Comments from Mads Fischer, European Sales Director, SIMCom: "SGP.32 enables the deployment and updating of IoT devices that lack screens, buttons, and SIM cards. Category 1 bis has been implemented globally, so by implementing SGP.32 firmware on our Category 1 bis modules, we are enabling IoT network designers to easily and seamlessly operate their systems remotely and securely using only an eSIM.".
SIMCom's key LTE Cat 1 bis modules that have integrated SGP.32 firmware include the A7672, SIM7672, and A7683E series. These modules offer robust connectivity, compliance with global certifications, and increased energy efficiency, making them ideal for a variety of IoT applications.
Based on the ASR1603 platform, the series A7672 It supports LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, GSM, GPRS, and EDGE communication modes. With a broad portfolio of certifications, including RoHS, REACH, CE-RED, RCM, FCC, Anatel, and Deutsche Telekom, this series ensures compliance with international regulations, facilitating smooth deployment in global markets.
Powered by the QCX216 chipset, the series SIM7672 It supports LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD communication. It boasts a wide range of certifications, including CE-RED, RoHS, REACH, FCC, TELEC, JATE, GCF, PTCRB, IC, KC, CCC, AT&T, and T-Mobile, ensuring reliability in diverse regions. A key feature of the SIM7672 series is its support for 3GPP Rel-14 Power Saving Mode (PSM), which allows power consumption to drop as low as 3 µA in PSM mode, making it an excellent choice for battery-sensitive applications. The A7683E module is designed for LTE-FDD applications and is certified to RoHS, REACH, CE-RED, and Anatel standards. All three modules offer a downlink speed of 10 Mbps (maximum) and an uplink speed of 5 Mbps.
Available in the LCC+LGA form factor, the A7672 and SIM7672 series are compatible with SIMCom NB/Cat M and/or 2G modules, enabling a seamless migration to LTE Cat 1 products and facilitating scalability and upgradeability of the final product. The modules also support multiple integrated network protocols and drivers for major operating systems (USB drivers for Windows, Linux, and Android). The inclusion of industry-standard interfaces such as UART, USB, I2C, and GPIO makes the modules suitable for IoT applications such as telematics, point-of-sale systems, surveillance devices, industrial routers, and remote diagnostics, among others.
SIMCom's A7672, SIM7672, and A7683E series modules , running SGP.32 firmware, offer a cost-effective and scalable solution for large-scale IoT deployments, particularly in metering and monitoring. They enable remote SIM provisioning, eliminating the need for physical SIM insertion, which reduces costs and simplifies deployment in remote locations. With global certifications and ultra-low power consumption, these modules deliver reliable, energy-efficient performance and long-term deployment stability, making them ideal for massive IoT applications due to their flexibility and efficiency.
