible boards) without wires
gSPS101#4V(DDRV) g-SPS 4V adapter board external plug-able switching power supply, 5-19V input, 4V output, 650mA sustained and max 2A pulse. 20.3x34.29mm. Use in "without LiPol/stand-alone" l-LTE boards configuration.
gSPS101#5V(LiPOL) g-SPS 5V adapter board external plug-able switching power supply, 6-19V input, 5V output, 650mA sustained and max 2A pulse. 20.3x34.29mm. Use in "with LiPol battery" l-LTE boards configuration, when main power supply voltage is bigger than 5V.
ITBP-EMB2-UFL#100 embedded GSM antenna 850Mhz->2250Mhz with u.FL and 100mm cable
ITBP-UFL-SMAF#100 u.FL to SMA female panel 100mm pigtail
ITBP-UFL-SMAF#085 u.FL to SMA female panel 85mm pigtail
ITBP-GSM-ANT-SMA90D#001 mini GSM/UMTS antenna, 0-1db, rod type, SMA F, 90 degree, no cable
* EUROPE and other countries with FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20, TDD LTE B38/B40/B41 - [only for CAT4 version], WCDMA B1/B5/B8 and GSM B3/B8 networks
* NORTH AMERICA and other countries with FDD LTE B2/B4/B12 and WCDMA B2/B4/B5 bands network
 
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