The original Arduino® ASX00027 - Portenta CAT.M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield is designed to combine the Portenta H7/X8 microcontroller's IoT and GPS capabilities. This expansion board is equipped with both CAT-M1 and NB-IoT modems, which enable the device to connect to mobile data networks and offer low power consumption.
The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield allows you to enhance the connectivity features of your Portenta applications. The shield leverages the Thales Cinterion TX62 wireless module, designed for highly efficient, low-power IoT applications that deliver optimized bandwidth and performance.
The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield pairs with Portenta's strong edge-computing capabilities to enable the development of asset-tracking and remote-monitoring applications for industrial environments as well as agriculture, public services, and cities. The shield provides cellular connectivity for both Cat.M1 and NB-IoT networks, with the possibility to use eSIM technology. Easily track your valuables—locally or globally—using GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, or BeiDou.
Key benefits
Change connectivity features without modifying your board
Add NB-IoT, CAT.M1 and positioning to any Portenta product
Capability to create a compact multi-protocol router (WiFi - BT + NB-IoT/CAT.M1)
Significantly reduce communication bandwidth requirements for IoT applications
Low-power module
Also compatible with MKR boards
Remote monitoring
Industrial and agricultural companies can use the Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield to remotely monitor gas detectors, optical sensors, machine alarm systems, biological insect traps, and more.
Technology providers delivering smart city solutions can combine Portenta’s power and reliability with the Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield to connect data and automate operations for truly optimized resource use and improved user experience.
Asset monitoring
Add monitoring capability to any asset by combining the performance and edge-computing features of the Portenta family boards. The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield is ideal for tracking valuables as well as industrial machines and equipment.
