L30960-N3460-A300

The Cinterion PLS8-X, part number L30960-N3460-A300, is an industrial-grade 4G LTE LGA module designed for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Manufactured by Thales Gemalto Cinterion (Telit), this module operates on penta-band LTE frequencies (700/700/850/AWS (1700/2100)/1900 MHz) and supports automatic carrier switching for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks.

Built on LTE Category 3 technology with 3GPP Release 9 compliance, the PLS8-X offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps with 2x2 DL MIMO support. For backward compatibility, it includes tri-band UMTS/WCDMA (850/AWS/1900 MHz) with DC-HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz).

The module features a fully integrated GPS/GLONASS solution powered by Qualcomm gpsOne Gen8A technology, offering tracking sensitivity better than -158 dBm and A-GPS support. Its 156-pad LGA mounting design measures 29 × 33 × 2.9 mm and operates across an extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for ruggedized mobile computing, security solutions, medical equipment, payment systems, and gateway routers.

Key interfaces include USB 2.0 High Speed, dual UICC interfaces (1.8V and 3V SIM/MIM cards), UART serial interface, and 10 GPIOs. It operates on a 3.3-4.2V power supply with optimized power management. The module includes an embedded TCP/IP stack, Bearer Independent Protocol support, and firmware update capability via USB. Certifications include FCC, IC, PTCRB, UL, and Verizon operator approval. It is RoHS and REACH compliant.