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Soracom Onyx
LTE™ USB Modem

A pre-certified USB cellular modem for global connectivity on LTE Cat.4, 3G, and 2G networks.

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Add cellular data to gateways
and smart devices over USB

Soracom Onyx LTE™ USB Cellular Modem is a high-performance communications device allowing
cellular data connectivity for fixed and mobile applications using Linux-based operating systems.

Use a modem built for IoT and M2M applications

The unit features a Quectel® EG25-G LTE Cat. 4 module, which features global 4G/LTE, 3G, and 2G cellular connectivity and is optimized specifically for IoT and M2M applications.


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Radio-certified as an end product

The device satisfies all network & RF requirements for cellular connectivity by itself, which makes it radio-certified as an end product. By using the Onyx LTE™ USB hardware, you can avoid getting additional radio certifications and immediately deploy your IoT system in the field.

Device powered by the USB port

This means no extra accessories nor power supply are required to get the host device online. Two CRC9 connectors also allow external antenna connection. In a bad radio environment, you may extend out cables and place antennas away from the host device for better connectivity.

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Global ready with a Soracom SIM

The embedded modem features global LTE band coverage and radio certifications for global use. This single SKU + our global SIM can provide connectivity almost anywhere in the world, without having to modify the system.

Turn key connectivity for getting to market quickly

We designed the Soracom Onyx to make it as quick and simple as possible to start developing connected products. It’s perfect for whether you’re building a prototype, or if you’re scaling your IoT tech out to thousands of different devices.

Insert the Soracom Onyx

Plug the Soracom Onyx LTE USB hardware into any Linux host device with a USB slot.

Start Prototyping

Your device will instantly have access to LTE band coverage and radio certifications for global use.

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Technical Specifications

CONNECTIVITY
Modem EG25-G
Region Global
Performance LTE Cat. 4 (3GPP Release 11)
Network Bands LTE-FDD B1 / B2/ B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B28
LTE-TDD B38/B39/B40/B41
UMTS B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Packet Data Max. 150Mbps downlink / Max. 50Mbps uplink
APPLICATION
Compatibility 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005, Enhanced AT Commands
Protocols TCP, UDP, PPP, FTP, HTTP, MQTT, NTP, NITZ, PING, QMI
Messaging SMS, USSD
Operating Systems Linux 2.6 ~ 5.4
INTERFACES
USB USB 2.0 Type A
Antenna Built-in, 2 × CRC9
POWER
Operating Voltage USB powered, 4.2V ~ 6.0V
Power Consumption 35mA (idle, typical), 600mA (during communication, typical)
PHYSICAL
Dimensions 95mm × 36mm × 13mm
Weight 36g
Casing PC-ABS
Temperature Range -20°C ~ 60°C (operation), -35°C ~ 85°C (storage)
Humidity 5% ~ 75% (operation, non-condensing), Max. 80% (storage, non-condensing)
CERTS
Regulatory FCC, PTCRB, JATE, TELEC, CE, UKCA, KC
Safety RoHS

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