The Notecard

Combining prepaid cellular connectivity, low-power design, and secure "off-the-internet" communications in one 30mm x 35mm System-on-Module.

Notecard Datasheets
Notecard

Cellular IoT made easy, and affordable.

  • 500MB and 10 years of cellular connectivity included
  • Global cellular over LTE-M, NB-IoT, or Cat-1
  • Secure “off the internet” communications from device-to-cloud
  • Low-power hardware (~8µA when idle), power-conscious firmware
  • Embed with onboard M.2 Key E connector or via a companion board
  • Unmatched developer experience and JSON-based API

An integrated, low-power cellular data pump

SIM card
Embedded SIM with pre-provisioned network access
Microchip
Onboard ultra-low-power ARM® Cortex®‐M4 MCU with 2MB Flash
Wi-Fi signal
High-performance 3-axis accelerometer and temp sensor
Resistor
Regulator ensures consistent draw over battery, solar, or USB
Satellite
High-performance cellular and GNSS/GPS module
Password input
Secure element with embedded keys and certificates

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The Notecard can bring anything online—from a bird feeder to large-scale farm equipment.
Feather development starter kit

Feather Starter Kit

Includes a Notecarrier-AF, an Adafruit Feather ESP32 HUZZAH, and a Notecard SoM with cellular and GPS.
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Raspberry Pi development starter kit

Raspberry Pi Starter Kit

Includes a Notecarrier Pi Hat, a Notecard SoM with cellular and GPS, and an external cellular antenna.
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Frequently Asked Questions

    Which microcontrollers does the Blues Wireless Notecard support?

    The Notecard is compatible with nearly every microcontroller (MCU) from an 8-bit Arduino to 32-bit ESP32 or STM32. Some popular examples include the Adafruit Huzzah32, STM32 Nucleo, Arduino Nano, ESP32-WROOM, among many others. The Notecard communicates over either I2C or UART, so it acts as a peripheral that you can connect to a product’s existing I2C bus or UART connection.

    It’s also possible to communicate with the Notecard from any embedded language, including compiled languages like C and C++, to interpreted languages like Python and JavaScript.

    Which cellular networks does the Blues Wireless Notecard utilize?

    Different models of the Blues Wireless Notecard are available that connect to LTE-M, NB-IoT, and Cat-1 networks globally. Connectivity is provided by AT&T and backed by roaming agreements AT&T has with top providers around the world. When LTE-M, NB-IoT, or Cat-1 aren’t available, the Notecard is also supported by UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE wireless standards.

    Which countries does the Blues Wireless Notecard support?

    Global coverage is available in 135 countries, with direct support provided by AT&T and backed by roaming agreements with top providers in regions outside of the United States. For a full list, please see our documentation article on Notecard’s supported countries.

    Does the Blues Wireless Notecard require a Notecarrier to function?

    No! The Blues Wireless Notecard is a small 30mm x 35mm system on module (SoM) that is able to be embedded in any IoT project on its own via its M.2 edge connector.

    However, Blues Wireless provides a variety of Notecarrier host boards for easily adding cellular connectivity to a new or existing IoT solution for prototyping purposes. The Notecarrier also provides antennae for both the GPS and cellular capabilities of the Notecard.

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