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Sequans Calliope™ 2 GC02S1 Evaluation Kits (EVKs)

Sequans Calliope™ 2 GC02S1 Evaluation Kits (EVKs) allow users to easily connect to LTE networks with a Cat 1bis module. The GC02S1 EVKs come pre-packaged with a Soracom SIM card (prepaid connectivity) and an internal antenna. The evaluation kits are available in two regional variants: Europe and North America. Users can connect the EVK to a PC via the USB port or directly to a favorite MCU by using the UART port available on the header pins. The Sequans Calliope 2 GC02S1 evaluation kits measure the ultra-low power consumption of Calliope 2 GC02S1 and test the rich set of AT commands.

Features

  • Calliope 2 GC02S1 module for Cat 1bis connectivity
  • 2 variants: Europe and North America
  • Soracom prepaid SIM with global connectivity included
  • Integrated, onboard antenna
  • Easy power measurement with an external power supply
  • Suitable for lab or field testing
  • Access to all module interfaces for development and testing
  • Interface connector for daughter boards

Applications

  • Asset trackers and telematics
  • Security and alarm systems
  • Payment systems
  • Smart meters
  • Smart city lighting and parking
  • Healthcare devices
  • Industrial monitors
  • Smart home and consumer electronics devices

Specifications

  • Interfaces
    • One USB port with ACM and ECM interfaces
    • MMF2 SIM + Classique Plastic SIM holder
    • Multiple configurable GPIOs
    • PCM
    • I2C/SPI
  • Soldering bridges to easily change pull-up/pull-down configuration
  • Remote reset over USB
  • Automatic switching when using an external power supply
  • RF frequencies
    • GC02S1-NA2: bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, and 66
    • GC02S1-EU2: bands 1, 3, 8, 20, and 28
  • Operating supply
    • 5V when operated via USB
    • 3.2V to 5.5V when using an external power supply
    • 1.8V UART/GPIO logic
  • Software
    • Field-proven 3GPP LTE Cat 1bis Release 14 software stack
    • Rich set of AT commands compatible with other Sequans platforms
    • Embedded IP stack [TCP with TLS1.3, UDP with DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP, and http(S)/ICMP]
    • Differential firmware update
    • Open SDK (PXL) for customer applications
    • MQTT allows connection to Hyper Cloud (AWS, Azure)

Kit Contents

  • EVK board with GC02S1 module (North America or Europe)
  • Soracom SIM card with prepaid data
  • One MiniUSB cable
  • Embedded Ignion® antenna with antenna tuner

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Published: 2024-10-31 | Updated: 2025-11-21