BG96MA-128-SGN
LTE Cat M1 & Cat NB1 & EGPRS ModuleThe BG96MA-128-SGN is a lte cat m1 & cat nb1 & egprs module from Quectel. View the full BG96MA-128-SGN datasheet below including key specifications.
Official BG96MA-128-SGN datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
BG96MA-128-SGN Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo, QZSS (optional) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.1 g |
| Processor | ARM A7, 3 MB Flash and 3 MB RAM available for users |
| Protocols | PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTT |
| Dimensions | 26.5 mm × 22.5 mm × 2.3 mm |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 HS x1, UART x3, PCM x1, ADC x2 (15-bit), GPIO x2, (U)SIM x1, I2C |
| EGPRS Bands | 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| LTE FDD Bands | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28 |
| LTE TDD Bands | B39 (Cat M1 only) |
| EDGE Data Rate | 296 kbps DL / 236.8 kbps UL (max) |
| GPRS Data Rate | 107 kbps DL / 85.6 kbps UL (max) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V to 4.3V (3.8V typ.) |
| Max Output Power | 23 dBm |
| Sensitivity Cat M1 | -107 dBm (1.4 MHz BW, CE Mode A) |
| Sensitivity Cat NB1 | -113 dBm (CE Level 0) |
| LTE Cat M1 Data Rate | 375 kbps DL / 375 kbps UL (max) |
| Idle Current (Cat M1) | 15 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s |
| LTE Cat NB1 Data Rate | 32 kbps DL / 70 kbps UL (max) |
| Power Saving Mode Current | 10 µA (typ.) |
| Connected Current (Cat M1) | 205 mA @ 23 dBm (avg.) |
| Extended Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -35°C to +75°C |
BG96MA-128-SGN Overview
Part: Quectel BG96
Type: LTE Cat M1 & Cat NB1 & EGPRS Module
Description: The Quectel BG96 is an LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS module offering maximum data rates of 375 kbps downlink and uplink for Cat M1, featuring global frequency bands, ultra-low power consumption, and a compact LGA package.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 3.3–4.3 V (3.8 V Typ.)
- Operating temperature: -35 °C to +75 °C (Extended: -40 °C to +85 °C)
- Cat M1 data rates: Max. 375 kbps (DL), Max. 375 kbps (UL)
- Cat NB1 data rates: Max. 32 kbps (DL), Max. 70 kbps (UL)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max junction/storage temperature: 85 °C (Extended Temperature Range)
Key Specs:
- Cat M1 Power Saving Mode Current: 10 μA
- Cat NB1 Power Saving Mode Current: 10 μA
- Cat M1 Sleep State Current: 1.2 mA @ e-I-DRX = 40.96 s
- Cat NB1 Sleep State Current: 1.1 mA @ e-I-DRX = 40.96 s
- Max Output Power: 23 dBm
- Cat M1 Sensitivity: -107 dBm @ 1.4 MHz Bandwidth, CE Mode A
- Cat NB1 Sensitivity: -113 dBm @ CE Level 0
- Processor: ARM A7 Processor, with 3 MB Flash and 3 MB RAM available for users
Features:
- LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS module with ultra-low power consumption
- Compact SMT form factor (26.5 mm × 22.5 mm × 2.3 mm)
- Integrated ARM A7 Processor
- GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo, QZSS)
- DFOTA (Delta Firmware upgrade Over the Air)
- Rich set of Internet protocols (PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTT)
- Interfaces: USB 2.0, 3x UART, PCM, 2x ADC, 2x GPIO (I2C and UART3 reconfigurable as 4 extra GPIOs), (U)SIM
Applications:
- Wireless POS
- Smart metering
- Tracking
- M2M applications
Package:
- LGA Package (26.5 mm × 22.5 mm × 2.3 mm)
BG96MA-128-SGN Features
3GPP E-UTRA Release 13
Operation Temperature Range: -35 °C to +75 °C
Extended Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C Dimensions: 26.5 mm × 22.5 mm × 2.3 mm
Approx. 3.1 g
LGA Package
Supply Voltage: 3.3-4.3 V, 3.8 V Typ.
3GPP TS27.007, 3GPP TS 27.005 and Quectel
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