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 fo....

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, w....

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

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.