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GSM SIM7070G Arduino NB-IoT / LTE / GNSS / GPRS / GPS Expansion (Global) Shield DFRobot - DFR0572

The SIM7070G NB IoT LTE GPRS expansion board is designed specifically for Arduino controllers and IoT development. It supports global frequency bands and multiple communication technologies including CAT M, NB IoT, GSM, GPRS, and EDGE. The module also integrates GNSS satellite positioning capabilities, allowing precise location tracking using GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou systems. With ultra low power consumption and reliable connectivity, the board is suitable for smart logistics, asset tracking, smart city infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and industrial IoT applications. It provides low latency communication and medium throughput performance, making it ideal for long term battery powered devices and remote monitoring systems.

Package Includes

  • 1 x SIM7070G Arduino NB IoT LTE GPRS Expansion Shield
  • 1 x GSM Spring Antenna
  • 1 x GPS Internal Antenna
GSM Shield
239.00 AED 239.00 AED (Tax included)

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The SIM7070G module includes a large set of built in AT commands and provides detailed software libraries, user manuals, and application documentation. These resources support communication protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, FTP, CoAP, NIDD, and PING, enabling developers to quickly build connected applications without needing deep knowledge of networking protocols. The module has also passed multiple international certifications including CCC, CE, FCC, AT and T, JATE, RoHS, Deutsche Telekom, and others. These certifications ensure reliability and compliance for global deployment. The shield supports both standard SIM cards and NB IoT cards, making it flexible for different cellular IoT networks.

SIM7070G NB IoT Arduino Shield

Version Explanation

The SIM7000 series has been upgraded to the SIM7070G which is designed for global compatibility. The SIM7070G supports a wide range of frequency bands and communication technologies including CAT M, NB IoT, GSM, GPRS, and EDGE. Compared with earlier SIM7000 modules, the SIM7070G eliminates the need to search for region specific frequency bands and offers broader compatibility.

This upgrade improves usability and ensures compatibility with international networks. The module also integrates GNSS positioning functions and has passed extensive certifications worldwide, making it suitable for both commercial products and academic research projects.

Features

  • Supports global frequency bands for NB IoT networks.
  • Supports CAT M cellular communication.
  • Integrated GNSS positioning including GPS GLONASS Galileo and BeiDou.
  • Supports CAT NB CAT M GSM GPRS and EDGE communication.
  • Built in AT command set for simplified development.
  • Comprehensive software libraries and documentation.
  • Low power consumption suitable for battery powered IoT devices.
  • Certified for international network compatibility.

Specifications:

Product SIM7070G New Version
Dimensions 24 mm x 24 mm x 2.3 mm
Operating Temperature -40 C to +85 C
Supply Voltage 3.0 V to 4.6 V
Power Consumption Power Off 7 microampere
Power Consumption PSM Mode 3.2 microampere
Sleep Current 0.8 mA
Idle Current 10 mA
Cat M Data Rate 589 Kbps Downlink 1119 Kbps Uplink
Cat NB Data Rate 127 Kbps Downlink 158.5 Kbps Uplink
EGPRS Data Rate 296 Kbps Downlink 236.8 Kbps Uplink
Protocols TCP UDP HTTP HTTPS FTP TLS DTLS PING LWM2M COAP MQTT
Firmware Upgrade USB or FOTA
Interfaces SIM Card UART USB PCM ADC I2C
  • Operating Voltage: 5V
  • Input Voltage: 7V to 12V DC
  • External power supply recommended due to high current during network connection

Data Transmission

  • GPRS: 85.6 Kbps uplink 107 Kbps downlink
  • EDGE: 296 Kbps uplink 236.8 Kbps downlink
  • LTE Category M1: 589 Kbps downlink
  • LTE Category M1: 1119 Kbps uplink
  • LTE Category NB1 and NB2: 127 Kbps downlink
  • LTE Category NB1 and NB2: 158.5 Kbps uplink
  • EGPRS compatible with MCS 12

Supported Frequency Bands

  • NB IoT: B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B8 B12 B13 B18 B19 B20 B25 B26 B28 B66 B71 B85
  • CAT M LTE HD FDD: B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B8 B12 B13 B14 B18 B19 B20 B25 B26 B27 B28 B66 B85
  • GSM GPRS: GSM850 MHz
  • EDGE: EGSM900 MHz DCS1800 MHz PCS1900 MHz
  • GNSS Systems: GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo
  • GNSS Protocol: NMEA

Interfaces

  • NB IoT Antenna Interface: IPEX1
  • GNSS Antenna Interface: IPEX1
  • SIM Card Slot: Supports 1.8V SIM card only

Projects:

Example Code for Arduino-Serial AT Command

This example uses serial port to send AT commands to control the SIM7070G expansion board. Users can learn how to communicate with the SIM7070G using AT commands via serial.

Documents and Resources