SIM7070E

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Overview

The SIM7070E is a multi-band Cat-M, NB-IoT, and GPRS module in an SMT package. It supports Cat-M bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B31/B66/B72/B85 and NB-IoT bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B31/B66/B85. LTE RF power class is Class 2 for B31/B72 and Class 5 (typ. 21dBm) for others. GSM/GPRS operates on 850/900/1800/1900MHz. Supply voltage is 3.2V-4.2V. Operation temperature is -40°C to +85°C. Dimensions are 24x24x2.3mm. Weight is 2.9±0.2g. Cat-M uplink is up to 1119Kbps, downlink up to 589Kbps. NB-IoT uplink is up to 150Kbps, downlink up to 136Kbps. EDGE uplink/downlink is up to 236.8Kbps. GPRS uplink/downlink is up to 85.6Kbps.

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Feature Summary

• Supports Cat-M, NB-IoT, and GPRS triple mode with rich interfaces including UART, GPIO, PCM, SPI, I2C, and USB.
• Features Power Saving Mode (PSM) and Extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX) to extend battery life.
• Package is compatible with SIM7000/SIM800F/SIM900 series for easy integration.

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Applications

• Metering
• Asset tracking
• Remote monitoring
• E-health

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Procurement Notes

Verify the specific band support required for your target region against the official datasheet, as the module supports numerous global bands. Confirm interface requirements such as UART, SPI, or USB availability. Ensure the supply voltage range of 3.2V to 4.2V matches your system design. Check for any specific certification requirements like CE or RoHS compliance for your market.

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Selection Notes

Choose this module for applications requiring low latency and low throughput data communication across various radio conditions. Its compatibility with older SIMCOM packages simplifies migration from 2G or NB-IoT designs. Consider the available interfaces like GPIO and ADC for sensor integration. Evaluate the power consumption specs if battery life is critical.

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Part Context

The SIM7070E belongs to SIMCom's LPWA module family, designed for M2M applications. It offers flexibility through multiple interfaces and protocol support including TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, and MQTT. The module allows firmware updates via USB and supports FOTA. It is suitable for environments needing secure and flexible wireless connectivity.

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems Replacement Considerations

The SIM7070E package is compatible with SIM7000, SIM800F, and SIM900 series modules. This compatibility facilitates design reuse and migration strategies. Verify pin-to-pin compatibility and software AT command sets when considering these alternatives for existing designs.

RF Transceiver Modules And Modems FAQ

What power saving modes does the SIM7070E support?

The module supports Power Saving Mode (PSM) and Extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX) to optimize battery life.

Is the SIM7070E compatible with previous SIMCOM module packages?

Yes, the package of the SIM7070E is compatible with the SIM7000, SIM800F, and SIM900 series.