Qualcomm 9205 LTE Modem
The Qualcomm® 9205 LTE modem is our next-generation global multi-mode single chipset connectivity solution and purpose-built to support reliable, optimized cellular connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) applications such as asset trackers, health monitors, security systems, smart city sensors and smart meters, as well as a range of wearable trackers. Key features of Qualcomm 9205 make it ideal for battery-powered IoT devices to help them operate for nearly 10 years or longer in the field and IoT applications requiring low-power, wide-area connectivity in a small form factor.
Qualcomm 9205 is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Global multi-mode, multi-band solution
The Qualcomm 9205 LTE modem is a multi-band, multi-mode solution with extended RF frequency support from 450MHz to 2.1GHz to enable more than 23 global RF bands. Its high reliability, low latency, and voice support of Rel.14 LTE Cat-M1 (eMTC), along with extended coverage and delay tolerance of Rel.14 LTE NB-2 (NB-IoT), make it a robust, cutting-edge modem solution. And 2G/E-GPRS support is designed to allow for connectivity in areas where LTE IoT is not yet deployed.
Ultra-low power for long battery life
Qualcomm 9205 features reduce power consumption by up to 70% in idle mode compared to its predecessor. This power consumption reduction, along with an ultra-low system level cutoff voltage and advanced battery management features, allows Qualcomm 9205 to support wide range of batteries with extended battery life.
High level of integration
Qualcomm 9205 is 50% smaller than its predecessor. With integrated flash, RAM, and RF front-end, it is also more cost effective.
Integrated GNSS receiver
Qualcomm 9205 uses the latest generation (gen9) Qualcomm® GNSS engine, with support for both a dedicated GNSS antenna and a cellular + GNSS shared antenna, for maximum design flexibility on the end-device.
Hardware-based security foundations
Qualcomm 9205 features a comprehensive security framework, including Qualcomm® Trusted Execution Environment. The solution is a FIPS certifiable cryptographic hardware platform and includes features for storage security and key provisioning, debug security, hardware crypto, and secure boot.
Powerful processor and software suite
Robust application and services are enabled by a variety of hardware and software components including: an ARM Cortex A7 processor, ThreadX and AliOS Things RTOS’s, and a comprehensive set of native networking protocols. Additionally, Qualcomm 9205 comes equipped with an LTE IoT SDK with comprehensive set of APIs for additional application and service enablement.
Specifications
Hardware
Chipsets: Qualcomm 9205: baseband IC, SMB231: charger IC, PME9205: power management IC, SDR105: radio transceiver and front-end IC, WCD9306: audio codec IC
CPU
CPU Clock Speed: Up to 800 MHz
CPU Cores: ARM Cortex A7
Cellular Modem
Voice Services: LTE Cat-M1 VoLTE over IMS, GSM CS voice
Advanced Rel.14 LTE capabilities: Cat-M1 with 2,984 max. UL TBS Rel.14, Cat-M1 VoLTE enhancements, Cat-NB2 with multi-carrier NPRACH and Paging, Cat-M1 coverage enhancements Mode B support, Cat-M1 with enhanced coverage restriction, Cat-M1 w/ HARQ-ACK bundling in HD-FDD mode, Cat-NB2 with larger TBS and 2 HARQ processes, Cat-M1 retuning to another narrowband region within 1 retuning symbol, Cat-NB2 Release Assistance Indication (RAI)
LTE Speed
LTE Peak Download Speed: 588 kbps (Rel.14 Cat-M1), 127kbps (Rel.14 Cat-NB2)
LTE Peak Upload Speed: 1119 kbps (Rel.14 Cat-M1), 158.5 kbps (Rel.14 Cat-NB2)
Cellular Technology
Cellular Technology: Rel.12 EGPRS MSC12
LTE Technology: Rel.14 LTE Cat-M1, Rel.14 LTE Cat-NB2
Network Protocols
Protocols: IPv4/IPv6 stack with TCP and UDP, PPP, SSL, DTSL, FTP, ping, HTTTP, MQTT, OMA Lightweight M2M, CoAP
Location
Satellite Systems Support: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
RF
LTE low bands: B5, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B27, B28, B31, B71, B72, B73, B85
LTE mid bands: B1, B25, B2, B66, B3, B4
EGPRS bands: B3, B2, B8, B5
Electrical
Supply Voltage Range: 2.4V to 4.8V
Battery
Features: Battery thermal monitoring capability
Security Support
Security Features: Secure debug, Hardware-based Crypto Engine, Secure file system, Qualcomm® Trusted Execution Environment, Secure Boot
Interface
Supported Interfaces: HS-UART (4-wire), ADC, PWM, I²S, GPIO, SPI, USB 2.0
Operating Temperature Range
Maximum Temperature: 85°C
Minimum Temperature: -40°C
Software Options
Operating System: Ali Things OS, ThreadX OS
SDKs: LTE IoT SDK
- Optional
- Optional
- Master only
Qualcomm 9205, Qualcomm Trusted Execution Environment and Qualcomm GNSS engine are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.