Telit FN990A40 5G sub-6 M.2 Data Card | NSA/SA & GNSS Support | Global Deployment | ENG3990252292

Description

The Telit FN990A40 SDX65 is a high-performance 5G sub-6 data card designed to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise and industrial applications requiring substantial bandwidth and reliability. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of the fourth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF system, this data card is engineered for global use, supporting all deployment scenarios prescribed by 3GPP Release 16 for 5G. Its industrial-grade M.2 form factor (30mm × 52mm × 2.25mm) ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, making it suitable for integration into high-performance computing platforms. The FN990A40 supports both 5G Non-Stand-Alone (NSA) with LTE-5G New Radio (NR) dual connectivity (EN-DC) and full 5G NR Stand-Alone (SA) modes, along with Dynamic Spectrum Sharing between LTE and 5G. This flexibility ensures robust connectivity across evolving network infrastructures. Furthermore, the module supports extensive 4G features, including 7 Carrier Aggregation (CA) up to 20 layers in Downlink (DL) and 2 CA in Uplink (UL), with 256-QAM DL/UL, providing enhanced data rates and network efficiency. Its advanced antenna capabilities include 4×4 MIMO DL support across various bands and 2×2 MIMO UL support on key 5G FR1 TDD bands, ensuring strong signal integrity and throughput in challenging environments.

The operational parameters of the Telit FN990A40 highlight its rugged design and versatility for professional deployments. It operates across an extremely broad temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, making it ideal for devices deployed in harsh or uncontrolled climate environments, such as outdoor CPE or industrial machinery. The data card features multiple high-speed interfaces crucial for modern embedded systems, including USB 3.1 Gen 2 and a single lane of PCIe Gen3, providing maximum application design flexibility for host integration. It supports 1.8/3V SIM interfaces and runs on a 3.3VDC nominal supply voltage. Driver support is readily available for major operating systems, including Windows 10 and Linux. Typical applications for the FN990A40 are extensive and include fixed wireless access solutions, enterprise routers and gateways, sophisticated indoor and outdoor Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), professional broadcasting equipment, and advanced surveillance systems that require high-definition video streaming and low-latency communication. The inclusion of GNSS (gpsOne Gen 9 Band L1) on a dedicated RF connector further enhances its utility for location-aware applications, ensuring precise positioning capabilities. Power specifications include support for 23dBm (power class 3) and 26dBm (power class 2) on specific 5G TDD bands, confirming its ability to maintain high power output for optimal transmission range and reliability in demanding 5G sub-6 networks. The FN990A40 is a foundational component for businesses looking to future-proof their IoT, enterprise, and video applications with state-of-the-art 5G technology.