{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-base-hat-3g-4g-lte-minipcie-cards","title":"Sixfab 3G - 4G\/LTE Base HAT for Raspberry Pi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sxd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sxd-lead\"\u003eThe Sixfab Base HAT bridges the gap between your hardware and robust cellular networks. Acting as an industrial mini PCIe interface, it empowers you to deploy global 3G, LTE CAT-M1, CAT 1, CAT 4 and even next-gen 5G RedCap connectivity to the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile designed to mount seamlessly to any standard form-factor Raspberry Pi (A+, B+, Zero, 2, 3, 4, and 5), \u003cstrong\u003eit is fully compatible with any Linux device featuring a similar 40-pin header.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deploying on a different system? You can also connect the Base HAT to any Linux device or PC directly via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sxd-note\"\u003eGPIO functionality is unavailable in USB-only mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild your custom cellular setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base HAT is a versatile carrier board that serves as the foundation of your project. Because every deployment is unique, this board gives you the freedom to separately add the exact Mini PCIe modem (CAT-M1, CAT-1, CAT-4, or 5G RedCap) and antennas that fit your specific requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust need a standard 4G LTE connection? Grab our pre-bundled \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-4g-lte-modem-kit\"\u003eSixfab 4G\/LTE Cellular Modem Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-stats\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sxd-vh\"\u003ePerformance at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3G to 5G RedCap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModem-dependent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini PCIe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB 2.0 to host device\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFCC · CE · IC · RoHS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulatory compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sxd-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupported RATs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3G, LTE CAT M1, CAT 1, CAT 4, and 5G RedCap (dependent on installed modem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDevice compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi (all standard 40-pin models), 40-pin Linux SBCs, and any USB-equipped Linux device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 °C to 70 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Mini PCIe (USB 2.0 to host device)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegulatory compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC, CE, IC, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified compatible modules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"sxd-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOEM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAT-M1 \/ NB-IoT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAT 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAT 4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e5G RedCap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quectel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eQuectel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBG95, BG96 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEG21-G, EC21 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quectel-ec25-mini-pcie-4g-lte-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEG25-G\u003c\/a\u003e, EC25 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRG255C Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTelit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/telit-me910c1-ww-mini-pcie-lte-m-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eME910C1-WW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLE910C1 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/telit-le910c4-mini-pcie-cat4-lte-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLE910C4\u003c\/a\u003e, mPLS83 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFE910C04-NA, FE910C04-WW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSierra Wireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC7304, MC-WP7610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSIMCom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIM7600, A7602\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIM8230G, A8200C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFibocom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL610 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNL668 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFG132-GL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sxd-note\"\u003eThis matrix covers the most commonly deployed modules, but the Base HAT is designed to support many others! Have a specific Mini PCIe module in mind? You can easily check if it's a match by referencing the pinout guide in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sixfab.com\/docs\/raspberry-pi-3g-4g-lte-base-hat-technical-details#compatible-mini-pcie-modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etechnical documentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sxd-dl\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge AI \u0026amp; video surveillance (5G RedCap)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurely pipeline heavy processed datasets, computer vision inference results, and industrial robotics data using the low-latency, power-optimized footprint of next-gen 5G RedCap.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile gateways \u0026amp; failover internet (CAT 4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarness high-bandwidth CAT 4 connections to power commercial vehicle WiFi, stream digital signage, or provide backup internet for remote enterprise branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleet tracking \u0026amp; smart kiosks (CAT 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilize the cost-effective, medium-bandwidth capabilities of CAT 1 for real-time GNSS vehicle logistics, smart vending machines, and remote point-of-sale terminals requiring continuous uptime.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote off-grid sensors (CAT M1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeverage the ultra-low power consumption and extended signal penetration of CAT M1 to reliably transmit soil moisture, weather, and basic telemetry from remote agricultural sites and smart meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sxd-box\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-n\"\u003eSixfab 3G-4G\/LTE Base HAT for Raspberry Pi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-q\"\u003e×1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-n\"\u003eExtra tall 40-pin GPIO stacking header\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-q\"\u003e×1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-n\"\u003eShort 40-pin GPIO Stacking Header\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-q\"\u003e×1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-n\"\u003eRight Angle Micro USB Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sxd-box-q\"\u003e×1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sxd-note\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/modules\"\u003eMini PCIe modules\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antennas-rf\"\u003eantennas\u003c\/a\u003e are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-host\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sxd-host-yes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sxd-k\"\u003eSupported host\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi A+, B+, Zero, 2, 3, 4, and 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux devices with a similar 40-pin header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny Linux device or PC via USB\u003cspan class=\"sxd-host-s\"\u003eno GPIO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sixfab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50828617810006,"sku":"S121","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/7466\/1462\/files\/base-hat-main.jpg?v=1792519174","url":"https:\/\/shop.sixfab.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-base-hat-3g-4g-lte-minipcie-cards","provider":"Sixfab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}