Telit Cinterion PLS83-W IoT Module | Global High-Speed LTE Cat. 4 with GNSS | PLS83-W_REL.1.2

Description

The Telit Cinterion PLS83-W IoT Module is a state-of-the-art solution designed for global high-speed connectivity in demanding IoT applications. This module delivers robust performance through its LTE Cat. 4 capability, offering downlink speeds of up to 150 Mbps and uplink speeds of up to 50 Mbps, ensuring that bandwidth-intensive applications such as industrial gateways, telematics, digital signage, and remote monitoring can operate efficiently and reliably. The module’s global reach is a key feature, encompassing 18 LTE bands (including FDD-LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66, and TD-LTE bands 38, 40, 41), coupled with comprehensive 3G (UMTS/WCDMA) and 2G (GSM Quad-Band) fallback options. This seamless multi-network capability guarantees continuous coverage when roaming, addressing the critical requirement for longevity and stability in IoT deployments across diverse geographic regions. Its construction, utilizing an LGA (Land Grid Array) form factor and compliant with MSL3, makes it suitable for automated manufacturing processes and high-volume deployment. Additionally, the PLS83-W is built on a 3GPP Rel.10 Compliant Protocol Stack, ensuring compatibility and future-proofing in evolving cellular networks.

A significant strength of the PLS83-W lies in its rich set of embedded features and interfaces, which simplify integration and enhance application functionality. The module includes integrated GNSS support, covering GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo, providing precise location data crucial for asset tracking and logistics applications. It features an embedded IP stack supporting both IPv4 and IPv6, alongside secure communication protocols like TLS/DTLS, enabling secure server/client connections and data transmission over TCP/UDP, DNS, Ping, HTTP, SMTP, and FTP. Voice functionality is supported with multiple operator VoLTE support and Circuit-Switched Fallback (CSFB), offering high-quality narrow and wideband voice for hands-free and handset operations. Interface options are extensive, including USB 2.0 interface (up to 480 Mbps) with composite mode support for Windows, Linux, and Mac, a high-speed serial modem interface (ASC0), ADC, I2C, and a digital audio interface (PCM and I2S modes). With 16 flexible General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) lines, dual UICC/U/SIM card interfaces, and dedicated lines for Module-On and Reset, the PLS83-W provides the versatility needed to connect various peripheral components and sensors.

Furthermore, the Telit Cinterion PLS83-W offers specialized features and robust certification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence globally. Special features include RLS Monitoring for jamming detection, informal network scanning, and Cell ID based location support. Firmware updates are managed easily via USB and ASC interfaces. The optional support for embedded processing and NExT™ connectivity with external SIM further expands the module’s utility for advanced edge-computing IoT solutions. The product adheres to rigorous industry certifications, including RED, GCF, CE, FCC, PTCRB, IC, UL, CCC, IFETEL, UKCA, Anatel, JATE, and TELEC, as well as approvals from major carriers such as AT&T (Firstnet), Verizon, Telstra, NTT Docomo, and KDDI, validating its reliability and global readiness. Designed to operate across a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and with a compact dimension of 33 x 29 x 2.6 mm, the PLS83-W is an ideal, high-performance module for mission-critical industrial and automotive IoT deployments requiring long-term, high-speed, and global connectivity.