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Ultra-Compact LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2 Module Quectel BG77xA-GL

Ultra-Compact LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2 Module Quectel BG77xA-GL
  • Multiple Frequency Bands
  • LGA Package
  • 14.9 × 12.9 × 1.9 mm

BG77xA-GL is a 5G-ready ultra-compact LPWA module compliant with 3GPP E-UTRA Release 13/14 specification. The module supports LTE Cat M1 and LTE Cat NB1/NB2 bands and integrated SIM (iSIM). Besides, it features ultra-low power consumption implemented by MIPS 5150 processor and integrated RAM and flash, which help reduce 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 systems and a cellular-based positioning engine that supports QuecLocator®.
BG77xA-GL comes in three variants: BG770A-GL, BG772A-GL and BG773A-GL.
BG77xA-GL boasts a comprehensive hardware-based security feature - Integrated Security Elements (ISE). With an ultra-compact SMT form factor of 14.9 mm × 12.9 mm × 1.9 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 BG77xA-GL’s advanced LGA package allows for fully automated manufacturing required 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/NB1/NB2 module with ultra-low power consumption
  • Integrated RAM and flash
  • Super slim profile in LGA package
  • Support integrated SIM (iSIM)
  • Embedded with abundant Internet service protocols
  • Support QuecLocator® and DFOTA
  • Support QuecOpen® to simplify the development of embedded applications
  • A rich set of external interfaces (including RF control interfaces) that 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

Model

BG770A-GL BG772A-GL BG773A-GL
Region/Operator Global
Dimensions (mm) 14.9 × 12.9 × 1.9
Package LGA
Operating Temperature -35 °C to +75 °C
Extended 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

Cat NB1/NB2: B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 17/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 28/ 66

Data Rate (Max.)
LTE (kbps) Rel-13 Cat M1: 300 (DL)/375 (UL) / Cat NB1: 27.2 (DL)/62.5 (UL)
LTE (kbps) Rel-14 Cat M1*: 588 (DL)/1119 (UL) / Cat NB2*: 127 (DL)/158 (UL)

Certifications 

 Carrier

BG770A-GL: Europe: Vodafone*/Deutsche Telekom/Telefónica* America: Verizon*/ AT&T*/T-Mobile*
South Korea: LGU+* Australia: Telstra* Canada: Rogers*/Telus*

BG772A-GL: Europe: Vodafone*/Deutsche Telekom/Telefónica* America: Verizon*/ AT&T*/T-Mobile*
South Korea: LGU+* Australia: Telstra*

BG770A-GL, BG772A-GL, BG773A-GL: TBD

 Regulatory Global: GCF Europe: CE North America: PTCRB
America: FCC Canada: IC South Korea: KC
Japan: JATE/TELEC Australia/New Zealand: RCM
 Others RoHS

Interfaces

 USB* × 1 (Full speed only)
 UART × 3 Max. × 2 × 3
 I2C* - Max. × 2 -
 SPI - Max. × 2 (1 for master only, 1 for
master/slave)
-
 ADC × 2 Max. × 2 × 2
 (U)SIM × 1 (Supports 1.8 V only)
 GPIO × 7 Max. × 15 × 7
 GRFC* × 2
 NET_STATUS × 1 (For network status indication)
 Antenna × 2 (For the main antenna and GNSS antenna, respectively)
STATUS × 1 (For power on/off indication)

SMS 

 Short Message Service Point-to-point MO and MT
SMS Cell Broadcast
Text and PDU Mode

Enhanced Features

     
GNSS GPS/GLONASS
DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over The Air
QuecLocator® Cell ID Positioning
QuecOpen® - Support the second development of
embedded applications, ARM Cortex M4
processor, running FreeRTOS
-
iSIM - - Supported

Software Features 

 3GPP 3GPP E-UTRA Release 13/14
 AT Commands 3GPP TS 27.007
3GPP TS 27.005
Quectel Enhanced AT Commands
 Protocols PPP/ TCP/ UDP/ SSL/ DTLS/ FTP(S)/ HTTP(S)/ NITZ/ PING/ NIDD/ MQTT/ NTP/ LwM2M/ CoAP
 Firmware Upgrade UART/DFOTA/USB

Electrical Features 

 Output Power Max. 23 dBm
 Supply Voltage Range

VBAT_BB: 2.2–4.35 V, typ. 3.3 V

VBAT_RF: 3.1–4.2 V, typ. 3.3 V

 Power Consumption
(Typical)
Power Saving Mode: 1.4 μA
Rock Bottom: 45 μA
SleepMode:
Cat M1: 1.1 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
0.06 mA @eDRX = 40.96 s; PTW=
1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s
0.05 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW=
1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Cat NB1: 2.2 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
0.16 mA @ eDRX = 40.96 s; PTW =
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
0.12 mA @ eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW =
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Idle Mode:
Cat M1: 16.5 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
16.0 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW =
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Cat NB1: 17.0 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
16.0 mA @ eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW =
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Active Mode (GNSS disabled):
Cat M1: 192.7 mA @ 23 dBm
Cat NB1: 184.3 mA @23 dBm

 

Power Saving Mode + QuecOpen
@Shutdown mode: 1.4 μA
Rock Bottom:
QuecOpen @Shutdown mode: 43 μA
QuecOpen @Standby mode: 45 μA
QuecOpen @Stop mode: 0.68 mA
Sleep Mode + QuecOpen@Standby mode:
Cat M1: 1.1 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
0.06 mA @eDRX = 40.96 s; PTW=
1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s
0.05 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW=
1.28 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Cat NB1: 2.2 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
0.16 mA @ eDRX = 40.96 s; PTW=
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
0.12 mA @ eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW=
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Idle Mode + QuecOpen@Standby mode:
Cat M1: 16.5 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
16.0 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW=
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Cat NB1: 17.0 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
16.0 mA @ eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW=
2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Active Mode (GNSS disabled):
Cat M1: 192.7 mA @ 23 dBm
Cat NB1: 184.3 mA @23 dBm
TBD
Note:
*:

TBD