16 x 26 mm LGA 3G UMTS/HSPA cellular modem module

u-blox has launched 16 x 26 mm measuring 3G variant cellular module called SARA-U2 series. The small size surface mount UMTS/HSPA cellular modem is suggested for industrial M2M, vehicle and consumer applications. The new SARA product line is available either as a 3G only version, or with 2G fall-back capability. The range of applications suggested includes connected navigation systems, mobile-internet devices, security and surveillance systems, eCall, fleet management, metering, anti-theft and usage-based insurance systems, and battery driven handheld applications. “SARA-U2 is the smallest 3G module on the market, allowing the creation of ultra-compact 3G solutions at price points unthinkable before. The 2G fall-back option makes it the ideal choice for systems that must deliver maximum coverage,” said Thomas Nigg, VP Product Marketing at u‑blox, “u‑blox now provides the industry’s most comprehensive, cross-compatible selection of cellular modems supporting all mobile standards.” Two of the four variants, the SARA-U260 and SARA-U270, provide GSM/GPRS fallback while SARA-U280 and SARA-U290 are cost-efficient 3G-only variants . The modules are pin-compatible with SARA-G3 GSM/GPRS modules, as well as layout compatible with LISA-C2 CDMA and TOBY-L1 LTE modules to support future-proof 4G designs. All SARA modules share the exact same form-factor and footprint, and are ...