u-blox LEXI-R10 ultra-small LTE Cat 1bis IoT module

The u-blox LEXI-R10 is an ultra-small LTE Cat 1bis IoT module in a 16 x 16 mm form factor. The module adapts well to size-demanding designs, making it suitable for use cases such as asset tracking and aftermarket telematics requiring medium data rates.

Three times smaller than the u-blox LENA-R8 (256 vs 810 mm²), the ultra-small LTE Cat 1bis module is useful for applications requiring Cat 1bis connectivity without 2G fallback or positioning features. It has been designed as a single-mode LTE-only module but can still be used for applications that need 2G fallback and positioning with the embedded u-blox M10 GNSS platform.

LTE Cat 1bis was initially introduced in 3GPP Release 13 in 2016 but only recently garnered market attention in light of the planned or already executed sunset of 2G cellular technology in many regions. LTE Cat 1bis is globally available via LTE networks, yet more affordable than higher data rate LTE categories.

The small single-mode module provides indoor positioning and a US MNO-certified core. It also offers Wi-Fi Radio to scan available Wi-Fi hotspots. This information can be used by positioning applications via a location-based service like the u-blox CellLocate Wi-Fi.