Description
Overview
The Quectel BG96 is an LTE Cat M1 (LTE-M), Cat NB1 (NB-IoT) and EGPRS (GPRS/EDGE) module in a compact form factor, built to 3GPP Release 13. It supports LTE-M and NB-IoT with wide-band coverage and GPRS/EDGE fallback, plus optional GNSS. With USB 2.0, UART, SIM and GPIO, it fits smart metering, asset tracking, smart city, wearables and industrial IoT.
Key specifications
| Technology | LTE Cat M1 (LTE-M), Cat NB1 (NB-IoT), EGPRS |
|---|---|
| Standard | 3GPP Release 13 |
| Bands | LTE-M & NB-IoT B1/B2/B3/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Data rate | LTE-M: 375 kbps DL/UL; NB-IoT: up to 60/30 kbps |
| Form factor | LGA (BG96); mini-PCIe variant (BG96MA) |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, UART, (U)SIM, GPIO, antenna (main/aux), optional GNSS |
| Supply voltage | 3.1 – 4.4 V (typical 3.8 V) |
| Temperature | -40 to +85 C |
| Certifications | CE / FCC / IC / ANATEL / RCM |
Applications: smart metering, asset tracking, smart city, wearables, industrial IoT.
Quectel BG96 datasheet and regional variant selection available on request with your BOM.
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