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u-blox Cat 1 & Cat 4 Modules

LENA-R8 - LARA-R6 - LARA-L6

Global LTE Coverage in Some of the World’s Smallest Cat 1 & Cat 4 Modules

Leveraging 27 years of cellular expertise, u-blox offers the LENA-R8 (Cat 1 bis), LARA-R6 (Cat 1), and LARA-L6 (Cat 4) modules – some of the most compact Cat 1 and Cat 4 modules available on the market, delivering cutting-edge design flexibility and ultra-reliable global connectivity.

The LENA-R8, LARA-R6, and LARA-L6 boast the following impressive benefits:

  1. Compact Design: The small form factors of the LARA-R6 and LARA-L6 enable developers to integrate these modules seamlessly into space-constrained devices.
  2. Universal Connectivity: Whether it's moderate or high-speed data transfer, u-blox modules ensure universal, efficient, and reliable connectivity to meet the demands of diverse applications.
  3. Positioning: The LENA-R8 LTE Cat 1 bis, LENA-R8001M10 variant, includes an integrated GNSS receiver based on the u-blox M10 platform which can support a wide range of applications with GNSS positioning requirements.
  4. Versatility: With dual-mode capabilities in the LARA-L6 module, developers gain the flexibility to choose the most suitable connectivity option for their specific use case.
  5. Industry-Leading Technology: u-blox's commitment to innovation is evident in these modules, providing industry-leading technology to support the evolving needs of the IoT ecosystem.

LARA-R6
Cat 1

The LARA-R6 Cat 1 module offers global coverage and MNO certifications in a compact package to support the following diverse applications:

  • Asset Tracking
  • Telematics
  • Remote Monitoring
  • Alarm Panels
  • Video Surveillance
  • Connected Health
  • Point of Sales Terminals
  • Mobile Cameras
LARA-L6
Cat 4

u-blox’s LARA-L6 module offers impressive dual-mode LTE Cat 4 capabilities along with data rates up to 150 Mbit/s downlink and 50 Mbit/s uplink for ultimate flexibility. The LARA-L6 is optimal for the following use cases:

  • Asset Tracking
  • Telematics
  • Remote Monitoring
  • Alarm Panels
  • Video Surveillance
  • Connected Health
  • Point of Sales Terminals
  • Mobile Cameras
LENA-R8
Cat 1 Bis

The LENA-R8 is a powerful Cat 1 Bis solution offering reliable connectivity and 2G fallback to ensure optimal roaming coverage while supporting regions experiencing the sunsetting of 2G and 3G technologies.

The LENA-R8001M10 variant includes an integrated GNSS receiver based on the u-blox M10 platform which can support a wide range of applications with GNSS positioning requirements, ranging from high performance stand-alone solutions to a simple out-of-box experience.

Key applications include

  • Asset Tracking
  • Telematics
  • Remote Monitoring
  • Connected Health
  • Point of Sales
  • Terminals
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