Description

Raspberry Pi 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT

The Sixfab 3G/4G& LTE Base HAT grants your Raspberry Pi or 40-pin Pi compatible single-board-computer a super-simple interface bridge between mini PCIe cellular modems. With the modems you insert into Base HAT, your Raspberry Pi based projects will access data networks all around the world. This Base HAT enables narrow-bandwidth to high-bandwidth cellular connectivity on your remote devices i.e from low-power consumption LTE-M to ultra-high-speed LTE-Advanced mini PCIe modules are supported. Both UART and USB communication with modules is available on the HAT.

Features

• Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi models that have the 40-pin GPIO header (4, 3, 2, A+). Raspberry Pi Zero may lack performance.
• Easy-to-use, simple setup.
• Clip-in Mini PCIe socket is compatible with worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage with regional or global modules which work with different frequencies & carriers.
• Micro SIM Card socket can easily reachable on the upside of the HAT.
• It can be used standalone with PC/Laptop over micro USB, without stacking with Raspberry Pi.
• The HAT can be powered from an external 5V source by exposed power pins, directly from Raspberry Pi 5V GPIO headers, via micro USB, or optional JST connector on the bottom of the board.
• Efficient and low quiescent current power circuits can hold up to 3Amps.
• Optional Send/Receive AT commands over Raspberry Pi UART or USB port is available
• Taking the module into the Airplane mode, resetting module functions can be accessible over GPIO pins.
• The power of the whole board electronics can be disabled for low-power consumption use cases.
• The modules have built-in GNSS(GPS/GLONASS) receivers for your location-based applications.
• Micro USB is used to connect the modem, it transmits data through the cable to the Raspberry Pi.
• Working temperature range: -40°C ~ 80°C.

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Layout

Dimension

Pinout

Pin Descriptions

LEDs

• PWR LED When the module is powered up, this RED led turns on
• SGNL LED This BLUE led indicates the status of the connection. When the connection is established and data is being transmitted/received, this led will blink at special intervals. Otherwise, if there is no connection, the led will remain off.
• USER LED It is a programmable user-led can be controlled from the GPIO27 of Raspberry Pi for debugging or just fun.

Buttons

• User Button It is a programmable user button that is connected to GPIO22. It reads HIGH by default.

Modules

Please follow this link to register your SIM.

Quectel EC25-G

Quectel EG25-G Mini PCIe Specifications

• LTE
  • LTE-FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28
  • LTE-TDD: B38, B39, B40, B41
• WCDMA: B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
• GSM: B2, B3, B5, B8
• GNSS(Optional): GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (Compass), Galileo, QZSS
• Region: Global
• Abundant Protocols: TCP, UDP, PPP, FTP, HTTP, NTP, PING, QMI, NITZ, SMTP, MQTT, CMUX, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTPS, SSL, MMS, FILE
• Certification
  • Carrier: Deutsche Telekom/ AT&T/ U.S. Cellular/ T-Mobile*/ Sprint*/ Rogers*/ Telus
  • Regulatory: GCF/ CE/ FCC/ PTCRB/ IC/ Anatel/ IFETEL/ SRRC/ NAL/ CCC/ KC/ NCC/ JATE/ TELEC/ RCM/ IMDA/ ICASA/ FAC*/ NBTC*
  • Others: WHQL

• Driver Availability:

“*” means under development.

Telit LE910Cx

The LE910Cx series Mini PCIe (mPCIe) modules are optimized for LTE low category networks and are available in single mode and 3G/2G fallback options.

Telit LE910C1-NF Mini PCIe Specifications

• 4G bands (MHz): B12, B14, B4, B2, B5, B13, B66, B71
• 3G bands (MHz): B2, B4, B5
• Region: North America
• Carrier: Public safety, AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile
• Certification: FCC/PTCRB/ AT&T/ FirstNet / T-Mobile

Telit LE910C1-EU Mini PCIe Specifications

• 4G bands (MHz): B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28A
• 3G bands (MHz): B1, B3, B8
• 2G bands (MHz): B3, B8
• Region: Europe – Middle East – Africa
• Certification: RED/GCF/CE

 

LTE – GNSS Dual u.FL Antenna – 100mm

That has two antenna and u.FL plug at the same time in a single form. One of them is GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass), the other one is full band LTE. It’s a kind of flex PCB (FPC) and can be folded for tight spaces. Also has adhesive tape on the back for fixing it on boxes/enclosures.

Features

• 50-ohm impedance
• 100mm cable length
• 2G/3G/4G coverage
• Supported frequency range: 698 – 3600 MHz
• Global LTE bands: B1-B23, B25-B29, B33-B42 ( North America, Europe and Asia included Japan)
• Peak gains are between 3.2dBi-4.dBi at the LTE bands (1695 -3600 MHz) and 0.8dBi for the GNSS (1570-1610MHz)
• Adhesive tape

 

LTE Full Band PCB Antenna – u.FL Plug – 100mm

This 100mm long cable flex PCB (FPC) antenna has great antenna gain while using in 3G/4G-LTE applications. It’s slim and can be attached to a surface by its own 3M adhesive tape.

Features

• 50-ohm impedance
• 2G/3G/4G coverage
• Supported frequency range: 698~960/1710~2690MHz
• LTE 700, GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA2100, LTE B7 (2500-2690 MHz), LTE B40 (2300 – 2400 MHZ)
• FPC Dimension: 110*20*0.15mm
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• u.FL(IPEX) connection
• 100mm cable length
• 3M Self-adhesive

Key Applications

• Container Tracking
• Digital Signage
• Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Industrial Router
• Industrial Monitoring
• Remote Medical Equipment
• Personal Tracker
• Gambling Machine
• Farm Machinery
• Environment Monitoring
• Fleet Management
• Smart city
• Connected retail

 

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