SIM8980 is a multi-mode and multi-band wireless smart module, which is based on Qualcomm SDM660 platform. It includes baseband, memory, RF front end and required circuitry to support rich multimedia features, global locationbased service, wireless connectivity, and air interface standards including GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000, and LTE.

SIM8980 supports multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology. The use of multiple antennas at the receiver end at the same time and on the same frequency band greatly minimizes errors and optimizes the data speed.

The module also combines high-speed wireless connectivity with embedded multi-constellation and high-sensitivity GNSS (GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou) receiver for positioning.

A rich set of interfaces (such as LCM, Camera, Touch Panel, MIC, SPK, UART, USB, I2C, SPI) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications, including smart POS, smart cash registers, smart home gateways, smart robots, smart wearables, security surveillance, PDA & tablets, vending machines, delivery lockers, police and law enforcement equipment, in-car video streaming and entertainment systems, etc.