SARA-N2 series
Power-optimized NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) modules
The world’s first NB-IoT module
- Ultra low power consumption delivering 10+ years battery life
- Excellent extended range in buildings, underground (MCL 164 dB)
- Extended temperature range of -40 to +85º C and ISO/TS16949 manufacturing
- Easy migration between u‑blox 2G, 3G, and 4G modules
- Very small SARA LGA form factor for easy manufacturing

- Standard
- Professional
- Automotive
Product variants
NB-IoT module for Europe / APAC; Cat NB1; Band 8
NB-IoT module for APAC; Cat NB1; Band 5
NB-IoT module for Europe; Cat NB1; Band 20
NB-IoT module for Europe; Cat NB1; Band 8, 20; ATEX certified
NB-IoT module for S. America / APAC; Cat NB1; Band 28
Product variants | SARA-N200 | SARA-N201 | SARA-N210 | SARA-N211 | SARA-N280 |
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Area | |||||
EMEA | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | |
APAC | ✓ | – | ✓ | ||
South / Central America | – | ✓ | |||
Cellular features | |||||
LTE bands | 8 | 5 | 20 | 8, 20 | 28 |
Data rates | NB1 (27.2 kbit/s DL, 62.5 kbit/s UL) | ||||
Interfaces | |||||
UART | 2 | ||||
Environmental data, quality & reliability | |||||
Size [mm] | 16 x 26 x 2.3 | ||||
Features | |||||
CoAP | ✓ | ||||
eDRX | ✓ | ||||
Embedded UDP stack | ✓ | ||||
FOTA according to CTCC/CMCC | ✓ | ||||
FW update via serial interface | ✓ | ||||
Power save mode, rel.12 | ✓ | ||||
Ultra low PSM (deep sleep) | ✓ | ||||
ATEX certified | – | ✓ | – | ||
Other | |||||
Markets | Industry, Smart Cities, Infrastructure, Smart Home & Buildings |
Product Summary
14-Jan-2019
Data Sheet
Integration Manual
Interface Manual
Application Note
CAD/CAE Libraries
Information Note
15-May-2018
Product Change Note
07-Sep-2018
End of Life Note
02-Aug-2019
Conformity and Certification
Overview
19-Aug-2020
Design Resources
Webinar
30-May-2018
The SARA-N2 NB-IoT module features extremely low power consumption in both idle and connected modes of cellular operation. It is available in a small LGA form factor and has been designed explicitly with the needs of battery powered applications that need to communicate for long periods of time in challenging radio propagation conditions.
The module supports a comprehensive set of communication protocols including SMS, IP and efficient IP-less data transmission all with minimal signaling overhead to preserve power consumption. The feature set makes these modules ideally suited for applications where longevity of operation and reachability in poor propagation conditions are mission critical. Smart water metering, smart gas metering, smart sensors for remote monitoring and nomadic asset tracking are perfect examples of applications where this module could be used.
The SARA-N2 module targets high volume, cost sensitive applications, and provides “bit pipe” communication functionalities while minimizing the customer’s total cost of ownership. SARA-N2 offers easy migration from u‑blox GSM (SARA-G3 series), UMTS (SARA-U2 series), as well as LTE Cat 1 (LARA-R2 series) modules.
The temperature range of –40 to +85 ° C guarantees operation in harsh environments and in very compact designs. The modules are for global use and will be certified and approved by the main regulatory bodies.
The modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites, with the highest production standards and the highest quality and reliability. Each module is fully tested and inspected during production.