{"product_id":"adafruit-fona-3g-cellular-breakout-european-version","title":"Adafruit FONA 3G Cellular Breakout - European version","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to take it to the next level we now have a 3G Cellular Modem breakout!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FONA 3G has better coverage, GSM backwards-compatibility and even sports a built-in GPS module for geolocation \u0026amp; asset tracking. This all-in-one cellular phone module with that lets you add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS and data to your project in a single breakout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module measure only 1.75\"x1.6\" but packs a surprising amount of technology into it's little frame. At the heart is a powerful GSM cellular module (we use the latest SIM5320E) with integrated GPS. This module can do just about everything\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad-band 850MHz GSM, 900MHz EGSM, 1800MHz DCS, 1900MHz PCs - connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SIM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the European Version\u003c\/strong\u003e - with dual-band UMTS\/HSDPA 900\/2100MHz WCDMA + HSDPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-integrated GPS (Qualcomm PM8015 GPS) that can be controlled and query over the same serial port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake and receive voice calls using a headset or an external 8Ω speaker + electret microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend and receive SMS messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend and receive GPRS data (TCP\/IP, HTTP, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT command interface can be used with 300, 600, 1200, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230K, 461K, 961K, 3.2M, 3.7M and 4.0Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative USB support - plug it into a computer and you'll get serial ports for AT commands, GPS NMEA as well as a modem (note we've only tried out the AT\u0026amp;NMEA ports on Windows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the GPS specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 acquisition channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS L1 C\/A code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking: -157 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold starts : -144 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime-To-First-Fix\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold starts: 100s (typ.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot starts: 1s (typ.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: approx 2.5 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/960\"\u003eWe strongly recommend using an activ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-gps-antenna-external-active-antenna-3-5v-28db-5-meter-sma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/960\"\u003e antenna with the GPS\u003c\/a\u003e, while you can get a fix with a passive antenna it takes a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note!\u003c\/strong\u003e Adafruit had a lot of requests for a 3G cell module and they're happy to oblige but this module has many small differences between it and the FONA 800 and 808, so it is not a drop-in replacement! In particular the data functionality is not as easy to use. Adafruit are adapting their FONA library to support the 3G chipset and right now they have SMS, calling, and basic functionality working but it will be a while until they get full GPRS TCP\/IP and HTTP support. Also, the GPS is not as fast and low-power as the one on the FONA 808. \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this module for people who are able to handle a more advanced experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/?q=fona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBeginners will like the FONA 80x series more\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds great, right? So Adafruit kitted out this fine module onto a little breakout with all the extras you need to make your next project shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard LiPoly battery charging circuitry so you can take your project on the go. Use any 500mAh+ LiPoly or LiIon battery and recharge over the MicroUSB when necessary. Two LEDs let you know when its charging and done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack. Use any 'Android' or 'iPhone'-compatible headset with mic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakouts for external 8Ω speaker and electret mic if you don't want to use a headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel shifting circuitry so you can run it with 2.8V to 5V logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euFL connections for external antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicator LEDs for power and network connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard SIM slides into the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own, this module can't do anything. It requires a microcontroller to drive it! We suggest and use an Arduino but any 3-5V microcontroller with a UART can send and receive commands over the RX\/TX pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need some required \u0026amp; recommended accessories to make FONA 3G work. \u003cstrong\u003eThese are not included!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequired SIM Card! \u003c\/strong\u003eA 2G or 3G Mini SIM card is required to do anything on the cellular network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Lipoly Battery - 500mAh or larger!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroUSB cable\u003c\/strong\u003e for charging the battery and communicating with the module over USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal uFL GSM Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/slim-sticker-type-gsm-cellular-quad-band-antenna-3dbi-ufl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e this slim one works great\u003c\/a\u003e (or, if you want to us an SMA antenna \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-sma-to-ufl-u-fl-ipx-ipex-rf-adapter-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e- a uFL to SMA adapter cable.\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Active GPS Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e (needs a uFL to SMA adapter too) - \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-gps-antenna-external-active-antenna-3-5v-28db-5-meter-sma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003elike this one!\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRRS 4-Pole Headset\u003c\/strong\u003e - Not required but it'll be tough to make a phone call without it. Any 'iPhone' or 'Android' compatible (but not iPhone original) should work. Adafruit tried about 10 different ones, and basically the more expensive once are more comfortable and louder but their official iPhone headset mic did not work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-fona-3g-cellular-gps-breakout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out the tutorial with schematics, wiring diagrams, datasheets and more here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-fona-3g-cellular-gps-breakout\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDatasheets, schematic, EagleCAD PCB files, and Fritzing available in the product tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Dimensions: 50.0mm x 46.0mm x 7.0mm \/ 2.0\" x 1.8\" x 0.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Weight: 50.0g \/ 1.8oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7699295233,"sku":"ADA2691","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/2691-06_c197ee43-c6cc-48dc-a12b-bf727c725a8e.jpg?v=1576585123","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-fona-3g-cellular-breakout-european-version","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}