SIM868 Mini Development Board R1.1 (w/o Antenna)

Description

• Very mini size SIM868 development board, good for embeddable projects.
• Only keep the basic 2G(GSM, GPRS), and GNSS functions ( GPS/GLONASS/BDS).
• Compatible (power and logic) design, easy and simple to connect to any MCU system.
• For more features of SIM868 can read on simcom webiste. Or find SIM868 specification on our wiki here.

Board Features:

• 3.3V/5V Uart serial interface logic signal compliant, can work with arduino, raspberry pi, esp8266, etc.
• On board network LED and 1PPS led.
• Nano type size (iphone type) sim card holder.
• Solid power, include a large power capacitor.
• IPEX GSM and GPS anntena
• Support button boot up module or by MCU GPIO.
• Lead out RTC pin, with backup battery, GPS retrieve more quickier with backup data, and also backup RTC time.
• Pin definition are NOT printed on board, please check attached image.

Usage:

• Test can work directly with arduino, use guide please see wiki page.
• For long term use, simply add extra diode (shipment included) if use 5V power supply, for example arduino.
• Please look for our “SIM868 Debug” wiki page if you encouter GNSS read problem.

Shipment include:

• Main board, and one voltage drop from 5V to VBAT diode.
• NOT include GPS antenna, please look for IPX, IPEX GPS antenna.

R1.1 version slightly optimize board layout, all antenna connectors on same side.

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