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BG96MA-128-SGN

LTE Cat M1 & Cat NB1 & EGPRS Module

The 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.

Manufacturer

Quectel

Package

LGA-26.5x22.5mm

BG96MA-128-SGN Key Specifications

ParameterValue
GNSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo, QZSS (optional)
WeightApprox. 3.1 g
ProcessorARM A7, 3 MB Flash and 3 MB RAM available for users
ProtocolsPPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTT
Dimensions26.5 mm × 22.5 mm × 2.3 mm
InterfacesUSB 2.0 HS x1, UART x3, PCM x1, ADC x2 (15-bit), GPIO x2, (U)SIM x1, I2C
EGPRS Bands850/900/1800/1900 MHz
LTE FDD BandsB1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
LTE TDD BandsB39 (Cat M1 only)
EDGE Data Rate296 kbps DL / 236.8 kbps UL (max)
GPRS Data Rate107 kbps DL / 85.6 kbps UL (max)
Supply Voltage3.3V to 4.3V (3.8V typ.)
Max Output Power23 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 Rate375 kbps DL / 375 kbps UL (max)
Idle Current (Cat M1)15 mA @ DRX = 1.28 s
LTE Cat NB1 Data Rate32 kbps DL / 70 kbps UL (max)
Power Saving Mode Current10 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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