The Thales Cinterion PLS8 wireless module delivers offers a smart solution for wireless connectivity today and in the future. With 3GPP Rel. 9 LTE technology, the PLS8 is optimized for high bandwidth computing, enabling speeds up to 100 Mbps for the downlink and 50 Mbps on the uplink. It is an ideal solution for ruggedized mobile computing, video security solutions, medical equipment, payment systems and industrial gateway routers. 

Key Features

The PLS8 and its variants, PLS8-E, PLS8-US, PLS8-J, PLS8-X and PLS8-V, provide Multi Band LTE plus seamless fallback to 2G and 3G technology delivering worldwide coverage and reliability even while roaming across different wireless networks. Two antenna pads enable diversity support for improved data speeds, and an optimized GPS antenna path eliminates blanking for more consistent performance. For investment protection, it supports multiple designs via footprint compatibility with Cinterion 3G, CDMA and advanced LTE modules. Thales’s proprietary LGA footprint enables optimized heat dissipation that prevents warping while allowing the freedom to select the most beneficial soldering paste and stencil height suited to each individual application.

Industrial Plus Family Benefits

The PLS8 wireless module is part of the Cinterion Industrial Plus family, which leverages the latest wireless standards to deliver IoT optimized data speeds, advanced voice features and Multi Band capabilities to ensure seamless global coverage. They share a common footprint providing a seamless migration path to protect your IoT investment and they are available in local and global variants including 2G, 3G, CDMA, LTE and LTE Advanced. They come with full type approval (FTA) and they are certified by the largest global network operators. All Cinterion modules are compatible with Thales comprehensive suite of solutions, services and platforms that help enterprises Connect, Secure and Monetize IoT technology.

General features:

• PLS8-E: LTE (20,8,3,7,1); 3G (8,3,1); 2G Dual Band
• PLS8-US: LTE (17,5,4,2); 3G (5,4,2); 2G Quad Band
• PLS8-J: LTE (1,3,19); 3G (1,19)
• PLS8-X: LTE (13,17,5,4,2); 3G (5,4,2); 2G Quad Band
• PLS8-V: LTE (13,4,2)
• LTE (FDD 3GPP Release 9; 2x2 DL-MIMO
• UMTS/HSPA (FDD) 3GPP Release 8; Rx diversity
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 3GPP Release 6; DARP/SAIC
• SIM Application Toolkit, 3GPP release 99
• Control via AT commands (Hayes, TS 27.007, TS 27.005)
• Fully integrated GPS/GLONASS solution (Qualcomm gpsOne Gen8A)
• Supply voltage range 3.3 - 4.2 V, highly optimized for minimal power consumption
• Dimension: 29 × 33 × 2,2 mm (PLS8-V /-X: H= 2,9mm)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
• RoHS and REACH compliant, EuP support

Specifications:

• LTE Cat. 3, DL: max. 100 Mbps, UL: max. 50 Mbps, 2x2 DL MIMO
• HSPA+ DL Cat.24 / UL Cat. 6, Dual Carrier, DL: max. 42 Mbps, UL: max. 5.76 Mbps
• EDGE Class 12 data rates, DL: max. 237 kbps, UL: max. 237 kbps
• GPRS Class 12 data rates, DL: max. 85.6 kbps, UL: max. 85.6 kbps
• Voice Support (HR, FR, EFR, AMR narrowband & AMR wideband) (PLS8-US/-E)
• Handsfree speaking (PLS8-US/-E)
• Voice Support for LTE via VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and CSFB (circuit-switched fallback) (PLS8-US/-E only)
• Supplementary services & USSD support
• SMS text and PDU mode
• Verizon APN class handling (PLS8-V /-X)

Special Features:

• USB interface supports multiple composite modes and a Linux-/Mac- compliant mode
• Firmware update via USB
• BIP (Bearer Independent Protocol) IP services (Client & server, TCP/IP & UDP, transparent &nontransparent) from Rel.3.0 onwards and for PLS8-X /-V
• Multiplexer according to 3GPP TS 27.010
• Automatic Carrier Switching (PLS8-X)