SIM868 - Quad-Band GSM/GPRS + GNSS Module | SIMCom
Référence : SIM868 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10.56 | $10,56 |
| 10 | $9.98 | $99,80 |
| 100 | $9.25 | $925,00 |
| 500 | $8.7 | $4 350,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.25 | $8 250,00 |
SIM868 Présentation
A GSM/GPRS module is a wireless communication subsystem that provides cellular voice, SMS, and packet-switched data connectivity over 2G mobile networks. Within the system hierarchy, it sits between the antenna/RF front end and the host microcontroller, abstracting the cellular protocol stack behind AT commands over UART. Modules such as the SIM868 belong to the broader family of cellular IoT modules, which also includes 3G, 4G/LTE, and LPWA (Cat-M/NB-IoT) devices.
Key features include worldwide quad-band operation at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GPRS multi-slot class data rates up to 85.6 kbps in both downlink and uplink, and a co-located GNSS receiver supporting GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou (BDS) constellations for positioning without a second module.
The SIM868 integrates abundant extension interfaces: UART, USB 2.0, I2C, GPIO, dual SIM card interfaces, and an SD card interface. The dual-SIM capability is a differentiator versus the earlier SIM808, enabling multi-carrier failover designs. The compact LCC and LGA pad design significantly reduces development time and cost for GNSS-enabled M2M applications, and the module is ROHS compliant.
Typical applications include asset tracking, vehicle fleet monitoring, anti-theft systems, and general M2M IoT devices that need both cellular telemetry and satellite positioning in a single footprint.
Design considerations: supply the module from a low-impedance 3.4V to 4.4V rail capable of handling GSM transmit burst currents, and verify antenna keep-out areas in the 17.6 x 15.7 mm footprint region.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, availability, drop-in alternative analysis, and design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. According to the SIMCom product page, the SIM868 combines a complete quad-band GSM/GPRS engine with GNSS technology for satellite navigation.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour SIM868 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec SIM868 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Interfaces, Package, Supply Voltage.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
SIM808
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
SIM800C
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →SIM868 Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Product Type | GSM/GPRS + GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/BDS) module |
| Cellular Technology | GSM/GPRS quad-band 2G |
| Frequency Bands | 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| GNSS Systems | GPS/GLONASS/BDS |
| GPRS Data Rate Downlink | 85.6 kbps |
| GPRS Data Rate Uplink | 85.6 kbps |
| Tension d'alimentation | 3.4 V to 4.4 V |
| Idle Current | 650 uA |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +85C |
| Interfaces | UART, USB 2.0, I2C, GPIO, SIM card, SD card |
| SIM Interface | Dual SIM card |
| Boîtier | LCC/LGA SMD, 17.6 x 15.7 mm |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (SMD) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Interfaces et connecteurs du SIM868
Le SIM868 expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Alimentation. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Alimentation | 3.4 V to 4.4 V |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Caractéristiques de puissance et thermiques
| Alimentation | 3.4 V to 4.4 V |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +85C |
Paramètres d'alimentation et thermiques pour SIM868 tels que publiés par le fabricant.
Applications typiques
SIM868 convient pour 6 applications: Asset Tracking, Vehicle Fleet Monitoring, Anti-Theft Security Systems, M2M IoT Telemetry Devices, Portable and Battery-Powered Trackers, Industrial Remote Monitoring.
Asset Tracking
The SIM868 fits asset tracking because it integrates a quad-band GSM/GPRS engine (85.6 kbps up/down) and a multi-constellation GNSS receiver (GPS/GLONASS/BDS) in one 17.6 x 15.7 mm module, eliminating a separate positioning device and reducing BOM cost. In a typical tracker, the host MCU receives NMEA position data from the GNSS section and reports via GPRS using TCP/MQTT over the AT-command UART. The 650 uA idle current supports battery or supercapacitor-backed operation, and dual SIM interfaces allow carrier failover for cross-border logistics fleets where a single operator loses coverage.
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Vehicle Fleet Monitoring
For fleet telematics, the SIM868 provides global quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz coverage, so one hardware design serves vehicles on multiple continents without regional variants. Its -40C to +85C operating range covers under-dash and engine-bay-adjacent mounting. The module reports position over GPRS while the GNSS receiver, with GPS/GLONASS/BDS multi-constellation reception, maintains fixes in urban canyons where GPS-only receivers drift. Designers should supply a 3.4-4.4 V rail with low impedance to absorb GSM transmit burst currents drawn from the vehicle battery via a buck regulator, and use the USB 2.0 interface for diagnostics during commissioning.
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Anti-Theft Security Systems
The SIM868 suits anti-theft and alarm reporting systems because it can send SMS alerts and GPRS event messages over the quad-band 2G network and simultaneously deliver GNSS coordinates for stolen-asset recovery. The dual SIM card interface is valuable in security applications: if an intruder jams or disables one carrier, the second SIM on a different network maintains the alarm channel. The UART interface connects to a panel MCU with simple AT-command handling, while GPIO lines can drive status indicators. GSM SMS delivery uses the control channel, so alerts can be sent even when GPRS data service is congested.
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M2M IoT Telemetry Devices
For general M2M telemetry - smart meters, vending machines, environmental stations - the SIM868 offers the abundant extension interfaces SIMCom highlights: UART, USB 2.0, I2C, GPIO, dual SIM, and SD card. The SD card interface enables local data logging when cellular coverage drops, with backfill upload once the link restores. GPRS at 85.6 kbps is sufficient for periodic sensor payloads and MQTT messaging, while 650 uA idle current keeps sleep-mode budgets realistic for mains-adjacent or large-battery installations. The LCC/LGA pad construction supports automated assembly and conformal coating for outdoor enclosures.
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Portable and Battery-Powered Trackers
The SIM868's 650 uA idle current and compact 17.6 x 15.7 mm LCC/LGA footprint make it practical for portable, battery-powered locator devices such as personal trackers, pet trackers, and luggage tags. A power-management scheme that duty-cycles the GNSS receiver (fix, report, sleep) with the GPRS radio in idle between transmissions achieves multi-day runtimes from a single-cell lithium battery through a 3.4-4.4 V-capable boost converter. The -40C to +85C range covers outdoor exposure. Microcontroller sleep between events further reduces average draw, waking the SIM868 via its UART only when position data must be uploaded.
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Industrial Remote Monitoring
In industrial monitoring - pump stations, cold-chain sensors, generator sets - the SIM868 provides an economical connectivity layer where Ethernet is unavailable. The I2C interface can attach auxiliary sensors or an EEPROM for configuration storage, while the UART links to the plant controller. Operating from 3.4-4.4 V and -40C to +85C, the module tolerates cabinet temperature swings, and RoHS compliance simplifies placement in EU-market equipment. Because 2G network availability is declining in some regions, industrial designers should verify local 2G coverage commitments and consider dual-SIM configurations to hedge operator network shutdowns over the equipment's service life.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour SIM868 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | SIM808 | SIM800C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LCC/LGA SMD, 17.6 x 15.7 mm | LCC/LGA SMD (larger footprint) | LCC/LGA SMD (same size class as SIM868) |
| Brand | SIMCom Wireless Solutions | SIMCom Wireless Solutions | SIMCom Wireless Solutions |
| Cellular Bands | 850/900/1800/1900 MHz quad-band | 850/900/1800/1900 MHz quad-band | 850/900/1800/1900 MHz quad-band |
| GPRS Data Rate | 85.6 kbps up/down | 85.6 kbps up/down | 85.6 kbps up/down |
| GNSS Support | GPS/GLONASS/BDS | GPS (GNSS integrated) | None (GSM/GPRS only) |
| SIM Interfaces | Dual SIM | Single SIM | Single SIM |
| Supply Voltage | 3.4 V to 4.4 V | 3.4 V to 4.4 V | 3.4 V to 4.4 V |
| Pin-to-Pin Drop-In | - | No - different footprint, PCB rework required | No - same size class, GNSS pins absent; verify pad compatibility |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Dual SIM card interfaces (vs SIM808)
- Smaller, cheaper footprint with improved specs (vs SIM808)
- Integrated multi-constellation GNSS (vs SIM800C)
Notes de conception
Estimated: GSM transmit bursts draw significant peak current above the 650 uA idle figure. Size the 3.4-4.4 V rail with low-ESR bulk capacitance (typ. 100 uF class plus 100 nF ceramics) close to the VBAT pins and verify peak burst current against the SIMCom Hardware Design guide before finalizing the regulator, since voltage sag during a transmit slot can cause module reset.
Keep the cellular and GNSS antennas physically separated with a ground guard between feed points to reduce desense - GNSS signals at -130 dBm are easily blocked by GSM transmit leakage. Follow the SIMCom Hardware Design reference layout for the 17.6 x 15.7 mm LCC/LGA land pattern and provide the recommended antenna keep-out zones on all layers.
The SIM868 is a 2G-only device. Several carriers have scheduled 2G network shutdowns; before committing to production, confirm long-term GSM/GPRS coverage in your deployment regions and consider the dual-SIM interfaces as coverage insurance. Also note the SIM808 EoL context for SIMCom 2G modules - secure buffer stock for extended product lifecycles.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per JLCPCB/LCSC part data. REACH, halogen-free and conflict-minerals declarations not present in retrieved data - request certificates from SIMCom.
