Description

Key Features
Global coverage with LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS
Easy migration from Quectel LTE Mini PCIe modules
ARM A7 Processor
Multi-constellation GNSS receiver
USB 2.0 interface
Supports DFOTA
Fast time-to-market: reference designs, evaluation tools and timely technical support minimize design and development efforts
Robust mounting and interfaces
Overview
The BG96 Mini PCIe is a multi-band LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS module which achieves maximum downlink rates of 375Kbps and uplink rates of 375Kbps. It has a highly integrated and cost-effective standard PCI Express Mini Card form factor measuring 51.0mm × 30.0mm × 4.9mm which allows integrators and developers to benefit from its mechanical intensity and low power consumption and design their applications with ease.

A rich set of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (e.g. USB drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux etc.) allow the module to serve a wide range of IoT applications such as wireless POS, smart metering, asset tracking and more.

Variant for the Global
BG96 Mini PCIe
Cat M1/Cat NB1:
LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/
B19/B20/B25/B26*/B28
LTE TDD: B39 (For Cat M1 Only)
EGPRS:
850/900/1800/1900MHz
Data
Cat M1:
Max. 375Kbps (DL), Max. 375Kbps (UL)
Cat NB1:
Max. 32Kbps (DL), Max. 70Kbps (UL)
EDGE:
Max. 296Kbps (DL), Max. 236.8Kbps (UL)
GPRS:
Max. 107Kbps (DL), Max. 85.6Kbps (UL)
Voice
VoLTE (For Cat M1 Only. Support Realtek ALC
5616 Codec by Default Firmware)
SMS
Point-to-point MO and MT
SMS Cell Broadcast
Text and PDU Mode

Interfaces
USB 2.0 with High Speed up to 480Mbps
Digital Audio through PCM (Optional)
1.8V/3.0V (U)SIM Card Interface
LED_WWAN# for Network Status Indication
W_DISABLE# for Disabling RF Function
UART × 1
PERST# for Module Resetting
I2C × 1

Enhanced Features
GNSS (Optional):
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo, QZSS
Firmware Upgrade:
via USB interface
DFOTA:
Delta Firmware Upgrade Over the Air
Processor:
ARM A7 Processor
Electrical Characteristics
Output Power:
Max. Power: 23dBm
Consumption @LTE Cat M1 (Typical):
Idle State: 19mA @Instrument
LTE Connected Mode (Avg.):
323mA @Max Power
Consumption @LTE Cat NB1 (Typical):
Idle State: 19mA @Instrument
LTE Connected Mode (Avg.):
479mA @Max Power

Sensitivity:
LTE Cat M1 : -106.4dBm
LTE Cat NB1 : -112.5dBm
Software Features
USB Serial Driver:
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows CE 5.0/6.0/7.0,
Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14,
Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x
RIL Driver*: Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x
NDIS Driver*: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
ECM Driver*: Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14
Gobinet Driver*: Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14
QMI_WWAN Driver*:
Linux 3.x(3.4 or later)/4.1~4.14

Protocols:
PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/
PING/MQTT
General Features
3GPP E-UTRA Release 13
Temperature Range: -40°C ~ +80°C
Dimensions: 51.0mm × 30.0mm × 4.9mm
Mini PCIe Package
Supply Voltage: 3.0V~3.6V, 3.3V Typ.
3GPP TS27.007, 3GPP TS 27.005 and Quectel
Enhanced AT Commands

Approvals
Carrier:
Verizon*/AT&T*/T-Mobile* (North America)
Bell*/Telus* (Canada)
SKT* (Korea)
Softbank/KDDI (Japan)
Telstra* (Australia)
Regulatory:
GCF (Global)
CE* (Europe)
FCC/PTCRB (North America)
IC* (Canada)
CCC* (China)
KC* (Korea)
JATE/TELEC (Japan)
RCM* (Australia)
IFETEL* (Mexico)
Others:
RoHS Compliant
* Under Development/Ongoing