Adafruit FONA 808 - Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout

Description:

Adafruit FONA 808 MiniGSM + GPS, an all-in-one cellular phone module with that lets you add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS and data to your project in an adorable little package. 

This module measures only 1.75"x1.6" but packs a surprising amount of technology into it's little frame. At the heart is a powerful GSM cellular module (we use the latest SIM808) with integrated GPS. This module can do just about everything.

Specifications:

• Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz - connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SIM (Note that not all countries have working 2G networks, there is no USA 2G network anymore)
• Fully-integrated GPS (MT3337 chipset with -165 dBm tracking sensitivity) that can be controlled and query over the same serial port
• Make and receive voice calls using a headset or an external 32Ω speaker + electret microphone
• Send and receive SMS messages
• Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.)
• PWM/Buzzer vibrational motor control
• AT command interface with "auto baud" detection
• Weight: 12.3g
• Code: 2542

Here's the GPS specifications:

• 22 tracking / 66 acquisition channels
• GPS L1 C/A code
• Sensitivity: Tracking: -165 dBm, Cold starts : -147 dBm
• Time-To-First-Fix: Cold starts: 32s (typ.), Hot starts: 1s (typ.), Warm starts: 5s (typ.)
• Accuracy: approx 2.5 meters

So we plated this fine module onto a little breakout with all the extras you need to make your next project shine:

• Onboard LiPoly battery charging circuitry so you can take your project on the go. Use any 500mAh+ LiPoly or LiIon battery and recharge over the MicroUSB when necessary. Two LEDs let you know when its charging and done
• Standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack. Use any 'Android' or 'iPhone'-compatible headset with mic
• Breakouts for external 32Ω speaker and electret mic if you don't want to use a headphone
• Level shifting circuitry so you can run it with 2.8V to 5V logic.
• Vibrational motor (buzzer) driver so you can have noiseless notifications
• uFL connections for external antennas
• Indicator LEDs for power and network connectivity
• Standard SIM slides into the back

On its own, this module can't do anything. It requires a microcontroller to drive it! We suggest and use an Arduino but any 3-5V microcontroller with a UART can send and receive commands over the RX/TX pins.

You will also need some required accessories to make FONA work. These are not included!

• Required SIM Card! 
• Required Lipoly Battery - 500mAh or larger! This 500mAh battery, or this 1200mAh will work great.
• MicroUSB cable for charging the battery.
• External uFL GSM Antenna
• (or, if you want to us an SMA antenna
• External uFL Passive GPS Antenna

Packing List:

• 1x Fona 808 GPS breakout
• header pins

Links:

• More comprehensive information as well as downloads and more are on our tutorial!
• Datasheets, EagleCAD PCB files, Fritzing object and more available in the product tutorial