Waveshare NB-IoT/eMTC/EDGE/GPRS/GNSS HAT for RPi Based on SIM7000E
The SIM7000G NB-IoT / Cat-M / GPRS HAT is a compact cellular communication module designed for Raspberry Pi and IoT development boards. It supports global bands for NB-IoT, Cat-M, and 2G networks, enabling reliable long-range connectivity for IoT devices. The module also features GNSS positioning with GPS, BeiDou, and GLONASS support for accurate location tracking. With support for communication protocols such as TCP, UDP, MQTT, HTTP, and SMS, it is ideal for applications like asset tracking, smart meters, remote monitoring, and industrial IoT systems.
وحدة SIM7000G NB-IoT / Cat-M / GPRS HAT هي لوحة اتصال خلوية مصممة للاستخدام مع Raspberry Pi ولوحات تطوير إنترنت الأشياء. تدعم نطاقات عالمية لشبكات NB-IoT وCat-M و2G لتوفير اتصال بعيد المدى وموثوق للأجهزة الذكية. كما تدعم نظام تحديد المواقع GNSS بما في ذلك GPS وBeiDou وGLONASS لتحديد الموقع بدقة. تدعم بروتوكولات الاتصال مثل TCP وUDP وMQTT وHTTP وSMS، مما يجعلها مناسبة لتطبيقات تتبع الأصول والعدادات الذكية والمراقبة عن بعد وأنظمة إنترنت الأشياء الصناعية.
The SIM7000G NB-IoT / Cat-M / EDGE / GPRS HAT is a powerful cellular communication module designed specifically for Raspberry Pi and IoT development platforms. It provides reliable global connectivity through NB-IoT, LTE Cat-M, and 2G GPRS/EDGE networks, making it an excellent solution for low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) applications.
This module integrates the SIM7000G cellular chipset and supports multiple global frequency bands, allowing it to operate in different regions around the world. Thanks to its low power consumption, wide coverage, and low latency communication, the module is well suited for IoT applications such as intelligent metering, asset tracking, remote monitoring, environmental sensing, and healthcare monitoring devices.
The board features a standard 40-pin GPIO header that allows direct connection to Raspberry Pi series boards. It also provides breakout UART pins, enabling communication with other development boards such as Arduino and STM32 microcontrollers.
For location-based applications, the module integrates GNSS positioning capability supporting GPS, BeiDou, and GLONASS satellite systems. This enables accurate positioning with a typical accuracy of less than 2.5 meters.
The SIM7000G HAT supports a wide range of communication protocols including TCP, UDP, PPP, HTTP, FTP, MQTT, SMS, and email, making it highly flexible for cloud-based IoT communication. The onboard USB interface allows users to send AT commands, debug communication, and retrieve GPS data easily.
The module includes a SIM card slot supporting both standard SIM cards and NB-IoT specific SIM cards. Two LED indicators display power status and network activity, helping users quickly monitor device operation.
With flexible voltage configuration (3.3V or 5V), low power sleep modes, and robust operating temperature range, this module provides a reliable platform for IoT device development.
Specifications
| NB-IoT / Cat-M / 2G | |
|---|---|
| Frequency bands | NB-IoT: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28 |
| Cat-M: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B39 | |
| GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz | |
| Data rate | NB-IoT: 34(DL)/66(UL) |
| Cat-M: 300(DL)/375(UL) | |
| EDGE: 236.8(DL)/236.8(UL) | |
| GPRS: 85.6(DL)/85.6(UL) | |
| SIM card support | NB-IoT: NB Specific (Not Included) |
| Cat-M/GPRS/EDGE: Normal SIM (Not Included) | |
| Applicable region | Global |
| GNSS | |
| Satellite systems | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS |
| Receiver type | 16-channel |
| C/A Code | |
| Sensitivity | Tracking: -162 dBm (GPS) / -157 dBm (GLONASS) / TBD (BD) |
| Cold starts: -148 dBm | |
| Time-To-First-Fix | Cold starts: <35s |
| Hot starts: <1s | |
| Accuracy | Position: <2.5m CEP |
| Other | |
| Power supply | 5V |
| Operating voltage | 5V / 3.3V (3.3V by default) |
| Sleep Mode current | 1.2mA (@DRX=2.56s) |
| Power Save Mode current | 9uA |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Storage temperature | -45°C ~ 90°C |
| Dimensions | 30.2mm x 65mm |
What's on board
- SIM7000G
- SPX29302 power chip
- RT9193-33 power chip
- Raspberry Pi GPIO header
for connecting with Raspberry Pi - USB interface
for testing AT Commands, getting GPS positioning data, etc. - SIM7000G control interface
for connecting with host boards like Arduino/STM32 - SIM card slot
supports 1.8V/3V SIM card - GNSS antenna connector
- LTE antenna connector
- Network status indicator
- Power indicator
- Operating voltage selection jumper
configured via 0Ω resistor jumper
A: set operating voltage as 5V
B: set operating voltage as 3.3V (default) - DTR configuration jumper
configured via 0Ω resistor jumper
A: DTR is controlled by the Raspberry Pi P26 pin
B: NC (default) - PWR configuration jumper
configured via 0Ω resistor jumper
A: startup/shutdown by the Raspberry Pi P4 pin
B: auto startup on power-up (default)
Cloud Communication
Supports communication protocols including
TCP, UDP, PPP, HTTP, FTP, MQTT, SMS, Mail...
GNSS positioning
Supports GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS positioning
