AVT9152 EVB USER MANUAL This purpose of this document is to guide the user in terms of using the AVT9152 EVB to achieve what it has been intended for.
Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2 Features ..................................................................................................................... 3 Definitions .................................................................................................................. 4 Ordering Information ................................................................................................
Introduction This evaluation kit (EVK) serves as a carrier board for users to evaluate Avnet’s AVT9152 module. The module consists of a Nordic nRF9160 dual mode LTE-M/NB-IoT modem and Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth 5.0 SoC. The EVK comes with temperature, humidity, pressure, accelerometer, gyroscope and motion sensors. It serves as an enabling platform for users to develop their IoT applications. The on-board BLE antenna provides ease of development. Users can select to have NB-IoT antenna in SMA or µ.
Features AVT9152 Module (Cellular IoT with BLE) Dual mode LTE-M/NB-IoT SoC 3GPP R13 Cat-M1 & NB1 compliant 3GPP R14 NB1 & NB2 compliant Output power: -40dBm to 23 dBm -108 dBm sensitivity (LTE-M) -114 dBm sensitivity (CAT-NB1/NB2) BLE BT5.
Power Input DC Jack (5V) Lithium Battery Input (3.6V) Target Applications Logistic & asset tracking Vending machine POS terminal Smart building automation Medical devices Beacon based application Definitions Table 1 below provides the definition of some conventions used in this document. Abbreviation Definition JPx ON Jumper fitted JPx OFF Jumper not fitted Table 1: Definition Used Ordering Information To order the AVT9152 EVB cellular IoT kit please refer to Table 2.
Hardware layout and configuration The AVT9152 evaluation kit has been designed around the AVT9152 LTE-M/NB with BLE module comprises of the Nordic nRF52840 and nRF9160 RF SoC.
Regulatory and Compliance Information The module (AES-CELLIOT-AVT9152MOD) had been certified to conform with following Standards: FCC, CE, ACMA and BQB. For certifications of LTE modem (nRF9160) with PTCRB, GCF, various local authorities and telecom operators, please refer to Nordic semiconductor’s website.