The Notecard for Skylo Starter Kit contains everything you need to get up and running with cellular, WiFi, and satellite connectivity in a single Notecard. Notecard for Skylo is an affordable all-in-one solution that includes cellular data, as well as satellite uplink and downlink data with the cost of the device, in partnership with Skylo. Notecard for Skylo offers a JSON-based programming interface consistent with Notecard. And with 10KB of satellite data included and no monthly fees, it's an affordable satellite IoT backup device!
Notecard for Skylo is offered in a single SKU, with LTE Cat M, 2G, 3G and GPRS global cellular coverage, without requiring a second module in a new or existing design. If you use Narrowband today, this Notecard provides an upgraded capability with Satellite failover. If you require LTE Cat 1 bis or LTE Cat 1 global or regional support, the Starnote accessory is the recommended choice.
Kit Contents
- Notecard for Skylo
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Notecarrier CX with onboard STM32 MCU
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Cellular, GPS, Satellite antennas included
Key Notecard for Skylo Specs
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Cellular, WiFi, and Satellite connectivity in a single Notecard form factor
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Factory-installed ECC P-384 certificate, provisioned at chip manufacture
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MAIN u.FL connector for both cellular and satellite communications
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Onboard Antenna for WiFi
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NTN-capable satellite modem with zero-touch configuration
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Bundled with 10KB of satellite data from Skylo — enough to send 1 message a day for 6 months. Additional data is priced $0.00075/byte, with a minimum of 50 bytes per transmitted or received satellite data packet, billed monthly in arrears
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No satellite provider subscriptions, fees, or monthly minimums apply
Key Notecarrier CX Specs
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Onboard STM32L433CCU6 Host MCU (80 MHz Clock, 256 KB Flash, 64KB of SRAM
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Onboard RST and BOOT buttons for onboard MCU ROM bootloader access and power reset
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Built-in support for Notecard-based Outboard Firmware Update
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Notecard M.2 Key E connector socket and mounting screw standoff
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USB-C port to power Notecarrier and provide a USB Serial command interface to Notecard
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DIP switch for toggling USB-C access to Notecard or Onboard STM32 Host
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Castellated Edges for easy of pick-and-place installation in an end product
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External Nano-SIM slot for use of an optional secondary SIM
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1-Pin JST PH connectors for LiPo battery power and charging support
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1 Qwiic/StemmaQT I2C port for attaching external peripherals
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JTAG (SWD capable) debug jack
Security and Support
- 10 years of cellular connectivity service (500MB data)
- Security support: free security updates through LTS 10 via the LTS firmware line
- Ships with a Developer (early-access) build (per the Ordering Note); update to LTS any time, free, to stay supported
- Updates delivered via Notehub OTA
- Report a vulnerability / advisories to blues.com/security
Additional Resources