Sequans Calliope™ 2 GC02S1 Evaluation Kits (EVKs)
Sequans Calliope™ 2 GC02S1 Evaluation Kits (EVKs), bundled with Soracom’s global cellular connectivity, allow users to easily connect to LTE networks with a Cat 1bis module. One common challenge with standard EVKs is getting online quickly. The GC02S1 EVKs address this by coming pre-packaged with a Soracom SIM with global connectivity and up to three months of connectivity to get users up and running quickly, along with an internal antenna for immediate cellular activation and testing out of the box.
In addition to providing LTE access, the bundled Soracom connectivity offers SIM management, secure routing options, direct-to-cloud integrations, and usage monitoring tools suitable for production Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. Details on these capabilities can be found on Soracom.io in the extensive Developer Docs repository.
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 via the UART port on the header pins. The Sequans Calliope 2 GC02S1 evaluation kits perform power measurement on the cellular module and test the rich set of AT commands.
Features
- Calliope 2 GC02S1 module for Cat 1bis connectivity
- 2 variants: Europe and North America
- Soracom SIM with global connectivity
- Up to 3 months of connectivity
- SIM gets users up and running fast with no contract
- 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/-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 4.5V 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)
- Differential firmware update
- Open SDK (PXL) for customer applications - HTTPS, MQTTS, and CoAP to connect to all cloud platforms
Kit Contents
- EVK board with GC02S1 module (North America or Europe)
- Soracom SIM with global cellular connectivity - includes up to 3 months of connectivity to get users up and running fast with no contract
- One MiniUSB cable
- Embedded Ignion® antenna with antenna tuner
Bundled Cellular Service
• Each Sequans GC02S1 EVK includes a Soracom Global IoT SIM
• Includes up to 3 months of service without any contracts
• Enables immediate LTE connectivity testing after SIM activation
• Supports global, multi-carrier cellular access
• Delivers secure networking capabilities
• Manages SIM lifecycle operations
• Establish secure VPN connectivity over cellular
• Enable device-to-device communication within private networks
• Connect devices directly to AWS, Azure, GCS, or private cloud environments
• Optimize device traffic and reduce TLS overhead
• Lower data consumption, cost, and power usage
Cellular Service Activation Offer
Prepaid promotional data credits are available for new EVK users. Each kit includes a QR code linking to Sequans, where users can access documentation and initiate Soracom SIM activation.
Soracom-provided onboarding will help process promotional data credits for up to three months of service and ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Additional terms and restrictions apply see https://soracom.io/sequans-special-offer/ for details.
Related Modules
Sequans Calliope™ 2 GC02S1 LTE Cat 1bis Modules
Supports optimized Cat 1bis standards and delivers ultra-low power consumption.