Secure Global 2G Connectivity with a Seamless Path to 5G

The Cinterion® BGS12 IoT Wireless Module delivers reliable global 2G GSM/GPRS to connect and protect applications today while supporting easy migration to 5G in the future. The latest 2G chipset enables efficient data speeds up to 86 kbps for downlink and uplink making the BGS12 IoT module ideal for long life solutions such as metering, tracking and tracing and remote maintenance and control.

General Features:

• 3GPP R99 Compliant Protocol Stack
• Quad-Band GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
• GPRS multi-slot class 12
• Control via standardized and extended AT commands (Hayes, TS 27.007 and 27.005)
• Embedded IP stack with IPv4 support
• TCP/IP stack access via AT command and transparent TCP/ UDP services
• Internet Services TCP/UDP server/client, HTTP client, FTP client, DNS, IMCP
• SIM Application Toolkit, letter classes C, E with BIP support
• LGA pad soldering mount, MSL4
• Supply voltage range: 3.3 - 4.5 V
• Dimension: 27.6 x 18.8 x 2.7 mm
• Weight: approx. 2.29 g
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Special Features:

• RLS Monitoring (Jamming detection)
• Dual SIM with smart network switching
• Informal Network Scan
• Real-time clock with alarm functionality
• Firmware update via serial interface
• Multiplexer according to 3GPP TS 27.010
• Customer Manufacturing Test Support (RF TX Wave Generation / RX Power Measurement)

Interfaces (LGA pads)

• Power Supply
• Pad for GSM Antenna
• Digital I2S and Analog Audio Interface with microphone feeding
• 2 High-speed serial interfaces (ASC0, ASC1)
• Serial interface, including automatic baud rate detection(8-wire)
• 6 GPIO lines shared with an I2C interface, Network-Status- Indication, PWM functionality, Jamming-Indication
• UICC and U/SIM card interface 1.8V / 3V
• Fast- Shutdown by hardware signal and AT command
• Switch-on by Hardware signal ON, Switch-off by AT command; Automatic switch-off in case of critical temperature and voltage conditions.
• Reset by hardware signal
• Orderly shutdown and reset by AT command

Drivers

• MUX driver for Windows® 7 
• Windows® 8 
• Windows® 10 
• Windows mobile®

Approvals:

• RED, GCF, CE, FCC, PTCRB, UL, IC
• EuP, RoHS, China RoHS and REACH compliant