ST87M01-1101 - NB-IoT Module with GNSS | STMicroelectronics
MPN: ST87M01-1101 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.4 | $114.00 |
| 100 | $10.2 | $1,020.00 |
| 500 | $9.3 | $4,650.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.6 | $8,600.00 |
ST87M01-1101 Overview
An NB-IoT module is a type of cellular LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) transceiver subsystem that sits within the broader hierarchy of wireless connectivity solutions: cellular module, RF transceiver, RF & wireless component. NB-IoT operates on licensed spectrum with deep indoor penetration and carrier-grade security, making it distinct from unlicensed-technologies such as LoRa or Sigfox. Modules like the ST87M01 series integrate the baseband modem, RF front end, power management, and optional positioning engines into a single certified surface-mount unit.
The ST87M01-1101 differentiates itself as one of the first all-in-one modules to combine NB-IoT connectivity, GNSS, and Wi-Fi positioning in a single package, eliminating the need for a separate positioning module in asset-tracking designs. Its LTE Cat NB2 compliance enables deployment on 3GPP Release 14 NB-IoT networks, and ST highlights advanced security features and full programmability for industrial applications. The -1101 variant adds GNSS and Wi-Fi positioning plus the additional ADC, and is Anatel-certified for the Brazilian market alongside the ST87M01-1100.
Architecturally, the module series is built for ultra-low power consumption, targeting battery-powered endpoints where multi-year battery life is a design requirement. The integrated GNSS receiver supports GPS and Galileo constellations, while the Wi-Fi sniffing capability provides urban positioning where satellite visibility is poor, and the auxiliary ADC allows direct connection of analog sensors without an external converter.
Typical applications include asset tracking, smart metering, smart city infrastructure, and battery-powered industrial IoT sensors. In asset trackers, the combination of NB-IoT and GNSS/Wi-Fi positioning in one module reduces BOM count and board area; in metering, the ultra-low-power profile extends battery service intervals.
When designing with the ST87M01-1101, verify antenna selection and RF layout against the ST evaluation kit reference design, and confirm the region-specific certification variant matches your target market, since ST ships distinct MPNs for North America (ST87M01-2001/-2301), Brazil (ST87M01-1000/-1100/-1101), and other regions.
This page synthesizes distributor listings, the manufacturer datasheet, family-variant cross-references, and pricing context not consolidated in the ST datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for ST87M01-1101 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with ST87M01-1101 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Positioning, Antenna, Availability Commitment, Certification, Product Type.
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View Datasheet →ST87M01-1101 Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Technology | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) |
| Positioning | GNSS (GPS, Galileo) and Wi-Fi |
| LTE FDD Bands | B1, B3, B5, B8, B20, B28 |
| Additional Interfaces | Extra ADC |
| Product Series | ST87M01 industrial module series |
| Programming | Fully programmable |
| Security | Advanced security features |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Antenna | External (antenna not included) |
| Certification | Anatel-certified (Brazil); region-specific certified variants available |
ST87M01-1101 Interfaces & Connectors
No manufacturer-published interface list is available for ST87M01-1101. 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
ST87M01-1101 is suitable for 6 applications: Asset Tracking, Smart Metering, Smart City Infrastructure, Industrial IoT Sensors, Battery-Powered Telemetry and Alarms, Wearable and Portable IoT Devices.
Asset Tracking
The ST87M01-1101 fits asset tracking because it fuses three positioning/connectivity functions in one ultra-compact, low-power module: LTE Cat NB2 NB-IoT on bands B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28, GNSS with GPS and Galileo constellations, and Wi-Fi-based positioning for urban canyons where satellites are obscured. In a tracker, the module wakes on a schedule, acquires a GNSS or Wi-Fi fix, and reports over NB-IoT with carrier-grade security, then returns to low-power sleep, preserving multi-year battery life. The extra ADC can read a battery voltage divider or tamper sensor directly, removing an external converter. Consolidating subsystems also shrinks PCB area and reduces certification scope to a single module.
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Smart Metering
Smart electricity, water, and gas meters benefit from the ST87M01-1101's ultra-low-power NB-IoT link, which penetrates basements and metal enclosures far better than unlicensed LPWAN technologies. The LTE Cat NB2 modem on bands B1, B3, B5, B8, B20, B28 covers major metering networks worldwide, and PSM/eDRX sleep modes keep average current in the microamp range between hourly or daily reports. The integrated GNSS receiver geolocates meter installations at commissioning, while the auxiliary ADC digitizes an analog sensor input such as a leak-detection probe. ST's advanced security features protect metering data with carrier-grade authentication, supporting utility-grade deployment requirements.
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Smart City Infrastructure
Smart city nodes such as parking sensors, waste-container monitors, streetlight controllers, and environmental stations deploy in difficult RF environments where deep-indoor penetration matters. The ST87M01-1101 addresses these with licensed-spectrum NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB2) that operates reliably inside underground vaults, plus dual-mode positioning: GNSS GPS/Galileo for open-air fixes and Wi-Fi sniffing for dense urban streets. Because it is a single certified module, municipalities' OEMs shorten type-approval cycles. The fully programmable architecture allows firmware-defined reporting behavior per deployment, and ST's advanced security supports the authentication and encryption policies increasingly mandated for city-scale IoT networks.
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Industrial IoT Sensors
Battery-powered industrial condition-monitoring sensors, such as vibration, temperature, and pressure nodes, use the ST87M01-1101 as their complete wireless subsystem. The module's ultra-low-power design extends battery service intervals, its industrial-grade positioning targets factory and plant environments, and the extra ADC allows direct connection of an analog sensor output without a separate converter, reducing BOM count. NB-IoT's operation on licensed cellular spectrum avoids the gateway infrastructure required by proprietary LPWAN networks, simplifying plant-wide rollouts. The module is fully programmable, so edge filtering and threshold logic can be embedded to transmit only abnormal conditions, further reducing energy per useful data point.
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Battery-Powered Telemetry and Alarms
Remote telemetry units, alarm panels, and cold-chain loggers require a wireless link that stays connected for years on primary cells. The ST87M01-1101 delivers this through NB-IoT PSM/eDRX power-saving operation, with the low-power ST87M01 series hardware profile engineered by ST specifically for such endpoints. Its GNSS receiver provides location stamping for logistics and cold-chain evidence, and Wi-Fi positioning gives fallback fixes inside warehouses. The Brazilian Anatel certification of the -1101 makes it directly deployable in one of the largest Latin American NB-IoT markets. Designers should size the battery budget using datasheet current figures for the specific reporting interval and coverage class.
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Wearable and Portable IoT Devices
Portable IoT devices such as lone-worker safety badges, pet trackers, and mobile payment terminals benefit from the ST87M01-1101's ultra-compact form factor, which integrates NB-IoT, GNSS, and Wi-Fi positioning where three separate modules would otherwise be needed. The single-module approach reduces device thickness and antenna-count complexity, and the module's low-power profile suits small rechargeable or primary-cell batteries. GNSS GPS/Galileo delivers outdoor positioning accuracy, while Wi-Fi positioning keeps location continuity indoors. Designers should follow the ST evaluation kit reference layout (EVKITST87M01-x, X-NUCLEO shield form factor) for antenna keep-out and RF routing to preserve sensitivity in space-constrained enclosures.
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Engineering reference data for ST87M01-1101 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ST87M01-1100 | ST87M01-2301 | ST87M01-1001 | ST87M01-1000 | ST87M01-2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | ST87M01 series ultra-compact module form factor | Same ST87M01 series form factor | Same ST87M01 series form factor | Same ST87M01 series form factor | Same ST87M01 series form factor | Same ST87M01 series form factor |
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Technology | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) | LTE Cat NB2 (NB-IoT) |
| Typical Applications | Asset tracking, metering, smart city | Asset tracking, metering (with positioning) | North America tracking, metering | IoT endpoints | Fixed metering, sensors | North America fixed sensors |
Key Differentiators
- All-in-one NB-IoT + GNSS + Wi-Fi positioning (vs ST87M01-2001)
- Brazilian market certification (vs ST87M01-2301)
- Integrated auxiliary ADC (vs ST87M01-1000)
Design Notes
Follow the ST reference design in the EVKITST87M01-x evaluation boards (X-NUCLEO shield form factor, documented in ST user manual UM3382) for module RF layout. Keep the module antenna feed as a 50-ohm controlled-impedance trace with clear ground reference, and honor the antenna keep-out zones around the module. The ST87M01 uses an external antenna (antenna not included per DigiKey listing), so choose an antenna certified with the module or plan module-level re-certification if substituting a different antenna type.
Region certification matters: ST ships distinct MPNs per market. The ST87M01-1101 and ST87M01-1100 are the Anatel-certified Brazil variants; ST87M01-2001 and ST87M01-2301 cover the USA and Canada. Using a module variant without the correct regional certification can block network deployment and regulatory approval. Verify the variant code before release, and confirm band support (B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28 on the -1101) against your target carrier's NB-IoT deployment bands.
For battery-powered designs, budget using the ST87M01 datasheet current-consumption figures for PSM (Power Saving Mode), eDRX, and connected modes rather than peak transmit current alone. Average draw in reporting-interval applications is dominated by sleep current and the duration of network attach and GNSS fixes. Evaluate real behavior on the STEVAL-NBIOTV1 battery-powered evaluation platform, which ST designed precisely for measuring asset-tracking and metering power profiles before committing to a battery chemistry and capacity.
Compliance Information
Regulatory certification data verified: Anatel certification for Brazil (ST87M01-1101, -1100, -1000) and USA/Canada variants (ST87M01-2001, -2301) per ST certification announcement June 2026. RoHS/REACH status not stated in provided data.
