Options for nRF91 - Without GPS or standalone modem

[Jeffa]

Hi.

I was wondering if there are any options in the pipeline for the nRF91 series. Any pin-compatible variations of the SoC, like a device without GPS or BLE or other variations of the nRF91-series but with other/less functionality. Or is there perhaps a device capable of NB-IoT/LTE-M without the SoC functionality? A stand-alone modem for NB-IoT? 

Best regards,

Jesper Toftenes

Bitvis AS

[Andreas]

Hi,

 

Only the nRF9160-SICA variant includes GPS, the LTE-M only and NB-IoT only variants do not support GPS. All variants include the M33. We have no plans for a modem alone, and probably will not have anytime soon. We will be releasing SW for 'thin modem' operation though, basically making the SiP act like a standalone modem, you just hook up to it using your serial interface of choice.

 

For details about future plans you will have to contact our regional sales manager who is handling your area. Let me know if you do not know who this is or if you need contact information.

 

Best regards,

Andreas

[Mark]

Hi Andreas,

I'm very much interested in some kind of "thin modem" sample software. I have built/loaded/tested the at_client app, and the RF performance of the 9160_DK is encouraging. But I would like to check throughput under some low signal strength conditions. Ideally, with the DK as a thin modem, attached to a windows or linux system. Is the "thin modem" on the way?

Cheers,

Mark