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The Notecard Cell+WiFi
Plug-and-play dual cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity in a secure,
low-power system-on-module.LTE Cat 1 · LTE Cat 1 bis · LTE Cat M · NB-IoT · Wi-Fi
Dimensions
- 30mm x 42mm
Weight
- 8 grams
Connection
- M.2 Edge Connector
Interfaces
- USB Serial Interface
- UART Serial Interface
- I2C Interface
Supported Microcontrollers
- Any
Onboard Sensors
- GPS (antenna required)
- Accelerometer
- Temperature
Operating Temperature Ratings
- -40° C min - 85° C max
Power Ratings
- 2.5V min - 5.5V max
- Typically draws less than ~18µA@5V when idle
Security
- Integrated STSAFE Secure Element
Radio Access Technologies
- Cellular LTE (antenna required)
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n
Notecard Cell+WiFi Variations
- Wide-band Global (LTE Cat-1)
- Mid-band Global (LTE Cat-1 bis)
- Narrow-band Global (LTE-M)
- Wide-band North America (LTE Cat-1)
- Mid-band North America (LTE Cat-1 bis)
- Narrow-band North America (LTE-M)
- Wide-band EMEA (LTE Cat-1)
Cellular Service
- 10 Years (no contract required)
- 500MB of included data (additional data can be purchased)
Additional Information
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi WB Global
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi MB Global
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi NB Global
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi WB North America
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi MB North America
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi NB North America
- Datasheet for Notecard Cell+WiFi EMEA
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Experience IIoT Like It Should Be
Blues is driving the world of connectivity forward.
We created the Notecard Cell+WiFi which is designed to help you solve almost any connectivity problem while delivering redundant connectivity you can depend on.
The Notecard enables you to effortlessly move to full-scale production utilizing a robust System-on-Module (SoM) tailored for enterprise and industrial use. We packaged prepaid cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi affordability and redundancy, low-power design, GPS geolocation, and cloud communications into a single powerful 30mm x 42mm device.
Simplified Development
With our plug-and-play JSON interface, you can stand up your application in hours, not weeks
Complete Control with Notehub
Notehub is our cloud orchestration layer that makes it easy to route data to the cloud, quickly provision devices at scale, and manage all your assets
Wireless Harmonization
The Notecard now features dual Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity with the ability to automatically failover from the primary to the fallback network in the event of disruption
A Suite of LTE Options
The Notecard Cell+WiFi is offered in various coverage options, including NB-IoT, LTE Cat M, LTE Cat 1, and now LTE Cat 1 bis, along with 802.11, 2.4 Ghz b/g/n Wi-Fi compatibility
Precise Location Tracking
In addition to the built-in GNSS/GPS module, the Notecard can also failover to Wi-Fi and cellular location data to pinpoint your device, even indoors, with as little as a single Wi-Fi network
Thoughtfully Engineered
Designed for quality, availability, and flexibility to optimize reliability and lead times
Industry Leading Security
The Notecard features robust security through encrypted “off the internet” communications and pre-loaded certificates for device authentication through our integrated secure element
Power Efficient Hardware
Low-power hardware (8µ[email protected] when idle), power-conscious firmware
Simplified Development
With our plug-and-play JSON interface, you can stand up your application in hours, not weeks
Complete Control with Notehub
Notehub is our cloud orchestration layer that makes it easy to route data to the cloud, quickly provision devices at scale, and manage all your assets
Wireless Harmonization
The Notecard now features dual WiFi and cellular connectivity with the ability to automatically failover from the primary to the fallback network in the event of disruption
A Suite of LTE Options
The Notecard comes in a wide range of options from NB-IoT to CAT M, and LTE CAT 1 that can expand your coverage
Precise Location Tracking
In addition to the built-in GNSS/GPS module, the Notecard can also failover to Wi-Fi and cellular location data to pinpoint your device, even indoors, with as little as a single Wi-Fi network
Thoughtfully Engineered
Designed for quality, availability, and flexibility to optimize reliability and lead times
Industry Leading Security
The Notecard features robust security through encrypted “off the internet” communications and pre-loaded certificates for device authentication through our integrated secure element
Power Efficient Hardware
Low-power hardware (8µ[email protected] when idle), power-conscious firmware
Simplified Development
With our plug-and-play JSON interface, you can stand up your application in hours, not weeks
Complete Control with Notehub
Notehub is our cloud orchestration layer that makes it easy to route data to the cloud, quickly provision devices at scale, and manage all your assets
Wireless Harmonization
The Notecard now features dual WiFi and cellular connectivity with the ability to automatically failover from the primary to the fallback network in the event of disruption
A Suite of LTE Options
The Notecard comes in a wide range of options from NB-IoT to CAT M, and LTE CAT 1 that can expand your coverage
Precise Location Tracking
In addition to the built-in GNSS/GPS module, the Notecard can also failover to Wi-Fi and cellular location data to pinpoint your device, even indoors, with as little as a single Wi-Fi network
Thoughtfully Engineered
Designed for quality, availability, and flexibility to optimize reliability and lead times
Industry Leading Security
The Notecard features robust security through encrypted “off the internet” communications and pre-loaded certificates for device authentication through our integrated secure element
Power Efficient Hardware
Low-power hardware (8µ[email protected] when idle), power-conscious firmware
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Coverage to Meet Your Product’s Needs
The Notecard Cell+WiFi offers a comprehensive suite of coverage options, including a new “midband” LTE Cat 1 bis Notecard alongside our existing LTE Cat 1, LTE Cat M, and NB-IoT options. Each option is offered in North American and Global coverage models, enabling you to customize your coverage to your deployment further.
To add to this dramatically increased coverage, we’ve included a dual-embedded SIM option that can expand coverage to additional countries and more coverage in those countries while giving you improved reliability and carrier support.
Unfamiliar with Cat 1 bis?
LTE Cat 1 bis functions seamlessly within established LTE networks and distinguishes itself by operating efficiently with a single antenna, contrasting with the two antennas required to support LTE Cat 1. This innovation reduces unit cost while making them more compact and more accessible to design.
Embedded SIM with pre-provisioned network access
Onboard ultra-low-power ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU with 2MB Flash
High-performance 3-axis accelerometer and temp sensor
Regulator ensures consistent draw over battery, solar, or USB
GNSS/GPS geolocation module with Cellular and Wi-Fi failover
Secure element with embedded keys and certificates
Embedded SIM with pre-provisioned network access
Onboard ultra-low-power ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU with 2MB Flash
High-performance 3-axis accelerometer and temp sensor
Regulator ensures consistent draw over battery, solar, or USB
GNSS/GPS geolocation module with Cellular and Wi-Fi failover
Secure element with embedded keys and certificates
Jumpstart Your Project with the Blues Cell+WiFi Starter Kit
The Blues Cell+WiFi Starter Kit contains everything you need to build a cloud-connected POC.
What’s Included:
Notecard Cell+WiFi (Global LTE Cat-1 and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi)
Notecarrier F
Swan (STM32-based host MCU)
Dual Cellular and GPS Antenna
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FAQs
Notecard Cell+WiFi is a secure, low-power IoT system-on-module that combines LTE Cat-1 cellular and Wi‑Fi connectivity in a single device. It’s designed for fast, scalable deployment of connected products with minimal code and hardware complexity.
With the Notecard Cell+WiFi, you can easily integrate dual connectivity by plugging the module into your host microcontroller or Notecarrier via the M.2 edge connector. It automatically manages connections and allows fallback between Wi‑Fi and cellular using the same developer-friendly JSON API.
The Notecard Cell+WiFi has variations that support NB-IoT, LTE Cat M, LTE Cat 1, LTE Cat 1 bis, and connects to 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi‑Fi networks. This ensures broad compatibility with carriers and routers worldwide.
Yes. It includes a built-in GNSS module, providing GPS location tracking for asset monitoring, geofencing, and time synchronization applications.
The Notecard is MCU-agnostic. It communicates via UART, I2C, or USB, and works with virtually any microcontroller or single-board computer, including STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and more. Blues has also created two lightweight MCUs based on the Adafruit Feather architecture: the Cygnet and Swan.
Absolutely. All data is encrypted on device and sent via secure, off-internet tunnels to Notehub. The Notecard includes built-in ECC certificates and hardware-based authentication to protect your devices end-to-end.
Notecards are optimized for low-power applications. In idle mode, the Notecard Cell+WiFi consumes as little as 8µA, making it ideal for battery-powered and energy-constrained deployments.
Yes. Each Notecard Cell+WiFi includes 500MB of cellular data and 10 years of service with no subscription fees or contracts. You get reliable global connectivity right out of the box with flexible pricing to fit your needs.
Yes. The Notecard Cell+WiFi can be configured to prioritize either cellular or Wi‑Fi and automatically fall back to the other when a stable connection is unavailable, ensuring reliable connectivity at all times.
Yes. Blues offers a Notecard Cell+WiFi Starter Kit that includes everything you need to get started: a Global Notecard Cell+WiFi, a Notecarrier F, an antenna, a Feather MCU, and a link to our quickstart guide. It’s the fastest way to prototype and test connected applications.