C16QS LTE Cat 1.bis IoT Module

The C16QS is an LTE Cat 1.bis module that complies with 3GPP release 14 specifications, specifically designed for IoT and M2M applications. It offers support for optional integrated GNSS, making it well-suited for location tracking applications. Additionally, it provides the option of an integrated eSIM, enabling global connectivity through the Cavli Hubble Device and connectivity management platform.

The C16QS module is ideal for IoT solution makers interested in switching from legacy 2G and 3G solutions to LTE. It has enhanced tracking features that process GPS data on the edge, independent LTE and GNSS power supply and sleep features, and low power modes, making it ideal for applications such as asset tracking, POS, remote monitoring, and energy metering.

The C16QS module is available in five variants tailored for specific regions: C16QS-EA for EMEA and APAC regions, C16QS-NA for the North American region, C16QS-LA for the Latin American region, C16QS-AN for the Australia and New Zealand regions, C16QS-WW for Global use case. It maintains pin compatibility with Cavli C42GM and C42QM modules.

Key highlights

Integrated Hubble eSIM

Integrated Hubble eSIM

GNSS Support

GNSS Support

Power Saving Mode

Power Saving Mode

Powered by Cavli Hubble

Powered by Cavli Hubble

Small Form Factor Design

Small Form Factor Design

USB 2.0 Interface

USB 2.0 Interface

LTE Cat 1.bis

LTE Cat 1.bis

DFOTA

DFOTA

Max UART speed upto 3Mbps

Max UART speed upto 3mb/s

Independent Operation of GNSS and Cellular

Independent Operation of GNSS and Cellular

Applicable regions - (Global)

Applicable regions - (APAC, EMEA, N.A, S.A, AUS ,NZ and Global)

Available Form-Factors

LGA

LGA

Mini PCI

Mini PCIe

Technical data

Cellular Bands Supported

EMEA / APAC : B1 / B3 / B5 / B8 / B20

NA : B2 / B4 / B5 / B12 / B13 / B66

LA : B2 / B3 / B4 / B7 / B8/ B28

AN : B1 / B3 / B5 / B8 / B18 / B19 / B26 / B28

WW (Global) : B1/ B2 /B3 /B4 /B5 /B7 /B8 /B12 /B18 /B19 /B20 /B25 /B26 /B28 /B40 /B41 /B66

Supported Location Services

GPS / BeiDou

OS

FreeRTOS

Cellular Connectivity Download & Uplink Speed (* Peak Values)

LTE Cat 1.bis : 10Mbps (DL), 5Mbps (UL)

Packaging

Dimension : 26.5 x 22.5 x 2.3 mm, LGA Package

Interfaces

3xUART, 1xUSB2.0, 1xUSIM, 1xSWD, 2xADC**, 1xI2S**, 1xI2C**, 1xSPI**, 4xGPIO**, 1xMain ANT, 1xGNSS ANT*

*Optional feature    |   **Requires SDK

Pin compatibility

Applicable industries

Automotive Logistics

Automotive & Logistics

Agriculture

Agriculture

Health Care

Health Care &
E-Health

Retail

Retail

Smart Home

Smart Home

Smart City

Smart City

Energy Utilities

Energy & Utilities

Safety Security

Safety & Security

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Available variants

Variant E.A Band N.A Band GNSS Internal eSIM
C16QS-EA-S00N E.A Band Yes N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM No
C16QS-EA-S00H E.A Band Yes N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-EA-GNAN E.A Band Yes N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM No
C16QS-EA-GNAH E.A Band Yes N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-NA-S00N E.A Band No N.A Band Yes GNSS No Internal eSIM No
C16QS-NA-S00H E.A Band No N.A Band Yes GNSS No Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-NA-GNAN E.A Band No N.A Band Yes GNSS Yes Internal eSIM No
C16QS-NA-GNAH E.A Band No N.A Band Yes GNSS Yes Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-AN-S00N E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM No
C16QS-AN-S00H E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-AN-GNAN E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM No
C16QS-AN-GNAH E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-LA-S00N E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM No
C16QS-LA-S00H E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-LA-GNAN E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM No
C16QS-LA-GNAH E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-WW-S00N E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM No
C16QS-WW-S00H E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS No Internal eSIM Yes
C16QS-WW-GNAN E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM No
C16QS-WW-GNAH E.A Band No N.A Band No GNSS Yes Internal eSIM Yes
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