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SARA-R42 series
LTE-M/NB-IoT/EGPRS module, integrated GNSS option, 2G fallback, MQTT
Key features:
- Feature-rich IoT connectivity with 2G fallback and best-in-class GNSS
- Simultaneous LTE communication with GNSS positioning
- Power autonomy through positioning in the cloud; integrated u-blox M10 GNSS receiver and CloudLocate
- Better RF performance thanks to configurable dynamic antenna tuning interface
- Guaranteed best coverage with 23 dBm output power
- Cost-effective, power efficient, end-to-end IoT communication with MQTT Anywhere and MQTT Flex
- Recommended for evaluation: EVK-R4 evaluation kits
- Alpha Micro technical support offered for maximum benefit for your application
u-blox SARA-R42 modules boast comprehensive coverage, supporting LTE-M, NB-IoT and EGPRS, and are globally certified by top mobile network operators (MNOs), facilitating seamless worldwide deployments with a single product. Featuring a robust 23 dBm LTE output power, they ensure superior coverage, mitigating issues at cell edges and preventing unnecessary re-transmissions.
The SARA-R422M10S module comes pre-integrated with the u-blox M10 GNSS receiver and a dedicated GNSS antenna interface, offering highly dependable and precise positioning data alongside LTE communication. In addition, u-blox's CloudLocate service extends the operational life of energy-constrained IoT applications. Moreover, it offers hybrid positioning, combining GNSS data with u-blox CellLocate® data, ensuring continuous location tracking everywhere.
Equipped with various interface options and an integrated IP stack, SARA-R42 modules cater to a diverse array of data-centric IoT applications, including smart metering, smart lighting, telematics, asset tracking, remote monitoring, alarm panels and connected health. Through u-blox's communication services like MQTT Anywhere or MQTT Flex, they effectively reduce data overhead, airtime and energy consumption, thereby prolonging device life cycles, cutting costs and enhancing ROI.
Furthermore, SARA-R42 modules incorporate hardware-based security features implemented in a secure production environment, ensuring that only authorized firmware runs on the module, bolstering overall system integrity and data security.
