SIM7670E - LTE Cat 1bis 10Mbps GNSS Module | SIMCom | IoT
N.º de pieza: SIM7670E ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.9 | $11,90 |
| 10 | $10.9 | $109,00 |
| 100 | $9.9 | $990,00 |
| 500 | $9.4 | $4.700,00 |
| 1.000 | $8.95 | $8.950,00 |
SIM7670E Descripción general
An LTE Cat 1bis module is a category of cellular IoT modem that achieves LTE data rates using a single receive antenna, unlike Cat 1 with two receivers or Cat M1/NB1 low-power narrowband technologies. Within the wireless connectivity hierarchy, it sits above NB-IoT and Cat M modules in throughput while remaining far more cost-effective than Cat 4 modules, making it a key building block of power management and connectivity subsystems in cellular IoT devices.
Key features include the 10 Mbps downlink / 5 Mbps uplink peak data rates enabled by the latest QCX216 chipset, support for both LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD wireless communication modes, integrated GNSS for satellite positioning, and built-in support for IoT application protocols such as MQTT and HTTPS, which reduces host-side firmware complexity.
Architecturally, the QCX216 baseband integrates the LTE modem, application processor functions, and GNSS receiver in a single platform, simplifying the RF chain and bill of materials. The single-antenna Cat 1bis RF architecture halves receiver complexity compared with dual-receiver Cat 1, directly lowering module cost while preserving LTE latency and throughput benefits over 2G/3G alternatives.
Typical applications include telematics and asset trackers that exploit the GNSS receiver plus LTE uplink, point-of-sale terminals and smart meters that rely on secure MQTT/HTTPS connectivity, and industrial gateways migrating from sunset 2G/3G networks (GSM/GPRS) to LTE, where the module provides a pin-compatible upgrade path from legacy SIM800/SIM7000 designs.
A key design consideration is power: LTE Cat 1bis radios draw burst currents during transmission bursts, so the power supply must handle peak current demands with adequate bulk capacitance and a stable supply rail across the specified voltage range.
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Variantes de esta serie
Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con SIM7670E (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Footprint Compatibility, Form Factor, Interfaces, Mounting Type, Package Dimensions.
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SIM7670G
✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar✓ En stock
$9.01 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →SIM7672S
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A7670E
✅ Sustitución directa✓ En stock
$6.3 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →A7670E-LASE
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A7670E-MASC
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SIM7670E Especificaciones (publicadas por el fabricante)
| Product Series | SIM7670/SIM7672 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCX216 |
| Cellular Technology | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Communication Modes | LTE-FDD / LTE-TDD |
| Maximum Downlink Rate | 10 Mbps |
| Maximum Uplink Rate | 5 Mbps |
| GNSS | Yes (integrated) |
| Application Protocols | MQTT, HTTPS |
| Antenna Configuration | Single RX (Cat 1bis) |
| Control Interface | AT commands |
| Region | Europe/Africa/Asia (E variant) |
| Legacy Compatibility | Pin-compatible upgrade path from SIM800/SIM7000 |
Interfaces y conectores de SIM7670E
No hay disponible una lista de interfaces publicada por el fabricante para SIM7670E. Consulte la documentación del fabricante para obtener detalles sobre conectores y cabeceras.
Consulte la documentación del fabricante para ver el patillaje completo del conector de expansión y la numeración de pines del conector.
Aplicaciones típicas
SIM7670E es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Asset Tracking and Telematics, Smart Meters and Utility IoT, Point-of-Sale and Payment Terminals, Industrial Routers and Gateways, 2G/3G Network Sunset Migration, Cellular IoT Development and Prototyping.
Asset Tracking and Telematics
The SIM7670E combines an LTE Cat 1bis modem (10 Mbps downlink / 5 Mbps uplink on the Qualcomm QCX216 chipset) with an integrated GNSS receiver, making it a strong fit for vehicle trackers, fleet telematics, and high-value asset trackers. Location fixes from the built-in GNSS can be pushed directly to cloud platforms over MQTT without a separate positioning receiver, cutting BOM cost and board area. The single-RX Cat 1bis architecture delivers LTE latency and throughput well above 2G GPRS while keeping module cost near NB-IoT levels, and the E-variant band plan covers Europe, Africa, and Asia deployments. Design consideration: trackers on vehicle batteries must handle transmission burst currents with adequate bulk capacitance on VBAT.
Recomendado
Smart Meters and Utility IoT
Smart electricity, gas, and water meters require reliable wide-area connectivity with modest bandwidth, and the SIM7670E matches this profile well. Its native MQTT support enables direct publish/subscribe telemetry to utility head-end systems, while HTTPS supports secure firmware-over-the-air updates - both offloading the host microcontroller. With 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, the module handles dense payload reporting and multi-tenant gateways with margin, and LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD dual-mode support maximizes carrier flexibility across EMEA/Asia networks. The pin-compatible upgrade path from SIM800/SIM7000 lets metering OEMs migrate installed 2G/NB-IoT platforms to LTE without a full PCB redesign, protecting long-lived utility hardware investments as 2G/3G networks sunset.
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Point-of-Sale and Payment Terminals
Payment terminals need dependable, low-latency cellular backhaul with encrypted transport, and the SIM7670E provides both: HTTPS client support handles TLS-secured transaction traffic natively, and the QCX216-based Cat 1bis link (10 Mbps / 5 Mbps) keeps authorization round-trips fast even during peak retail traffic. The E-variant covers the Europe, Africa, and Asia markets where mobile PoS deploys most heavily. Compared with 2G-only designs like SIM800-based terminals, LTE Cat 1bis removes dependence on shrinking GSM coverage and reduces transaction failure rates. The single-antenna design also simplifies RF layout in compact handheld enclosures where dual-antenna routing would be impractical, while GNSS can geo-tag transactions for fraud analytics.
Recomendado
Industrial Routers and Gateways
Industrial gateways aggregating Modbus, CAN, or sensor data to cloud platforms benefit from the SIM7670E's combination of LTE throughput and built-in application protocols. With 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, the module supports over-the-air configuration, bulk log upload, and multi-device backhaul at rates far beyond NB-IoT/Cat M alternatives. MQTT/HTTPS offload reduces gateway firmware complexity on resource-constrained hosts, and LTE-TDD support addresses industrial bands common in Asia. As factories retire 2G/3G routers, the SIM800/SIM7000 pin-compatible pad layout enables a low-redesign-cost migration to LTE Cat 1bis. Design consideration: gateways should provision wide power traces and bulk capacitance because continuous-duty transmission produces sustained peak current draw on the VBAT rail.
Recomendado
2G/3G Network Sunset Migration
Carriers worldwide are shutting down GSM and UMTS networks, forcing legacy connected devices onto LTE. The SIM7670E is explicitly positioned as a pin-compatible upgrade path from SIM800/SIM7000 designs, making it a purpose-built migration target. OEMs can retain existing antenna pads, connector placement, and much of the PCB layout while gaining 10 Mbps downlink / 5 Mbps uplink LTE Cat 1bis performance and GNSS. The QCX216 platform adds native MQTT and HTTPS, often letting the same migration also modernize the cloud protocol stack. Because Cat 1bis uses a single receive antenna, RF front-end cost stays close to legacy designs - unlike dual-RX Cat 1 or Cat 4 modules that require more board changes.
Recomendado
Cellular IoT Development and Prototyping
The SIM7670E is an accessible platform for embedded developers prototyping cellular IoT products, supported by readily available development boards for the SIM7670/SIM7670G family. AT command control simplifies integration with MCUs such as ESP32 and STM32, while native MQTT/HTTPS lets a small firmware talk to cloud services directly - ideal for rapid proof-of-concepts. The module's GNSS receiver supports location-based demos without extra hardware, and the shared SIM7670/SIM7672 series architecture means prototype code carries over to production variants. Waveshare ESP32-S3 boards built around the similar SIMCom SIM7670G and A7670E modems demonstrate a mature hobbyist and professional ecosystem, with community documentation, libraries, and carrier-testing experience widely available.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | SIM7670G | SIM7672S | A7670E | A7670E-LASE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LGA module (SIM7670 series footprint) | LGA module - same SIM7670 footprint | LGA module - same series footprint | LGA module - SIM7070-compatible housing | LGA module - SIM7070-compatible housing |
| Brand | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCX216 | Qualcomm QCX216 | Qualcomm QCX216 | Earlier-generation platform | Earlier-generation platform |
| Downlink Rate | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps (LTE Cat 1) | 10 Mbps (LTE Cat 1) |
| Uplink Rate | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps (LTE Cat 1) | 5 Mbps (LTE Cat 1) |
| Built-in MQTT/HTTPS | Yes | Yes | Yes (series feature) | No (host-side stack) | No (host-side stack) |
Diferenciadores clave
- Newer QCX216 platform with built-in IoT protocol stack (frente a A7670E)
- Integrated GNSS in the base module (frente a SIM7672S)
- Legacy migration compatibility (frente a A7670E-LASE)
- Cost trade-off vs A7670E family (frente a A7670E-LASE)
Notas de diseño
LTE Cat 1bis modules draw high burst currents during RF transmission slots. Provision a low-impedance VBAT supply with bulk capacitance (typically 100 uF low-ESR plus 10 uF/100 nF ceramics) directly at the module power pins. As an engineering reference from the same product class, LINKCOMM's A7670E breakout design uses an LDO rated for 3A peak working current - Estimated: apply similar derating headroom when sizing the SIM7670E supply, then confirm against the official VBAT spec in the SIMCom hardware design guide before sign-off.
The SIM7670E is an LGA land-pattern module; follow the SIMCom hardware design guide for pad geometry, keep-out zones, and castellated-edge routing rules. Route the cellular antenna with a controlled-impedance 50-ohm trace kept short and away from switching regulators; reserve a pi-matching network placeholder on the antenna line for production tuning. When migrating from SIM800/SIM7000 layouts, re-verify the RF matching network because band plans and module load conditions differ even on pin-compatible footprints.
Do not assume the SIM7670E and A7670E are interchangeable despite similar naming - the SIM7670E (QCX216, SIM7670 footprint) and A7670E (SIM7070-compatible housing) are different product families with different land patterns and supply ranges. Also confirm SIM card interface voltage levels and USB/UART level compatibility with your host MCU before layout freeze. Regional band support differs between E and G variants; order the variant matching your target carrier markets to avoid network registration failures in the field.
Información de cumplimiento
Compliance data was not present in the provided verified web data. Consult the official SIMCom product page and regulatory documentation for RoHS/REACH status before procurement.
