SIM7672G-MNGV - LTE Cat 1bis 10Mbps Module GNSS | SIMCom
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SIM7672G-MNGV Visão geral
An LTE Cat 1bis module is a category of cellular IoT modem that uses a single receive antenna (bis = one RX chain) to achieve LTE FDD/TDD connectivity at lower cost and power than multi-antenna Cat 4 modules. Cat 1bis sits within the wider LTE category hierarchy of cellular modules, bridging the gap between legacy 2G/GPRS modules such as the SIM800 series and higher-throughput LTE routers, making it the de facto migration path for global 2G/3G sunset designs.
Key features include operation on the latest Qualcomm QCX216 chipset, support for LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD wireless modes, worldwide band coverage for global roaming, and form-factor compatibility with the SIMCom A7672 series (Cat 1), SIM7000/SIM7070 series (NB-IoT/Cat M) and SIM800/SIM800F series (2G). This compatibility allows designers to drop the module onto an existing A7672-class land pattern and migrate from 2G, NB-IoT or Cat M products to LTE Cat 1 with minimal PCB rework.
Technically, the QCX216 platform integrates the cellular baseband, transceiver and memory in a single chipset, and the G variant adds GNSS (GPS/BeiDou-class satellite positioning) for asset tracking and telematics. Software functions include FOTA (firmware over the air), SSL secure transport, and VoLTE voice support, with AT-command control per the SIM76XX Series AT Command Manual.
Typical applications include global-roaming asset trackers, automotive telematics, smart metering, payment terminals, and industrial IoT gateways where LTE longevity matters more than raw throughput.
Design consideration: because Cat 1bis uses a single RX chain, throughput falls back gracefully rather than relying on RX diversity - ensure antenna matching and power-supply design follow the SIM7672 hardware design guide for peak-current bursts during LTE transmission.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in family alternatives, design notes, and commercial data not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para SIM7672G-MNGV — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com SIM7672G-MNGV (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Region Variant.
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SIM7672G-GNSS
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SIM7670G
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A7670G
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A7672SA
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SIM7672G-MNGV Especificações (publicadas pelo fabricante)
| Product Series | SIM7672 Series |
| Network Category | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCX216 |
| Wireless Modes | LTE-FDD / LTE-TDD |
| Max Downlink Rate | 10 Mbps |
| Max Uplink Rate | 5 Mbps |
| GNSS | Supported (G variant) |
| Voice | VoLTE supported |
| Software Functions | FOTA, SSL, VoLTE |
| Package Type | LCC+LGA |
| Dimensions | 24 x 24 x 2.4 mm |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount (SMD) |
| Form Factor Compatible With | A7672 series, SIM7000/SIM7070 series, SIM800/SIM800F series |
| Region Variant | Global roaming (MN global variant) |
Interfaces e Conectores do SIM7672G-MNGV
SIM7672G-MNGV expõe as seguintes interfaces e conectores conforme publicado pelo fabricante: Sem fios. A pinagem do header de expansão, a numeração dos pinos do conector e os limites elétricos estão definidos na documentação do fabricante.
| Sem fios | LTE-FDD / LTE-TDD |
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Aplicações típicas
SIM7672G-MNGV é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Global Asset Tracking and Fleet Telematics, Smart Metering and Utility Infrastructure, Payment Terminals and POS Devices, Industrial IoT Gateways and M2M Routers, Security and Surveillance Panels, Shared Mobility and Bike Scooter IoT.
Global Asset Tracking and Fleet Telematics
The SIM7672G-MNGV fits asset tracking because it combines LTE Cat 1bis connectivity with integrated GNSS in a single 24 x 24 x 2.4 mm module, eliminating a separate positioning receiver and saving board area and BOM cost. Its 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink rates comfortably handle position reporting, geofence events and CAN-bus telematics uploads, while the MNGV global variant roams across regional LTE bands without hardware variants. FOTA support permits remote firmware updates across dispersed fleets, and SSL secures position data in transit. Placed on an A7672-compatible land pattern, the tracker can also migrate between 2G, NB-IoT and Cat 1 network generations with one PCB design; the trade-off versus Cat 4 modules is lower peak throughput, which is irrelevant at typical tracking data volumes.
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Smart Metering and Utility Infrastructure
Smart electricity, gas and water meters benefit from the SIM7672G-MNGV's LTE Cat 1bis architecture: the single-RX design reduces module cost and idle power compared to Cat 4 modems while still delivering 10/5 Mbps for DLMS/COSEM data exchange and firmware campaigns over FOTA. The LCC+LGA form factor is shared with SIMCom's SIM7000/SIM7070 NB-IoT modules, so a metering platform can be certified once and deployed across NB-IoT or Cat 1 networks depending on regional coverage - a major advantage as 2G metering networks shut down. The QCX216 chipset's long-term LTE availability supports the 15-20 year service life expected of utility assets. Designers should size the power supply for LTE transmit burst currents and follow the SIM7672 hardware design guide RF layout recommendations to preserve sensitivity inside grounded meter enclosures.
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Payment Terminals and POS Devices
Point-of-sale terminals require encrypted cellular transactions and voice fallback, both addressed by the SIM7672G-MNGV's SSL and VoLTE software functions on the QCX216 platform. The 10 Mbps downlink sustains EMV transaction authorization latency well within retailer expectations, and the global MNGV band coverage lets one terminal SKU ship into multiple markets, reducing inventory complexity. The compact 24 x 24 x 2.4 mm LCC+LGA module fits handheld terminal enclosures where every millimeter matters. Migration from legacy 2G SIM800-based terminals is straightforward because SIMCom maintains footprint compatibility with the SIM800 series - designers keep the PCB land pattern and upgrade the radio. Confirm PCI-relevant security is implemented at the application layer, since SSL in the module handles transport encryption only.
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Industrial IoT Gateways and M2M Routers
Low-cost industrial gateways use the SIM7672G-MNGV as the WAN uplink where 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink suffice for Modbus/OPC UA telemetry aggregation, alarm forwarding and remote configuration over SSL-secured links. The module's LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD support covers both major duplex modes used by private and public networks worldwide, and the QCX216 chipset's LTE-only focus avoids 2G/3G fallback complexity. VoLTE enables voice-based maintenance callout features in elevator and machine-monitoring gateways. Because the footprint matches the SIMCom A7672 series, gateway vendors can offer Cat 1 and feature-differentiated SKUs on a single carrier PCB. Layout should dedicate keep-outs around the module antenna pads per the SIM7672 hardware design guide, and the power stage must tolerate LTE transmit burst currents to avoid brown-out resets during simultaneous uplink and sensor polling.
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Security and Surveillance Panels
Alarm and video-verification panels rely on the SIM7672G-MNGV as primary or backup communication path, exploiting SSL for encrypted reporting to central monitoring stations and VoLTE for supervised voice lines as PSTN/2G lines retire. The 10/5 Mbps throughput supports event-triggered short video clip upload required by modern video-verified alarm standards, while Cat 1bis keeps module cost low for high-volume panel production. The MNGV global variant allows one hardware build across export markets. Footprint compatibility with the SIM800 series 2G modules means existing panel designs upgrade to LTE with the same PCB, protecting certified enclosure and layout investments. Designers must handle network registration latency in the supervision algorithm and provide battery-backed power sized for LTE burst transmission during simultaneous event reporting.
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Shared Mobility and Bike Scooter IoT
Shared bicycles and e-scooters need compact, cost-effective定位 and connectivity exactly as the SIM7672G-MNGV provides: integrated GNSS for ride-zone geofencing and theft recovery, plus LTE Cat 1bis at 10/5 Mbps for unlock commands, telemetry heartbeats and battery state upload. The single-RX Cat 1bis architecture trims module cost and power draw - critical for battery-powered vehicles with solar-assist charging budgets - and FOTA enables fleet-wide controller updates. The 24 x 24 mm LCC+LGA module integrates into cramped handlebar controllers, and the global band plan lets operators redeploy fleets between cities without SKU changes. IP-rated enclosure integration should follow the SIM7672 RF layout guide for antenna clearance; the main trade-off versus Cat 4 is throughput headroom, which shared-mobility data profiles never require.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para SIM7672G-MNGV — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | SIM7672G-GNSS | SIM7670G | A7672G | A7670G | A7672SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LCC+LGA 24 x 24 x 2.4 mm | LCC+LGA 24 x 24 x 2.4 mm - same | LCC+LGA compatible form factor | LCC+LGA 24 x 24 mm - same footprint | LCC+LGA compatible form factor | LCC+LGA 24 x 24 mm - same footprint |
| Brand | SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited | SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited | SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited | SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited | SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited | SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited |
| Network Category | LTE Cat 1bis | LTE Cat 1bis | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 |
| Max Downlink | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Max Uplink | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| Software Features | FOTA, SSL, VoLTE | FOTA, SSL, VoLTE | FOTA, SSL | FOTA, SSL, VoLTE | FOTA, SSL, VoLTE | FOTA, SSL |
| Footprint Compatibility | A7672 / SIM7000-SIM7070 / SIM800 series | Same SIM7672 series | SIM7070 compatible | A7672 / SIM7672 compatible | SIM7000/SIM7070 compatible | A7672 compatible |
Principais diferenciais
- Latest-generation QCX216 Cat 1bis chipset (vs A7672G)
- Integrated GNSS in the same footprint (vs A7672SA)
- Global roaming single-SKU coverage (vs SIM7670G)
Notas de projeto
LTE transmitters draw high burst currents during uplink scheduling. Even though the exact peak-current figure is not published in the retrieved data, SIMCom cellular modules of this class conventionally require a low-impedance 3.3-4.2 V supply rail with bulk capacitance (typically a large electrolytic or polymer capacitor plus 100 nF/10 uF ceramics near the VBAT pads) and wide power traces to prevent voltage droop below the undervoltage lockout threshold during transmit bursts. Follow the SIM7672 Hardware Design Guide values exactly - brown-out during LTE transmission is the single most common cause of field failures in Cat 1 designs.
The SIM7672G-MNGV uses an LCC+LGA pad array on a 24 x 24 mm footprint, so the host PCB defines RF performance. Keep the module antenna feed as a controlled-impedance 50-ohm microstrip with a pi-matching network (series L, shunt C placeholders) to allow post-launch tuning. Place the USB and SIM interfaces away from the antenna feed, and ground the perimeter pads generously with via stitching to the main ground plane per the SIM7672 hardware design guide. Footprint compatibility with A7672/SIM7070/SIM800 lets you validate antenna performance across network generations on the same carrier board.
When migrating from a 2G SIM800/SIM800F design, do not assume firmware parity: the SIM7672 uses the SIM76XX AT command set (per the SIM76XX Series AT Command Manual V2.05), and commands such as TCP/SSL socket handling differ from SIM800 AT syntax. Also verify USIM hot-swap behavior using the SIM7672X UIM Hot Swap application note if the SIM is user-accessible. Regional certification (CE/FCC/RCM etc.) must be re-completed even though the footprint is unchanged, since band plans and SAR profiles differ between the MNGV global variant and regional predecessors.
Informações de conformidade
Compliance declarations were not present in the retrieved web data. Request RoHS/REACH declarations and regional certifications (CE/FCC) directly from SIMCom or the distributor.
