WCDMA wireless module capable of providing 150Mbps download speeds

Alpha Micro has announced the availability of the U-blox TOBY-L201 4G LTE high-speed WCDMA wireless module. Capable of providing 150 Mbps download speeds when using a 4G LTE connection, the module has a 3G fall-back capability and is pre-certified for use on AT&T and Verizon networks. Packaged in a 24.8mm x 35.6mm LGA form factor, the miniature module can operate from -40C to +85C and suits use in a very broad range of applications such as rugged mobile terminals, digital signage and mobile health appliances. With its automatic fall-back capability the module is idea for those applications where the availability of a back-up link is essential. The TOBY-L201 includes a dual IPv4/IPv6 stack, UART, USB 2.0, SDIO and GPIO interfaces, along with TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, FTP and SSL protocol support. Voice over LTE is also available. Native Linux support is provided while RIL software for Android and Embedded Windows is available free of charge from U-blox. In designs where two SIM cards or a configurable SIM card is used the TOBY-L201 can be switched between operators via a simple AT command. The modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 automotive-certified production site to ensure the highest levels of quality and reliability, says the company.