Compact, reliable and versatile LTE CAT-M1, NB-IoT and eGPRS (2G) data modem GLOBAL version + GNSS (GPS + GLONASS + GALILEO*) for RaspberryPI, BeagleBone Black, Arduino and other 3-5V micro-controllers.

u-GSM modems have clever designed embedded Raspberry PI GPIO interface (HAT like) and embedded Raspberry PI GPIO interface (CAPE like) for easy and convenient assembly within RPI GPIO / BBB GPIO interfaces. The modem can be directly powered from RPI/BBB GPIO 5V pin when it's configured in LiPO mode. The u-GSM PCB may be easy trimmed by user in order to fit RPI or ITBPMM form factor.

u-GSM with BG96, part of itbrainpower u-GSM family (20 part numbers) - quality w/o compromises, designed and manufactured in EU.

For full capabilities description you should read bellow the "Specifications" section and attached PDF files.

Overview:

• LTE CATM, NB IoT and eGPRS (2G) modem GLOBAL version + GNSS
• USB (miniB and USB soldering pads), 3-5V auto UART and contol / status GPIOs
• RaspberryPI (all), BeagleBone Black, Arduino (all), xyz-mIoT nodes and any 3-5V micro-controller compatible
• with LiPO battery can be powered directly from RPI/BeagleBone 5V pins! w/o LiPO can be powered from ~4V/>500mA [CATM/NBIOT modes] or ~4V/>2000mA [if 2G mode active] power supply.
• Debian USB drivers support, pre-configured Linux packages for RaspberryPI and other resources available

Modem side specifications

• Modem: Quectel BG96 - low power LTE CAT-M1, NB IoT and eGPRS modem + GNSS
• Radio protocols: LTE CATM + NBIoT + eGPRS
• Radio coverage: GLOBAL
• Bands: FDD LTE - B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28, TDD LTE - B39 [for CAT M1 only], GSM - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz;
• Speeds: LTE CATM - 300Kbps (DL), Max. 375Kbps (UL); NB IoT Max. 32Kbps (DL), Max. 70Kbps (UL), EDGE/GPRS - up to Max. 296Kbps (DL), Max. 236.8Kbps (UL) / Max. 107Kbps (DL), Max. 85.6Kbps (UL);
• GNSS support: YES - Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS

• data embedded protocols: TCP/UDP/SSL, PPP and MQTT

• SIM support: 1 x NANO SIM/USIM socket.

• External SIM: supported as default - 5 pin 1.27mm interface.

• Modem power management: - power isolation controlled external GPIO

• GSM radio hardware connector – u.FL (SKU: ITBP-3009) / SMA (SKU: ITBP-3010)
• GNSS radio hardware connector – u.FL
• USB soldering pads for modem – yes

Interfacing and adapter side specifications:

• embedded Raspberry PI GPIO interface (2x10pins) - compatible with all RPIs with type B interface, including RaspberryPI 4;
• embedded BeagleBone Black GPIO P9 interface (2x10pins);
• ITBPMM interface (10pins) for wiring to Arduino and any other 3-5V micro-controller;
• USB port (Widows & Linux drivers support);
• USB mini B connector and USB soldering pads;
• Embedded LiPO / LiION / super-capacitor charger;
• super-capacitor soldering pads;
• Reset SWITCH
• POWER, STATUS and LiPO charger LEDs

What's included u-GSM w. BG96 IoT modem x 1pcs. - NO Raspberry PI, BeagleBone, Arduino or accessories included

Dimensions:

• BeagleBone partion: 45x41mm
• RaspberryPI partition: 45x34mm
• main partition: 45x27mm

Online resources

• downloads
• documentation
• projects and how to

u-GSM w. BG96 commercial variants:

• uFL - PN: UGSM219-BG96#UFL / SKU: ITBP-3009
• SMA - PN: UGSM219-BG96#SMA / SKU: ITBP-3010

IMPORTANT notice for SMA version - due to mechanical restrictions, embedded RPI and BeagleBone black modem interfaces can NOT be used! Still, interfacing with RaspberryPI and Beaglebone Black it's supported via wires.