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Adafruit FONA 3G Cellular Breakout - European version

Adafruit FONA 3G Cellular Breakout - European version — Adafruit — 2691

3G cellular breakout using the SIM5320E, supporting UMTS/HSDPA 900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM, with integrated 16-channel GPS (2.5 m accuracy). Communicates via AT commands over UART, 2.8–5V logic, with uFL connectors for cellular and GPS antennas.

Pinout

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
ADAFRUIT FONA 3G CELLUVIODTR5VRIGNDPSKEYNSRSTSPK+RXSPK-TXMIC+RTSMIC-CTS
  • VIO
    Type · Power
  • 5V
    Type · Power
  • GND
    Type · Ground
  • KEY
    Type · Control
  • RST
    Type · Control
  • RX
    Type · UART
  • TX
    Type · UART
  • RTS
    Type · UART
  • CTS
    Type · UART
  • DTR
    Type · Signal
  • RI
    Type · Signal
  • PS
    Type · Signal
  • NS
    Type · Signal
  • SPK+
    Type · Signal
  • SPK-
    Type · Signal
  • MIC+
    Type · Signal
  • MIC-
    Type · Signal

Start wiring

UART · USB · Breakout

Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.

Module pins: VIO, 5V, GND, RX, TX, RTS, CTS, DTR. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.

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