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Ultra-Compact LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2*/GPRS Module Quectel BG95xA-GL

Ultra-Compact LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2*/GPRS Module Quectel BG95xA-GL
  • Multiple Frequency Bands
  • LGA Package
  • 23.6mm × 19.9mm × 2.2mm

BG95xA-GL is an ultra-compact LPWA module compliant with 3GPP E-UTRA Release 13/14* specification. The module supports LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2*/GPRS 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, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS and QZSS systems and a cellular-based positioning engine that supports Polte and QuecLocator®. BG95xA-GL comes in five variants: BG950A-GL, BG951A-GL, BG952A-GL, BG953A-GL* and BG955A-GL*.
BG95xA-GL boasts a comprehensive hardware-based security feature - Integrated Security Elements (ISE). 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 BG95xA-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*/GPRS 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®, Polte and DFOTA
  • Support second development of embedded applications, ARM Cortex M4 processor, running FreeRTOS
  • 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

BG950A-GL BG951A-GL BG952A-GL BG953A-GL BG955A-GL
Region/Operator Global
Dimensions (mm) 23.6 × 19.9 × 2.2
Package LGA
Weight (g) Approx. 2.15
Operating Temperature -35 °C to +75 °C
Extended Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

Frequency Bands

LTE-FDD

Cat M1: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66

Cat NB1/NB2*: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66

GPRS - - - - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
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)
 GPRS (kbps) - - - - 85.6 (DL)/42.8 (UL)

Certifications 

 Carrier

BG950A-GL: Europe: Vodafone*/Deutsche Telekom/Telefónica* America: Verizon*/ AT&T*/T-Mobile*
South Korea: LGU+* Australia: Telstra* Canada: Rogers*/Telus*

BG951A-GL: Europe: Vodafone*/Deutsche Telekom/Telefónica* America: Verizon*/ AT&T*/T-Mobile*
South Korea: LGU+* Australia: Telstra*

BG952A-GL, BG953A-GL, BG955A-GL: TBD

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

Interfaces

 USB* × 1 (Full speed only)
 UART × 3 × 3 Max. × 2 × 3 × 3
 I2C* - - Max. × 2 - -
 SPI - - Max. × 2 - -
 ADC × 2 × 2 Max. × 2 × 2 × 2
 (U)SIM × 1 (Supports 1.8 V only)
 GPIO × 9 × 9 Max. × 15 × 9 × 9
 GRFC* × 2
 NET_STATUS × 1 (For power-on/off indication)
 Antenna × 2 (For the main antenna and GNSS antenna, respectively)

SMS 

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

Enhanced Features

         
GNSS GPS/GLONASS GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BDS/Q
ZSS
LTE & GNSS Concurrency
GPS/GLONASS
DFOTA yes
Polte yes
QuecLocator® yes
QuecOpen® - - yes - -
iSIM - - - yes -
2G Fall Back - - - - yes

Software Features 

 3GPP 3GPP E-UTRA Release 13/14*
 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/USB*

Electrical Features 

 Output Power Max. 23 dBm
 Supply Voltage Range VBAT_BB / VBAT_RF: 2.2–
4.35 V, typ. 3.3 V
VBAT_BB / VBAT_RF: 3.3–4.3V,
typ. 3.8V
 Power Consumption
(Typical)

BG950A-GL:

Power Saving Mode: 1.5 μA; Rock Bottom: 39 μA

Sleep Mode: 

Cat M1: • 1.1 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
• 0.12 mA @eDRX = 40.96 s; PTW =2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
• 0.07 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
• 0.19 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Idle Mode:
Cat M1: • 15.0 mA @DRX = 1.28s
• 15.0 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Cat NB1: • 16.0 mA @DRX = 1.28s
• 15.0 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW = 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Active Mode (GNSS disabled):
Cat M1: 201 mA @23 dbm
Cat NB1: 195 mA @ 23 dbm

BG951A-GL:

Power Saving Mode: 1.5 μA; Rock Bottom: 42 μA @ GNSS mode = 1; 196 uA @ GNSS mode = 2

Sleep Mode:
Cat M1: • 1.1 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
• 0.12 mA @eDRX = 40.96 s; PTW=2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
• 0.08 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW= 1.28 s; DRX =1.28 s
Cat NB1: • 2.2 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
• 0.18 mA @eDRX = 40.96s; PTW= 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
• 0.14 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW= 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Idle Mode:
Cat M1: • 15.0 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
• 15.0 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW= 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s
Cat NB1: • 16.0 mA @DRX = 1.28 s
• 15.0 mA @eDRX = 81.92 s; PTW= 2.56 s; DRX = 1.28 s

Active Mode (GNSS disabled):
Cat M1: 201 mA @23 dbm; Cat NB1: 195 mA @ 23 dbm

GNSS Stand-Alone Mode (modem disabled):
Idle: 3.62 mA
Searching @ cold start: 21.51 mA
Tracking @ open sky: 16.50 mA

BG952A-GL, BG953A-GL, BG955A-GL: TBD