LN60E40F LTE-BLE Module, nRF9160 with nRF5340/nRF52840 BLE 5.3 Thread, Zigbee
LN60E40F is a series of modules integrating Nordic nRF9160 LTE-M/NB-IoT SIP module with Fanstel nRF5340 or nRF52840 BLE 5.3 module. BLE module is available with integrated high performance PCB trace antenna or an u.FL connector for external antenna. Power amplifier is available for each BLE SoC to increase Bluetooth range to over 4500 meters or 2.8 miles.
Inherent industry-grade security is essential in today's applications, a cryptographic accelerator is embedded in nRF9160 and each BLE SoC.
Block Diagram
Available Modules
LN60E, nRF9160 Module
nRF9160-SICA SoC supports both LTE-M and NB-IoT.
an u.FL connector for external LTE antenna.
an u.FL connector for external GPS antenna.
SIM connector on board.
SIM interface for external eSIM.
M.2 connector, B key, 67 pins
$32.75 each at 1K pcs.
LN60G, nRF9160 Module
nRF9160-SICA SoC supports both LTE-M and NB-IoT.
an u.FL connector for external LTE antenna.
an integrated GPS antenna.
SIM connector on board.
SIM interface for external eSIM.
M.2 connector, B key, 67 pins
On sale, $32.75 each at 1 pcs.
LN60E40F, Edge Computing Module
Includes all LN60E features
BT40F, nRF5340 BLE 5.2 module with an integrated high performance PCB antenna.
Dual core Cortex M33 MCU, up to 128 MHz clock.
ARM TrustZone CryptoCell-312 security subsystem
16 MB flash for local data storage.
$49.48 each at 1K pcs.
LN60E40NE
Includes all LN60G features
BT40NE, nRF5340 BLE 5.3 module, a PA, an integrated high performance PCB antenna and an u.FL for external antenna.
Dual core Cortex M33 MCU, up to 128 MHz clock.
ARM TrustZone CryptoCell-312 security subsystem
LN60E840F
Includes all LN60G features.
BT840F BLE 5 module with Cortex M4F, 1MB flash/256KB RAM
CryptoCell-310 co-processor
LN60E840E
Includes all LN60E features.
BT840E BLE 5 module with Cortex M4F, 1MB flash/256KB RAM.
CryptoCell-310 co-processor
The best Bluetooth receiver sensitivity when used with FCC certified ANT060, +6 dBi antenna. Up to -109 dBm receiver sensitivity at 125 Kbps.
$40.56 each at 1K pcs.
LN60E840XE
Same features as LN60E840E, except replacing BT840E with BT840XE (with SKY66112 power amplifier)
The Bluetooth range is >4500 meters when the same module is used at the far end.
$57.11 each at 1K pcs
Operating temperature:-40C to +85C
M.2 Module Evaluation
You can use BLG840F or LEW840X gateway with M.2 connector to evaluate an LNG0G Series module. Or, you can use an EV-LN60G evaluation board.
Certifications
FCC ID: 2ANPO00NRF9160; X8WBT840X, X8WBT840F, or X8WBT40F.
IC (Industrial Canada) ID: 24529-NRF9160; 4100A-BT840F, 4100A-BT840X, or 4100A-BT40F.
Europe: Compliant
Australia and New Zealand: Compliant
CE: EN 301 489-1&52; EN 303 413 V1.2.1 GNSS; EN 301 908-1 NB IoT; EN 301 908-1 Cat M1.
QDID: 108621, 119517, 182626.
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For volume discount and production lead time, please email Fanstel.
NRF9160 module
$32.75 each for 1000-pack
NRF9160 module with integrated GPS receiver and antenna.
$39.45 each for 1000-pack
NRF9160 and BT40F combo, edge computing module. An u.FL connector for an external GPS antenna. An u.FL connector for an external LTE antenna. Integrated Bluetooth antenna.
Dual Core Cortex M33 MCU, up to 128 MHz to process sensor data.
16MB flash to store sensor data during network disconnection and to upload when re-connect.
$56.90 each for 10-pack
$54.43 each for 100-pack
$49.48 each for 1000-pack
NRF9160 and BT840E combo modules. u.Fl connector for external BLE antenna. u.FL connector for external GPS antenna.
$46.65 each for 10-pack
$44.62 each for 100-pack
$40.56 each for 1000-pack
NRF9160 and BT840F combo modules. an u.FL connector for external GPS antenna. Integrated BLE antenna.
$46.65 each for 10-pack
$44.62 each for 100-pack
$40.56 each for 1000-pack
NRF9160 and BT840XE combo modules. an u.FL connector for external GPS antenna. +21 dBm BLE TX power. u.FL connector for an external BLE antenna.
Evaluation base board for M.2 module. Module is not included.
You need to order module for evaluation separately.
An LTE antenna with an AVX822601 certified with nRF9160. A two-sided tape for gluing to internal wall of an enclosure. A cable with u.FL connectors.
An LTE antenna with an AVX822601 certified with nRF9160. A SMA to u.FL adapter cable with panel mounting hardware.