Engineered to rapidly enable higher bandwidth cellular connectivity and provide easy-to-add-on functionality for a variety of OEM devices or IoT gateways, Digi XBee 3 Global LTE modules are a perfect fit for designers, OEMs or solution providers looking for the flexibility to switch between multiple frequencies and wireless protocols with ease. Based on the latest LTE standards, these cost-competitive modules are configured and controlled from a central platform, have built-in security and privacy features, and incorporate standard Digi XBee API frames and AT commands, making the modules simple to set up, configure and test when updating functionality.
The XBee 3 LTE Cat 4 smart modems, available from Mouser Electronics, are based on the Thales PLS83-W cellular chipset and are ideal for applications that require variable bandwidth usage between 100 MB and 1 GB per month. Antenna options include two U.FL cellular diversity antennas and one U.FL GNSS Embedded Bluetooth antenna, and the modems utilize GNSS and 2G and 3G fallback for accurate location services. The modems provide a direct USB option for easy PPP integration and support MicroPython programmability and MQTT for networking with Microsoft Azure and AWS. Additional connectivity includes Bluetooth LE for beaconing and connectivity to the Digi XBee mobile app for local configuration.
Part of the company's diverse XBee Ecosystem, the XBee 3 can also harness the power of the Digi Remote Manager® platform to help bring together a multitude of dispersed IoT devices into a single, dynamic, intelligent network that can quickly deploy, monitor and diagnose thousands of mission-critical devices from a single point of command on a desktop, tablet or phone. To control and protect against new and evolving cyber threats and security concerns, the modems also have built-in Digi TrustFence® security, identity and data privacy features that empower users to easily integrate device security, device identity and data privacy capabilities.
Digi XBee 3 modules are available in a 30.48 mm x 43.18 mm footprint with a Digi XBee 20-pin through-hole. The modules are well-suited for monitoring systems, digital signage and smart agriculture. The devices can be ordered with or without a SIM card, depending on need. For development and evaluation, XBee 3 modems are supported by the XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 development kit and XBee XBIB-C development boards, also available from Mouser. All modules are FCC- and end-device-certified with major wireless carriers.
