{"product_id":"adafruit-fona-808-mini-cellular-gsm-gps-breakout","title":"Adafruit FONA 808 - Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout","description":"\u003cp\u003eCellular + GPS tracking, all in one? Oh yes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Adafruit FONA 808 MiniGSM + GPS, an all-in-one cellular phone module with that lets you add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS and data to your project in an adorable little package. \u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roland_TR-808\"\u003eIt does not contain a drum machine, tho\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module measures 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 (the latest SIM808) with integrated GPS. This module can do just about everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: The T-Mobile GSM network is shutting down in the USA over the course of 2020 and beyond, so please be aware these are not for long term usage in the USA!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/2687\"\u003ePlease check out the FONA 3G for next-generation usage\u003c\/a\u003e (or we sell the European version \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-fona-3g-cellular-breakout-european-version\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad-band 850\/900\/1800\/1900MHz - connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SIM \u003cstrong\u003e(Note that not all countries have working 2G networks, there is no USA 2G network anymore)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-integrated GPS (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mediatek.com\/en\/products\/connectivity\/gps\/mt3336\/\"\u003eMT3336 chipset\u003c\/a\u003e) 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 32Ω 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\u003ePWM\/Buzzer vibrational motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT command interface with \"auto baud\" detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the GPS specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 tracking \/ 66 acquisition channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS L1 C\/A code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: Tracking: -165 dBm, Cold starts : -147 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime-To-First-Fix: Cold starts: 30s (typ.), Hot starts: 1s (typ.), Warm starts: 28s (typ.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: approx 2.5 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds delicious, right? So they plated 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 32Ω 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\u003eVibrational motor (buzzer) driver so you can have noiseless notifications\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 accessories to make FONA work. \u003cstrong\u003eThese are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIM Card\u003c\/strong\u003e! A 2G Mini SIM card is required to do anything on the cellular network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLipoly Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e - 500mAh or larger!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroUSB cable\u003c\/strong\u003e for charging the battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal uFL GSM Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/slim-sticker-type-gsm-cellular-quad-band-antenna-3dbi-ufl\"\u003ethis slim one works great\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/slim-sticker-type-gsm-cellular-quad-band-antenna-3dbi-ufl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(or, if you want to us an SMA antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/adafruit-sma-to-ufl-u-fl-ipx-ipex-rf-adapter-cable\"\u003e- a uFL to SMA adapter cable.\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal uFL Passive GPS Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also some recommended accessories. They are not required but chances are you'll want them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRRS 4-Pole Headset\u003c\/strong\u003e - Any 'iPhone' or 'Android' compatible (but not iPhone original) should work. We tried about 10 different ones, and basically the more expensive ones are more comfortable and louder but our official iPhone headset mic did not work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrating motor \u003c\/strong\u003e- the FONA can drive this directly, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/vibrating-mini-motor-disc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ej\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/vibrating-mini-motor-disc\"\u003eust solder a mini vibrating motor disc in! \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB console cable\u003c\/strong\u003e - the microUSB connector is for charging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/usb-to-uart-serial-console-cable\"\u003eonly, but you can wire up a console cable for direct-connection to the module\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to send commands from a terminal (great for testing and tweaking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-fona-808-cellular-plus-gps-breakout\/overview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore comprehensive information as well as downloads and more are on the tutorial!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44mm x 43mm x 8mm \/ 1.7\" x 1.7\" x 0.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/datasheets\/SIM800_FCC_TCB_BT.pdf\"\u003eFCC TCB BT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/datasheets\/SIM800_CE.pdf\"\u003eR\u0026amp;TTE Statement of Opinion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/datasheets\/SIM800_FCC_Part15.pdf\"\u003eFCC Part 15B Test Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/datasheets\/SIM800_FCC_Part15_BT.pdf\"\u003eFCC Part 15C Test Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/datasheets\/SIM800_FCC_Report.pdf\"\u003eFCC RF Test Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/datasheets\/SIM800_FCC_TCB.pdf\"\u003eFCC TCB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4079628737,"sku":"ADA2542","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/2542.jpg?v=1435238464","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-fona-808-mini-cellular-gsm-gps-breakout","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}