Summary of FIBOCOM’S MA510 MODULE TO SUPPORT 450 MHZ LTE-M AND NB-IOT APPLICATION
Fibocom announced its MA510-GL LTE Cat M module now supports the 450 MHz band, addressing global IoT connectivity needs. Based on a Qualcomm platform and compliant with 3GPP Release 14, MA510-GL supports LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, and EGPRS, includes built-in GNSS, offers pin-to-pin compatibility with Fibocom 510 family, and features small size, ultra-low power consumption, standard interfaces, and rich internet protocols—facilitating easy migration between technologies without hardware changes.
Parts used in the MA510-GL Project:
- Fibocom MA510-GL LTE Cat M module
- Qualcomm platform (chipset)
- Built-in GNSS receiver
- LTE Cat M1 radio technology
- LTE Cat NB2 radio technology
- EGPRS radio technology
- 450 MHz spectrum band support
- Industry-standard interfaces (pins and connectors)
- Power management supporting ultra-low power consumption
Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solution and wireless communication modules, announced that its LTE Cat M module MA510-GL supports 450 MHz spectrum to further satisfy the need for the global IoT market, promoting the allocation of the 450 MHz band.
The 450MHz spectrum has risen in importance in recent years, as it provides a broader scope of connectivity at a lower cost for network users. According to the Mobile IoT Deployment Map of GSMA, both LTE-M and NB-IoT are widely deployed around the world, especially in Europe and America. Based on Qualcomm platform, Fibocom MA510 module is a high-performance IoT module not only supporting 450 MHz but also LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS, which is fully compliant with 3GPP Release 14. Besides, with built-in GNSS, MA510 is pin-to-pin compatible with Fibocom LTE Cat M module 510 family, allowing customer to immigrate easily between different technologies without hardware changing.
With small size and ultra-low power consumption, rich set of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and other features, MA510 is suitable for IoT
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- What new spectrum does the MA510-GL support?
The MA510-GL supports the 450 MHz spectrum. - Which cellular technologies does MA510-GL support?
It supports LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, and EGPRS. - Is the MA510-GL compliant with 3GPP standards?
Yes, it is fully compliant with 3GPP Release 14. - Does the MA510-GL include GNSS functionality?
Yes, the module has built-in GNSS. - Can customers migrate between different Fibocom 510 modules without hardware changes?
Yes, MA510-GL is pin-to-pin compatible with the Fibocom 510 family, allowing migration without hardware changes. - What are key hardware advantages of the MA510-GL?
It features small size, ultra-low power consumption, and industry-standard interfaces. - What platform is MA510-GL based on?
It is based on a Qualcomm platform. - Why is 450 MHz important for IoT according to the article?
Because it provides broader connectivity at lower cost for network users.
