LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK - LTE-M/NB-IoT Cat.M1 Eval Kit | Murata
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LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK Présentation
An LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) module is a type of cellular communication module belonging to the broader hierarchy of connectivity module -> RF module -> IoT communication device. LTE Cat.M1 (LTE-M) and NB-IoT are licensed-band 3GPP standards designed for battery-powered IoT devices that prioritize minimal cost and power consumption over throughput; LTE-M provides approximately 1 Mbps upstream and 1 Mbps downstream, and both standards support mobility, making them suitable for moving devices with reduced radio interference compared with unlicensed-band solutions.
Key features of the underlying LBAD0ZZ2GD module include 3GPP Rel-14 compliance, dual-mode LTE-M/NB2 operation, 8 MByte of flash memory, and low-power modes including PSM (Power Saving Mode) and eDRX (extended Discontinuous Reception). Murata states its compact LPWA module family achieves power consumption as low as 1.5 uA in Power Saving Mode, which is a central reason for selecting this platform for battery-powered designs. The module uses an external antenna configuration and an LGA surface-mount land pattern per Murata standard recommendations.
Technically, the Type 2GD integrates the complete signal chain on a single substrate: the LTE SoC handles baseband and protocol processing, the RF front end drives the external antenna, and integrated SRAM and flash eliminate external memory BOM items. Because the RF front end, crystal, and memory are pre-integrated and pre-tested, designers avoid the most difficult RF layout tasks and inherit Murata's certification baseline, with the module carrying FCC ID HSW-TY2GD via Murata Electronics North America.
Typical applications evaluated with this kit include smart utility metering, asset tracking, smart city infrastructure, industrial sensors, and battery-powered telemetry nodes. The evaluation kit lets developers exercise PSM/eDRX duty cycles and measure real current profiles before finalizing the power budget.
A key design consideration: Murata's datasheet notes that module characteristics vary depending on land pattern drawing method, grounding method, land dimensions, NC-terminal land forming, and PCB material and thickness, so the EVK-provided reference layout should be followed closely when transitioning to production.
This page synthesizes distributor data, verified web sources, and practical integration guidance for the LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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Demander des alternativesLBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Product Type | Evaluation Kit for LTE Cat.M1/NB2 Cellular IoT Module |
| Target Module | LBAD0ZZ2GD (Type 2GD) |
| Cellular Standard | LTE Cat.M1 (LTE-M) / NB2 (NB-IoT), 3GPP Rel-14 |
| Module Package | LGA-255, SMT |
| Flash Memory | 8 MByte |
| Integrated Components | LTE SoC, RF front end, crystal, SRAM and flash |
| Antenna | External (antenna not included) |
| Low Power Modes | PSM, eDRX |
| FCC ID | HSW-TY2GD |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (per JLCPCB listing for LBAD0ZZ2GD-002) |
| Data Rate (LTE-M) | 1 Mbps down / 1 Mbps up (per Murata Cat.M1 overview) |
Interfaces et connecteurs du LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK
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Applications typiques
LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK convient pour 6 applications: Smart Utility Metering, Asset Tracking, Smart City Infrastructure, Industrial Sensor Telemetry, Wearable and Portable Connected Devices, Remote Monitoring and Alarm Systems.
Smart Utility Metering
The LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK is the recommended starting point for smart electricity, water, and gas meter designs that report over LTE-M or NB-IoT. The Type 2GD module's integrated LTE SoC, RF front end, crystal, and 8 MByte flash shrink the meter's connectivity BOM to a single LGA-255 device, while PSM and eDRX modes support the multi-year battery life meters require; Murata cites family-level PSM current as low as 1.5 uA. On the EVK, developers can validate 3GPP Rel-14 network registration, measure sleep-state current with real firmware, and confirm external-antenna performance inside metal meter enclosures. The 1 Mbps LTE-M class throughput also supports firmware-over-the-air updates for large deployed fleets.
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Asset Tracking
Asset trackers for logistics, fleet, and high-value cargo benefit from the LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK because licensed-band LTE-M maintains connectivity while devices are moving, unlike many unlicensed LPWAN options, and licensed bands reduce radio interference. The kit lets engineers tune position reporting intervals against measured current in PSM/eDRX, which dominates battery sizing for trackers that spend most of their life idle. The Type 2GD's ultra-small footprint leaves board area for GPS or sensors, and the external-antenna configuration allows placement optimized for metal-container environments. With 8 MByte integrated flash, the module buffers route data during coverage gaps without external memory, and the EVK validates this buffering flow end-to-end before the custom PCB is committed.
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Smart City Infrastructure
Smart parking sensors, streetlight controllers, and environmental monitoring nodes use the LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK to prove out NB-IoT and LTE-M links in dense urban deployments. The Type 2GD's 3GPP Rel-14 compliance provides access to both Cat.M1 and NB2 modes, letting city planners choose per-deployment between NB-IoT's deep coverage and LTE-M's 1 Mbps throughput and mobility support. The evaluation kit verifies network behavior on local carrier bands before the municipality commits to hardware. Because the module integrates RF front end and crystal, node vendors avoid delicate RF layout, and the LGA-255 SMT package supports automated assembly at smart-city production volumes with RoHS-compliant processing, as listed for the LBAD0ZZ2GD-002 on JLCPCB.
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Industrial Sensor Telemetry
Factory and process-automation sensors measuring vibration, temperature, or pressure in locations without wired Ethernet use the LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK to validate battery- or DIN-rail-powered LTE-M telemetry. The kit allows developers to measure the real duty-cycled current of the Type 2GD, whose PSM mode reaches as low as 1.5 uA at family level, enabling multi-year operation from primary cells in hard-to-access installations. The integrated 8 MByte flash retains measurement data through network outages. Because 3GPP Rel-14 includes mobility and handover support, sensors on moving equipment remain connected. The EVK's reference land pattern should be carried into the production PCB unchanged, since Murata warns that land dimensions, grounding, and NC-terminal forming affect RF characteristics.
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Wearable and Portable Connected Devices
Compact connected wearables, medical adherence monitors, and portable safety devices are evaluated on the LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK because the Type 2GD is explicitly an ultra-small, ultra-low-power Cat.M1 module with everything integrated: LTE SoC, RF front end, crystal, SRAM, and 8 MByte flash in one LGA package. This integration removes external RF matching and memory parts, critical where board area is under 10 cm2. The EVK demonstrates that PSM/eDRX scheduling keeps average current compatible with small rechargeable cells, and that LTE-M's 1 Mbps capability supports voice-adjacent or data-burst use cases NB-IoT cannot. Developers should validate antenna clearance and SAR considerations on the kit's external-antenna configuration before miniaturizing the enclosure.
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Remote Monitoring and Alarm Systems
Security panels, elevator emergency phones, and remote alarm transmitters moving from 2G/3G sunset networks to LTE-M use the LBAD0ZZ2GD-EVK to certify the replacement path. The Type 2GD's licensed-band Cat.M1 connectivity provides carrier-grade reliability with reduced interference versus unlicensed radios, and 3GPP Rel-14 support ensures long carrier lifespan. On the EVK, integrators test supervised report intervals against PSM current, verify recovery from base-station outages, and confirm the external antenna performs across building materials. The 8 MByte integrated flash stores event queues locally, and the LGA-255 module with RoHS compliance drops into existing alarm-panel assembly lines without process changes, minimizing recertification effort beyond the radio module itself.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | LBAD0ZZ2GD-002 | LBAD0XX1SC-005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | Evaluation kit (module: LGA-255 SMT) | LGA-255 SMT | Different land pattern - not compatible |
| Brand | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing |
| Cellular Standard | LTE Cat.M1 / NB2, 3GPP Rel-14 | LTE Cat.M1 / NB2, 3GPP Rel-14 | LTE (699-915 MHz, 1.71-2.025 GHz) |
| Antenna | External (not included) | External | External (antenna not included) |
| Integration Level | Full: LTE SoC + RF front end + crystal + SRAM/flash | Full integration | Transceiver-level module |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Complete single-package integration (vs LBAD0XX1SC-005)
- Dual-mode LPWA flexibility (vs NB-IoT-only modules)
- Ultra-low standby current (vs LBAD0XX1SC-005)
Notes de conception
Follow Murata's standard recommended land pattern for the LBAD0ZZ2GD exactly when moving from the EVK to your production PCB. The datasheet explicitly states that module characteristics vary depending on the pattern drawing method, grounding method, land dimensions, land forming method of the NC terminals, and the PCB material and thickness. Treat NC-terminal land forming with particular care: unintended copper under NC pads can alter RF matching. Reproduce the EVK reference stackup (PCB material and thickness) or re-verify RF performance on first articles if your stackup differs.
Finalize the power budget by measuring current on the EVK under your actual firmware duty cycle, not from datasheet peaks alone. The Type 2GD supports PSM and eDRX, and Murata cites as low as 1.5 uA in Power Saving Mode at family level, but LTE-M transmit bursts draw orders of magnitude more current momentarily. Size the supply and input capacitors for peak transmit current, and log current across registration, attached-idle, and PSM states over a 24-hour representative cycle before selecting the battery chemistry and capacity.
The Type 2GD uses an external antenna (not included), so the antenna feed is entirely your design responsibility on the production board. Keep the RF feedline short, controlled-impedance, and referenced to an unbroken ground plane; add via stitching along the feed. Perform a network-analyzer match verification on your first article, because grounding and land-pattern deviations shift the match. When porting from the EVK, preserve the kit's antenna keep-out and clearance regions; metal enclosure proximity is the most common cause of sensitivity loss in LPWA designs.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance stated for LBAD0ZZ2GD-002 on JLCPCB part listing (LGA-255 SMT ROHS). FCC ID HSW-TY2GD registered to Murata Electronics North America per device.report. REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in verified data.
