Quectel BG950S-GL Ultra-Compact LTE Cat M1/ NB2 Module - SATRON electronics
Quectel BG950S-GL
Ultra-Compact LTE Cat M1/ NB2 Module
  • LTE Cat M1/NB2 LPWA module
  • 23.6mm × 19.9mm × 2.2mm
  • SMT form factor
  • LGA package
  • Extended temperature of -40°C to +85°C
BG950S-GL, a 5G-ready ultra-compact LPWA module, is compliant with 3GPP Release 14, which is to support 3GPP Release 15–17 easily by software upgrade. The module supports LTE Cat M1/ NB2 bands, SRD* (Short Range Device) communication in Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, and integrated SIM (iSIM*). Besides, it features ultra-low power consumption implemented by Altair ALT1350 processor and integrated RAM and flash, which help reduce the current consumption to rather low levels in various modes, including PSM, eDRX, etc. It is further integrated with a GNSS engine that supports GPS and GLONASS* satellite systems.
BG950S-GL is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only.
With an ultra-compact SMT form factor of 23.6 mm × 19.9 mm × 2.2 mm and a high integration level, the module enables integrators and developers to design applications easily leveraging its low power consumption and compact structure design. The BG950S-GL’s advanced LGA package allows for fully automated manufacturing necessary for large-scale applications. 
A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications, such as wireless POS, smart metering, tracking, wearable devices, and many more.

Key Features

  • Extremely compact LTE Cat M1/ NB2 module with ultra-low power consumption
  • SRD* (Short Range Device) radio with mesh capabilities
  • Integrated RAM and flash
  • Super slim profile in LGA package
  • Support integrated SIM (iSIM*)
  • Embedded with abundant Internet service protocols
  • Supports DFOTA
  • A rich set of external interfaces (including RF control interfaces) to ensure convenient applications
  • Fast time-to-market: reference designs, evaluation tools and timely technical support minimize time and efforts in design and development
  • Robust mounting and interfaces
LTE Cat M1 / NB2 BG950S-GL
Region/ Operator Global
Dimensions (mm) 23.6 × 19.9 × 2.2
Package LGA
Weight (g) Approx. 2.31
Temperature Range
Normal Operating Temperature -35 °C to +75 °C
Extended Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C
Frequency Bands
LTE-FDD Cat M1 B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 26/ 27/ 28/ 66/ 85
Cat NB2 B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 17/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 26/ 28/ 66/ 85
Data Rate (Max.)
LTE (kbps) Rel-14 Cat M1: 588 (DL)/ 1119 (UL)
Cat NB1/NB2: 127 (DL)/ 158 (UL)
Certifications
Carrier Europe: Vodafone*/ Deutsche Telekom*
America: AT&T/ T-Mobile/ Verizon*
Canada: Rogers*/ Telus*
South Korea: KT*/ LGU+*
Japan: NTT DOCOMO*/ KDDI*
Australia: Telstra*
Regulatory/ Conformance Global: GCF
Europe: CE
North America: PTCRB
America: FCC
Canada: IC
South Korea: KC*
Japan: JATE/ TELEC
Australia/New Zealand: RCM
Others RoHS
Interfaces
UART × 2
ADC × 2
USIM × 1 (Supports 1.8 V only)
GPIO × 9
GRFC × 2
NET_STATUS × 1 (Indicates the module’s network activity status)
STATUS × 1 (Indicates the module’s operation status)
Antenna × 2 (Main Antenna × 1; GNSS Antenna × 1)
SMS
Short Message Service Point-to-Point MO and MT
SMS Cell Broadcast
Text and PDU Mode
SMS Storage: ME by default
Enhanced Features
GNSS GPS/ GLONASS*
DFOTA
QuecOpen® -
iSIM*
SRD*
Software Features
3GPP 3GPP E-UTRA Release 14
AT Commands 3GPP TS 27.007
3GPP TS 27.005
Quectel Enhanced AT Commands
Protocols TCP/ PPP/ UDP/ SSL/ MQTT/ FTP(S)/ HTTP(S)/ LwM2M*/ IPv4/ IPv6/ TLS/ DTLS/ PING/ CoAP/ NITZ
Firmware Upgrade UART/ DFOTA
Electrical Features
Output Power (Max.) 23 dBm ±2 dB
Supply Voltage Range VBAT_BB/ VBAT_RF: 2.2–4.35 V, typ. 3.3 V
Power Consumption (Typical) Power Saving Mode:
1.44 μA @ Cat M1
1.53 μA @ Cat NB1

Rock Bottom:
4.93 μA @ AT+CFUN=0, AT+QSCLK=2
1.97 μA @ AT+CFUN=0, AT+QSCLK=3

Idle Mode:
Cat M1:
9.55 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
9.31 mA @ e-I-DRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Cat NB1:
9.73 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
9.66 mA @ e-I-DRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Sleep Mode @ AT+QSCLK=2:
Cat M1:
0.39 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
18.27 μA @ e-I-DRX = 40.96 s; PTW = 1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s
9.32 μA @ e-I-DRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Cat NB1:
0.62 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
41.01 μA @ e-I-DRX = 40.96 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
22.89 μA @ e-I-DRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Sleep Mode @ AT+QSCLK=3:
Cat M1:
0.38 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
15.67 μA @ e-I-DRX = 40.96 s; PTW = 1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s
8.71 μA @ e-I-DRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Cat NB1:
0.62 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
35.38 μA @ e-I-DRX = 40.96 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
17.82 μA @ e-I-DRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Active Mode (GNSS disabled):
Cat M1: 205 mA @ 23 dBm
Cat NB1: 218 mA @ 23 dBm

NOTE:
1. *: Under development/ planning/ in progress.
2. ●: Supported.
3. - : Not supported.