Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 1
Smart modems offer the easiest way to integrate cellular connectivity into an OEM device or IoT gateway
- Integrated MicroPython programmability enables custom scripting directly on the modem
- 3G fallback and GNSS for accurate location services
- Transparent and API modes simplify software design
- MQTT support for Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS
- FCC certified and end-device certified with major carriers
- Direct USB provides easy PPP integration option
- OTA firmware updates
- Integrated with Digi TrustFence® security framework
| Specifications | Digi XBee® 3 Global LTE Cat 1 | Digi XBee® 3 North America LTE Cat 1 |
| HARDWARE | ||
| CELLULAR CHIPSET | Thales PLS63-W | Thales PLS63-X |
| FORM FACTOR (CONNECTOR FOOTPRINT) | Digi XBee® 20-pin through-hole | |
| ANTENNA OPTIONS | 1 U.FL: cellular diversity, 1 U.FL: GNSS Embedded Bluetooth® antenna | |
| DIMENSIONS | 30.48 mm x 43.18 mm (1.2 in x 1.7 in) | |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | −40 ºC to 80 ºC (−40 ºF to 176 ºF) | |
| SIM SIZE | 4FF Nano | |
| INTERFACE AND I/O | ||
| DATA INTERFACE | UART, SPI, USB | |
| OPERATING MODES | Transparent and API over serial, PPP over USB | |
| SECURITY | Digi TrustFence® security with secure boot and protected JTAG | |
| CONFIGURATION TOOLS | Digi XBee Studio® (local), Digi Remote Manager® (OTA) | |
| EMBEDDED PROGRAMMABILITY | MicroPython with 8 MB Flash / 64 kB RAM | |
| I/O | 4 ADC lines (10-bit), 13 Digital I/O, I2C | |
| BLUETOOTH | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | |
| CELLULAR CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| TRANSMIT POWER: 4G LTE/3G/2G | 23 dBm / 23.5 dBm / 30-33 dBm | 23 dBm / 23.5 dBm / N/A |
| RECEIVE SENSITIVITY: 4G LTE/3G/2G | 103 dBm / 110 dBm / 108 dBm | 103 dBm / 110 dBm / N/A |
| SUPPORTED BANDS | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B66 | B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B25, B26, B66, B71 |
| DOWNLINK/UPLINK SPEEDS | 10 Mbps downlink, 5 Mbps uplink (USB) 921 kbps downlink and uplink (UART) | |
| DUPLEX MODE | Full-duplex | |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS (AT 3.3 VDC INPUT POWER) | ||
| SUPPLY VOLTAGE | 2.8 to 5.5 V | |
| PEAK TRANSMIT CURRENT | 1050 mA with Bluetooth disabled; 1090 mA with Bluetooth enabled | |
| AVG TRANSMIT CURRENT | 890 mA | |
| AVG RECEIVE CURRENT | 320 mA | |
Digi XBee® 3 Global LTE modules accelerate time-to-market for designers, OEMs and solution providers by quickly enabling wireless connectivity and easy-to-add functionality. Building on industry-leading technology, pre-certified Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 1 modules offer the flexibility to switch between multiple frequencies and wireless protocols as needed.
Ideal for moderate bandwidth (typically less than 25 MB per month) and low-cost IoT applications, Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 1 modules are cost-competitive with other modules that are based on older standards. With Digi Remote Manager®, Digi XBee 3 Global LTE modules can be easily configured and controlled from a central platform.
Built-in Digi TrustFence® security, identity and data privacy features use multiple layers of control to protect against new and evolving cyber threats. Standard Digi XBee API frames and AT commands, as well as MicroPython and Digi XBee Studio, make it simple to set up, configure and test modules or update their functionality.
Digi XBee 3 Global LTE modules are a key offering in the Digi XBee Ecosystem of wireless modules, adapters, tools and software — all engineered to accelerate product and application development, deployment and management.