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Learn how to update the firmware of your SIM800 modules

March 9, 2017 / 6142

In this article i am explaining how to upload a new firmware to your SIM800 family module. There are multiple modules in the SIM800 series... Continue reading

Difference between SIM908 vs SIM808 modules

February 7, 2017 / 3355

This article gives a brief description of the difference between SIM908 and SIM808 GSM/GPS modules. SIM808 modules are upgraded version of its previously successful GSM/GPS/GPRS... Continue reading

Footprint compatible 2G, 3G, 4G modules for using in your M2M designs

January 30, 2017 / 2277

Recently i had got this requirement to design a GSM/GPRS/GPS tracker product. The initial requirement was about having the product built to work with 2G... Continue reading

SIMCOM got acquired by UBLOX ! – Is it a GOOD news or BAD news

January 27, 2017 / 1976

Recently in a shocking(for me ) turn of events i heard form my client that SIMCOM (My bread and butter) got acquired by UBLOX (The... Continue reading

Don’t use SIM900,SIM908,SIM800,SIM808 modules in USA (2G sunset)

October 5, 2016 / 3983

Right now SIM900 and SIM800 GSM/GPRS modules might seem like the perfect choice for using in your upcoming IOT product design, as they are the... Continue reading

868 MHz frequency is not license free in India – LoRa in India

September 18, 2016 / 17143

If you are planning on a wireless project which might run on the 868 MHz frequency band in India, then its better to be clear if... Continue reading

EasyEDA Releases Free Online Gerber Viewer for beginners and experts

August 5, 2016 / 3217

EasyEDA is a Cloud based free online service to design Circuit Schematics, simulate circuits, convert schematics into PCB Layout and manufacture PCBs for end users... Continue reading

SIM808 GPS Active antenna unable to acquire fix – Solution

May 13, 2016 / 2478

I again forgot and faced problems with SIM808 GSM/GPRS/GPS module GPS engine not being able to acquire location fix from the satellites. This time the circuit... Continue reading

SIM908 GPS Active antenna unable to acquire fix – Solution

May 12, 2016 / 1784

I have been working with SIM908 GSM/GPRS/GPS combo module for some time and faced problems with the SIM908 GPS engine not being able to acquire... Continue reading

SIM900/SIM800 not working – Possible reasons – Tips n Tricks

April 21, 2016 / 6526

The thing with SIM900/SIM800 is there can be multiple reasons that the AT commands are not working, I have listed down a few of them which... Continue reading