LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B - LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT Eval Kit | Murata
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LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B Overview
An LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT evaluation kit is a hardware development platform that lets engineers interface with a cellular LPWA module over USB or UART before committing to a custom PCB design. In the wireless connectivity hierarchy, it sits at the prototyping level: cellular module -> LPWA connectivity module -> wireless development board -> development tools. Evaluation kits typically expose the module's key interfaces (UART, USB, SIM, RF) and include antennas and power circuitry so firmware and network registration can be tested out of the box.
The kit includes the Type 1SC evaluation board, two mini USB cables, and a quick start guide. The evaluation board features an Arduino shield interface, a micro SIM slot, three status LEDs, an SMA connector for RF testing, and an included LTE/GNSS antenna. Power comes from a USB host or an external 5V supply, which onboard LDOs convert to 3.3V and 1.8V rails for the onboard circuits.
The underlying LBAD0XX1SC module is a compact, low-cost LTE-M module compliant with 3GPP release 14 specifications. It measures approximately 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.4-1.5 mm, is built in a silver resin shielded package, and integrates an Altair ALT1250 transceiver with an FEM, external 16 MByte flash memory, and an integrated low-drift TCXO. It supports LTE Cat M1 and LTE NB1 at 23 dBm nominal output power and features LTE-M PSM and eDRX low-power modes for battery-powered designs.
Typical applications to prototype with this kit include smart meters, smart watches, medical and healthcare devices, e-bikes, and fleet management trackers - all deployments where narrowband cellular IoT connectivity and years of battery life matter.
A key design consideration: the board provides VCOM/UART access with configurable jumpers; the Murata community documents AT+IFC=0,0 and AT+IPR=115200 settings and jumper configurations for connecting 3.3V-IO MCU development boards via isolated UART.
This page synthesizes distributor availability data, kit contents, module specifications, and practical setup notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT Module Evaluation Board |
| Evaluated Module | LBAD0XX1SC (Type 1SC) |
| Transceiver IC | Altair ALT1250 |
| Cellular Technology | LTE Cat M1, LTE NB1 (NB-IoT) |
| Frequency Range | 699 MHz to 960 MHz, 1.71 GHz to 2.17 GHz |
| GNSS Support | GPS, GLONASS |
| 3GPP Compliance | Release 14 |
| Output Power | 23 dBm (Cat M1 and NB1, nominal) |
| Module Flash Memory | 16 MByte |
| Module Dimensions | 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.4 mm (typical) |
| Low Power Modes | LTE-M PSM and eDRX |
| Board Interfaces | Arduino shield interface, micro SIM slot, 3 LEDs, SMA RF connector |
| Antenna | LTE/GNSS antenna included |
| Supply Input | USB or external 5 V |
| Onboard Rails | 3.3 V and 1.8 V via LDOs |
| Kit Contents | Evaluation board, 2 mini USB cables, quick start guide |
LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B Interfaces & Connectors
No manufacturer-published interface list is available for LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for connector and header details.
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Typical Applications
LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B is suitable for 6 applications: Smart Metering, Fleet Management and Asset Trackers, Wearable and Healthcare Devices, E-Bike and Micromobility Connectivity, IoT Sensor Node Prototyping, RF Certification Pre-Testing.
Smart Metering
The LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B is the designated evaluation platform for prototyping LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT connectivity in smart electricity, water, and gas meters. The LBAD0XX1SC module's PSM and eDRX low-power modes are central here: a meter that sleeps between hourly reporting intervals can achieve multi-year battery life, and this EVB lets engineers measure actual sleep-state current through the 5V input before designing the 11.1 x 11.4 mm module footprint into the meter PCB. The Arduino shield interface connects metering front-ends or host MCUs, while the micro SIM slot accepts a live utility-grade Cat M1 SIM for network registration and OTA firmware update trials. The SMA connector supports conducted RF testing to validate antenna matching across the 699-960 MHz and 1.71-2.17 GHz bands in a lab environment.
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Fleet Management and Asset Trackers
Fleet trackers need wide-area mobility, and the LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B enables end-to-end validation of Cat M1 handover behavior and GPS/GLONASS positioning accuracy before production. The kit's included LTE/GNSS antenna lets developers bench-test positioning immediately, while the SMA connector allows swapping to the actual tracker's antenna for realistic RF characterization. Because trackers operate on battery or vehicle power with strict thermal budgets, the module's 23 dBm nominal output and release 14 power-saving features should be profiled on this EVB across 699-960 MHz and 1.71-2.17 GHz band combinations. The 115200-baud UART interface, configured with AT+IFC=0,0 per Murata community documentation, connects directly to 3.3V-IO MCU development boards for firmware-in-the-loop testing.
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Wearable and Healthcare Devices
Smart watches and smart medical devices demand the smallest viable cellular footprint, and Murata's Type 1SC module at 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.4 mm with a silver resin shield is engineered for exactly this class of product. The LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B lets wearable developers validate Cat M1/NB-IoT registration, eDRX wake timing, and GNSS fix performance before committing to a miniaturized PCB. Healthcare designs additionally benefit from characterizing PSM sleep currents on this board, since a body-worn monitor must run weeks between charges. The three onboard LEDs provide visual status for firmware debugging, and the Arduino shield interface allows rapid connection of biometric sensor prototypes to the module's UART for realistic end-to-end data transmission trials over a live LTE-M network.
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E-Bike and Micromobility Connectivity
Connected e-bikes use LTE-M for anti-theft tracking, ride telemetry, and firmware updates, and the LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B provides the reference environment to prove the link budget and power budget. The module's integrated low-drift TCXO maintains timing robustness across the wide temperature swings an outdoor e-bike experiences, a characteristic Murata highlights for the Type 1SC family. On this EVB, engineers can log registration behavior across the 699-960 MHz low bands that penetrate urban canyons, and use the SMA connector for conducted sensitivity testing that predicts real-world coverage. The external 5V supply input emulates the bike battery's regulated rail, letting the onboard LDOs (3.3V and 1.8V) be evaluated under realistic input conditions during extended soak tests.
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IoT Sensor Node Prototyping
For general narrowband IoT sensor nodes - environmental monitors, parking sensors, agricultural probes - the LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B shortens the path from concept to certified design. The Arduino shield interface is the key advantage: an existing Arduino-form-factor sensor shield plugs directly onto the EVB, so a working sensor-to-cloud prototype can be assembled in hours using the module's AT command set over USB VCOM at 115200 baud. Developers should exercise both Cat M1 and NB1 modes on live networks to compare latency and coverage in their deployment region, since release 14 NB-IoT trades throughput for penetration. The 16 MByte module flash also permits testing OTA firmware update workflows that will run on the production module.
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RF Certification Pre-Testing
Before submitting a Type 1SC-based product for cellular certification, the LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B serves as a conducted-RF test vehicle. The board's SMA connector provides a direct 50-ohm path to the module's FEM output across both supported frequency ranges (699-960 MHz and 1.71-2.17 GHz), allowing a test house or in-house lab to measure spurious emissions, harmonic content, and maximum power at the 23 dBm nominal level for both Cat M1 and NB1 waveforms. Running these measurements on the EVB with controlled supply from the external 5V input isolates module behavior from customer PCB effects, so layout-induced failures are caught early. Results from this board also inform antenna matching network design for the final product.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | Evaluation board (kit) | Evaluation board - same host-board class |
| Brand | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing |
| Evaluated Module Variant | LBAD0XX1SC-151 | LBAD0XX1SC-005 (NTN-capable) |
| Cellular Technology | LTE Cat M1 / NB1 | LTE Cat M1 / NB1 + NTN |
Key Differentiators
- NTN evaluation capability (vs LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK2)
- Arduino shield interface standard (vs LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK2)
- Complete kit out of the box (vs LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK2)
Design Notes
Serial connectivity issues on some boards are a documented community topic: users connecting a 3.3V-IO MCU development board should follow the EVK guide's jumper configuration and set AT+IFC=0,0 (disable flow control) and AT+IPR=115200 on the module before attempting isolated UART communication. Skipping the AT+IFC setting is the most common cause of garbled or silent UART traffic when moving from USB VCOM to hardware UART during prototyping.
Power the EVB from a USB host or an external 5V supply; onboard LDOs generate the 3.3V and 1.8V rails. When profiling PSM/eDRX sleep currents, use the external 5V input with a precision current analyzer in series, since USB-host current telemetry is usually too coarse and too noisy to resolve microamp sleep states. Estimated: LTE-M transmit bursts at 23 dBm can draw peak currents in the hundreds of milliamps, so ensure the 5V source can handle burst loads without sagging.
For conducted RF measurements, connect the module output via the board's SMA connector rather than the supplied antenna. Keep the SMA torque consistent (hand-tight plus a small wrench per lab practice) and use a DC block if the measurement chain requires it, since module RF outputs often carry DC bias. This preserves repeatable 50-ohm measurements across the 699-960 MHz and 1.71-2.17 GHz ranges during pre-compliance characterization.
Compliance Information
No compliance data for the EVK was present in the verified web data. The module complies with 3GPP release 14 (radio standard, not environmental compliance). Consult Murata for RoHS/REACH declarations.