LPWA Multi-band module LTE BC660K-GL NB2 - SATRON electronics
Quectel BC660K-GL NB2
LPWA Multi-band module LTE
  • Multi-band LTE Cat NB2 module
  • 17.7 mm × 15.8 mm × 2.0 mm
  • 1.8g
  • SMT form factor
  • LCC package
  • Max. 127Kbps downlink / 158.5Kbps uplink
  • Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
BC660K-GL is a high-performance LTE Cat NB2 module which supports multiple frequency bands of B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 17/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 28/ 66/ 70/ 85 with extremely low power consumption. The module’s ultra-compact profile (17.7 mm × 15.8 mm × 2.0 mm) makes it a perfect choice for size-sensitive applications. Designed to be compatible with Quectel GSM/GPRS M66 module and NB-IoT BC66/BC66-NA, BC65 and BC68-GV modules, it provides a flexible and scalable platform for the migration from GSM/GPRS to NB-IoT networks.

BC660K-GL adopts the surface-mount technology, which makes it an ideal solution for durable and rugged designs. The module’s small LCC package allows it to be easily embedded into space-constrained applications and to enjoy reliable connection with the applications. This kind of package suits well large-scale manufacturing which has strict
requirements on cost and efficiency.

Due to the ultra-compact profile, super-low power consumption and extended temperature range, BC660K-GL is one of the best choices for a wide range of IoT applications, such as smart metering, bike sharing, smart parking, smart city, smart safety, asset tracking, home appliances, agricultural and environmental monitoring. It is able to provide a complete range of SMS and data transmission services to meet various user demands.

Key Features

  • Ultra-low power consumption
  • Ultra-low cost
  • Built-in eSIM reserved
  • Wide power supply range: 2.2–4.3 V
  • Compatible with Quectel GSM/GPRS M66 and NB-IoT BC66 modules for easy upgrades
Quectel BC660K-GL LTE Cat NB2 — BC660K-GL
Region/Operator Global
General Features
Pins 58
Package LCC
Dimensions (mm) 17.7 × 15.8 × 2.0
Weight (g) 1.0 ±0.2
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature -35 °C to +75 °C
Extended Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C
Frequency Bands
Cat NB2 B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 17/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 28/ 66/ 70/ 85
Certifications
Regulatory GCF (Global)
PTCRB (North America)
CE (Europe)
FCC (America)
IC (Canada)
Anatel (Brazil)
KC (South Korea)
RCM (Australia/New Zealand)
IMDA (Singapore)
NBTC (Thailand)
ICASA (South Africa)
JATE/TELEC (Japan)
NCC (China Taiwan)
Carrier Vodafone/ Deutsche Telekom (Europe)
AT&T /T-Mobile (America)
KT/ LGU+ (South Korea)
Telefónica (Spain)
Orange (France)
Telstra/Optus (Australia)
Spark (New Zealand)
Data Rates
Single-tone (kbps) 25.5 (DL)/ 16.7 (UL)
Multi-tone (kbps) 127 (DL)/ 158.8 (UL)
Interfaces
USIM × 1
UART × 2 (for QuecOpen® version, × 3, only one for debug)
RI × 1
ADC × 1 (for QuecOpen® version, × 2)
RESET_N × 1
BOOT × 1
NETLIGHT × 1
Antenna × 1
GRFC × 2
GPIO × 4 (for QuecOpen® version, × 16)
PSM_EINT × 1 (for QuecOpen® version, × 2)
SPI × 1 (for QuecOpen® version only)
I2C × 1 (for QuecOpen® version only)
PWM × 1 (for QuecOpen® version only)
SMS
Short Message Service (Point-to-point MO and MT)
Text Mode
Enhanced Features
DFOTA: Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-The-Air
RAI: Release Assistance Indication
eSIM: Embedded SIM
Software Features
Protocol Stacks UDP/ TCP/ PING/ LwM2M/ SNTP/ COAP/ COAPS/ HTTP/ HTTPS/ MQTT/ MQTTS/ SSL/ TLS
Download Methods Main UART/ DFOTA
AT Commands 3GPP TS 27.007
3GPP TS 27.005
Quectel Enhanced AT Commands
Electrical Features
Supply Voltage Range 2.2-4.3 V, typical 3.3 V ②
Maximum Output Power 23 dBm ±2.7 dB
Sensitivity -116 dBm
Power Consumption (Typical) 800 nA @ PSM ③
0.22 mA @ Idle (DRX = 1.28 s, ECL = 0)
0.11 mA @ Idle (DRX = 2.56 s, ECL = 0)
0.038 mA @ Idle (eDRX = 40.96 s, PTW = 10.24 s, ECL = 0)
67 mA @ Connected Tx 0 dBm
330 mA @ Connected Tx 23 dBm