NB-IoT / Cat-M(eMTC) / GNSS HAT for Raspberry Pi, Globally Applicable

Overview

This is a telecommunication HAT which features multi communication functionalities: NB-IoT (NarrowBand-Internet of Things), Cat-M (aka eMTC, enhanced Machine Type Communication), and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

With the developing of telecommunication technology LTE, 2G/3G networks are fading away, the future world would be dominated by IoT technologies consisting of low bandwidth NB-IoT/Cat-M and high bandwidth 4G/5G standards.

This HAT supports global bands of NB-IoT and Cat-M, as well as positioning function. Due to its advantages like small size, low delay, and wide coverage, it is the ideal choice for IoT applications such as intelligent instruments, asset tracking, remote monitoring, e-health, and so on.

Features

• Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, supports Raspberry Pi series boards
• Supports communication protocols such as TCP/UDP/HTTP/HTTPS/TLS/DTLS/PING/LWM2M/COAP/MQTT
• Supports GNSS positioning (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo)
• Onboard USB interface, to test AT Commands, get GPS positioning data, and so on
• Breakout UART control pins, to connect with host boards like Arduino/STM32
• Onboard voltage translator, 3.3V by default, allows to be switched to 5V via onboard jumper
• SIM card slot, supports ONLY 1.8V SIM card (3V SIM card is not available)
• 3x LED indicators, easy to monitor the working status
• Baudrate: 300~3686400 bps
• Common baudrate auto-negotiation: 9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 bps
• Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi/Arduino/STM32)

GNSS Specifications

• Receiver type
  • 16-channel
  • C/A code
• Bands
  • GNSS L1: 1575.42±1.023MHz
  • GLONASS: 1597.5~1605.8 MHz
  • BeiDou: 1559.05~1563.14 MHz
  • Galileo L1: 1575.42±1.023MHz
• Update frequency: 1 Hz (default)
• Data format: NMEA-0183
• Antenna: active antenna

Other Specifications

• Power supply voltage: 5V
• Logic level: 5V / 3.3V (configured via jumper)
• Overall current (idle mode): 39mA
• Module sole current (VBAT=3.8V):
  • Idle mode: 10mA
  • Sleep mode: 1.2mA
  • PSM mode: 3.2uA
  • eDRX mode: 0.59mA (eDRX=81.92s)
• Operating temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Storage temperature: -45°C ~ 90°C
• Dimension: 30.2mm x 65mm

Example

Dimensions

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/SIM7080G_Cat-M/NB-IoT_HAT

Package Content

• SIM7080G Cat-M/NB-IoT HAT x1
• LTE antenna x1
• GPS External Antenna (B) x1
• USB type A plug to micro plug cable x1
• 2×20PIN female header x1
• RPi screws pack (2pcs) x1

FAQs:

Q: What are the main features of the NB-IoT CAT M EMTC GNSS HAT for Raspberry Pi?

A: The NB-IoT CAT M EMTC GNSS HAT features global NB-IoT and LTE-M connectivity, GNSS positioning, and is compatible with Raspberry Pi models. It supports various IoT applications with reliable communication and location tracking.

Q: Which Raspberry Pi models are compatible with this HAT?

A: This HAT is compatible with Raspberry Pi models that have a 40-pin GPIO header, including Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, 3B, 2B, and the Raspberry Pi Zero with a GPIO header.

Q: What type of SIM card is required for the NB-IoT CAT M EMTC GNSS HAT?

A: The HAT requires a nano SIM card for connectivity. Ensure that the SIM card supports NB-IoT or LTE-M network bands for optimal performance.

Q:What is the purpose of the GNSS functionality on the HAT?

A: The GNSS functionality provides global positioning data, which is useful for applications requiring accurate location tracking and geolocation services.

Q: What software is needed to use the NB-IoT CAT M EMTC GNSS HAT?

A: To use the HAT, you need to install the Raspberry Pi OS and the appropriate drivers and libraries for NB-IoT and GNSS communication. The official documentation provides setup instructions.