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STMicroelectronics ST87M01

ST87M01 - Ultra-compact, low-power NB-IoT industrial module series with optional GNSS

The ST87M01 is a high-performance, fully programmable, ultra-compact, and low-power LTE Cat NB2 NB-IoT industrial module series, offering comprehensive worldwide band coverage and advanced security features. Designed to meet diverse application requirements, the ST87M01 family provides multiple configurable options including GNSS, Wi-Fi positioning, embedded SIM, and Wireless M-Bus (WBUS).

The integrated GNSS functionality enables precise location tracking via GPS constellation, while the Wi-Fi positioning feature offers fast, low-power location services using nearby 802.11b networks in conjunction with third-party geocoding providers. Wireless M-Bus serves as a reliable backup communication channel in environments with limited cellular network coverage. The embedded SIM option optimizes board space and reduces BOM complexity.

Supporting a wide range of IoT protocols, the ST87M01 modules include PDU SMS services and internet protocols such as TCP/IP, TLS/DTLS, CoAP, LwM2M, MQTT, and HTTP/HTTPS, enabling versatile connectivity and application scenarios.

The ultra-compact LGA package (10.6 mm x 12.8 mm, 51 pins) makes the ST87M01 family an ideal choice for space-constrained designs, facilitating device miniaturization without compromising performance.

Key features

LTE, category NB2, release 15
Worldwide regional band coverage
Single-tone/multi-tone/extended TBS and 2 HARQ
Up to DL: 127 kbps, UL: 159 kbps
eDRX and PSM support
Ultralow power mode 1.2 uA typical (0.5 uA typical in power-off)
Ultra-compact size, weight: 660mg
Embedded IoT internet protocols
Differential FOTA support

Up to +23 dBm power-out
Multiple I/F and GPIO
GCF certified
RED certified
RED-DA certified
Optional embedded GSMA-compliant SIM
Optional GNSS and A-GNSS
Optional wireless M-Bus mode
Optional Wi-Fi positioning for IEEE 802.11b hot spots

Benefits

Low power consumption
Reduced complexity
High security

Applications

Asset tracking
Electricity, Gas or Water metering
Factory automation

Tools

EVKITST87M01-2

ST87M01-1301 NB-IoT and GNSS/Wi-Fi positioning module evaluation kit

The EVKITST87M01-2 is an evaluation board for the ST87M01-1301 NB‑IoT and GNSS/Wi‑Fi positioning module, enabling ready-to-use solution for low‑power cellular IoT applications. It adopts an X‑NUCLEO shield form factor with Arduino^® compatible connectors for easy integration with STM32 Nucleo and other Arduino^®‑compatible host boards.

The kit includes the EVKITST87M01-2 board, LTE and GNSS antennas, a Micro‑B USB cable, and Wireless Logic’s Conexa Low Power SIM with a free 6‑month evaluation including 50 MB of NB‑IoT data, allowing immediate connectivity testing. The board exposes the main ST87M01 interfaces (UART for AT commands, GPIOs, ADCs, Arduino^® connectors), offers multiple power supply options (USB, external, Arduino^®), and integrates status LEDs and a reset push‑button.

Angled view of STMicroelectronics EVKITST87M01-KIT

It can connect either to a PC or to an external microcontroller, providing a complete platform to evaluate NB‑IoT connectivity and GNSS/Wi‑Fi positioning for applications such as smart metering, asset tracking, smart city, and industrial monitoring.

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EVST87M01W-1

ST87M01-1400 NB-IoT and WMBUS module evaluation kit

The EVST87M01W-1 is an evaluation board for the ST87M01-1400 NB‑IoT and WMBUS module, enabling ready-to-use solution for low‑power cellular IoT applications. It adopts an X‑NUCLEO shield form factor with Arduino® compatible connectors for easy integration with STM32 Nucleo and other Arduino^®‑compatible host boards.

The kit includes the EVST87M01W-1 board, LTE antenna, and a Micro‑B USB cable. The board exposes the main ST87M01 interfaces (UART for AT commands, GPIOs, ADCs, Arduino^® connectors), offers multiple power supply options (USB, external, Arduino®), and integrates status LEDs and a reset push‑button.

Angled view of STMicroelectronics EVST87M01W-1

It can connect either to a PC or to an external microcontroller, providing a complete platform to evaluate NB‑IoT and WMBUS connectivity for applications such as smart metering and industrial monitoring.

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STEVAL-874SIMCB

ST4SIM-300 and ST87M01 NB-IoT based evaluation boards

The STEVAL-874SIMCB expansion board adds NB-IoT connectivity to evaluation boards featuring the STMod+ expansion connector. It integrates the ST87M01 NB-IoT module, which supports LTE category NB2, release 15.

The ST4SIM-300M is ST’s eSIM compliant with the GSMA SGP.32 specification, enabling remote switching of telecom operators.

This expansion board must be used with the supplied antenna and is compatible with all ST Discovery kits featuring an STMod+ connector, such as the B-U585I-IOT02A. It is also compatible with any evaluation board supporting the STMod+ standard.

Top view of STMicroelectronics STEVAL-874SIMCB

Together with any compatible evaluation board, the STEVAL-874SIMCB provides an ideal development platform for remote SIM provisioning solutions over NBIOT technology.

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STEVAL-NBIOTV1

NB-IoT evaluation platform and reference design for asset tracking, smart cities and metering with ST87M01

The STEVAL-NBIOTV1 is a compact, battery-powered evaluation platform and reference design tailored for asset tracking, smart city applications, and metering.

The STEVAL-NBIOTV1 integrates multiple key elements: the ST87M01 ultracompact, low-power NB-IoT industrial module featuring additional ADC, GNSS, and Wi-Fi positioning capabilities, the STM32U585RI microcontroller; onboard sensors, and extra memory via a 32 Mbit serial SPI page EEPROM.

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This all-in-one integration enables rapid IoT application development without requiring external add-ons or additional hardware.

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STDES-ST87M01IGN

ST87M01 reference design with chip antennas

The STDES-ST87M01IGN is a reference design for the ST87M01 NB‑IoT + GNSS module, implemented on a 2‑layer FR4 PCB (90 mm x 60 mm, 1.6 mm).

It simplifies the development of NB‑IoT/GNSS systems by using compact IGNION chip antennas and a layout already optimized for RF performance.

The STDES-ST87M01IGN integrates the ST87M01 module, the NN03‑310 chip antenna for NB‑IoT and the NN03‑320 chip antenna for GNSS, together with their dedicated RF matching networks optimized for different NB‑IoT band groupings.

Angled view of STMicroelectronics ST87M01IGN

The layout has been carefully engineered to ensure signal integrity and robust RF behavior, thanks to a wide ground plane, 50 Ω CPWG transmission lines, antenna clearance zones and keepout areas, and close placement of matching components to the antenna feeds.

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