A7608 Breakout Development Board
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Specifications:
- Module: A7608
- Wireless Communication Modes: LTE-TDD/
LTE-FDD/HSPA+/GSM/GPRS/EDGE - Data Rates: 150Mbps downlink, 50Mbps uplink
- Network Support: 4G, 3G, 2G
- Network Protocols: Multiple built-in
- Interfaces: UART, USB2.0
- Temperature Range: -40 to +85°C
- PCBA Dimension: 40*40mm
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Preparation:
Ensure you have the following tools ready:
- Board Serial tool BK-A7608 sscom32E.exe
2. Overview:
2.1 Module Features:
- A7608 is an LTE Cat 4 module supporting various wireless
communication modes. - Supports data rates of 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink.
- Suitable for 4G, 3G, and 2G networks.
- Supports multiple built-in network protocols and drivers for
main operating systems. - Control via AT Command with rich interfaces including UART and
USB2.0. - Operating temperature range from -40 to +85°C.
2.2 Board Overview:
The board features:
- Micro SIM card socket
- Micro USB interface
- Power indicator (RED) and NET LIGHT indicator (Green)
- Auxiliary antenna and LTE antenna
2.3 Pin Definition:
The pin definitions are as follows:
- VCC range is from 5.0V to 10V, with 5.0V recommended.
- TXD/RXD are at 3.3V TTL level and can be connected directly
with a 3.3V MCU.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the recommended operating temperature for the A7608
module?
A: The A7608 module has an operating temperature range of -40 to
+85°C.
Q: What are the supported wireless communication modes of the
A7608 module?
A: The A7608 module supports LTE-TDD, LTE-FDD, HSPA+, GSM, GPRS,
and EDGE modes.
Q: What is the data rate supported by the A7608 module?
A: The A7608 module supports a maximum downlink rate of 150Mbps
and an uplink rate of 50Mbps.
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AND Technologies Co., LTD Breakout A7608 User Manual
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1. Preparation:
Board Serial tool
BK-A7608 sscom32E.exe
2. Overview
2.1 Module feature
A7608 is the LTE Cat 4 module which supports wireless communication modes of LTE-TDD/ LTE-FDD/HSPA+/GSM/GPRS/EDGE. It supports maximum 150Mbps downlink rate and 50Mbps uplink rate.
Suitable for 4G, 3G and 2G networks Supports multiple built-in network protocols, supports drivers for main operation
systems (USB driver for Windows, Linux and Android etc.) and software function. Control Via AT Command, Rich interfaces including UART,USB2.0 Operation temperature:-40 to +85
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2.2 BOARD overview
J104
J109 D100
D102
TP105
U106 CN101
CN100
TP100 J101
TP106
CN102
CN100 CN101 CN102
D102 D100 U106 J109 J101 J104 TP105 TP100 TP106
Micro SIM card socket 7pin 2.54mm header interface
Micro USB interface Power indicator(RED) NET LIGHT indicator(Green) The power conversion chip
Auxiliary antenna GNSS antenna(optional)
LTE antenna 4.0V 3.3V 1.8V
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2.3 PCBA dimension: 40*40mm
3. Pin definition
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Note: VCC range is from 5.0V to 10V, 5.0V is recommended.
TXD /RXD are 3.3V TTL level which can be directly connected with 3.3V MCU.
3.1 Pin definition of 6pin connector
Pin name NC GND VCC
PWRKEY TXD
Pin number 0 1,6 2 3 4
Mark on PCB N G V K T
Description Not connected
GND The power supply Power on/off the module Output, Transmit Data
RXD
5
R
Input, Receive Data
Comment
5V-10V Shorted with GND via R104 by default TTL Series data Output,3.3V logic level TTL Series data Input,3.3V logic level
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3.2 How to use TXD and RXD (Default baud rate is 115200bps)
4. How to test the BK-A7608 by AT command via UART
4.1 Installing MAIN antenna , GPS antenna, and sim card for BK-A7608 Board. 4.2 Feed power supply to VCC pin, RED LED indicator will be lighted. (Note: VCC range is from 5.0V to 10V. 5.0V is recommended.) 4.3 GREEN LED indicator, Blinking shows registration successful.
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4.4 Open serial software
and choose right serial number, Baud rate as
below, please keep “SendNew” selected:
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5.1 Remove all connection on CN101 7pin connector, Power up the A7608 Breakout board only via USB, Install “SIMCom_Windows 1803 USB Virtual COM port driver.zip” driver following the computer indication. The computer will show as belows, it means that the driver is installed correctly.
5.2 Select AT Port 9001, 115200bps and SendNew, you can repeat all command in Item4.4.
6.Package list
Name
Qty
Unit
BK-A7608
1
Pcs
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Documents / Resources
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