Arduino Pro 4G GNSS Module Global, modem Quectel Cat.4 LTE con GNSS, modulo di espansione per Portenta (TPX00200)

Equipped with a u-blox SARA-U201 cellular module, the Arduino MKR 4G Module Global GNSS delivers quad-band 2G and dual-band 3G connectivity alongside multi-constellation GNSS for worldwide positioning.

Overview

This MKR form factor board integrates a SAMD21 Cortex-M0+ microcontroller running at 48 MHz with 256 KB flash and 32 KB SRAM. It offers 8 digital I/O pins, 7 analog inputs, and 1 analog output, plus a micro SIM slot and u.FL antenna connectors for cellular and GNSS. A JST PH 2-pin connector supports a Li-Po battery with an integrated charger.

What stands out

• Global 2G/3G coverage: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS/HSPA 900/2100 MHz.
• GNSS support for GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo.
• Microchip ECC508 security chip for secure communication.
• Low power SAMD21 microcontroller ideal for battery-powered IoT applications.

Technical details

• Microcontroller: SAMD21 Cortex-M0+ 32-bit ARM
• Clock speed: 48 MHz
• Flash memory: 256 KB
• SRAM: 32 KB
• Digital I/O pins: 8
• Analog input pins: 7 (8/10/12-bit ADC)
• Analog output pins: 1 (10-bit DAC)
• Operating voltage: 3.3V
• Input voltage: 5V (VIN/USB)
• SIM card slot: Micro SIM
• Antenna connectors: u.FL for cellular and GNSS
• Battery connector: JST PH 2-pin for Li-Po
• Integrated battery charger: Yes
• USB connector: Micro USB
• Security chip: Microchip ECC508

Our verdict

A compact and versatile cellular development board for global IoT projects, combining reliable 2G/3G connectivity with multi-GNSS positioning and Arduino's easy-to-use ecosystem.