The 4G Hat for Raspberry Pi is designed with GNSS positioning capabilities and is built around the SIM7600X-H module developed by Waveshare. This Hat enables reliable and high-speed communication with global band 4G/3G/2G/GSM/GPRS networks while also offering GNSS positioning functionality.The Hat comes with a 40-pin GPIO extension header, making it compatible with Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi series boards. This allows for easy integration and expansion of the Hat's capabilities with these popular development platforms.
Features
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Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, supports Raspberry Pi series boards, Jetson Nano
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Supports dial-up, telephone call, SMS, TCP, UDP, DTMF, HTTP, FTP, etc.
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Supports GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, GALILEO, QZSS, LBS base station positioning
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Onboard USB interface, to test AT Commands, get GPS positioning data, and so on
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Onboard CP2102 USB to UART converter, for serial debugging
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Breakout UART control pins, to connect with host boards like Arduino/STM32
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SIM card slot, supports 1.8V/3V SIM card
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TF card slot for storing data like files, messages, etc.
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Onboard audio jack and audio decoder for making telephone call
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2x LED indicators, easy to monitor the operating status
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Onboard voltage translator, operating voltage can be configured to 3.3V or 5V via jumper
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Baudrate: 300bps ~ 4Mbps (default: 115200bps)
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Autobauding baudrate: 9600bps ~ 115200bps
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Control via AT commands (3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005, and V.25TER command set)
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Supports SIM application toolkit: SAT Class 3, GSM 11.14 Release 99, USAT
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Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi/Jetson Nano/Arduino/STM32)
Package Contents
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SIM7600G-H 4G HAT x1
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LTE Antenna x1
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GPS External Antenna (B) x1
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USB type A plug to micro plug cable x2
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RPi screws pack (2pcs) x1
Resources
4G Hat for Raspberry Pi
Enabling LTE Cat-4 4G / 3G / 2G Communication & GNSS Positioning
Standard Raspberry Pi 40 Pin GPIO
Compatible With Raspberry Pi Series Boards, Jetson Nano
Global Band 4G / 3G / 2G Support
Dial-Up On Windows/Linux
LTE Cat-4: Up To 50Mbps (Uplink) / Up To 150Mbps (Downlink) *
3G (HSPA+): Up To 5.76Mbps (Uplink) / Up To 42Mbps (Downlink) *
* stands for idealized data rate, the actual data rate depends on factors like network coverage, traffic congestion, base station condition, etc.
Cloud Communication
Supports Communication Protocols Including TCP/UDP/FTP/FTPS/HTTP/HTTPS
GNSS Positioning
Supports GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, GALILEO, QZSS, LBS Base Station Positioning
Telephone Call & SMS Support
Making Telephone Call Or Sending SMS By AT Commands, With Onboard Audio Jack
What's On Board
Pinout Definition
Outline Dimensions
FAQs:
Q: Which Raspberry Pi models is the SIM7600G-H 4G HAT compatible with?
A: The SIM7600G-H 4G HAT is compatible with various Raspberry Pi models, including Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, 3B, 2B, Zero and Zero W.
Q: What are the network bands and data speeds supported by this 4G HAT?
A: The SIM7600G-H supports global 4G/3G/2G networks and offers LTE CAT4 with downlink speeds of up to 150Mbps.
Q: Does the SIM7600G-H 4G HAT support GPS functionality?
A: Yes, the SIM7600G-H supports multi-constellation GNSS, including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo, for accurate positioning and navigation.
Q: What are the available communication interfaces on the SIM7600G-H 4G HAT?
A: The SIM7600G-H offers various communication interfaces, including UART, USB2.0, I2C, GPIOs, and PCM/I2S, allowing for flexible connection with other devices and sensors.
Q: Can the SIM7600G-H 4G HAT be used for voice calls and SMS?
A: Yes, the SIM7600G-H supports voice calls, SMS, and various data communication protocols, making it suitable for applications requiring cellular communication.
