Compact, reliable and versatile HSPDA UMTS (3G) and GPRS(2G) data modem GLOBAL version 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 UG96, 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:

• HSPDA UMTS (3G) and GPRS(2G) modem GLOBAL version
• 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/>2000mA power supply.
• Debian USB drivers support, pre-configured Linux packages for RaspberryPI and other resources available

Modem side specifications

• Modem: Quectel UG96
• Radio protocols: 3G + 2G
• Radio coverage: GLOBAL
• Bands: UMTS - 800/850/900/1900/2100 Mhz, GSM - 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz;
• Speeds: HSUPA/HSPDA - Max 5.76Mbps / Max 7.2Mbps, UMTS - Max. 384Kbps (DL), Max. 384Kbps, EDGE/GPRS - up to Max. 296Kbps (DL), Max. 236.8Kbps (UL) / Max. 107Kbps (DL), Max. 85.6Kbps (UL);

• GNSS support: no

• 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-3013) / SMA (SKU: ITBP-3014)
• GNSS radio hardware connector – not supported
• 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. UG96 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. UG96 commercial variants:

• uFL - PN: UGSM219-UG96#UFL / SKU: ITBP-3013
• SMA - PN: UGSM219-UG96#SMA / SKU: ITBP-3014

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.