ngff-cardem: M.2 modem carrier with remote SIM / tracing

Key Features

The main features of the board can be described as follows:

• on-board SAM3S controller suitable for operating SIMtrace2 tracing or cardem (remote SIM) firmware.

• on-board switching power regulator generating the 3.3V supply voltage for the M.2 modem

• SIM and Modem Power switchable by firmware

• USB 2.0 high-speed and USB 3.0 super-speed signals exposed on USB 3.0 micro-B connector (microB-A cable included)

• One 2FF (mini-SIM) slots for RUIM/CSIM/SIM/USIM.

• M.2 PCM/I2S pins are exposed on a 2.54mm break-out header.

• PERST, GPS_DISABLE and W_DISABLE can be configured via jumper

• Power LED and Modem Status LED

Compatibility

As the M.2 modem carrier adheres to the M.2 mechanical form factor and standardized pin-out, it should work with any 3042 or 3052 sized WWAN modem, irrespective of the supplier.

Open Source Hardware

The ngff-cardem was created as an OSHW (Open Source Hardware) design.

This means not only schematics are available, but also the full design files including PCB layout. Anyone may create derivative works under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (CC-BY-SA) license. For more information, see

• https://projects.osmocom.org/projects/ngff-cardem/wiki/Wiki

Ordering

The M.2 WWAN modem breakout board is available for direct purchase from the sysmocom webshop.

For volume orders, please inquire at sales@sysmocom.de.

Mechanical / Electrical specification

Included Accessories

• USB-Cables

• Light guides, jumpers and mounts