1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

This document is the data sheet for the Skywire Raspberry Pi Adapter.

Throughout the document the Skywire Raspberry Pi Adapter will often be

referred to as "the adapter", although it may be referred to by its full name.

The NimbeLink Skywire modem is available with bundled data plans from leading

cellular carriers. Visit

​go.nimbelink.com​ for cellular data plan details.

The Skywire cellular modem, antennas, and power supply are sold separately.

Make sure you check the Nimbelink's Skywire Raspberry Pi Adapter's product

page for the most up to date information.

1.2 Product Description

The Skywire Raspberry Pi Adapter allows Raspberry Pis to gain easy access to

the Internet of Things (IoT) via any of the Skywire plug-in cellular modems. The

Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, community-supported development platform that

allows quick, easy application development. It accepts plug-in boards called

“hats” or "adapters" that allow a wide variety of expanded capabilities. The

Skywire Raspberry Pi Adapter supports any of NimbeLink’s end-device certified

Skywire plug-in cellular modems with optional bundled, no-contract cellular plans.

In addition to cellular connectivity the adapter offers:

● A 5V Power Supply input via a 2.1mm DC barrel Jack

● Compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 3B and the Raspberry Pi Compute

Module 3 I/O Board

● Two Grove sensor interfaces for unlimited sensor flexibility

Fast, easy prototyping made possible by the Skywire Raspberry Pi Adapter.

PN 1001465 rev 2

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