Secure Cloud LTE-M and NB-IoT module for ultra-low power applications and multi-regional use
Designed to last an IoT lifetime: 5G-ready with the u-blox UBX-R5 chipset
- Built-in end-to-end security with hardware-based root of trust inside discrete secure element
- Full security suite with foundation, design and end-to-end security, as well as access control
- Optimized ultra-low power consumption
- Critical firmware updates delivered and services enabled via uFOTA
The SARA-R5 series is based on u-blox's UBX-R5 cellular chipset. By bringing all technology building blocks in house and having full hardware and software ownership, u-blox can guarantee long-term device availability and provide lifetime support of the entire platform, down to the chipset level.
The LTE-M and NB-IoT modules support a comprehensive set of 3GPP Rel. 14 features that are relevant for IoT applications, like improvements to power consumption, coverage, data rate, mobility and positioning. They are 5G-ready, meaning customers will be able to (software) upgrade their deployed devices, once 5G LTE has been rolled out by mobile operators, greatly improving end product scalability and lifetime.
The SARA-R5 series includes three secure cloud variants that support u-blox unique security based services, making these the ideal choice for devices that transmit critical and confidential information. The SARA-R5 modules benefit from the technology ownership of the entire value chain and are combined with an internal, hardware-based, secure element and a lightweight pre-shared key management system that guarantee state of the art security. Thanks to this implementation, the SARA-R5 series offers security-based features and services like local data protection, zero touch provisioning, anti-cloning, and secure chip-to-chip communication.
SARA-R510S has been optimized for extremely low power consumption, using less than 1 μA of current in PSM mode, and is ideal for battery-powered applications.
Customers can future-proof their solutions by means of OTA firmware updates, thanks to the uFOTA client/server solution, which utilizes LWM2M, a light and compact protocol ideal for IoT applications.
