EBD070 – Industrial 5G Redcap cellular connectivity for Raspberry Pi
The CALYX EBD070 brings Teltonika’s industrial cellular expertise into the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Instead of relying on consumer USB dongles or unstable adapters, this Pi HAT delivers a clean, integrated cellular solution designed for continuous operation in real-world environments.
It mounts directly onto the Raspberry Pi GPIO header and connects internally via USB, creating a compact and professional embedded gateway suitable for enclosure-based installations.
What is 5G RedCap and why it matters
5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) is part of the 5G standard specifically designed for IoT, industrial devices and edge systems.
Compared to LTE:
- Lower latency
- Improved network efficiency
- Better long-term roadmap support
Compared to full 5G:
- Lower power consumption
- Reduced hardware complexity
- More predictable cost profile
- This makes RedCap ideal for gateways, controllers, sensors and remote systems that need reliable connectivity, not gigabit speeds.
Designed for embedded and edge applications
The EBD070 is engineered for permanent installation rather than desktop use. It supports external antennas via SMA connectors, allowing correct antenna placement away from the Pi enclosure when required.
GPIO-level control pins allow software-based power management, modem reset and wake control, making it suitable for automated recovery and watchdog implementations in unattended deployments.
Typical applications
- Industrial IoT gateways
- Edge computing and data aggregation
- SCADA and PLC backhaul
- Environmental monitoring systems
- Smart infrastructure controllers
- Transport and asset telemetry
- Remote Raspberry Pi access over cellular
- Temporary or mobile installations where fixed broadband is unavailable
This is not a hobby accessory. It is designed for engineers building deployable systems.
Specification (Specification Tab)
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Teltonika CALYX EBD070 |
| Product type | Industrial cellular Raspberry Pi HAT |
| Cellular technology | 5G NR RedCap (Standalone), 4G LTE fallback |
| 5G RedCap speeds | Up to ~223 Mbps downlink / ~123 Mbps uplink |
| LTE speeds | Up to ~150–195 Mbps downlink / ~50–105 Mbps uplink (network dependent) |
| 5G mode | Standalone (SA) |
| SIM type | Nano SIM (4FF) |
| Antenna connectors | 2 × SMA female (cellular) |
| Host compatibility | Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Interface to host | USB via HAT interface |
| GPIO support | Power control, reset, wake, status |
| Audio interface | PCM digital audio |
| Status indicators | Power, network activity, network status LEDs |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Dimensions | Approx. 56 × 23 × 95 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 57 g |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, FCC, ISED, RCM (region dependent) |
| Mounting | Raspberry Pi HAT mounting hardware |
What’s in the box
- Teltonika CALYX EBD070 5G RedCap Pi HAT
- Raspberry Pi mounting hardware
- USB cable
- Quick start documentation
Why choose CALYX EBD070
If you are building Raspberry Pi systems for deployment rather than experimentation, CALYX EBD070 removes the compromises normally associated with cellular connectivity on Pi platforms.
It delivers:
- Industrial temperature tolerance
- Proper external antenna support
- Stable long-term cellular technology
- A clean, enclosure-friendly design
It is the correct choice for professional IoT and edge projects that must work unattended.
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