{"title":"Digi XBee® 3 Low-Power LTE-M/NB-IoT, GNSS, no SIM","handle":"digi-xbee-3-low-power-lte-m-nb-iot-gnss-no-sim","url":"/products/digi-xbee-3-low-power-lte-m-nb-iot-gnss-no-sim","description":"The Digi XBee 3 Global Cellular module is a compact, low-power module designed for rapid integration of cellular IoT capabilities. It combines LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 2G connectivity with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and GNSS positioning in the familiar XBee 20-pin through-hole form factor.\n\nOptimised for low-power, low-data applications such as asset tracking and smart sensors (under 5MB/month), the module features an ultra-low-power deep sleep mode (2.65μA) for extended battery life. It includes MicroPython programmability, the Digi XBee Studio tool suite, and a 12-month Digi Remote Manager subscription for over-the-air updates and monitoring.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nGlobal Cellular Connectivity – LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 2G fallback with end-device carrier certifications\n\nBluetooth Low Energy – Built-in BLE for local device communication\n\nGNSS Positioning – Integrated positioning for asset tracking applications\n\nUltra-Low Power – Deep sleep at just 2.65μA, power save mode at 20μA\n\nMicroPython Programmable – 1024kB flash / 64kB RAM for on-module applications\n\nDigi TrustFence Security – Secure boot and protected JTAG\n\nXBee Form Factor – Standard 20-pin through-hole footprint\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nCellular Chipset: Telit ME310G1-WW\n\nDimensions: 24.38 × 32.94mm\n\nOperating Temperature: −40°C to 85°C\n\nSupply Voltage: 3.3–4.3 VDC\n\nSIM Size: 4FF Nano (not included)\n\nAntenna Connectors: 3× U.FL (cellular, Bluetooth, GNSS)\n\nData Interfaces: UART, SPI, USB\n\nI/O: 4× ADC (10-bit), 13× digital I/O, USB, I2C\n\nDuplex Mode: Half-duplex\n\n\nCellular Performance\n\n\nLTE-M: Up to 588kbps down / 1Mbps up, −105dBm sensitivity\n\nNB-IoT: Up to 120kbps down / 160kbps up, −113dBm sensitivity\n\n2G: Up to 264kbps down / 210kbps up\n\nTransmit Power: Up to 23dBm (LTE-M/NB-IoT), up to 33dBm (2G)\n\nSupported Bands: LTE B1–B5, B8, B12, B13, B18–B20, B25–B28, B66, B71, B85; 2G B2, B3, B5, B8\n\n\nPower Consumption (at 3.3V)\n\n\nPeak Transmit: 550mA (BLE off) / 610mA (BLE on)\n\nIdle: 200mA peak, 100mA average\n\nPower Save: 20μA\n\nDeep Sleep: 2.65μA\n\n\nCertifications\n\nFCC (USA), ISED (Canada), CE/RED (Europe), UKCA (UK)\nPTCRB, AT&T, and Verizon certified\n\n\n\nNote: This module does not include a SIM card or data plan. A nano SIM (4FF) with an LTE-M or NB-IoT data plan is required.\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nIoT asset tracking and fleet management\nRemote environmental and smart sensors\nBattery-powered cellular devices\nLow-bandwidth telemetry and monitoring\n\n\nResources\n\nDatasheet (PDF)\n","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":1198,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-WRL-22329","mpn":"WRL-22329","price":196.35,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":119,"option1":"Default Title"}]}