Quectel IOT module BG-95

• Multimode LPWA module
• 23.6mm × 19.9mm × 2.2mm
• SMT form factor
• LGA package
• Max. 588Kbps DL / 1119Kbps UL under Cat M1
• Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C

Key features

• Easy migration from Quectel GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA and LTE modules
• Pin-to-pin compatibility with Quectel LTE Cat 4 modules EG91/EG95, LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS module BG96, NB-IoT module BC95, UMTS/HSPA modules UG95/UG96 and GSM/GPRS module M95
• ARM Cortex A7 processor (supports ThreadX)
• Integrated RAM and flash memory in the baseband chipset
• USB 2.0 interface
• Comprehensive array of hardware-based security features
• Supports DFOTA
• Supports VoLTE (Cat M1 only), CS voice for GSM, QuecOpen®, eSIM, etc.
• Fast time-to-market: reference designs, evaluation tools and timely technical support minimize design and development efforts
• Robust mounting and interfaces
• Supports nuSIM   

Overview

The BG95 is a series of multi-mode LPWA modules supporting LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS and integrated GNSS. It is 3GPP Rel-14 compliant and offers maximum data rates of 588kbps downlink and 1119kbps 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.

The BG95 boasts a comprehensive set of hardware-based security features and enables trusted applications to run directly on the Cortex A7 TrustZone engine. Additionally, the BG95 provides pin-to-pin compatibility with Quectel LTE Cat 4 modules EG91/EG95, LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS module BG96, NB-IoT module BC95-G, UMTS/HSPA modules UG95/UG96 and GSM/GPRS module M95.

With a cost-effective SMT form factor of 23.6mm × 19.9mm × 2.2mm and high integration level, BG95 enables integrators and developers to easily design their applications and take advantage from the module’s low power consumption and mechanical intensity. Its advanced LGA package allows fully automated manufacturing for high-volume applications. A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functions extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications such as wireless POS, smart metering, tracking, wearable devices, etc.