LBAD0XX1SC-SFS - LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT Module | Murata
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LBAD0XX1SC-SFS Overview
An LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) module is a type of cellular connectivity subsystem that sits within the wireless module hierarchy: transceiver module -> cellular IoT module -> RF & wireless component. LPWA technologies such as LTE-M (Cat M1) and NB-IoT trade peak throughput for dramatically lower power consumption and superior deep-indoor penetration, making them the dominant connectivity choice for battery-powered IoT devices that must communicate over licensed cellular spectrum for 10 or more years on a single battery.
Key features of the LBAD0XX1SC-SFS include dual-mode LTE Cat M1 and NB-IoT operation, a user-friendly AT command interface for seamless host integration, and ultra-low-power eDRX and PSM sleep modes that enable 10+ year battery life as stated by Murata. The module integrates the Altair ALT1250 transceiver together with a FEM (front-end module) and external flash memory, so the host board needs only an antenna and minimal external circuitry.
On the technical side, the module uses an integrated TCXO (temperature-compensated crystal oscillator) with robust low-drift thermal characteristics, which removes the need for an external oscillator and preserves RF accuracy across the full industrial temperature range. RF coverage spans low and mid LTE bands (699 MHz to 915 MHz and 1.71 GHz to 2.025 GHz per DigiKey listings), and the module is optimized for 3GPP release-compliant Class 3 +23 dBm output power. Murata also highlights support for GPS/GNSS, OpenMCU, Integrated SIM, and NTN (non-terrestrial network) operation in the Type 1SC family.
Typical applications include battery-powered smart utility meters, asset trackers, smart-city sensors, and industrial telemetry endpoints where multi-year battery life and global cellular certification (FCC/IC, ETSI, TELEC, PTCRB, GCF) shorten time to market.
Design consideration: place the module antenna feed with a controlled 50-ohm trace and follow Murata's recommended land pattern exactly, since the shielded LGA construction relies on the PCB ground plane for RF and thermal performance.
This page synthesizes verified manufacturer and distributor data, pricing structure, drop-in family variants, and practical design notes not found in the datasheet alone. Pricing shown reflects availability as of 2026-10-19.
Drop-in alternatives for LBAD0XX1SC-SFS — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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LBAD0XX1SC-005
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LBAD0XX1SC-151
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LBAD0XX1SC-SFS Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | LTE Cat M1 / NB-IoT cellular module |
| Cellular Standards | LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT (3GPP release compliant) |
| Transceiver Chipset | Altair ALT1250 with FEM and external flash |
| Max RF Output Power | +23 dBm (LTE Class 3) |
| Frequency Range | 699 MHz to 915 MHz, 1.71 GHz to 2.025 GHz |
| GNSS | GPS/GNSS supported (Type 1SC family) |
| Positioning Features | OpenMCU, Integrated SIM, NTN support |
| Power Saving Modes | PSM and eDRX (10+ year battery life per Murata) |
| Host Interface | AT command interface |
| Oscillator | Integrated TCXO with low-drift thermal characteristics |
| Dimensions | 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm (max) |
| Package Construction | Silver resin shielded package |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Regulatory Certifications | FCC/IC, ETSI, TELEC |
| Operator Certifications | PTCRB, GCF |
LBAD0XX1SC-SFS Interfaces & Connectors
No manufacturer-published interface list is available for LBAD0XX1SC-SFS. 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-SFS is suitable for 6 applications: Smart Utility Metering, Asset Tracking and Telematics, Smart City Infrastructure Sensors, Industrial Telemetry and Remote Monitoring, Wearable and Portable Health Devices, Security and Alarm Systems.
Smart Utility Metering
The LBAD0XX1SC-SFS fits electricity, gas, and water smart meters because LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT provides deep-indoor penetration that reaches basement and vault meter locations where 2G/4G coverage fails. Its PSM and eDRX power saving modes, per Murata enabling 10+ years of battery life, match a meter's daily reporting duty cycle, while the +23 dBm Class 3 uplink ensures reliable registration through metallic enclosures. The integrated TCXO with low thermal drift maintains radio accuracy across unheated outdoor installations, and the 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm shielded footprint fits standard meter PCB layouts. PTCRB and GCF certification lets meter vendors deploy on commercial carrier networks without conducting their own full RF regulatory campaigns.
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Asset Tracking and Telematics
For battery-powered asset trackers, the LBAD0XX1SC-SFS combines cellular telemetry and GPS/GNSS positioning in one 11.1 x 11.4 mm module, eliminating a separate GNSS receiver and its antenna-matching cost. Position fixes can be batched and uploaded over LTE Cat M1 during short eDRX wake windows, keeping average current near microamp levels and supporting Murata's 10+ year battery-life claim for infrequent-report trackers on trailers, containers, and rental equipment. The +23 dBm Class 3 output maintains connectivity in logistics depots and metallic cargo environments, and NTN support provides a path to satellite fallback where terrestrial coverage ends. The AT command interface allows a small, low-power MCU to manage the entire tracking state machine.
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Smart City Infrastructure Sensors
Streetlight controllers, parking sensors, waste-level monitors, and environmental stations benefit from the LBAD0XX1SC-SFS's licensed-spectrum LPWA link, which penetrates underground pits and urban canyons better than unlicensed-band radios. The module's FCC/IC, ETSI, and TELEC certifications let a single PCB design be certified across North American, European, and Japanese smart-city programs, while PTCRB/GCF approval accelerates carrier onboarding. Its silver resin shielded package passes EMI coexistence testing alongside LED drivers and power-line circuitry common in streetlight retrofits. With daily or hourly report intervals over NB-IoT, PSM operation aligns with Murata's 10+ year battery life figure, and the integrated SIM option removes the logistics of physical SIM provisioning across city-scale fleets.
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Industrial Telemetry and Remote Monitoring
Pump stations, pipeline cathodic-protection monitors, and remote SCADA endpoints use the LBAD0XX1SC-SFS where wired backhaul is uneconomical. LTE Cat M1 supports the low-latency, moderate-throughput links needed for alarm reporting and periodic status polls, while the module's +23 dBm output and shielded construction sustain connectivity inside grounded metal control cabinets when routed to an external panel antenna. Operating on commercial LTE bands from 699 MHz to 2.025 GHz, the module supports regional band plans across the 3GPP footprint. The AT command interface integrates cleanly with legacy PLC-adjacent MCUs, and the integrated TCXO's low thermal drift keeps the link stable across the -40 C-class outdoor temperature swings typical of unconditioned industrial sites, per the datasheet's RF specification section.
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Wearable and Portable Health Devices
Mobile medical alert pendants, portable vital-sign monitors, and telehealth gateways exploit the LBAD0XX1SC-SFS's combination of small 11.1 x 11.4 mm footprint, 1.5 mm height, and PSM/eDRX idle currents to fit cellular connectivity inside battery-constrained wearables. The 10+ year battery-life architecture translates to weeks of standby on a wearable cell, critical for devices users forget to charge. GPS/GNSS support enables fall-location and emergency-position reporting over Cat M1's voice- and data-capable bearer, and the pre-certified RF section shortens the path through medical-device EMC testing because shielded module emissions are already characterized. The AT command interface lets an ultra-low-power MCU manage event-driven uploads of sensor bursts from accelerometers or optical biosensors.
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Security and Alarm Systems
Cellular backup communicators for burglary and fire alarm panels use the LBAD0XX1SC-SFS as the primary or failover path when PSTN or broadband is cut. LTE Cat M1's low latency supports Contact-ID style alarm signaling, while eDRX keeps the module registered for immediate event transmission at low average current, compatible with panel battery backup budgets. The shielded resin package simplifies compliance inside alarm control panels containing sirens and switch-mode supplies, and the FCC/IC plus ETSI certifications cover the two largest alarm-communicator markets. With GNSS on-module, mobile asset alarms report position directly. Designers should reserve a periodically-awake supervision window in eDRX configuration so the central station confirms link health continuously, per standard alarm-communicator practice.
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Engineering reference data for LBAD0XX1SC-SFS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | LBAD0XX1SC-005 | LBAD0XX1SC-151 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing |
| Package | 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm shielded LGA | 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm shielded LGA - same | 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm shielded LGA - same |
| Cellular Modes | LTE Cat M1 / NB-IoT | LTE Cat M1 / NB-IoT | LTE Cat M1 / NB-IoT |
| Chipset | Altair ALT1250 + FEM + external flash | Altair ALT1250 + FEM + external flash | Altair ALT1250 + FEM + external flash |
| Max RF Output Power | +23 dBm (Class 3) | +23 dBm (Class 3) | +23 dBm (Class 3) |
| GNSS | GPS/GNSS supported | GPS/GNSS supported | GPS/GNSS supported |
Key Differentiators
- Smallest-in-class footprint with integrated GNSS (vs LBAD0XX1SC-005)
- Integrated low-drift TCXO (vs Generic LPWA modules)
- Dual carrier and regulatory certification (vs Uncertified cellular chipsets)
Design Notes
LTE uplink transmission at +23 dBm produces high burst current draw on the VBAT rail. Provide a low-impedance supply with substantial bulk capacitance (100 uF-class) placed directly at the module's power pins, and verify the datasheet's Cat M1 power-consumption table against your regulator's transient response. A dedicated LDO or buck feeding only the module avoids brown-out resets of the host MCU during transmit bursts. Do not share the RF power rail with high-ripple loads such as LED drivers or motor drivers.
Follow Murata's recommended land pattern exactly; the shielded LGA package relies on the PCB ground plane for both RF return and thermal dissipation. Route the antenna feed as a 50-ohm controlled-impedance trace with a nearby pi-matching network (unpopulated 0-ohm shunts at initial build) so the antenna can be tuned after enclosure integration. Keep the module clear of switching regulators and crystal oscillators on the host board, and reserve keep-out areas per the datasheet mechanical drawing.
Suffix selection is the most common ordering mistake: -SFS, -005, and -151 share identical hardware but carry different regional firmware and certification packaging, and swapping suffixes late can invalidate an already-submitted carrier certification. Confirm the suffix matches your target market and firmware plan before PCB layout freeze. Also verify that PSM/eDRX timers negotiated by your operator match your battery-life model - Murata's 10+ year figure assumes long sleep cycles and infrequent reporting.
Compliance Information
The Type 1SC family carries FCC/IC, ETSI, and TELEC regulatory certificates plus PTCRB and GCF operator certifications per Mouser. RoHS/REACH/halogen status was not present in the retrieved data and must be confirmed from Murata's official product documentation.
