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KSP-N51U-M.2 Overview

KSP-N51U-M.2

Introduction

KSP-N51U-M.2 is a slot-type internal LTE-M and NB-IoT module in the KORLINX industrial LTE-M product series. It is designed for products that require cellular connectivity through an M.2 2230 Key E pluggable form factor.

The module supports LTE-M / NB-IoT communication, GNSS positioning, cloud-oriented IoT protocols, and AT command-based control. With a U.FL antenna connector and M.2 interface, KSP-N51U-M.2 is suitable for systems that require easy module replacement, flexible upgrades, and compact internal integration.

KSP-N51U-M.2 is well suited for industrial gateways, communication platforms, development environments, and IoT products that need a slot-in cellular module.

Key Features

KSP-N51U-M.2 provides LTE-M / NB-IoT connectivity in a compact M.2 2230 Key E pluggable module format.

Low-power connectivity

Low-power Operation

Under 5 µA in PSM / DRX power-saving mode.

M.2 slot type

M.2 Slot Type

M.2 2230 Key E pluggable connection for slot-in integration.

Protocols supported

Protocols Supported

MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, and LwM2M.

GNSS supported

GNSS Supported

GNSS support for location-enabled IoT applications.

Security

Security

Arm TrustZone and Arm CryptoCell 310 support.

Easy replacement

Easy Replacement

Slot-in design for module-only replacement and flexible upgrades.

Why Choose KSP-N51U-M.2?

KSP-N51U-M.2 is designed for systems that need an internal LTE-M / NB-IoT module with easy replacement and upgrade flexibility.

Compared with fixed internal modules, KSP-N51U-M.2 provides:

  • M.2 2230 Key E pluggable connection
  • Easy module replacement
  • No soldering required for module replacement
  • UART and I2C interface support
  • U.FL antenna connection
  • AT command-based control
  • SDK support for common MCU platforms

This makes KSP-N51U-M.2 suitable for products that need cellular connectivity with a slot-in module architecture.

Typical Applications

KSP-N51U-M.2 can be used in systems where module replacement, testing convenience, and long-term maintenance are important.

Typical use cases include:

  • Industrial gateways — slot-in LTE-M / NB-IoT connectivity
  • Communication platforms — cellular module integration for connected systems
  • Development and testing environments — easy module testing and replacement
  • Remote monitoring systems — cellular connectivity for field equipment
  • IoT edge devices — compact internal modem integration with flexible upgrades

Technical Highlights

ItemSpecification
Cellular NetworkLTE-M / NB-IoT
MCU64 MHz Arm Cortex-M33
Memory1 MB Flash + 256 KB RAM
External Flash4 MB
GNSSSupported
USIMNano USIM, Supported Global and KT
ProtocolsMQTT, CoAP, HTTP, LwM2M
ControlAT-COMMAND (UART)
SDKESP32, STM32 Series, nRF52 Series
SecurityArm TrustZone + Arm CryptoCell 310