STMICROELECTRONICS REVEALS ULTRA-COMPACT, LOW-POWER, NB-IOT INDUSTRIAL MODULES

The ST87M01 is a high-performance, fully programmable, ultra-compact, low-power, certified LTE Cat NB2 NB-IoT and GNSS industrial module series offering worldwide bands coverage, with advanced security features.

As one of the first IoT cellular products worldwide offered in accordance with the latest 3GPP Release 15, the ST87M01 provides extended multi-regional LTE coverage. The integrated native GNSS receiver with multi-constellation access ensures enhanced and accurate localization along with optimized power savings features while operating during NB-IoT sleep time slots.

The module itself and all the internal ICs are entirely conceived, designed, and industrialized by ST, which ensures the complete control and management of the bill of materials and supply chain. Moreover, the complete module has a diminutive 10.6mm x 12.8mm LGA footprint, making it ideal for applications where a small form factor clinches the design win.

The STM8701 offers flexibility for product developers, presenting a fully programmable IoT platform that lets users embed their own code directly in the module for simple applications. Alternatively, the module can be combined with a separate host microcontroller, permitting many more sophisticated use cases.

The modules also integrate a state-of-the-art ST4SIM embedded SIM (eSIM), certified according to the latest industry standards, such as the recent GSMA eSA (Security Assurance) certification, that further enhances asset miniaturization and security.

The ST87M01 is in sampling now to major customers worldwide.