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LTE CAT M1, NB IoT, LTE CAT4, LTE CAT1, UMTS, and GSM shield SHIELD MODULAR MODEM - Arduino Teensy BEAGLEBONE RASPBERRY PI compatible, top & bottom view * u-GSM 2.19

u-GSM part numbers - supported protocols, RF bands, speeds, world / region coverage, RF connectors and GNSS info

u-GSM LTE CAT1.bis European + GNSS
Cavli CQS16 module
LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
GNSS: GPS, BeiDou
SKU: ITBP-3060 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3061 - uFL connector, RPI ready
SKU: ITBP-3062 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT1.bis GLOBAL + GNSS
Cavli CQS17 module
FDD LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B34/B39/B66/B71
TDD LTE: B38/B40/B41
GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BDS, QZSS, SBAS
SKU: ITBP-3063 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3064 - uFL connector, RPI ready
SKU: ITBP-3065 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT-M1 + NB IoT[CAT NB1+NB2] + EGPRS + GNSS
Quectel BG95-M3 module
LTE CATM1: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66/B85
NB IoT: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B71/B85
EGPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GNSS: Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS
SKU: ITBP-3021 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3022 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT-M1 + NB IoT[CAT NB1+NB2] + GNSS
Quectel BG95-M2 module
LTE CATM1: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66/B85
NB IoT: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B71/B85
GNSS: Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS
SKU: ITBP-3019 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3020 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT-M1 + NB IoT + EGPRS GLOBAL + GNSS
Quectel BG96 module
LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28
LTE TDD: B39 [LTE CATM1 only]
EGPRS: 800/900/1800/1900 Mhz
GNSS: Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS
SKU: ITBP-3009 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3010 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE NB IoT GLOBAL
Quectel BC95G module
LTE: B1/B3/B8/B5/B20/B28
SKU: ITBP-3011 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3012 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT4 European
Quectel EG95E module
LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A
WCDMA: B1/B8
GSM: 900/1800 Mhz
SKU: ITBP-3001 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3002 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT4 N. American + GNSS
Quectel EG95NA module
LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13
WCDMA: B2/B4/B5
GNSS: Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS
SKU: ITBP-3005 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3006 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT1 European
Quectel EG91E module
LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A
WCDMA: B1/B8
GSM: 900/1800 Mhz
SKU: ITBP-3003 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3004 - SMA connector


u-GSM LTE CAT1 N. American + GNSS
Quectel EG91NA module
LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13
WCDMA: B2/B4/B5
GNSS: Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, QZSS
SKU: ITBP-3005 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3006 - SMA connector


u-GSM 3G GLOBAL - RETIRED
Quectel UG96 module
UMTS: 800/850/900/1900/2100 Mhz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900M Mhz
SKU: ITBP-3013 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3014 - SMA connector


u-GSM 3G European - RETIRED
Quectel UG95E module
UMTS: 900/2100 Mhz
GSM: 900/1800 Mhz SKU: ITBP-3015 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3016 - SMA connector


u-GSM 2G/GSM GLOBAL
Quectel M95FA module
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz SKU: ITBP-3017 - uFL connector
SKU: ITBP-3018 - SMA connector


LTE CAT1.bis? LTE CAT M1? NB IoT? LTE CAT 4? LTE CAT 1? UMTS? GSM? Just u-GSM! But, why "u"? "u" because it's unified, ultimate, unique, unbelievable and ... unobtainable, until now! ALL deployed GSM standards are supported! No need for different designs, just same form factor, same integration approach regardless the integrated modem, just this amazing u-GSM v2.19 by itbrainpower.net.

Not only all GSM standards are supported, but popular SBCs [Raspberry PI and BeagleBone Black are supported directly through integrated interfaces] and micro-controller shields [Arduino, Teensy and any other 3-5V MCUs] are too.

In addition to RPI and BBB embedded interfaces, the u-GSM shield shares the same ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface] with all our previous modular modems.

Through the ITBPMM interface you may plug in the 4V or 5 V switching power supplies (g-SPS v1.02 LiPOL and DDRV) or, you can easely connect the u-GSM modem trough wires to whatever SBC or MCU shield / breakout board.

Arduino C, Raspberry PI [USB drivers, PPP, Python and shell scripts] and BeagleBone Black [USB drivers, PPP, Python and shell script] software support it is provided in the download area and in the "how to" section of the site.

u-GSM shield v2.19 integrates in this format the following main features:
  • Raspberry PI, Beagle Bone Black and ITBPMM embedded interfaces,
  • The u-GSM board can be trimmed by end user. Standard, the PCB perfectly fits perfectly with Beagle Bone Black. By trimming, the PCB will fit the Raspberry PI form factor, or the ITBPMM format.
  • The USB port is available via USB soldering PADS and via standard USB mini B.
  • External SIM support via soldering PADS [also having embedded nanoSIM holder].
  • VIA pads for super-capacitor [or additional capacitor] soldering.
  • Modem power separation circuit embedded [enables modem advanced sleep mode].
  • Solder jumpers for alternate configuration.

Not forget to mention about oldies but goldies features [some of them coming from l-LTE, d-u3G, c-uGSM and h-nanoGSM designs] like:
  • high performances GNSS engine embedded [CQS16, CQS17, BG96, BG95M2, BG95M3, EG95A versions] with parallel GPS and Glonass/Beido satellites interpolation for best accuracy and signal sensitivity. Supports active and passive GNSS antennas.
  • ITBPMM interface - digital/powering interface compliant itbrainpower.net modular modem interface
  • 3-5V auto voltage support for UART and control GPIOs [ENABLE, RESET, STATUS and RI]
  • embedded LiPo battery / Li-Ion battery / super-capacitor charger --> u-GSM can be powered directly from RPI / BBB 5V PINs!!!, from USB or external 5V 150mA power source
  • supports direct powering from 4V, 650mA sustained and 2A pulse capable power supply[no battery, no super-capacitor required]
  • RESET push switch integrated [modified function for BG96 variant]
  • ITBPMM, USB and external SIM interfaces have BIG SIZE SOLDERING PADS
  • Compact design [main partition -wo RPI&BBB interfaces]: 27 x 45mm
  • Slim weight: around 10g
  • uFL or SMA F antenna connector [due to mechanical reasons, SMA F versions can be connected to RPI or BBB only via ITBPMM interface]

Smart complete design of the u-GSM modular shield brings you the flexibility and easiness in integration, wherever your platform and application.

Proudly designed by R&D Software Solutions. First u-GSM variant was released in 2018.

Manufactured in EUROPE.

 
 

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