LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP - LTE Cat M1 Evaluation Kit | Murata
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LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP Overview
An LTE Cat M1 module is a cellular LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) modem that implements 3GPP LTE-M protocols, sitting within the broader hierarchy of cellular connectivity: cellular modem -> LTE LPWA module -> wireless connectivity module -> IoT communication device. LTE Cat M1 is optimized for machine-type traffic where ultra-low power, deep coverage, and 10+ year battery life matter more than throughput, distinguishing it from Cat NB1/NB-IoT (narrowband, reduced mobility) and standard LTE (high throughput, high power).
Key features evidenced across the Type 1WG/1SC family include 3GPP eDRX and PSM power-saving modes, hibernation power of just 3 uA, eDRX power below 45 uA at 8 hyperframes, and a configurable dormant window in PSM mode. These modes collectively enable the quoted battery life of up to 10+ years for small battery-operated IoT devices. The module family also supports over-the-air (OTA) firmware update, eliminating field-recall costs during deployment. The Type 1SC sibling measures just 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm and integrates an Altair ALT1250 transceiver, FEM, external flash, and a low-drift integrated TCXO in a silver resin shielded package, indicating the integration density of this product line.
Typical applications for this evaluation platform include smart utility meters, asset trackers, smart-city sensors, and industrial telemetry nodes - anywhere a small, battery-operated device must maintain multi-year cellular connectivity. Engineers use the EVK to validate RF performance, characterize current consumption across PSM/eDRX states, and prototype network registration and OTA update flows before committing to custom PCB layouts.
When designing with the Type 1WG module, pay close attention to supply-voltage sequencing and current-profile headroom: even though average current is microamps, transmit bursts require the 2.85 V to 4.35 V supply rail to remain stable under pulsed load, so input capacitance and battery internal resistance must be characterized.
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LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | LTE Cat M1 Evaluation Kit (EVK) |
| Target Module | Type 1WG (LBAD0XX1WG) |
| Cellular Protocol | LTE Cat M1 (LTE-M) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.85 V to 4.35 V |
| Receive Sensitivity | -23 dBm (per Murata Type 1WG listing) |
| Hibernation Power | 3 uA |
| eDRX Power | <45 uA at 8 hyperframes |
| PSM Dormant Window | Configurable |
| Power Saving Modes | 3GPP eDRX and PSM |
| Battery Life | Up to 10+ years (low power modes) |
| Antenna Configuration | External antenna |
| Module Package | LGA |
| Firmware Update | OTA firmware update supported |
| Frequency Support | Low and mid bands (family-level: 699 MHz to 960 MHz, 1.71 GHz to 2.17 GHz) |
| Operating Temperature Qualification | Temperature-qualified variant (TEMP) |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP Interfaces & Connectors
LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP exposes the following interfaces and connectors as published by the manufacturer: Power Input. Expansion header pinout, connector pin numbering, and electrical limits are defined in the manufacturer documentation.
| Power Input | 2.85 V to 4.35 V |
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Power & Thermal Characteristics
| Power Input | 2.85 V to 4.35 V |
| Operating Temperature | Temperature-qualified variant (TEMP) |
Power input and thermal parameters for LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP as published by the manufacturer.
Typical Applications
LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP is suitable for 6 applications: Smart Utility Metering, Asset Tracking and Telematics, Smart City Infrastructure Sensors, Industrial Telemetry and Remote Monitoring, Medical and Wearable Health Monitors, Cellular IoT Proof-of-Concept and Certification Pre-Testing.
Smart Utility Metering
Smart water, gas, and electric meters are the canonical LTE Cat M1 use case, and the LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP lets meter designers validate every aspect of the Type 1WG module before PCB commit. The module's 3 uA hibernation current and sub-45 uA eDRX power at 8 hyperframes mean a meter reporting daily can achieve the quoted 10+ year battery life on a primary lithium cell, while the 2.85 V to 4.35 V input range matches single-cell LiSOCl2 or LiMnO2 chemistries directly. The -23 dBm receive capability supports installations in basements and metal enclosures where deep coverage is required. Using the EVK, engineers profile transmit burst currents to size input capacitance, exercise OTA firmware updates that eliminate truck rolls for meter firmware upgrades, and validate network registration behavior across carrier deployments. This evaluation phase typically saves one to two PCB respins.
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Asset Tracking and Telematics
Battery-powered asset trackers for logistics, containers, and fleet equipment benefit directly from the Type 1WG module's power profile: 3 uA hibernation between position reports and configurable PSM dormant windows let the tracker trade reporting latency for battery life, extending multi-year operation without charging infrastructure. The LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP enables developers to measure realistic duty-cycled current consumption across PSM, eDRX, and connected states - the single most important figure for tracker battery sizing - and to verify low/mid-band coverage across routes spanning multiple carrier networks. The external antenna configuration supports integration with combo GNSS/cellular antennas common in tracker housings. OTA firmware update support validated on the EVK allows post-deployment feature additions, and the temperature-qualified TEMP variant supports evaluation under extended-temperature conditions relevant to outdoor freight environments.
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Smart City Infrastructure Sensors
Smart-city nodes - parking sensors, streetlight controllers, environmental monitors, waste-level detectors - deploy in the thousands and must operate unattended for a decade, which is precisely the design point of the Type 1WG LTE Cat M1 module on this evaluation kit. Murata's quoted 10+ year battery life, 3 uA hibernation power, and 3GPP eDRX/PSM support allow nodes to sleep between infrequent uplinks while remaining network-attachable for OTA updates. The EVK lets city-technology integrators validate carrier certification paths, characterize -23 dBm-class receive performance in urban canyon and underground deployments, and benchmark antenna options via the external antenna interface. Because the module family is compact (Type 1SC sibling at 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm), the same evaluation work transfers to dense, low-profile sensor enclosures with minimal redesign risk.
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Industrial Telemetry and Remote Monitoring
Remote industrial assets - pumps, tanks, pipelines, agricultural equipment - often lack wired connectivity, making LTE Cat M1 the pragmatic choice for periodic telemetry. The LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP allows industrial engineers to characterize the Type 1WG module's behavior on private or public LTE-M networks, verify PSM dormant-window configuration against their reporting schedules, and confirm that transmit bursts do not sag the 2.85 V to 4.35 V rail when powered from energy-harvesting or large primary-cell supplies. The temperature-qualified TEMP variant supports evaluation at industrial ambient extremes. OTA firmware update, validated on the kit, is essential for fleets where physical access requires site visits. Low current consumption in eDRX (under 45 uA at 8 hyperframes) suits solar-buffered RTUs with small storage, and the -23 dBm receive capability maintains links in metal cabinet installations.
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Medical and Wearable Health Monitors
Connected health devices - medication adherence monitors, mobile vital-sign loggers, emergency pendants - require cellular connectivity with weeks-to-years of battery operation in a small enclosure. The Type 1WG module's 3 uA hibernation and eDRX below 45 uA at 8 hyperframes directly enable these budgets, and the compact LGA module format supports wearable-scale PCBs (family outline as small as 11.1 x 11.4 x 1.5 mm in the 1SC sibling). The LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP lets medical-device teams measure worst-case transmit current for battery cell selection, validate OTA update flows required for post-market software fixes, and test receive sensitivity for wearable use where body-loss degrades link margin toward the -23 dBm floor. The temperature-qualified TEMP designation supports evaluation across the storage and operating conditions relevant to clinical and home-care environments.
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Cellular IoT Proof-of-Concept and Certification Pre-Testing
Beyond specific end products, the LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP serves as the general-purpose development platform for any LTE Cat M1 proof of concept: firmware teams bring up AT-command or embedded stacks, RF teams measure conducted and radiated performance through the external antenna port, and power teams map the full current-consumption state machine (PSM configurable dormant window, eDRX <45 uA at 8 hyperframes, 3 uA hibernation). Because the module family carries certification options (the 1SC line ships with eSIM included in certification per Murata/Avnet material), pre-testing on the EVK de-risks subsequent carrier and regulatory certification of the final product. Using the EVK before custom PCB layout also validates antenna matching, thermal behavior under the TEMP qualification, and OTA update reliability - the three issues most often discovered late and expensively in cellular IoT programs.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | LBAD0XX1SC-EVK-TEMP | LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B | LBAD00XX1WG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | Evaluation kit (Type 1WG based, temperature-qualified) | Evaluation kit (Type 1SC based, temperature-qualified) | Evaluation board (Type 1SC, DM interface) | LGA module (Type 1WG) |
| Brand | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Manufacturing | Murata Electronics | Murata Manufacturing |
| Cellular Protocol | LTE Cat M1 | LTE Cat M1 | LTE Cat M1 | LTE Cat M1 |
| Frequency Coverage | Low and mid bands | Low and mid bands | 699 MHz - 960 MHz, 1.71 GHz - 2.17 GHz | Low and mid bands |
Key Differentiators
- Temperature-qualified evaluation variant (vs LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B)
- Ultra-low-power profile for 10+ year deployments (vs LBAD0XX1SC-EVK-TEMP)
- OTA firmware update over LTE-M (vs Generic non-cellular LPWA alternatives)
Design Notes
Size the module supply for transmit burst currents, not average current. Although the Type 1WG sleeps at 3 uA and idles in eDRX below 45 uA at 8 hyperframes, RF transmit bursts pull pulse currents far above this. The 2.85 V to 4.35 V input window must hold above 2.85 V during bursts when powered from a primary lithium cell; characterize battery internal resistance and place bulk capacitance (typically hundreds of uF, value per Murata hardware design guide) at the module VBAT pin. Use the EVK to profile the actual current waveform before finalizing the production power tree.
The Type 1WG uses an external antenna configuration, so EVK evaluation should include the exact antenna type planned for production. Antenna matching, keep-out areas around the module, and ground-plane continuity materially affect the -23 dBm-class receive performance. Follow the Murata hardware integration guide's land pattern and keep-out recommendations; a 50-ohm controlled-impedance feed from module to antenna connector avoids tuning iterations. The silver resin shielded construction (per the 1SC sibling) requires no additional user shielding.
Do not confuse the module MPN with the EVK MPN: LBAD0XX1WG / LBAD00XX1WG is the module, while LBAD0XX1WG-EVK-TEMP is the evaluation kit. Software developed against the Type 1SC EVK (LBAD0XX1SC-DM-EVK-B, widely stocked at DigiKey) generally ports to the 1WG but RF and power results must be re-validated on the 1WG platform. Finally, since PSM dormant windows are configurable, validate your specific reporting schedule on real hardware - paper current-budget calculations routinely overstate battery life by ignoring network-imposed wakeups.
Compliance Information
Compliance data was not present in the verified web data for this MPN. Consult Murata's official product page or certificate of conformance for RoHS/REACH status.
