SIM7020 4G NB-IOT Mini Development Board R2-[Version]

Description

SIM7020E is the NBIOT module from SIMCOM (4G LTE NBIOT band), the great thing is unlike other NBIOT module, SIM7020E supports almost all bands, includes: B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28, no compatible issues, and same price like any other NBIOT modules.

SIM7020E Features:

• NB-IOT network registration is very fast, unlike normal 2G module, only 10 seconds (say 5-20 seconds) to register on network.
• Originally AT commands support MQTT or COAP, etc.
• More advanced developed functions, working netlight led, support ADC read, etc.
• Simple, compact package size, which is also compatible with SIM800C.
• Supported band
  • SIM7020E: B1 B3 B5 B8 B20 B28
  • SIM7020G: all bands, please see our wiki page NBIOT.

R2 Board Features:

• Mini board size, 29 x 27 mm.
• Lead out most of the module pins.
• Board layout is 80% compatible with our SIM800C R2 mini board.
• Lead out pin header 2 row * 13 pins, 2.0mm pitch, distance is 24.5mm
• On board high performance LDO, up to 12V (max 16V) 500mA, provide power supply.
• 2.4G antenna IPEX UFL connector.
• Nano (iphone type) SIM card holder.
• On board netlight LED, can be disconnected via jumper.
• On board power up key.
• No more USB connector, please just buy a USB connector and connect to four pins VUSB, DP, DM, GND.
• Low power features: idle mode 5mA, PSM mode 110-140uA. Usage guide here.

Pin Functions:

• U1V_RXD, U1V_TXD: uart1 txd and rxd pin via logic shifter, 5V compliant
• IO0: GPIO 0
• VDD: VDD 3.3V from module
• RI DTR DCD CTS RTS RXD TXD: Full UART1 pins, extra pins can be used as GPIO or other control functions, please refer to datasheet.
• M_K: external MCU control pin, pull high to power on module
• U2TXD, U2RXD: uart2 pins, can be used for upgrade firmware.
• VUSB, DP, DM, GND: USB debug pins
• RST – reset, ADC – analog read pin, V_ext: power supply logic, STAT: status logic, NET: netlight
• GND, VIN: Power supply in, support up to 12V.

Note:

• FREE soldering work for pin header, please you need please add order note, solder on which side.
• R1 version is stopped, if you need please contact us to book.
• Better use special NBIOT SIM card, not normal cell phone sim card.
• Prepare 2.4 IPEX UFL antenna to use.
• Consider upgrade firmware if necessary

Gernal NBIOT information please see on this page.

SIM7020 use guide please see on this page.

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