RASPBERRY PI SIM900 GSM/GPRS ADD-ON
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Overview
Raspberry PI GSM Add-on is customized for Raspberry Pi interface based on SIM900 quad-band GSM/GPRS module. AT commands can be sent via the serial port on Raspberry Pi, thus functions such as dialing and answering calls, sending and receiving messages and surfing on line can be realized. Moreover, the module supports powering-on and resetting via software.
Features
- Quad-Band 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz
- GPRS multi-slot class 10/8GPRS mobile station class B
- Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+Class 4 (2 W @850/ 900 MHz)
- Class 1 (1 W @ 1800/1900MHz)
- Control via AT commands (GSM 07.07 ,07.05 and SIMCOM enhanced AT Commands)
- Low power consumption: 1.5mA(sleep mode)
- Operation temperature: -40°C to +85 °C
Specifications
PCB size | 73.8mm X 70mm X 1.6mm |
Input voltage | 5V |
Interface | UART |
Baud rate | 9600 (default) |
Electrical characteristics
Parameter | Min. | Typical | Max. | Unit |
Supply voltage | - | 5 | 5.5 | VDC |
Current consumption (average) | - | 500 | - | mA |
Instantaneous current consumption | - | - | 2 | A |