Digi XBee 3 Global and Low-Power LTE-M/NB-IoT
Compact, flexible cellular connectivity for IoT devices and gateways
- One hardware platform for use on LTE-M/NB-IoT networks with multi-band support to integrate with many carriers
- FCC certified and carrier end-device certified
- Integrated MicroPython programmability for edge compute
- 6 months of free cellular service included with SIM card in select development kits
- Low power consumption optimized for long battery life
- Enhanced with Digi TrustFence® security framework
- Manage and configure with XCTU and Digi Remote Manager®
- Digi XBee Transparent and API modes simplify design
- CE/RED certified and network tested
- Dual-mode radio for local configuration over Bluetooth® low energy using the Digi XBee Mobile app
Datasheet
| Specifications | Digi XBee® 3 Global LTE-M/NB-IoT | Low-Power LTE-M/NB-IoT |
|---|---|---|
| HARDWARE | ||
| CELLULAR CHIPSET | Telit ME310G1-WW | Telit ME310G1-W1 |
| FORM FACTOR | Digi XBee® 20-pin through-hole | |
| ANTENNA OPTIONS | 1 U.FL (cellular), 1 U.FL (Bluetooth®), 1 U.FLL (GNSS) | |
| DIMENSIONS | 24.38 x 32.94 mm (0.96 x 1.3 in) | |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | −40 ºC to 85 ºC (−40 ºF to 185 ºF) | |
| SIM SIZE | 4FF Nano | |
| INTERFACE AND I/O | ||
| DATA INTERFACE | UART, SPI, USB | |
| OPERATING MODES (LTE-M) | Transparent and API over serial, PPP over USB | |
| OPERATING MODES (NB-IOT) | Transparent, API, UDP | |
| SECURITY | Digi TrustFence® security with secure boot and protected JTAG | |
| CONFIGURATION TOOLS | Digi XBee Studio® (local), Digi Remote Manager® (OTA); 1-year license included free | |
| EMBEDDED PROGRAMMABILITY | MicroPython with 1024 kB Flash / 64 kB RAM | |
| I/O | 4 ADC lines (10-bit), 13 Digital I/O, I2C | |
| BLUETOOTH | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | |
| CELLULAR CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| TRANSMIT POWER | Up to 23 dBm (LTE-M/NB-IoT), up to 33 dBm (2G) | |
| RECEIVE SENSITIVITY (LTE-M) | −105 dBm | |
| RECEIVE SENSITIVITY (NB-IOT) | −113 dBm | |
| SUPPORTED BANDS | LTE Bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B27, B28, B66, B71, B85; 2G Bands: B2, B3, B5, B8 | LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B27, B28, B66, B71, B85 |
| DOWNLINK/UPLINK SPEEDS (LTE-M) | Up to 588 kbps downlink, up to 1 Mbps uplink | |
| DOWNLINK/UPLINK SPEEDS (NB-IOT) | Up to 120 kbps downlink, up to 160 kbps uplink | |
| DOWNLINK/UPLINK SPEEDS (2G) | Up to 264 kbps downlink, up to 210 kbps uplink | |
| DUPLEX MODE | Half-duplex | |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS (AT 3.3 VDC INPUT POWER) | ||
| SUPPLY VOLTAGE | 3.3 – 4.3 VDC | |
| PEAK TRANSMIT CURRENT | 550 mA with Bluetooth disabled; 610 mA with Bluetooth enabled | |
| AVG TRANSMIT CURRENT (LTE-M) | 1.25 A peak, 410 mA average (GM2 modules); 450 mA peak, 200 mA average (GM1 modules) | |
| AVG TRANSMIT CURRENT (NB-IOT) | 1.3 A peak, 410 mA average (GM2 modules); 400 mA peak, 270 mA average (GM1 modules) | |
| AVG TRANSMIT CURRENT (2G) | 2.1 A peak, 320 mA average (GM2 modules) | |
| IDLE | 200 mA peak, 100 mA average | |
| POWER SAVE MODE | 20 μA | |
| DEEP SLEEP | 2.65 μA | |