The document introduces a product line called GE864, which is one of the smallest GSM/GPRS Ball-Grid-Array (BGA) modules in the market. The product features a compact design and extended temperature range, making it perfect for high-volume M2M applications and mobile data devices.
The GE864‑QUAD and GE864‑PY are ultra‑compact GSM/GPRS modules offered by Telit. Their Ball‑Grid‑Array (BGA) package enables very small, low‑cost designs for high‑volume M2M and mobile data applications. Integrated TCP/IP stack, serial multiplexer, and optional Python scripting provide extensive functionality without additional components.
Key specifications include quad‑band EGSM operation, low power consumption modes, a wide temperature range, and a rich set of interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, audio, and analog‑digital converters. The modules are RoHS compliant and carry multiple regulatory approvals (CE, FCC, PTCRB, etc.).
| Frequency bands | Quad‑band EGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
|---|---|
| Output power | -107 dBm @ 850/900 MHz, -106 dBm @ 1800/1900 MHz |
| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 2.8 mm |
| Weight | 6 grams |
| Operating temperature range | ‑40 °C to +85 °C (operational) |
| Supply voltage | 3.22 – 4.5 VDC |
| Power consumption – Power off | < 26 µA |
| Power consumption – Idle | 2.6 mA (registered, power‑saving) |
| Power consumption – Dedicated mode | 200 mA |
| Power consumption – GPRS class 10 | 370 mA |
| Memory | 1.9 MB NV memory, 1.2 MB RAM |
| UART baud rate | 300 – 115 200 bps (auto‑bauding 2 400 – 57 600 bps) |
| I/O ports | 21 digital I/O ports maximum |
| Regulatory approvals | CE, GCF, FCC, PTCRB, IC, Anatel |
It supports quad‑band EGSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz.
The modules operate from –40 °C up to +85 °C.
In idle (registered, power‑saving) mode it draws about 2.6 mA.