Product Overview
Official Arduino Portenta CAT.M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield
The Arduino Portenta CAT.M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield enhances your Arduino Portenta applications with robust cellular and precise positioning capabilities. Leveraging the Thales Cinterion TX62 wireless module, this Portenta LTE Shield delivers highly efficient, low-power Cat.M1 and NB-IoT connectivity alongside multi-constellation GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou).
It's an ideal Arduino GNSS Shield for developing sophisticated asset tracking and remote monitoring solutions in industrial settings, agriculture, and smart cities, combining seamlessly with the edge computing power of the Arduino Portenta.
This Arduino Portenta NB IoT Shield and Arduino Portenta GNSS Module in one is designed for optimized bandwidth and performance.
Features:
Utilizes the Thales Cinterion TX62 module for Cat.M1 and NB-IoT networks
Integrated GNSS supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou systems
Designed for energy-efficient IoT applications, extending device field life
Seamlessly integrates with Arduino Portenta and Arduino MKR boards
Supports embedded IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP stack, MQTT, HTTP, and FTP
Features TLS/DTLS for secure data transmission and secure boot capabilities
Operates reliably in harsh environments from -40°C to +85°C
Provides the option to use eSIM technology for flexible network provisioning
Arduino Portenta CAT.M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield Diagram:
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | Shield |
|---|---|
| Model Type | GNSS Shield, IoT Shield, Portenta Shield |
| Model No. | ASX00027 |
| SMS | Point-to-point mobile terminated (MT) and mobile originated (MO) Text Mode; PDU Mode |
| Localization Support | GNSS capability (GPS/BeiDou/Galileo/GLONASS) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 66 mm x 25.4 mm |
| Additional Specs. | Embedded IPv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP stack access; Internet Services: TCP server/client, UDP client, DNS, Ping, HTTP client, FTP client, MQTT client. Secure Connection with TLS/DTLS. Secure boot |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | -40° C to +85° C (-104° F to 185°F) |
Use Cases
- Adds Cat.M1, NB-IoT, and GNSS capabilities to Arduino Portenta family board.
- Features the Thales Cinterion TX62 wireless module for efficient, low-power IoT connectivity
- Provides global localization with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou support
- Ideal Portenta IoT Shield for asset tracking and remote monitoring in industrial, agricultural, and smart city applications