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LTE Cat-M1 vs LTE Cat-NB1: Key Differences Explained

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This article compares LTE Cat-M1 and LTE Cat-NB1, highlighting the key distinctions between these two cellular technologies.

LTE Cat-M1 vs LTE Cat-NB1: A Comparison

Here’s a table outlining the specifications of LTE Cat-M1 and LTE Cat-NB1:

Specifications	LTE Cat-M1	LTE Cat-NB1
Standard	3GPP Release-13	3GPP Release-13
Peak Data rate	DL/UL : 1 Mbps	DL: About 20 Kbps
		UL: About 60 Kbps
Bandwidth	1.4 MHz	200 KHz
Number of Receiver antenna	Single Rx	Single Rx
Duplex mode	Supports half duplex, FDD/TDD	Half duplex, FDD only
Transmit power	20/23 dBm	20/23 dBm
Latency	10 ms to 15 ms	1.6S to 10s
Receiver chains	1 (SISO)	1 (SISO)

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