Quectel BG600L-M3 LTE Cat M1 & Cat NB2 & EGPRS Module

Quectel BG600L-M3 is a multi-mode LPWA module supporting LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS and integrated GNSS. It is 3GPP Rel. 14 compliant and offers maximum data rates of 588 kbps downlink and 1119 kbps uplink under LTE Cat M1. It features ultra-low power consumption by leveraging the integrated RAM/flash as well as the ARM Cortex A7 processor supporting ThreadX, achieving up to 70% reduction in PSM leakage and 85% reduction in eDRX current consumption compared to its predecessor.

Quectel BG600L-M3 boasts a comprehensive set of hardware-based security features and enables trusted applications to run directly on the Cortex A7 TrustZone engine. Additionally, BG600L-M3 is compatible with Quectel GSM/GPRS/GNSS module MC60, providing customers a convenient solution for network migration.

With a cost-effective SMT form factor of 18.7 mm × 16.0 mm × 2.1 mm and high integration level, BG600L-M3 enables integrators and developers to easily design their applications and take advantage from the module's low power consumption and mechanical intensity. Its advanced package allows fully automated manufacturing for high-volume applications. A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces (USB/UART/PCM/STATUS) and abundant functions (e.g. USB drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux and Android, etc.) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications such as tracking, wireless POS, smart metering and wearable devices.

Key Features

* LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS module with ultra-low power consumption

* Easy migration from Quectel GSM/GPRS/GNSS module MC60

* Support VoLTE* for LTE Cat M1 and CS voice* for GSM

* Integrated RAM and flash in the baseband chipset

* Comprehensive set of hardware-based security features

* Fast time-to-market: reference designs, evaluation tools and timely technical support minimize design-in time and development efforts

* Compact SMT form factor ideal for size-constrained applications with tight space

* Robust mounting and interfaces

Quectel BG600L-M3 module specifications:

* Quectel BG600L-M3 supports:
- Cat M1:
> LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66/B85
- Cat NB2:
> LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B71/B85
- EGPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

* Data rates:
- Cat M1: Max. 588 kbps (DL)/ 1119 kbps (UL)
- Cat NB2: Max. 127 kbps (DL)/ 158.5 kbps (UL)
- Cat NB1: Max. 32 kbps (DL)/ 70 kbps (UL)
- EDGE: Max. 296 kbps (DL)/ 236.8 kbps (UL)
- GPRS: Max. 107 kbps (DL)/ 85.6 kbps (UL)

* Voice*
- VoLTE for LTE Cat M1
- CS Voice for GSM

* SMS
- Point-to-point MO and MT
- SMS Cell Broadcast
- Text and PDU Mode

* Interfaces
- (U)SIM × 1 (1.8 V only)
- USB 2.0 × 1
- UART × 3
- ADC × 1
- PWRKEY × 1
- RESET_N × 1
- PCM* × 1 (For VoLTE Only)
- I2C* × 1 (For VoLTE Only)
- GPIO × 6
- GRFC × 2
- NET_STATUS × 1 (Network Status Indication)
- STATUS × 1 (Power ON/OFF Status Indication)
- Antenna × 2 (For LTE & GNSS Antennas)

* Enhanced Features
- GNSS: GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS
- Firmware Upgrade: via USB interface
- DFOTA: Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air
- Processor: ARM A7 Processor
- QuecOpen®:
- Simplifies the Development of Embedded Applications
- QuecLocator®: Support Cell ID Positioning

* Software Features
- USB Serial Driver:
> Windows 7/8/8.1/10,
> Linux 2.6–5.4*,
> Android 4.x–10.x*
- GNSS/RIL Driver*: Android 4.x–10.x

* Protocols: PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTT/CoAP/IPv6

* General Features
- LGA Package
- 3GPP E-UTRA Release 14
- Supply Voltage: 3.3V–4.3 V, Typ. 3.8V
- Operating Temperature Range: -35 °C to +75 °C
- Extended Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Dimensions: 18.7 mm × 16.0 mm × 2.1 mm
- 3GPP TS27.007, 3GPP TS 27.005 and Quectel
- Enhanced AT Commands

* Approvals
Carrier:
Vodafone*/Deutsche Telekom*/Telefónica*(Europe)
Verizon*/AT&T*/T-Mobile*/Sprint* (America)

Regulatory:
- CCC* (China)
- GCF (Global)
- CE (Europe)
- PTCRB (North America)
- FCC (America)
- IC* (Canada)
- RCM* (Australia/New Zealand)

* Others: RoHS