The Blues Notecard for Skylo is an IoT module integrating subscription-free 5G NTN satellite, NB-IoT or LTE-M cellular, WiFi, and GNSS connectivity for asset tracking in sectors like transportation and logistics, energy, and commercial equipment.
This module delivers a comprehensive satellite IoT solution without needing extra hardware or a satellite subscription contract. Typically, it connects via WiFi, switches to cellular when WiFi is unavailable, and resorts to pay-as-you-go Skylo satellite connectivity only when neither WiFi nor cellular is accessible, ensuring consistent IoT connectivity.
Blues Notecard for Skylo top and bottom
Blues Notecard for Skylo (NOTE-NBGLWX) specifications:
- Modem – Quectel BG95-S5 NTN satellite + LTE IoT communication module
- Data Networks – LTE-M, NB-IoT, GPRS, Skylo
- SIM card – Embedded MFF2 SIM, external SIM switch
- Data included
- Cellular: 500MB valid for 10 years
- Skylo: 10KB; enough to send 1 message a day for 6 months. Additional data is priced at $0.00075 per byte, with a minimum of 50 bytes per transmitted or received satellite data packet
- Cellular coverage – Region-specific. Check documentation for details.
- GNSS – GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- WiFi Module – Silicon Labs WFM200S Wi-Fi Transceiver Module
- Antennas
- MAIN u.FL connector for cellular and satellite communications
- GPS u.FL connector for GNSS
- Onboard ceramic antenna for WiFi
- Sensor – LIS2DTW accelerometer for motion detection (disables GNSS when stationary).
- Host Interface – I2C, UART, or USB; supports 1.8V or 3.3V MCUs
- Security
- Integrated STSAFE Secure Element with hardware encryption
- True hardware random number generator
- Factory-installed ECC P-384 certificate, valid until November 16, 2047
- Dimensions – 42 x 30mm
While the Notecard for Skylo can be integrated into your design, you can start quickly with compatible NOTECARRIER boards shown below.
NOTECARRIER-F V1.3
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