SIM7672E - LTE Cat 1bis 10Mbps Module | SIMCom | IoT M2M
N.º de pieza: SIM7672E ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12,50 |
| 10 | $11.6 | $116,00 |
| 100 | $10.9 | $1.090,00 |
| 500 | $10.4 | $5.200,00 |
| 1.000 | $9.95 | $9.950,00 |
SIM7672E Descripción general
An LTE Cat 1bis module is a category of cellular IoT modem that uses a single antenna (bis = one receive antenna) to deliver Category 1 data rates, positioning it in the hierarchy of cellular connectivity as: Cat 1bis -> LTE Cat 1 -> LTE (4G) -> cellular wide-area network -> wireless communication module. It is widely adopted as the successor technology to 2G (GSM/GPRS) and NB-IoT/Cat M modules for machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that require moderate throughput at low power and low cost.
Key differentiating features include the 10Mbps downlink / 5Mbps uplink throughput envelope, the modern QCX216 platform that ensures long-term LTE network longevity, and the LCC+LGA form factor that is pin-compatible by design with SIMCom's A7672 series (Cat 1), SIM7000/SIM7070 series (NB-IoT/Cat M), and SIM800/SIM800F series (2G) modules. This enables a smooth hardware migration path from legacy 2G or NB-IoT products to LTE Cat 1 without a PCB redesign.
Technically, the module integrates the cellular baseband, transceiver, RF front end, power management, and a USB 2.0 interface plus UART for host communication, with standard AT command control documented in the SIM76XX Series AT Command Manual. Firmware is updated over USB, and typical host integration uses a microcontroller or application processor driving the UART interface.
Typical applications include smart metering, asset trackers and fleet telematics, POS terminals, industrial gateways, security alarm panels, and shared-economy devices such as bike sharing and EV charging stations - use cases that need reliable mid-rate cellular data with multi-year network support.
For design-in, pay close attention to power supply design: cellular PA transmit bursts draw high peak currents, so use a low-ESR bulk capacitor near the VBAT pins and follow the reference layout for the antenna feed and grounding to preserve RF performance.
This page synthesizes verified datasheet parameters, distributor pricing context, drop-in alternatives within the SIMCom footprint family, and practical design notes not found together in the manufacturer datasheet. Pricing references are as of 2026-10-20.
Alternativas directas para SIM7672E — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.
Variantes de esta serie
Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con SIM7672E (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Antenna, Footprint Compatibility, GNSS, Interfaces, Mounting Type.
Herramienta de comparación rápida — seleccione piezas alternativas para compararlas lado a lado:
SIM7672SA
✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)
SIM7670E
✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar✓ En stock
$8.95 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →A7672E
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A7670E
✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar✓ En stock
$6.3 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →SIM7070
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SIM7000E
✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar✓ En stock
$17.59 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →SIM800F
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SIM7672E Especificaciones (publicadas por el fabricante)
| Product Series | SIM7672 Series |
| Technology | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCX216 |
| Wireless Modes | LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD |
| Max Downlink Rate | 10 Mbps |
| Max Uplink Rate | 5 Mbps |
| Regional Variant | E (EMEA) |
| Form Factor | LCC+LGA |
| Host Interfaces | USB 2.0, UART |
| Control Protocol | AT commands (SIM76XX Series_AT Command Manual V2.04) |
| Footprint Compatibility | A7672 series, SIM7000/SIM7070 series, SIM800/SIM800F series |
| Antenna | External (via RF pad) |
Interfaces y conectores de SIM7672E
SIM7672E expone las siguientes interfaces y conectores según lo publicado por el fabricante: Inalámbrico. El patillaje de la cabecera de expansión, la numeración de pines de los conectores y los límites eléctricos se definen en la documentación del fabricante.
| Inalámbrico | LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD |
Consulte la documentación del fabricante para ver el patillaje completo del conector de expansión y la numeración de pines del conector.
Aplicaciones típicas
SIM7672E es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Smart Metering and AMI, Asset Tracking and Fleet Telematics, POS Terminals and Payment Devices, Industrial IoT Gateways, Security and Alarm Systems, Shared Economy and Smart City Devices.
Smart Metering and AMI
The SIM7672E fits smart electricity, gas, and water metering and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) because LTE Cat 1 coverage in EMEA is mature while 2G networks are being sunset. Its 10Mbps downlink and 5Mbps uplink capacity far exceeds metering data volumes, providing headroom for firmware-over-the-air updates of multi-megabyte images, and the QCX216 platform offers the multi-year longevity that metering deployments with 10-15 year service lives demand. The module is used as the WAN modem, connected to the meter MCU over UART with AT command control, with data reported over TCP/IP or MQTT to the utility head-end. The LCC+LGA footprint compatibility with SIM800F allows existing 2G meter PCBs to migrate to LTE with minimal layout changes. Peak transmit currents during RF bursts require a low-ESR bulk capacitor at VBAT, which is the main power design consideration.
Recomendado
Asset Tracking and Fleet Telematics
Vehicle trackers and fleet telematics units benefit directly from the SIM7672E's EMEA LTE band coverage, 10Mbps downlink for position-rich reporting, and the QCX216 platform's power efficiency between transmissions. In a typical tracker architecture, a low-power MCU acquires GNSS position and vehicle telemetry (CAN bus speed, ignition state) and forwards it through the SIM7672E UART interface over TCP or UDP to the fleet backend. Cat 1bis single-antenna design reduces BOM cost versus 2-Rx Cat 4 modules while maintaining sufficient bandwidth for dense position reporting and OTA configuration. Because the footprint is compatible with SIMCom's A7672 and SIM7000/SIM7070 series, tracker vendors can maintain one PCB across product tiers with different modules. High-duty-cycle transmit bursts in vehicles demand robust VBAT decoupling and attention to antenna placement away from metal obstructions in the enclosure.
Recomendado
POS Terminals and Payment Devices
Payment terminals require reliable mid-rate cellular data, TLS-secured transactions, and long product lifecycles, all of which align with the SIM7672E. The 10Mbps downlink and 5Mbps uplink handle EMV authorization exchanges, receipt uploads, and contactless settlement files comfortably, while the modern Qualcomm QCX216 chipset supports the certification longevity (PCI-relevant platform support and carrier approvals) that payment OEMs need. The module serves as the primary WAN link in mobile POS or as backup in fixed POS, driven over UART/USB with AT commands establishing HTTPS or VPN sessions. The LCC+LGA footprint shared with the A7672 series lets payment platforms qualify a single mechanical design across module generations, de-risking supply. EMEA regional band support matches the primary deployment geography for these terminals, and industrial temperature tolerance should be confirmed for outdoor or vehicle-mounted units.
Recomendado
Industrial IoT Gateways
Industrial gateways aggregate Modbus, CAN, and sensor fieldbus data and backhaul it over cellular, a role the SIM7672E serves well with its 10Mbps/5Mbps throughput and always-on LTE Cat 1 connectivity in EMEA plants where 2G has been retired. In gateway designs the module typically provides the WAN uplink behind an MCU or Linux-class processor via USB 2.0 (preferred for throughput) or UART with PPP/AT control. The QCX216 platform's extended roadmap matters because industrial equipment is qualified and deployed for many years; the module's footprint compatibility with A7672/SIM7000/SIM800 series lets gateway vendors design one carrier board and populate whichever radio technology a customer's site supports. Factory noise and cabinet layout require attention to antenna cable routing and grounding per SIMCom's hardware design reference, and the high peak currents of LTE transmit bursts must be budgeted in the 24V-to-VBAT power tree design.
Recomendado
Security and Alarm Systems
Alarm panels and security systems use cellular as the primary or backup communication path, and the SIM7672E's LTE Cat 1 support in EMEA keeps these systems viable as 2G/3G networks shut down. Event reporting (alarms, heartbeats, video clip upload) fits easily within the 5Mbps uplink, and the module's always-on IP connection supports supervised reporting protocols over TCP/TLS. Integration follows the standard SIMCom AT command set documented in the SIM76XX manual, with the panel MCU handling zone supervision while the module manages the network link. The footprint compatibility with SIM800F is a significant commercial benefit: thousands of installed alarm PCB designs built around the SIM800F 2G footprint can be refreshed to LTE Cat 1 without a mechanical redesign. Designers should implement periodic link-heartbeat AT polling and SIM-detection handling to meet supervised-alarm reliability requirements.
Recomendado
Shared Economy and Smart City Devices
Bike sharing, e-scooter fleets, EV charging stations, and smart parking devices are classic LTE Cat 1bis users: they exchange modest but frequent JSON/MQTT payloads, need OTA command and firmware updates, and operate unattended for years. The SIM7672E covers this profile with 10Mbps downlink for fast OTA updates of shared-device firmware, low idle power from the QCX216 platform for battery-assisted devices, and EMEA band coverage matching deployment geography. In a typical design the module connects to a low-power MCU managing locks, RFID readers, or charging control, communicating over UART with MQTT sessions. The footprint compatibility with the SIMCom A7672 and SIM7000/SIM7070 series lets fleet operators standardize one PCB across NB-IoT and Cat 1 SKUs depending on local network density. Enclosure antenna design and VBAT bulk capacitance are the two dominant field-reliability factors for these outdoor devices.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | SIM7672SA | SIM7670E | A7672E | A7670E | SIM7070 | SIM800F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LCC+LGA | LCC+LGA - same | LCC+LGA - same | LCC+LGA - same (footprint-compatible) | LCC+LGA - same | LCC+LGA - same | LCC+LGA - same |
| Brand | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom | SIMCom |
| Network Technology | LTE Cat 1bis | LTE Cat 1bis | LTE Cat 1bis | LTE Cat 1 (+GSM fallback) | LTE Cat 1 (+GSM fallback, GNSS option) | NB-IoT / Cat M / GPRS | 2G GSM/GPRS only |
| Regional Coverage | EMEA | China / SA region | EMEA | EMEA (900/1800 MHz GSM + LTE) | EMEA | Global (multi-mode) | Global 2G (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) |
Diferenciadores clave
- Newest platform generation (QCX216) in the footprint family (frente a A7672E)
- Cat 1bis single-antenna design (frente a A7670E)
- LTE data rates vs legacy NB-IoT/2G on the same footprint (frente a SIM800F)
Notas de diseño
LTE transmit bursts draw high peak current from VBAT. Estimated: if the module draws up to ~2 A peaks during RF bursts (typical for Cat 1 PA operation - verify the exact figure in the SIM7672 hardware design guide), a 100 uF low-ESR ceramic/tantalum bulk capacitor placed within a few millimeters of the VBAT pins, plus a 10 uF and 100 nF decoupling set, is required to keep VBAT ripple within spec and avoid Brown-out resets during transmission at maximum power. Route VBAT as a wide plane, minimize series inductance, and never share the module supply rail with noisy load switches or motors.
Follow the SIMCom hardware design reference layout for the antenna feed: a 50-ohm controlled-impedance microstrip from the module RF pad to the antenna connector or patch, with a pi-network (series 0-ohm plus two NL pads) reserved for matching tuning. Keep the antenna keep-out area free of ground pour and signal routing, and provide a solid ground plane directly beneath the module. For LCC+LGA reflow assembly, use a laser-cut stencil with aperture reductions per SIMCom's application note to prevent excess solder under the land grid pads.
Migrating from SIM800F or SIM7000 to SIM7672E on the same footprint does not guarantee plug-and-play firmware behavior: AT command support, GPIO naming, and USB VID/PID differ between series, so host firmware should be feature-detected rather than series-locked. Also re-verify regional band locks - the SIM7672E is the EMEA variant, and using it in other regions may violate carrier certification. Confirm the E suffix band plan against your target carrier's approved module list before release.
Información de cumplimiento
Compliance declarations for the SIM7672 series were not present in the verified web data; obtain RoHS/REACH declarations from SIMCom's official compliance portal before regulatory submission.
