Dual-mode power-optimized LTE-M & NB-IoT module
The Monarch 2 GM02S module family is based on Sequans’ second-generation Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT platform. Beyond its support of an industry-leading power-optimized LTE stack, the modules bring a versatile toolbox of integrated features covering all IoT application needs, including one variant, GM02SP, with integrated GNSS. Monarch 2 GM02S modules also deliver remarkably high levels of security and reliability.
Applications
The Monarch 2 GM02S module is ideal for adding LPWA connectivity to M2M and IoT devices, including utility meters, industrial sensors, health and fitness bands, asset trackers, and smart home devices. The flexible feature set enables a further degree of integration, depending on the end device constraints, on cost, power consumption, and size. The use of LTE-M or NB-IoT is enabled with IoT-Select™, a feature that allows Monarch to dynamically select its operation mode, thereby allowing uninterrupted coverage in areas that have only one or the other deployed. Monarch 2 GM02S also operates on private LTE bands.
Highlights
- Global band support (617 MHz to 2.2 GHz) allowing for flexible support of public and private LTE bands
- 3GPP LTE Release 14 (upgradable up to Release 17)
- Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with instant switch (Cat M1, NB1, NB2)
- Assisted and non-assisted integrated GNSS*
- Power supply supports 2.2-5.5V
- Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA and best-in-class eDRX and PSM
- Up to 2 external SIM/eSIM interfaces, and 1 integrated SIM/eSIM**
- Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP…), and LwM2M client
- LwM2M client for FOTA services
- Open SDK for customer applications
* Available with GM02SP variant
** For future support
Link to the evaluation kit for this module: Monarch 2 GM02S EVK
Link to the Monarch 2 LTE chipset platform
