Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board

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Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board

Ec-01g Development Board – Description:

EC-01G-Kit is a development board designed for The EC-01G module, which is shared with the EC-01-Kit. The development board integrates CH340C serial port chip and SIM card holder to facilitate the use of developers.
EC-01G is a NB+GPS module developed by Ai-Thinker. The main chip scheme adopted in NB part is EC616S. The NB-IoT chip features ultra-integrated NB-IoT soCs ,ultra-low power consumption and full support for the 3GPP Rel 14 NB-IoT standard, making it an extremely cost-effective NB-IoT chip.

The GPS part of EC-01G module adopts AT6558R as the main chip scheme The chip is a high-performance BDS/GNSS multi-mode satellite navigation receiver SoC single chip, on-chip integrated RF front end, digital baseband processor,32-bitRISC CPU, power management function The chip supports a variety of satellite navigation systems, including China’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System BDS,GPS of the United States, and GLONASS of Russia, and can realize joint positioning of multiple systems.

It has the following characteristics (NB-IoT0):

1. Integrated RF transceiver, PA, RF filter, antenna switch and power management• Excellent communication performance and stability in a variety of wireless environments
2. Excellent power consumption performance in various modes (PSM, DRX, eDRX connected state)
3. Unique MCU mode, providing lower operating current and shorter wake up time

Applications:

1. Support Open-CPU
2. software conforms to the CMSIS architecture
3. Supports mainstream cloud services
4. IPv4, IPv6 and non-IP
5. UDP, TCP

Features:

1. Processor: Cortex-M3，support MPU
2. Storage: 4MB NOR Flash on chip
3. System: Flexible Configuration Support 1.8/2.8/3.3V IO
4. Peripheral: 12 GPIO(Include TX0RX0 AND TX1RX1), 2 UART, 2 ADC, 1 I2C, 1 SIM Booth
5. low power consumption
6. Communication: Fully support 3GPP R14 NB-IoT
7. Radio Frequency: Support the spectrum: Band 3、Band 5、Band 8, chip integrated RF transceiver filter

Datasheet:

Packages Includes:

1 x Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board

Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board Overview

The Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board is a compact DIP-14 evaluation platform for the EC-01G module, integrating both NB-IoT and GPS capabilities. Designed around a Cortex-M3 MCU with MPU support, it simplifies rapid prototyping of low-power IoT and positioning applications.

Key Features of Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board

• Cortex-M3 Processor: Onboard MCU with Memory Protection Unit for secure firmware execution.
• 4MB NOR Flash: Dedicated on-chip storage for firmware and data logging.
• Flexible IO Voltage: Easily switchable between 1.8 V, 2.8 V and 3.3 V to match host devices.
• CH340C USB-Serial Interface: Built-in converter for simple UART communication with PC.
• SIM Card Holder: Integrated socket for 2FF SIM cards to enable NB-IoT connectivity.
• EC-01 & EC-01G Compatibility: Supports both module variants in a standard 2.54 mm pitch DIP-14 footprint.
• Fast Shipping from Zbotic: Dispatch within 24 hours across India for non-backordered items.

Applications and Use Cases

• Smart metering and utility monitoring in remote locations.
• Asset and fleet tracking with integrated GPS positioning.
• Environmental sensing nodes requiring ultra-low power WAN links.
• Wearable or portable IoT devices needing small-form NB-IoT modules.
• Predictive maintenance sensors for industrial equipment.

How to Use Ai-Thinker EC-01G-Kit NB+IOT Development Board

Begin by seating the EC-01G module into the DIP-14 socket, set the IO voltage via onboard jumpers, and insert a valid 2FF SIM card. Connect a USB cable to the CH340C port for power and serial interface, then use a terminal program to issue AT commands for NB-IoT network registration and GPS positioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What network standards does the EC-01G module support?

The EC-01G uses the EC616S chipset fully compliant with 3GPP Release 14 NB-IoT (Cat-NB1). It operates on licensed LTE bands specified for NB-IoT in your region and delivers ultra-low power consumption.

How do I configure the IO voltage on the board?

The development board features a three-position jumper near the power pins. Place it on 1.8 V, 2.8 V or 3.3 V to match your host controller’s logic levels before applying power.

Can I access GPS data without a SIM card inserted?

Yes. The GPS engine (AT6558R) can be queried via AT commands even without NB-IoT registration or a SIM card. Simply power the board and send the standard GPS AT command set to receive location fixes.