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To watch for when selecting a new modem: We want a pin compatible model with the EG915N, as we have already done extensive layout considerations around this footprint, and we want to maintain the 2 supported SIMs. We want bands 7, 12, 13, and 71.
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Model/Specs | ||||
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$/ct (DigiKey CA) | ~$34.52 CAD | ~$50.54 CAD | ~$54.23 CAD | ~$63.99 CAD |
Stock (DigiKey CA) | ~200 | ~1,236 | ~236 | ~37 |
LTE Bands | LTE-FDD: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 28 | Cat M1: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 66 / 85 Cat NB2: The above and 71, without 26 and 27 | LTE-FDD: 2 / 4 / 5 / 12 / 13 / 66 | LTE-FDD: B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 26/ 28/ 66 LTE-TDD: B34/ 38/ 39/ 40/ 41 |
# of SIM Interfaces | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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Layout
Collection of hardware design guideline excerpts from various component datasheets.
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