This is an ultra compact and reliable wireless module.

The SIM900A is a complete

Dual-band GSM/GPRS solution in a SMT module which can be embedded in the customer
applications.Featuring an industry-standard interface, the SIM900A delivers
GSM/GPRS 900/1800MHz performance for voice, SMS, Data, and Fax in a small form
factor and with low power consumption. With a tiny configuration of 24mmx24mmx3mm,
SIM900A can fit in almost all the space requirements in user applications,
especially for slim and compact demand of design.

GSM/GPRS Modem-RS232 is built with Dual Band GSM/GPRS engine- SIM900A, works on
frequencies 900/ 1800 MHz. The Modem is coming with RS232 interface, which allows
you connect PC as well as microcontroller with RS232 Chip(MAX232). The baud rate is
configurable from 9600-115200 through AT command. The GSM/GPRS Modem is having
internal TCP/IP stack to enable you to connect with internet via GPRS. It is
suitable for SMS, Voice as well as DATA transfer application in M2M interface. The
onboard Regulated Power supply allows you to connect wide range unregulated power
supply . Using this modem,you can make audio calls, SMS, Read SMS, attend the
incoming calls and internet ect through simple AT commands.

Features:

Dual-Band GSM/GPRS 900/ 1800 MHz

RS232 interface for direct communication with computer or MCU kit
Configurable baud rate
Power controlled using 29302WU IC.
ESD Compliance.
Enable with MIC and SPeaker socket.
With slid in SIM card tray.
With Stub antenna and SMA connector
Input Voltage: 12V DC.
High quality PCB FR4 Grade with FPT Certified.

Applications:

Industrial automation.
GPRS based data logging.
GPRS and GPS application.
Home automation.
Health monitoring.
Agriculture automation.
Vehicle tracking.
Remote monitoring and controlling.
GPRS based Weather report logging.
GSM GPRS based Security alert.
GPRS based remote terminal for file transfer.
IVRS.
Bulksms sending.

GSM Utility Software:

Features:

Bulk SMS sending

AT command testing terminal
Step by step GPRS setup.
Sample Codes

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SIM900A General Specification:

Dual-Band 900/ 1800 MHz

GPRS multi-slot class 10/8
GPRS mobile station class B
Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
Class 4 (2 W @ 900 MHz)
Class 1 (1 W @ 1800MHz)
Dimensions: 24x24x3mm
Weight: 3.4g
Control via AT commands (GSM 07.07 ,07.05 and SIMCOM enhanced AT Commands)
SIM application toolkit
Supply voltage range : 3.2 ... 4.8V
Low power consumption: 1.0mA(sleep mode)
Operation temperature: -40�C to +85 �C
Fax: Group 3, Class 1
Data
GPRS class 10: max. 85.6 kbps (downlink)
PBCCH support
Coding schemes CS 1, 2, 3, 4
CSD up to 14.4 kbps
USSD
Non transparent mode
PPP-stack
SMS
Point to point MO and MT
SMS cell broadcast
Text and PDU mode
Voice
Tricodec
Half rate (HR)
Full rate (FR)
Enhanced Full rate (EFR)
Hands-free operation (Echo suppression)
AMR
Half rate (HR)
Full rate (FR)
Firmware Support
FOTA
MMS
Java (cooperate with Iasolution)
Embedded AT
Other features
0710 MUX protocol
Embedded TCP/UDP protocol
FTP/HTTP
Interfaces
Interface to external SIM 3V/ 1.8V
Analog audio interface
RTC backup
SPI interface (option)
Serial interface
Antenna pad
I2C
GPIO
PWM
ADC
Compatibility: AT cellular command interface
Certificates
CE
FCC
ROHS
PTCRB
GCF
IC
ICASA
REACH

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FRC -

FRC is also known as multi wire planar cable because they are the type of cables
formed by joining insulated wires in a flat plane forming the Ribbon shape.

In other words, Ribbon cable have many conducting wires running parallel to each
other on the same flat plane.

These wires are commonly used for internal peripherals in computers, such as hard
drives, CD drives, wired robots, etc.

The ribbon cable was invented in 1956 by Cicoil Corporation, California.

This cable consists of 4,6,8,9,10,14,16,18,20,24, etc. upto 80 conducting wires

stuck together in parallel.

FRC is an ideal way to connect two device digitally.

The resultant impedance for any two adjacent wires within the cable is 120 Ohms.

FRC also fold and bend readily, conforming to the mounting area, and they fasten
easily with clamps, adhesive, or double-faced tape.

Since the conductors are visible and in a fixed position within the dielectric
coding, inspection and circuit tracing are simplified.

MSP430 ---

is a mixed-signal microcontroller family from Texas Instruments. Built around a 16-

bit CPU, the MSP430 is designed for low cost and, specifically, low power
consumption[1] embedded applications.