Waveshare SIM7600X 4G Communication Module is a compact, multi‑band solution supporting 4G LTE Cat‑4, 3G, and 2G networks with integrated GNSS positioning (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, LBS). It delivers high‑speed mobile broadband up to 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink, enabling reliable cloud communication, SMS, voice call, and data transmission. Designed for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino, STM32, ESP32, and other embedded platforms, the module features USB and UART interfaces, Nano SIM card slot, and flexible IPEX/SMA antenna connectors. With wide voltage support (5–26V), multiple protection circuits, and compact castellated design, it is easy to integrate into IoT and industrial systems.
Note: GNSS antenna is NOT included
Features
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Multi‑band 4G/3G/2G connectivity
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GNSS positioning: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, LBS
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Supports TCP, UDP, MQTT, HTTP, FTP, HTTPS protocols
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USB/UART interfaces for PC, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, MCU boards
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Nano SIM card slot (1.8V/3V)
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Wide voltage input: 5–26V, 3A high current output
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Multiple protection circuits for SIM card and power supply
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Compact castellated design, easy to embed
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Antenna options: IPEX or SMA connectors
Specifications
| SIM7600G-H 4G Module | SIM7600E-H 4G Module | |
| Applicable regions | Global | Europe/Southeast Asia/West Asia/Africa/China/Korea |
| Frequency band | ||
|---|---|---|
| LTE Cat-4 | LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18 /B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66 LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 | LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41 LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 |
| 3G | UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 | UMTS/HSPA+: B2/B5 |
| 2G | GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800MHz |
| GNSS | ||
| Frequency band | GPS/Beidou/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS | |
| Receiver type | C/A Code | |
| 16-channel | ||
| Sensitivity | -159 dBm (GPS) / -158 dBm (GLONASS) / TBD (BeiDou) | |
| Cold starts: -148 dBm | ||
| Time-To-First-Fix (open air) | Cold starts: <35s | |
| Hot starts: <1s | ||
| Software Features | ||
| Network protocol | TCP/IP/IPV4/IPV6/MQTT/MQTTS/Multi-PDP/FTP/FTPS/HTTP/HTTPS/DNS | |
| Internet access | PPP/NDIS/RNDIS | |
| USB driver | Windows XP/7/8/10/11, Linux (driver free on Raspberry Pi Raspbian system) | |
| SMS | Supported types: MT, MO, CB, Text, PDU | |
| Hardware Interface | ||
| USB interface | Can be used to access PC/Raspberry Pi/Jetson Nano and other hosts for 4G networking, positioning, AT command sending and receiving test, firmware upgrade, etc. | |
| UART interface | Can be used to access MCU for 4G networking, positioning, AT command sending and receiving test, etc., compatible with 3.3V/5V working level | |
| SIM card slot | Onboard Nano SIM card slot, adapting related pins, compatible with 1.8V and 3V SIM card | |
| Antenna connectors | MAIN: 4G main antenna (optional SMA connector or IPEX 1 connector version) AUX: 4G auxiliary antenna (IPEX 1 connector by default, can be mass-customized as SMA connector) GNSS: Positioning antenna (IPEX 1 connector by default, can be mass-customized as SMA connector) | |
| Other interface | Adapting other common control pins such as GPIO, PWR, RST, FLT | |
| Other | ||
| Power supply | USB port or VBUS - GND pin: 5V power supply | |
| VIN - GND pin: 5V~26V wide-range voltage power supply | ||
| BAT - GND pin: 3.7V lithium battery power supply | ||
| Operating voltage | 3.3V by default (configurable as 3.8V-5V via VIO pin by connecting external voltage) | |
| Operating temperature | -30°C ~ 80°C | |
| Storage temperature | -45°C ~ 90°C | |
| Dimensions | 38.8 x 42.0mm | |
Application
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IoT & Smart Industry: Remote monitoring, energy management, smart agriculture
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Fleet Management & Tracking: Vehicle tracking, logistics, asset management with GNSS
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Smart Payment & Healthcare: Secure LTE connectivity for POS terminals and telemedicine devices
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Environmental Monitoring: Sensors transmitting data via 4G Cat‑4 networks
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Embedded Communication: SMS, voice call, and cloud platform integration for Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects
Part List
SIM7600X 4G Module
- SIM7600X 4G Module standard version x1
- FPC antenna x1
- 13PIN straight pin header x2
SIM7600X 4G Module (B)
- SIM7600X 4G Module pre-soldered version x1
- 4G antenna x1
4G / 3G / 2G Support
Dial-up on Windows/Linux
LTE Cat-4: up to 50Mbps (uplink) / up to 150Mbps (downlink)
3G (HSPA+): up to 5.76Mbps (uplink) / up to 42Mbps (downlink)
Compatible With Multiple Platforms
Provides Raspberry Pi/Raspberry Pi Pico/Jetson Nano/ESP32/Arduino/STM32 Demos
And User Manuals, Easier To Develop And Integrate, And Better Expansibility
Cloud Communication
Supports communication protocols including TCP, UDP, MQTT, MQTTS, FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS...
GNSS positioning
Supports GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, GALILEO, QZSS, LBS base station positioning
SMS sending and receiving Support
Making Telephone Call* Or Sending SMS By AT Commands
Note: SIM7600X module supports telephone call function, since without adapting PCM and audio jack onboard, the AT commands and USB AUDIO development are required to realize telephone call via USB port
Small and easy integration
Castellated design, small size, high integration
Adapting most of the common interfaces, easy to DIY and embed into the device
Onboard Resources
Pinout Definition
| Pin | Description | Pin | Description |
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| NET | Network Indicator | GND | Power Ground |
| FLT | Flight mode | DTR | Sleep mode wake up |
| IO41 | Controll GPIO41 high or low level output by AT command | CTS | UART flow control |
| IO43 | Controll GPIO43 high or low level output by AT command | RTS | UART flow control |
| RI | Voice call wake up | TXD | UART Sending |
| SD | SIM card data | RXD | UART Receiving |
| SR | SIM card reset | VIO | VCCIO, default 3.3V when is not connected, configurable as 3.8V-5V via VIO pin by connecting external voltage |
| SC | SIM card clock | VIN | wide voltage input, 5V~26V |
| VSIM | SIM card power supply | GND | Power Ground |
| GND | Power ground | BAT | 3.7V Lithium battery power input |
| DP | USB signal cable Data+ | RTS | Module reset pin |
| DN | USB signal cable Data- | PWK | module power on/off pin |
| VBUS | USB power supply cable | 3V3 | power supply output |
Hardware Connection Reference
Connected to PC / Raspberry Pi / Jetson Nano boards via USB
Connected to 5V* MCU such as Arduino via UART and VIN power supply header
Note: the VIO needs to be connected to 5V when the operating level of Arduino is 5V;
and not connected when the operating level is 3.3V
Connected to 3.3V MCU such as ESP32 via UART and 3V3 power output header
With VBAT 3.7V Lithium battery power input