Adafruit FONA 3G GSM Mobile Communication (Cellular) 2691
- RS Stock No.:
- 124-5492
- Mfr. Part No.:
- 2691
- Brand:
- ADAFRUIT INDUSTRIES
Price (ex. GST) Each
$156.25
(exc. GST)
$179.69
(inc. GST)
16 In stock for delivery within 7 working day(s)
Units | Per unit |
|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | $156.25 |
| 5 - 9 | $140.57 |
| 10 + | $126.77 |
- RS Stock No.:
- 124-5492
- Mfr. Part No.:
- 2691
- Brand:
- ADAFRUIT INDUSTRIES
Adafruit FONA 3G Mobile Communication Breakout Board - EU Version
This breakout board from Adafruit provides a simple way to add 3G mobile communication and GPS location data to your project. Measuring just 5 x 4.6 cm it is perfect for portable projects or remote location monitoring. Whether you need to use location-tracking, voice calls, SMS text messaging or data, you can with the FONA 3G board.
The board features a SIM5320 cellular module with integrated GPS. An active antenna is recommended for GPS.
Adafruit are currently working to add full GPRS TCP/IP and HTTP support. This module is recommended for experienced engineers. If you are just starting out with mobile communications then the Adafruit Mini Mobile Boards are a more suitable starting point (RS 124-5475 / 124-5474).
The board features a SIM5320 cellular module with integrated GPS. An active antenna is recommended for GPS.
Adafruit are currently working to add full GPRS TCP/IP and HTTP support. This module is recommended for experienced engineers. If you are just starting out with mobile communications then the Adafruit Mini Mobile Boards are a more suitable starting point (RS 124-5475 / 124-5474).
- Onboard LiPo/Li-Ion battery charging circuit and battery connector. 500 mAh battery or larger recommended
- Micro-USB for easy battery charging and two status LEDs
- Standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack to connect headsets
- Breakouts for external 8 Ω speaker and electret mic if you don't want to use a headphone
- Level shifting circuitry enables 2.8 V to 5 V logic
- uFL connectors for external antennas (GPS and 3G/GSM)
- Indicator LEDs for power and network connection
- Standard size SIM card socket
- Micro-USB for easy battery charging and two status LEDs
- Standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack to connect headsets
- Breakouts for external 8 Ω speaker and electret mic if you don't want to use a headphone
- Level shifting circuitry enables 2.8 V to 5 V logic
- uFL connectors for external antennas (GPS and 3G/GSM)
- Indicator LEDs for power and network connection
- Standard size SIM card socket
3G Mobile Communication Specifications
- Worldwide 2G compatible - Quad Band - 850 MHz GSM, 900MHz EGSM, 1800MHz DCS, 1900MHz PCs
- European 3G compatible - Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 900/2100MHz WCDMA + HSDPA
- Integrated GPS - Qualcomm PM8015 GPS
- Make and receive voice calls using a headset or an external 8Ω speaker + electret microphone
- Send and receive SMS messages
- Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.)
- AT command interface
- USB support - serial ports for AT commands, GPS NMEA and modem
- European 3G compatible - Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 900/2100MHz WCDMA + HSDPA
- Integrated GPS - Qualcomm PM8015 GPS
- Make and receive voice calls using a headset or an external 8Ω speaker + electret microphone
- Send and receive SMS messages
- Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.)
- AT command interface
- USB support - serial ports for AT commands, GPS NMEA and modem
GPS specifications
- 16 acquisition channels
- GPS L1 C/A code
Sensitivity
- Tracking: -157 dBm
- Cold starts : -144 dBm
Time-To-First-Fix
- Cold starts: 100s (typical)
- Hot starts: 1s (typical)
- Accuracy: approximately 2.5 metres
- GPS L1 C/A code
Sensitivity
- Tracking: -157 dBm
- Cold starts : -144 dBm
Time-To-First-Fix
- Cold starts: 100s (typical)
- Hot starts: 1s (typical)
- Accuracy: approximately 2.5 metres
Recommended Accessories
Note
This module requires a microcontroller to function for example an Arduino UNO (715-4081). Any 3V to 5V microcontroller with a UART can send and receive commands over the RX/TX pins.
Mobile Communication (Cellular) Modules - Adafruit
Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Technology | Mobile Communication (Cellular) |
| Kit Name | FONA 3G GSM |