Nimbus 220
NB-IoT Module
The Nimbus 220 is an NB-IoT module that supports the Upper 700 MHz A Block spectrum, which has been standardized by 3GPP for NB-IoT and designated as LTE Band 103.
Ubiik and Realtek Announce Nimbus 220,
a Dedicated NB-IoT Module for Upper 700 MHz A Block (3GPP band 103)
Ubiik, a leading vendor for AMI and end-to-end private LTE solutions, has joined forces with Realtek Semiconductor Corporation (Realtek), world’s 8th largest fabless semiconductor company and the 2nd largest Wi-Fi chip vendor by revenue, to deliver Nimbus 220, an NB-IoT module based on Realtek RTL9518 chipset, and optimized for operation in Upper 700 MHz A Block band.
Specifications
Performance
LTE Cat NB2 module
Frequency
bands
Band 103 (Upper 700 MHz A Block)
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 28 (700 MHz)
Protocols
UDP, TCP, CoAP, LwM2M, MQTT, TLS, DTLS, SNTP, HTTP
Physical and
environmental
Dimensions: 0.7" x 0.6" x 0.1" (17.85mm x 15.85mm x 2.4mm)
Normal operating temperature: -13°F to 167°F (-25°C to 75°C)
Extended operating temperature: -22°F to 185° (-30°C to 85°C)
Package: LCC 40 pins
Transmit power
23 dBm ± 2 dB
USIM interface
1.8 V and 3.0 V
Supply voltage
range
3.3 V nominal, range 2.97 V to 3.63 V
Firmware upgrade
Upgrade via main serial port or FOTA
Power consumption
PSM: 2.5 μA
eDRX: 45 μA
Rx mode: 36 mA
Tx mode at maximum power: 329 mA
